Densetsu wrote: Well, I'll be damned. Got a pail from the paint section at the hardware store with the measurement markings on it for draining. The new filter and gasket are really cheap and will provide peace of mind. Always takes 4 qts and 14 oz exactly. This job is also really easy and won't take much time.
If you are having problems with the transmission in your Altima, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. Or soon i guess parts will be sourced elsewhere. It was me, I found the 6 quarts over on the shelf for commercial accounts desk and of course I needed more than 6 quarts but when I went to order the product they said they only had 6 in stock so I just dealt with it but when I was there and I ended up finding the fluid myself I also seen that they had an additional 3 quarts including the 6 I ordered but like usual their inventory count is off as usual. I can't count how many times I've order parts for my customers go to the store to pick them up and they say they can't find them and pretty much tell me they can't help me that I should go check another store as if fuel, time, and running a business is free! Wrap your hand in a thick shop cloth to prevent being burned by hot transmission fluid and remove the drain plug by hand. After the fourth drain and fill, the old comes out clean red just as it went in. U basically spent a few bucks for them to do the work. Way better than nothing and it's almost impossible to screw it up.
Same fluid for 4 times or different. If the transmission fluid level on your Altima is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Some of our top Automatic Transmission Fluid product brands are , and. I exchanged about 3Q per oil change, realizing I hadn't had it done in a while. Repeat this step until you transfer all of the fluid into the empty bottles. If you do not replace with new bolts then you may get a leak.
The product worked good for a customers 2005 ford freestyle and you can't beat the online discounts compared to any other parts store. You or a technician will have to perform further testing to pinpoint cause and the proper repair. AutoTrust Silver supplies a great selection of transmissions and shifters system components at reasonable prices! When adding transmission fluid to your Altima, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. Otherwise, the drain and refill is a one person job and takes 15 minutes including clean up. Even if you reset the light, if the underlying problem is not addressed it will come back on.
Of course, if you don't know what you're doing and don't work much on cars, then you may not want to tackle this job. Changing the fluid in this transmission is, in some ways, simpler than changing the engine oil. Shop online, find the best price on the right product, and have it shipped right to your door. Figured why not, I cant even buy the fluid for that. Thanks I just hit 80k on mine and am planning on changing the transmission, transfercase, and front and rear end fluids. Restoring your car or truck's transmission system is going to be a lot easier with Beck Arnley Automatic Transmission Filter.
Advance Auto Parts has 8 different Automatic Transmission Fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. Anyone who has changed oil can do it. Actually I just completely forgot that when you remove the oil pan you need to replace all of the bolts 18 of them since they are self-sealing. I'm on a time sensitive situation at all times with my clients and the last thing I need is to be told the part s i was charged for upfront is not in stock like it said it was, so now not only am I wasting my time, fuel, money! If you are having problems with the transmission in your Altima, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. LarryT, Say you drained and filled 4 times. This probably sounds more complicated than it is. So drain, fill with amount that came out, run to operating temp, then start all over? Too much can damage the transmission.
Make sure you accurately measure the amount drained so you know how much to put back in. Or should I replace the filter, which makes me a bit more nervous as I've never done anything like this before. ? Then they refilled using Amsoil synthetic around 14 quarts and a bottle of Lubeguard. They removed the pan, then drained and inspected the torque converter as well as the valve body. Just need a bit more clarification.
Raise the vehicle off the jack stands with a floor jack and remove the jack stands. When it comes to your Nissan Altima, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. I haven't changed mine so I couldn't really give you any insight to replacing it, but I'm sure it is easy as I've done it before on other vehicles. Remove the funnel and tighten the cap onto the fluid bottle. Developed to help prevent leaks, maximize transmission performance, reduce transmission wear, and maintain smooth shifting longer than conventional fluids.
The engine in your 2006 Nissan Altima should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The tranny shifts smoother when I drive nice, but kicks harder when I jump on it. For a car this expensive, I don't understand why anyone would try to cut corners by partially replacing fluid intermittently. This will increase your costs a bit. I was surprised the first time I did this that the drain bolt has a copper crush washer on it which the manual said nothing about.
When automobile parts start deteriorating, it is good to swiftly find the important components and begin repairs at once to bring back your ride quality and prevent growing repair charges. Next time I guess I'll have to pick some up. And yes, warm up the transmission by drivng around the block less than 5 minutes and you'll be good. I'm sure it's more effective than just draining from the pan, I'm just not sure how safe it is for the trans oil pump. Look in the measured drain pan and see how much fluid you drained from the transmission. Did you fill, run to temp, drain 4 times or just pour through?. They removed the pan, then drained and inspected the torque converter as well as the valve body.