Oil change in automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic

When I first bought a Nissan Almera Classic, I wondered if it was worth changing the automatic transmission oil earlier than the manufacturer said. I ran about 25 kilometers when I began to hear a knock in the machine and the car began to change gears incorrectly. I was afraid that the problems started on a newly purchased car. He hastily looked for errors. It showed low pressure on the Nissan box, although the grease on the dipstick showed the “Hot” mark.

Transmission oil change interval

You probably want to understand what was the problem. And the cause of the blow was all in dirty grease. I saw on the dipstick that the automatic transmission oil of the car turned black. It would seem, why so quickly. After all, the instructions for the car say that a complete replacement can be safely carried out after a run of 60 thousand kilometers, and a partial one after 30.

But I did not take into account the operating conditions of the Nissan car. Then, at work, he had to hang out and roll at least 200 kilometers a day. The hot summer also caused Nissan automatic transmission oil to run thin.

So my advice to you. Under extreme operating conditions:

• do a partial oil change after 20 thousand km;
• complete, by replacement - after 50 thousand km.

And yet, during the first cycles, there are problems with the transition, especially from the first to the second and from "D" to "R", check the quality. If the grease is black with metallic inclusions, it must be replaced.

Practical advice on choosing oil in automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic

The choice of lubricant for a car should also be approached with caution. It is only necessary to fill in the manufacturer's lubricant in the automatic transmission.

Attention! Fill in ATF Matic for CVTs. It can be found in 4 liter drums designed to service CVTs. Never use a universal remedy. Let them say it doesn't matter. I will say it matters a lot.

For example, a Nissan CVT must use a special genuine oil to help the belt firmly connect to the pulleys during operation. If this is not the case, then the automatic transmission will stop shifting gears as it should.

Original oil

As an original lubricant for a Nissan Almera automatic car, buy Nissan ATF Matic Fluid D Special CVT Fluid, it is sold in a four-liter container. Grease catalog number KE 908-99931.

With prolonged use, it does not turn into a black substance for a long time, as other Chinese fakes do.

Analogues

If you cannot find the original in your city, then you can use an analogue of this lubricant. Analogues are suitable for changing the oil in a Nissan automatic transmission:

• Petro Canada Duradrive MV Synthetic ATF. Supplied by an official dealer in twenty-liter barrels;
•  Mobile ATF 320 Dexron III.

The main thing is that the lubricant meets the Dexron III standard. Don't fall for a fake. Grease is very common for Nissan, so it is often counterfeited.

Checking the level

Now I will teach you how to check the level in the gearbox. This Nissan automatic transmission has a dipstick. Therefore, the matter will be simple and there will be no need to crawl under the car, as happens in other cars.

Process:

1. Start the engine and warm up the Nissan automatic transmission to 70 degrees. This is the optimum operating temperature. The oil will be thin enough to be measured with a dipstick.
2. You can drive several kilometers. Then put the machine on the surface without tilting it.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Unscrew the automatic transmission dipstick. Wipe it with a dry, lint-free cloth to keep the probe tip clean.
5. Drop it back into the hole. Extract.
6. If the liquid level corresponds to the “Hot” mark, then you can safely drive 1000 km or more on it.
7. If it is not enough, then it is necessary to fill in the lubricant to avoid starvation of the machine.

Pay attention to the condition and quality of the Nissan automatic transmission lubricant. If it is black and has metallic inclusions, then I recommend replacing it.

Materials for complex oil change in automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic

To easily change the lubricant in a Nissan automatic transmission, collect all the materials. I indicated the tools and materials for replacing the produced fluid in the list below:

• real oil from the manufacturer in a box. Buy 12 liters or 6 liters change partially;
• Nissan automatic transmission filter device with catalog number 31728-31X01. This is a grid. Many mechanics advise against changing. But I always replace all components;
• pan gasket #31397-31X02;
• cork seal;
• a set of wrenches and ratchet heads;
• five-liter barrel;
• lint-free fabric;
• lube for pouring grease.

Attention! I do not advise you to do a complete oil change for automatic transmission Nissan without a partner. Why, you will learn in the block devoted to the replacement method.

Now let's start the process of changing the oil in a Nissan automatic transmission.

Self-change of oil in automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic

An incomplete oil change in a box is easy to do. The process is divided into several stages. I will tell you more about them.

Draining old oil

Drain the old grease from the Nissan car. But before that, start the car and warm it up so that the grease flows easily from the drain hole.

1. Engine starting. Let it sit for five minutes.
2.  Then he drives a Nissan for five kilometers.
3. Stop at an overpass or moat.
4. Put on gloves before getting under the car. The oil will be hot when drained. I once burned my hand like that. He lived for a long time.
5. Install the drain pan and unscrew the cap.
6. Wait until all the oil has drained from the Nissan automatic transmission.
7. When the oil stops dripping from the hole, you can proceed to the next step.

Attention! To flush the Nissan pan, you need to take a can of gasoline or any other flushing fluid.

Pallet rinsing and swarf removal

Now we proceed to remove the pallet from the automatic box. Procedure steps:

1. We unscrew all the bolts that hold the pan on the Nissan automatic transmission.
2. Be careful as a small amount of residual liquid may come out.
3. Get it out of the Nissan.
4. Remove the old gasket and flush the pan.
5. Clean metal chips from the magnets.

After completing these steps, you can put it to dry and proceed to replace the filter device yourself.

Filter replacement

Now it's time to change the filter. To change the oil filter, you need to unscrew all twelve screws and remove the mesh. In these Nissan automatic transmissions, the filter device does not consist of felt, but of a metal mesh.

But there is a tricky bolt, unscrewing which, without removing the hydraulic plate, will not be able to put the filter back. Therefore, you need to unscrew a small bolt and dig into your ear. On the new one, do the same so that the loop turns into a fork.

This screw is located on the top side of the filter block right in the center.

Filling in new oil

Now let's move on to why we started all these proceedings at Nissan.

1. Install all components in the same way as they were located earlier.
2. Do not forget to put a new gasket on the pan and change the gaskets on the plugs.
3. Screw the drain bolt back. Now let's start pouring grease into the box.
4. Open the hood. Insert the watering can into the filler hole, after unscrewing the dipstick.
5. Fill with oil. About 4 liters is enough for an incomplete replacement.
6. Screw in the rod. Close the hood and start the engine.
7. Warm up the automatic transmission so that oil gets into all hard-to-reach parts.
8. Drive the car for several kilometers. Park the car on a level surface and remove the dipstick. Recharge if necessary.

Now you know how to change the oil partially. Next, I will tell you how the fluid is replaced by the replacement method without a high-pressure apparatus.

Complete replacement of transmission fluid in automatic transmission

The first stages of a complete oil change in an automatic transmission are identical to the stages of a partial replacement of the produced fluid. Therefore, if you decide to completely change the transmission lubricant for Nissan, the first steps can be taken according to the description of the previous block.

Stop immediately before starting the engine after changing the oil. Do as described below:

1. Call a partner.
2. Remove the return hose from the radiator hose.
3. Put it in a five liter bottle.
4. Ask your partner to start the car.
5. The black waste liquid will be poured into the bottle. Wait until it changes color to pink. A change in color means that there is no used lubricant left in the automatic transmission.
6. Shout to your partner to turn off the engine.
7. Reinstall hose.
8. Fill the Nissan automatic transmission with as much fresh grease as was spilled.
9. We start the car and warm up the box. Move the selector lever through the positions, after depressing the brake pedal.
10. To drive a car
11. Stop the engine on a level surface and open the hood, remove the dipstick and note the amount of grease in the automatic transmission.

You will need to add about a liter. Since with a complete fluid change, you will not be able to guess the exact amount of lubricant spilled during the first fill.

Conclusion

Now you know how to do a complete oil change in the automatic transmission of a Nissan Almera Classic. Be aware of the fluid change intervals as well as the annual maintenance. Then the automatic transmission will serve for a long time, and about five hundred thousand kilometers will pass before the overhaul.