The most work I've ever done to my car has been driving it to a mechanic, but this video gave me the confidence to replace the pan, fluid, and filter on my 200k mile Altima. Thanks a lot.
That is what I needed to because I did not know the torque specs. I don't want to strip anything and have problems. I also never had the pan off one of these and I fear leaks.
Yes, they are pretty simple to do. The only tricky part is keeping the gasket on top of the pan when you're trying to put it back on. Just takes some patience and persistence but you'll get it on. The torque specs for the Altimas bolts is 70 inch-pounds (5.8 foot-pounds) but I don't know what it is for the Rogue. I'd call a Nissan service/parts place and ask if they can help. Hope this helps!
I’ve been hesitant to get my transmission serviced mostly because people say the transmission may start to slip. Thanks to your video, I am feeling confident!
I am about to do this on my 2012 - so I get the hard job without the plug. Hope it works or it will be headed to the trans shop! Thank you for the video
Changing aftermarket fluid to NS3, there will be some of the old fluid remaining in the system, will this matter? Excellent vids by the way, outstanding
Nope. I put the Castrol CVT fluid which is compatible with NS-1, NS-2, and NS-3. So having some of the old with the new shouldn't hurt anything. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Excellent video. One thing I question is my 2012 Altima has a drain plug in the pan. You state that 2012 do not. I have 140K on the clock and I’m about to do this for the first time.
Hi Kevin! Yes, you're correct! I'll have to pin a comment to correct this mistake. Thanks for checking into it! So, 2010 - 2012's do have a drain plug on the CVT pans. It was only 2009 models that didn't (I believe). That being said, if you have a drain plug, you just need to loosen it (19 mm), let the fluid drain out, and tighten the drain plug to 25 ft lbs. If you want to change your filter, definitely drain the fluid before dropping the pan, makes it alot easier. Thanks again for bringing this to my attention! 🙂👍
@@TrickShiftGarageI have a 2011 and it does not have the drain plug. I thought it did and attempted this last weekend thinking it did. But I abandoned that and bought some more things to help me with attempt #2 tomorrow. Wish me luck
UPDATE: Pour 5 Quarts (NOT 6!) first when refilling with CVT Fluid, then check the fluid level and add more if needed! 2007 - 2008 and 2010 - 2012 Altimas with the 2.5L should have drain plugs! Easy-Peasy! 😉 If you have a 2009 model you'll have to drop the pan to get the fluid out. So sorry 😔
Yup you was about to get the your wrong buddy. Lmao embarrassed to say but I accidentally pulled the plug on my gf trans fluid on her 2012 bc I've never seen a drain plug on a trans and I was doing a quick oil change.
🤣🤣🤣 I almost did that, the first time I did an oil change on her. Loosened it and started seeing red fluid and was like OOOPS! Thanks for watching Daniel! 👍
Wouldn't I need to take the pan if I need to replace the filter? Or is replacing filter not that necessary? I have a 2007 Altima and am looking to do this.
Gets more complex without having a dipstick. The 2021 sentra ive been seeing a guy measure somewhere above 4 quarts of fluid out of their pan and another guy unscrewing a bolt above the pan to level it after draining a putting back the plug. Both around 4-5 quarts while this is around 6. At this point I may have to gamble on a mechanic seeing as the dealership doesn't replace filters and the torque may be different.
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to demonstrate how to replace everything step by step!! You're amazing!!!! I love all of your videos!! I do have one question, (anyone is welcome to answer please!, thank you!) I have a 2007 Nissan Altima and ever since I purchased the vehicle she has never gotten a transmission change. Due to it being a cvt trans, is it best if I change the trans. fluid little by little so that my trans. will get accustomed to the new fluid or is it best to change all in one sitting? I ask because I read incidents where a transmission will have a slight chance failing due to a fluid replacement.
Hi Nidia! Thank you so much for watching our videos. I'm glad it helps you maintain that Altima! I think you should drain the fluid completely then drive it around for at least one month and drain the fluid again. Doing two fluid drains should get most of the old fluid out. If your Altima has the 2.5 liter, it should come with a drain plug which makes it much easier compared to unbolting the pan. I went almost 200k miles without changing my fluid and did this and have had zero issues with my CVT. If you have any other questions just let me know, thanks again for your support! 🙂👍
There is a chance of that happening on high mileage transmissions that've never had the fluid changed. What happens is even though the transmission has a filter in it they only filter down to a certain size, with a high mileage transmissions there can be just enough metal in the fluid to help old clutch plates grip each other, by putting new fluid in you're losing that little bit of traction from the microscopic size bits of metal that old clutch plates need to help grip each other and your transmission will start slipping. That being said the fact is if your clutch plates are that close to going out it wouldn't have been long anyways, so it's not like changing the fluid in a perfectly fine transmission will ruin one, if it happens it wasn't long for the world anyways.
Is there no overfill drain plug? I have a 2017 Altima and it was recommended to fill and check fluid through the overfill hole. Also, what is the fluid capacity of doing a complete filter change and fill? Do you have the Nissan spec or did you just put back in what came out?
My 2007 Altima doesn't have an overfill drain plug, but I did find this RU-vid short that shows one for your 2017 Altima, it's right at the end of the video. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 👍
Just my opinion, but the only other possible reason I can fathom is, they rather replace the whole transmission... 💰 Nissan could have promoted maintenance and replacing the filter would/could have brought in some business to the service shops. Granted, there's not as much money in routine maintenance compared to a full on transmission job, but it wouldn't have caused a bad reputation as they have now with the CVTs since they were telling us it was a "service-free" transmission. Anyways, just my .02 cents lol. Thanks for watching! 👍
My son has a 2008 Nissan Altima manual shift and we can't get it into gear. Is it a Fluid problem because I know it needs to be changed, A solenoid problem. I think it's a neutral but when I released the clutch pedal it wants to move. I really like your videos Thanks John
Hi John, thanks for commenting. Wish I had a manual clutch Altima, those are rare! That being said, I'm not sure what's going on exactly. I would drain the gear oil out and fill it with some fresh gear oil, that may clear up your issue, plus it wouldn't hurt to change it either way. I'd also check over the shifter linkage/ mechanism. Make sure the everything is moving freely and nothing is blocking it's travel path. Also, look into the clutch linkage, and make sure it's not low on clutch fluid. Sorry that my experience with manuals is pretty limited but these are some things you can check out that may help you. Thanks for watching! 👍
The service manual indicates to never re-use the bolts for the transmission pan. Is there some sort of film on the bolts that breaks after using them once?
Hmm interesting... As far as I know, there isn't any type of film on them. The bolts looked pretty average to me when I cleaned them off before re-using them. Haven't had any issues with them since doing this job either.
@npolite22 - Nearly every single bolt according to the service manual on these cars are disposable. That would cost a fortune if you can even find the bolts anymore.
Unfortunately, you will have to loosen all the bolts around the pan and let it drain through there, start on one side of the pan by removing bolts slowly and catch the fluid as it comes down. Bring lots of rags 😉
Thank you! Yes, mine took 6 quarts. I've heard from some viewers that it's causing them to overfill. So I suggest starting at 5 and checking the fluid level as you go. As long as it's in between the two notches your good! Hope this helps.
@TrickShiftGarage I figured it out. Apparently an expert on justanswer had recommended I use the liquid gasket maker when I asked them about this procedure awhile back. They said it's more durable than the hard gasket.
NICE VIDEO MAN! i have a question how many liters it takes to fill up? and you didnt change the another filter of the transmision ?the cartrige one that goes in the front. cheers!
Thanks Luis! I would start with 5 quarts which is about 4.7 liters and then measure with the dipstick, add a quarter liter at a time until you get to full. Lol, yeah I didn't know that cartridge filter even existed until after I did this video. I did change it though you can find that video right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sZK0ob6KT1Y.html Thanks for watching! 👍
Great tutorial! Unfortunately the sump filter housing was rusted so I broke one of the four bolts, I’m really hoping it doesn’t leak and that maybe it’ll be fine with 3 bolts on, I didn’t have any gasket maker so I used the same one it had since the box didn’t come with one
Do not put 6 qts like this video suggest. Put 5 than check. I learned the hard way by doing it the same way as this video. I was a qt over when I checked the level. Also was told by the dealer that it's only 5 qts.
Thank u. Also ,You should only use nissan transmission fluid ns2. How is your altima doing since u put the Castrol in. Thanks for caring. Appreciate the info.
You're welcome! Yeah, I was worried about not using Nissan's NS-2 fluid in the beginning, but the Castrol CVT fluid has been good, running normally and smooth, no issues that I can speak of. The Nissan brand NS-2 is good to use too but at the time the video was made they were charging A LOT for that fluid so I decided to give Castrol a chance and I don't regret it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching! 😁
I might have posted this same comment somewhere else (but cant find it). My altima's at 185k with no fluid or filter changes. Always heard that waiting this long, I'd be better off not doing it at all due to possible slippage that could occur. In your vid, you indicated you're at 200k. Any issues with fresh fluid? I know these CVT's can be a bit tricky
Hi, yeah, I've heard of that too. I've had no issues with the CVT since changing the fluid and filter. It does feel like it "shits" better since changing the fluid. CVTs are very sensitive to high temperatures so changing the fluid is important. If you have any other questions just let us know! Thanks for watching Hawk! 🙂
I have the 2009 Altima w/146,000 miles. Every 6 months (3-4k miles) I syphon a quart of transmission fluid out from the dipstick opening then add a new quart. Only takes 10 minutes. May be right, may be wrong but my car continuously has old fluid flushed out and a new quart put back in every 6 months...
Thanks for your comment. That's certainly one way to do it! It's understandable that by continually doing that every 6 months the old fluid gets slowly pulled out and new fluid put in. Eventually, the internal mesh filter will need to be replaced, and you'll know how to do it with our video! Haha! 😎
@@TrickShiftGarage Oh yeah, I know but who knows how long I'll keep the car and it's running/shifting fine currently. Maybe when/if I hit 200,000 I'll drop the pan and replace the filter. Being in my 50s crawling under the car isn't as easy as it once was...lol. Good instructional video either way!
Just trying this job today. I cannot get the pan to drop and there's not much I can grab onto. I don't want to to hit it if I can help it. And....I can only find 18 bolt hole gaskets and I have a 19 hole - and e every store claims 18 will fit.
Hey Ray! Sorry to hear your having issues, try taking a flat head screwdriver and wrap it with some tape and try to use it to pry the pan off. And ... No, an 18 bolt gasket will not seal correctly to a 19 bolt pan. Here's a link to a 19-bolt gasket: ru-vid.com?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTl2TlVfeV9Hd3daakJSQ0dkcXJyMThfTDZmZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMlp5Q2ZNQkwyWWtkUFpza09oNnpzd1k1bHBOSXdYSVExdklYeUotNU5zZU90WklGYVRZam5obWZVTWVlSjQtQ3RSUlhfbFFRdzBMdURXUE0yODh3UG5RSVdjM2xuM2V5dndyVzVncTB6bnN6ZVNRYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.autozone.com%2Ffilters-and-pcv%2Ftransmission-filter-a-t%2Fp%2Fduralast-automatic-transmission-filter-tf705%2F247730_0_0&v=_aTZv3ocE7Q Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions Ray! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage Hi there and thanks for your help. What I did.....on the front of the pan there is a small lip and I grabbed that with needle nose pliers. I used some carb cleaner (and my fingernail) to remove existing gasket pieces. I also used just a touch of substance to hold the gasket in place, of which I found....52 miles away in the next state. I am glad this job is done. Next is to get to that little filter that you have a nice video about!
Last video I watched the guy only used 5 quarts cvt fluid and it was full. But he only did a drain, didnt drop the pan. And temp needed to be at 160 degrees to accurately check level ??
Hello, I really enjoyed your video. So I have a question please. I have a Nissan altima 2008 2.5 sedan, sometimes when I drive 100 km hours on the highway for a long time the engine engine causes it to stop and when I try to accelerate there is like a jumping and after stopping the engine completely 10 minutes later the engine returns to normal. And sometimes while driving I expect whistling. So please I really need your opinion do you think I should go and change the transmission oil and filter. Because Nissan had put me a new transmission 4 years ago now. Thanks
Yeah, same CVT through 2012, though Nissan gave some of them different pans (with no drain plug) and bolt patterns. Not sure why they took away the drain plug and changed the bolt pattern for some of them but it is what it is, thanks for watching! 🙂
how important is the torque spec? if i didnt have a torque wrench could i just use best judgement as far as tightening things or is that going to cause issues someway or another?
It's important not to over-tighten, as it could cause the gasket not to seal properly and if it's not tight enough if it could loosen and fall out overtime. If you're in a pinch, go ahead and hand tighten using your best judgement and keep an eye on the bolts over next week. Check the bolts to make sure they are snug and there's no fluid leaks. Harbor Freight sells 1/4" drive torque wrenches for around $20 (in my area) so pick one up for next time 😉 Hope this helps!
I will definitely pick one up when i get a chance, its my first year owning a car so I'm learning all i can about maintaining it well and building up my lil tool collection. I appreciate the response alot! Your videos helped me do my oil change the other day on my 2008 altima, this is what is coming up next!@@TrickShiftGarage 🤝
Sweet bro, congrats on your first car! We have plenty of Altima maintenance and repair videos. Tools are investments so don't shy away from buying tools as you need them. Once you have a good collection they will last your whole life (most of the time lol). Good luck and let us know if you have any questions going forward. 😁👍
Tighten the gasket bolts to what you can torque it with two fingers. In other words, very light torque. Just enough to snug, then give it an extra half a turn.
Honestly, I haven't changed it before until now. I should have changed it earlier because the transmission seems to be performing better now that I've driven it around. I recommend that you change the fluid and filter since you probably have to drop the pan anyway.
I'm wondering if you could possibly help me figure out how to replace solenoid A in a 2008 Altima? I'm so lost. My daughter just bought this car and it threw a code P0745. Can you possibly help me? We're going to have to fix it ourselves because she doesn't have the kind of money to take it to a shop.
So when your checking the level at operating temp you don’t lock the dipstick? You turn it so it doesn’t lock, and push all the way down?? Great video! Just swapped an engine into mine and I want the fluid to be at the perfect level, my scanner says my atf temp is 195-200 when at highway speeds, 190-195 idle
Thanks Ray! No, you don't have to. I just wiped mine down and it was already clean. Make sure there's no dirt or remnants of the old gasket left on, as that would mess with the new gasket sealing properly. You could spray some brake cleaner into a clean rag and wipe it down if you want it to be really clean. Thanks for watching! 👍
does it matter which type of cvt fluid you use? i read in the owners manual that you need a certain type that you have to buy from the dealer but i was wondering theres any difference between using that and the cvt fluid that you used
Yes, the type matters. This CVT requires the NS-2 type. As far as whether to buy Nissan's fluid or go with Castrol or any other brand doesn't matter. As long as the fluid is compatible with NS-2 you'll be fine. The reason I went with Castrol was money. Nissan charges crazy prices for the NS-2 fluid, while Castrol is much cheaper and gets the job done. 😉
For my 2010 Altima, while my transmission was under warranty, I took it into the dealership to change the fluid at 60000 and 120000. It was super expensive and I had them do the full fluid exchange (not a flush). It was close.to 12 quarts. I did this so as to not void my warranty, if it ever went south. Now the car is sitting at about 155000 miles so I'll be doing the drain and fills on my own (less than 6 qts). I'll probably do it every 30000-40000 miles (along with a filter), since all the fluid is not being replaced. I read somewhere that the fluid Nissan uses is made by Idemitsu, though I'm not certain about that. It has the same exact slight green tint. However, I'm not sure if this brand is considered synthetic. May just go with Castrol, but not sure.
is it for the transmission to smoke a little under the hood after you change the fluid ? i finished and turned the car on and noticed some smoke coming out, but then i backed into my driveway and it felt a lot better
Hi Steve, if you are asking if it's normal for the transmission to smoke, no. But it's pretty easy to spill some fluid on the exhaust pipes (happened to me lol) and then have it burn off when you turn the car on. It shouldn't smoke anymore after that though 😉
Hello I have a 2012 Altima with 117000 miles on it not sure when the transmission fluid was changed last as I just bought it a week ago , my question is my friend said I should drain and fill it three times rather than get a transmission flush because of the miles I wonder what your thoughts on this was and how long should I wait between each fill to refill the second and third time or is twice enough ?
Hey Sciscokid! I think draining and filling is definitely the way to go, just to be on the safe side. I drained and refilled my Altima twice but three times is just fine as well. The fluid gets cleaner with each drain and fill that you do! If I remember correctly, I think I drove about 500 miles (two weeks for me) between my drain and refills and it worked out well. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions , just let me know! Thanks for watching! 😎
If it doesn't leak, it should be fine temporarily. However, buy a new bolt as soon as possible and install it just to be on the safe side. Thanks for watching! 👍
@Trick Shift Garage thanks for the advice! But I think it's the screw hole of the pan or worse, the transmission. I've been keeping an eye on leakage, and it doesn't seem like it's leaking so far. Do you have any experience with tapping or helicoil? I'm not sure which one would be better in this case. Thank you
Ahhh ok, was hoping it was just a bad bolt lol. I don't have any experience tapping or using helicoils, sorry! What I would do is keep an eye on it periodically and if it starts leaking you have two options, take it to a shop and have them deal with it or take the pan off and try using some RTV along the area of the pan-gasket-transmission and hope it sticks! It's a band-aid solution and will eventually need to be properly fixed with a helicoil.
Unfortunately, yes. The magnets are used to grab metallic particles from the transmission fluid so they don't circulate around and damage the internals. I know you don't want to hear that, but I would go back and drop the pan to put the magnets back in. You can use a super clean drain pan or container to catch the fluid so you can re-use the fluid. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching! 💪
I ended up using 6 quarts of trans fluid. But I would start with 5 quarts, measure the level, then add half a quart at a time until it shows full. Thanks for watching Antonio! 👍
Here's a video showing the removal of the filters on a Jeep Compass ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qae6rkoDa0k.html Gotta take out the battery and tray, starting around eight minutes. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8h_i0zY4zGc.html Play this one up to two and a half minutes then skip to seven minutes where he takes out the battery tray and then replaces the filter.
Hi Paul! You are correct, there are two filters. When we were creating this video, we couldn't find one in stock. We will be creating a video for the paper cartridge filter soon, so stay tuned! 🙂
Hey Bentley! I call it a cartridge filter lol. Here is a link off of AutoZone: www.autozone.com/filters-and-pcv/transmission-filter-a-t/p/duralast-automatic-transmission-filter-tf246/555500_0_0 I plan on changing mine soon, so stay tuned! 😎
Agreed, you have to be very careful while tightening these bolts down. The 70 inch-lbs is what Nissan says to tighten them to and I haven't experienced any stripping while doing it. Thanks for watching Juicy! 👍
