A/T FLUID
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Revision: November 2006
2006 Altima
c.
Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
CAUTION:
Firmly secure the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid
charging pipe using the attached stopper, this will provide
an accurate reading on the gauge.
d.
Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-free paper.
e.
Re-insert the A/T fluid level gauge into the charging pipe as far as it will go.
f.
Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and note the reading. If the reading is at or below the low side of the
range, add the necessary specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe and then re-insert the A/T
fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
●
Do not overfill the transaxle.
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Firmly secure the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe using the attached stop-
per, this will provide an accurate reading on the gauge, and will keep the gauge in position while
driving.
4.
Drive the vehicle for approximately 5 minutes at moderate speeds.
5.
Re-check the fluid level at fluid temperatures using the “HOT”
range on the A/T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
Firmly secure the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid
charging pipe using the attached stopper, this will provide
an accurate reading on the gauge, and will keep the gauge
in position while driving.
6.
Check the fluid for the following conditions:
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If the fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to
"TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - BASIC INSPECTION"
, for check-
ing the operation of the transaxle. Flush the A/T fluid cooling
system after completing any necessary repairs of the tran-
saxle. Refer to
AT-19, "A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning"
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If the fluid contains frictional material (from the clutches or
bands), clean the A/T fluid cooler after completing any neces-
sary repairs to the transaxle. Refer to
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning
ECS00EMS
Whenever an automatic transaxle is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the
radiator must be inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can become trapped in the A/T fluid cooler. This debris can con-
taminate the newly serviced A/T or, in severe cases, can block or restrict the flow of A/T fluid. In either case,
malfunction of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as A/T fluid enters the cooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1.
Position an oil pan under the automatic transaxle's inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
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Temperature range
COLD
: 30
°
– 50
°
C (86
°
– 122
°
F)
HOT
: 50
°
– 80
°
C (122
°
– 176
°
F)
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