>> I have a 2000 Nissan Altima. In the Haynes repair manual for the car
>> it has the procedure to change the transmission fluid but doesn't
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> Ed
> It's just a screen though. It doesn't need to be changed. Note that you
> only get about 1/3 of the fluid out when you drain it. So you might want
> to do it twice.
Thanks for the responses guys. Yeah Jim, reading some of the other
posts on this forum it seems that I don't need to (can't?) change the
screen.
Because I went so long without replacing it (75K) is it ok if I just
drain/refill, drive a bit, drain/refill again? Or should I take it to
a shop and have it flushed? If I do it myself should I drop the pan
and clean it out?
Thanks again
codifus - 28 Sep 2007 13:32 GMT
> > It's just a screen though. It doesn't need to be changed. Note that you
> > only get about 1/3 of the fluid out when you drain it. So you might want
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> Thanks again
My vote would be to drain and fill, drive a bit, and drain and fill
again:)
Do you drive your car like a NYC taxi, stop and go all day in summer
heat? If not, then chances are that the tranny needs only a mild
maintenance.
I did a drain and fill (only once) on my wifes 98 Altima (99% pretty
much the same as yours) after 120 K miles. She said it was like I
brought new life to the car. What I noticed is that the car is much
more willing to downshift, and therefore feels more spirited, and I
feel totally confident that her car will go way past 200K miles
without any major engine or tranny issues.
On a side note: I un-plugged the relay for the foglights so that she
won't accidentally turn them on. The foglights put a 15 amp drain on
the ALT and she's never aware that she turned them on. Pulling the
foglamps relay will make the ALT last longer because it will run
cooler.
CD
Mash - 28 Sep 2007 15:43 GMT
> My vote would be to drain and fill, drive a bit, and drain and fill
> again:)
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> foglamps relay will make the ALT last longer because it will run
> cooler.
Thanks,
It'll cost be $140-150 for a full drain, flush and refill. Pretty
pricey.
I'm either just going to drain myself, or get it flushed this once and
just maintain myself in the future.
Thanks for the responses
JimV - 29 Sep 2007 03:00 GMT
>> It's just a screen though. It doesn't need to be changed. Note that you
>> only get about 1/3 of the fluid out when you drain it. So you might want
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>
> Thanks again
You can flush it yourself if you're up for it. You can pull the pressure
line off the trans (usually the one with the banjo bolt) and run it into
an empty gallon jug. Start the car and wait for the jug to fill. When
it's full (a minute or two), shut off the engine and put in a gallon of
clean fluid. repeat until the fluid coming out is bright red. Usually 2
1/2 gallons or so. You'll probably need 2-3' of 5/16" hose.