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canberraxtrail
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 01-2005
Location: Canberra, ACT
TOTAL POSTS: 273
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Auto Trans Oil
Heya,
When do you need to change the Auto Trans Fluid? I have been told by some to do it every 2 years, every 80 000kms, not till at least 100 000kms and someone even said never (ha)... Mines still that reddish colour so im not planning on doing mine, but its worth noting anyway.
Also, Nissan Canberra charge 300 odd dollars for an Auto Trans service is this a good price? Because i don't think it is, sounds like a rip to me.....
Matt
--- Matt, Canberra, X-074
2002 ST
Twilight, auto, nudge bar, tint
Car Pics: HERE
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17/Jan/2006, 10:07 pm
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bobtaus
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Montrose,Vic
TOTAL POSTS: 233
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Re: Auto Trans Oil
I took my Exy to FTG nissan 20-02-2007 with 20 litres transmax z and was charged $27.50 just to change the oil. I asked about a filter kit,but was told, no need for one, as the exy had only done 31500km.I have now done 5200km since changing the oil and the gear changes are very smooth.The reason I changed the oil was that I tow a pop top,weight, about 1750kg.
--- X456 My Ride, 2004 Series II TI Auto, Carpets Thru out, Tinted Windows, 4 Weather Shields, Nudge Bar c/w Driving Lights, Fog Lights, Tow Bar,Sill Protectors,Transmax Z Synthetic in Auto, Elec Brakes, Roof Racks, Rear Spoiler.
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28/Jun/2007, 8:00 pm
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bobtaus
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Montrose,Vic
TOTAL POSTS: 233
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Re: Auto Trans Oil
Hi John, I believe that running transmax Z, my exy is very smooth on the gear changes PLUS, as I tow my van, the oil does not appear to heat up and or if it does, it does not affect the gear changes. When I had the oil changed,all FTG nissan did, was remove the sump plug, drain the auto fluid,replace sump plug, and fill with my transmax Z, $27.50 charge. On inspecting the dipstick several times I noted that there were traces of the original fluid, so I had nissan change the oil again still only $27.50. The fluid now is a nice clean colour, however, at my next service, I will get it changed, the reason I am changing it so quickly is that I had been given a 20ltr drum, and after this change it will last the life of my car. There was no need to change it this many times and if I had to PAY for it, it would have only been changed once. My comment is that this would have to be the best thing that has been done for the auto transmission.
Off topic I know, but quite impressed with your gas economy towing a van.
Send me a PM.
--- X456 My Ride, 2004 Series II TI Auto, Carpets Thru out, Tinted Windows, 4 Weather Shields, Nudge Bar c/w Driving Lights, Fog Lights, Tow Bar,Sill Protectors,Transmax Z Synthetic in Auto, Elec Brakes, Roof Racks, Rear Spoiler.
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17/Apr/2008, 5:55 am
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