Nissan Navara D40 Automatic Gearbox Oil Change

Nissan Navara D40 automatic gearbox oil for Navara is necessary because it affects the performance of the Navara transmission. Looking at the color of the automatic transmission fluid will indicate a problem inside the D40 automatic transmission. With that said, changing automatic transmission fluid must not be neglected during periodic maintenance. here's, how to change automatic transmission fluid of D40 Navara.
Is changing transmission fluid for Navara D40 easy?Yes, changing transmission fluid is easy and here's how to change A/T fluid for Nissan Navara D40:
Step 1. Start the engine and warm up the automatic transmission fluid.
Step 2. Stop the engine then loosen the level gauge bolt and remove the A/T fluid level gauge
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10 - Nissan Navara Gearbox Oil Charging Pipe Location 11- A/T Fluid Dipstick

Step 3. Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF from the drain hole. Install the drain plug gasket and drain plug to oil pan after the gearbox oil is completely drained. Always remember that drain plug gasket must be replaced, do not reuse the gasket.
Step 4. Refill the transmission with new automatic transmission fluid. Pour the ATF at A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling, while refilling drain the remaining old transmission fluid from A/T fluid cooler hose return side. If the color of the fluid that comes out is the same as the color of the new ATF then the replacement is completed.
The amount of new ATF to use should be 30 to 50% increase in the specified amount. Use Genuine Nissan ATF Matic J for automatic transmission, the ATF capacity is 10.3 liter (9-1/8 imp qt).

Step 5. After the replacement is completed, run the engine at idle speed for 5 minutes, and then check the A/T fluid level. If the ATF is still dirty then repeat step 1 to 5.
Step 6. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe and tighten the level gauge bolt. When you replace Navara automatic transmission fluid avoid spilling of ATF to parts that generate heat such as the exhaust system. Use only recommended Nissan ATF.
Using a different type of ATF may cause deterioration in drivability and automatic transmission durability which might damage the A/T of your D40 Navara. This kind of problem is not covered by warranty. Therefore make sure that you follow the recommended maintenance schedule for your Nissan Navara D40.

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