What type of transmission fluid does a 2008 Nissan Maxima take?
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2
Nissan recommends using genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 may damage the CVT.
How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2008 Nissan Maxima take?
Refill the transmission with CVT fluid. The car typically takes xx quarts of CVT fluid. Insert three quarts of fluid. Insert the dipstick and check the fluid level.
How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2008 Nissan Maxima?
How to Read the Maxima Transmission Dipstick
- Drive your Maxima for a short while, and then park the car and shift through every gear while idling the car.
- Leave the engine running with the car in park, and then pop the hood of your Maxima.
- Unscrew the dipstick cap and pull out the dipstick.
What is Nissan Maxima transmission?
The Nissan Maxima is equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Since checking the Nissan transmission CVT fluid is a delicate procedure, it’s recommended that you visit a Nissan dealership for this service. You’ll also have to be careful about what type of fluid goes inside the Maxima.
What type of transmission fluid does a Nissan Xterra take?
You can opt for Dexron-III/Mercon transmission fluid in place of the Nissan Matic “D” fluid. If your Xterra has a manual transmission, it requires an SAE 75W-90 GL-4 manual transmission gear oil,
What is Nissan CVT fluid?
The NS-2 fluid is specifically formulated by Nissan/Jatco for their CVT transmissions. It’s has some very special properties…. specifically it allows the drive pulleys to properly ‘grip’ the steel belt and prolongs the life of the belt and transmission in general.
What is trans fluid?
Transmission fluid is a car fluid used to lubricate and cool automatic and manual transmissions.