What does hot and cold mean on transmission dipstick?
Typically, the fluid level is checked both hot and cold in order to provide a cross check. If the fluid level is OK when cold, it should also be within the cross hatched area for “H” as well. The reason for checking when both hot and cold is transmission fluid expands as it is heated.
Can a Nissan dealer refill the transmission dipstick?
Although it appears to be basically a drain – refill – drain – refill procedure, it will probably be best accomplished by a Nissan dealer. ($$) Hopefully the dealer will follow the critical steps, including proper temperatures etc. defined by the service manual. The fluid is largely affected by temperature.
Is there a transmission dipstick on a 2.5 SL?
My 2.5 SL dosen’t have a dipstick for transmission., There is a cap over the tube.The manual shows a dipstick though. Has anyone else noticed this. I checked a car in the showroom at the dealer an it was the same. My car was built in Canton
Where is the transmission dipstick on a 2004 Murano?
(The tube is in the same approximate place as the 2004 Murano.) Because the CVT transmission fluid type (and level) is so important I can only assume Nissan is attempting to avoid having anyone make a mistake using the wrong fluid (not NS-3) or over filling.
Where is the dipstick on a 2013 Altima?
My 2013 Altima 2.5 also just has a cap where the transmission dip stick should be — The cap looks like the cap on my daughters 2004 Murano. I have removed hers and checked her transmission oil. When I attempted to remove the cap from the new Altima it did not appear to be easily removed, and I did not want to force it or break it.
My 2.5 SL dosen’t have a dipstick for transmission., There is a cap over the tube.The manual shows a dipstick though. Has anyone else noticed this. I checked a car in the showroom at the dealer an it was the same. My car was built in Canton
Although it appears to be basically a drain – refill – drain – refill procedure, it will probably be best accomplished by a Nissan dealer. ($$) Hopefully the dealer will follow the critical steps, including proper temperatures etc. defined by the service manual. The fluid is largely affected by temperature.
(The tube is in the same approximate place as the 2004 Murano.) Because the CVT transmission fluid type (and level) is so important I can only assume Nissan is attempting to avoid having anyone make a mistake using the wrong fluid (not NS-3) or over filling.
My 2013 Altima 2.5 also just has a cap where the transmission dip stick should be — The cap looks like the cap on my daughters 2004 Murano. I have removed hers and checked her transmission oil. When I attempted to remove the cap from the new Altima it did not appear to be easily removed, and I did not want to force it or break it.