How much transmission fluid does a 2010 Altima take?
The 2010 Nissan Altima transmission fluid capacity iS5 quarts. Automatic transmission fluid lubricates the internal parts of Your engine and dissipates heat.
Where is the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2010 Nissan Altima?
- Open the hood and locate the continuously variable transaxle dipstick, the black-capped stick near the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the engine.
- Examine the front of the CVT dipstick’s cap and locate the small hole in the cap.
How to do an oil change on a Nissan Altima?
Place the automotive funnel into the oil filler hole and pour in about 4 quarts of new oil. Run the engine for a minute, turn it off, and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes parked on a level area. Check the oil level on the engine’s dipstick which is marked with a yellow plastic pull ring.
What are the problems with a 2010 Nissan Altima?
1 Transmission Failure 2010 Altima Average Cost to Fix: $3,000 Average Mileage: 127,000 mi 2 Car Won’t Start 2010 Altima Average Cost to Fix: $1,300 Average Mileage: 66,000 mi 3 Compressor Stopped Working 2010 Altima
Why does my Nissan Altima have a water leak?
My 2009 Nissan Altima has a water leak on the passenger side. It’s not a clogged air filter or hose because it takes water on when the car is turned off and just sitting there while it’s raining. We’ve tried running water on it while someone lays on the floor looking for water and can’t find the source.
Where is the oil drain bolt on a Nissan Altima?
Use a 14mm socket with a ratcheting wrench to carefully remove the oil drain bolt located at the rear edge of the oil pan by turning it counter clockwise. (On this particular 2011 Nissan Altima, the oil drain bolt was marked with a small white dot of paint.)
Do you need to change CVT fluid on Altima?
So I have an ’08 Altima (2.5 S) that needs the CVT transmission fluid changed. I just bought it, with about 100k miles on it. While the oil has been regularly changed, I’m not sure about the CVT fluid, so I thought it would be best to change it just to be sure.
Why is Castrol CVT fluid used in Nissan Altimas?
Yeah the only reason I was leaning towards Castrol is because all the reviews on Amazon for the Castrol were mentioning being used in Nissans, Altimas specificially. The Valvoline mentioned a lot more Hondas and Subarus, and the one review that mentioned a Nissan was negative.
What kind of CVT fluid does Nissan use?
I’ve done my own research, found a MSDS (SDS) for the Nissan NS2 and found it was made by SOPUS which is Shell Oil Products US. So with that, I used the Pennzoil Platinum CVT 2 product on my 2013 Maxima (since sold last week) and had no issues whatsoever in the 2 dump and fills I did while owning that car.
How much does it cost to change CVT fluid?
Being a Service Tech for Nissan I can tell you its BS. We use that saying so that you take it to us to sell you the CVT Fluid change and wack you with a Diag and Consult Charge to test the fluid and then labor which will come from 200-299 depending on the dealer and the service department.