Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
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4WD Models
1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the ATF to approximately 80°C (176°F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the ATF level gauge.
4. Drain the ATF from the drain plug hole and then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new ATF. Always refill with
the same volume as the drained ATF. Use the ATF level gauge to check the ATF level as shown. Add ATF as necessary.
Drain plug: Refer to AT-252, Components.
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To flush out the old ATF from the transmission oil coolers, pour new ATF into the charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time
drain the old ATF from the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line.
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When the color of the ATF coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is about the same as the color of the new ATF,
flushing out the old ATF is complete. The amount of new ATF used for flushing should be 30% to 50% of the specified capacity.
ATF type and capacity: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants". See: Maintenance/Fluids
CAUTION:
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Use only Genuine NISSAN ATF and do not mix with other fluids.
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Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
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When filling the transmission with ATF, do not spill the ATF on any heat generating parts such as the exhaust manifold.
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Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
5. Drive the vehicle to warm up the ATF to approximately 80°C (176°F).
6. Install the ATF level gauge and tighten the ATF level gauge bolt to specification. ATF level gauge bolt: Refer to AT-252, "Components".
7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the ATF is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. Install the ATF level gauge in the charging pipe and install the ATF level gauge bolt.
9. Tighten the ATF level gauge bolt to specification.
ATF level gauge bolt: Refer to AT-252, "Components".
