- First, if you go through R51 service manual, there's just a specification of liquid requirement for engine oil, brake and steering fluid, coolant etc...but when it comes to ATF, warning to use only original Matic J it is not only printed out in bold, but in bold red color. Indeed...
I decide to replace the ATF for the first time on my 2002 Maxima and went to a local Nissan dealer to buy some Matic D ATF as specified in the service manual. The parts guy said he was out of the Matic D but I could use any Dexron III and save some money. He said they use ...
I found the dipstick and checked the level this evening and it is full up. What color is the ATF fluid normally? Mine is a brown/golden brown color, there isn't any smell or rust or burning coming from it. In other words, is there any way for an average user to figure out if th...