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Re: Is there a drain plug, and external filter for...
No, there is a drain plug on the bottom of the drain pan, but you will have to take the pan down to replace the filter. Go here for step by step instructions.
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Hi:
Most vehicles do not have a transmission drain plug. You must remove the bottom pan from your transmission to drain the fluid and change the filter. Remember to replace the pan gasket when you do this, if a new gasket doesn't come with your new filter.
may i ask why you need to already change the fluid, unless you have burned fluid normally its good for 90,000 mi,otherwise if so, the drain plug is directly behind the bell housing of the engine/tranny and the filter is right there too under the access panel the drain plug is on
If you have an owners manual, look in there it will show you what needs to be done.
Change plugs
Change air filter
oil change
change all fluids
Transmission
coolant
check brake fluid
check hoses, wires, etc.
Operate engine until reaching operating temperature.
Turn OFF engine.
Remove the drain plug.
Drain the transmission fluid into a suitable container.
Install drain plug.
Torque to: 22-29 lb-ft. (29-39 Nm)
Refill fluid to specified level.
Fluid Type Specifications
4 Speed Automatic Transmission - Nissan Matic "D"
5 Speed Automatic Transmission - Nissan Matic "K" NOTE: 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 NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty
You first need to insure that you have a pan under the transmission and then start. Have you got an extra gasket because you will need a new one. Now remove the drain plug and let that completely drain. After that then unscrew all the bolts. remove the old gasket and put the new one on the pan that is not attached to the vehicle. Now put the pan back up and rescrew. after you have done the ensure that you cleaned the drain plug. plug it back up and refill.
Ya but if nissan planted filter's in there tansmission's then they would grow,right?NISSAN does not install filter's in the tran's.It is a permanent screen and luckily for people all I have to do is undo the plug from the pan and drain while hot, screw the screw the plug back in and funnel your new fluid back in to the tran from the dip stick tube(my 04 sentra 1.8s 4speed automatic takes 5 quart's but holds 6-type D nissan fluid from dealer,change about every 15 to 20 thousand miles to keep it clean and thin.Remember trans fluid is petroleum and get's hot burn's and thicken's making restriction's on rotating metal).My car has over 90,000miles and shift's perfect
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