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Old 05-06-2013, 06:35 PM
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Replace 100% of ATF . . .

for $285 at the dealer a fair price? Supposed to be an Infiniti approved machine that does not flush the system, just R&R all 12 quarts of fluid. At 30K and going to do the rear end again too, did it the first time at 1K. Ref lower engine cover and too old/fat to be climbing under cars.
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Not sure how pricey nissan atf is, but we just had our gm (early 2000's grand prix) done at the dealer for $150+tax.

It's not a drain and fill either, they hook up some sort of machine that either flushes or evac's and refills the fluid.
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Originally Posted by hobbs
for $285 at the dealer a fair price? Supposed to be an Infiniti approved machine that does not flush the system, just R&R all 12 quarts of fluid. At 30K and going to do the rear end again too, did it the first time at 1K. Ref lower engine cover and too old/fat to be climbing under cars.
5AT or 7AT?

7AT is completely sealed and has a special procedure to get the fluid out. I thought I read it was a ~$600 bill, so if you are getting $285 for a 7AT it might not be a bad deal.

I dont have a 5AT so I dont know how it works.
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wow! if its really is $600... very unattractive
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Dyi

Think there was a dyi on this. You need a transmission fluid pump which can also be used to remove your power steering fluid. (apparently it helps out alot) and if i rememeber right the 30k service includes new brake fluid and transmission flush for under $400. Might have my price off alittle.
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I just had a Tranny Service done for $175.. a little high in my opionion, but the 7spd requires a special fitting to refill and the whole warm up step... from what I could tell about 4+ qts came out
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Start reading at about post 576.. Interesting method.
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Originally Posted by hobbs
for $285 at the dealer a fair price? Supposed to be an Infiniti approved machine that does not flush the system, just R&R all 12 quarts of fluid. At 30K and going to do the rear end again too, did it the first time at 1K. Ref lower engine cover and too old/fat to be climbing under cars.
What dealer? Also, what was the procedure?
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Originally Posted by Chris11LE
5AT or 7AT?

7AT is completely sealed and has a special procedure to get the fluid out. I thought I read it was a ~$600 bill, so if you are getting $285 for a 7AT it might not be a bad deal.

I dont have a 5AT so I dont know how it works.
7at isn't sealed? Haha what are you looking at?

Just looking at it yesterday... Maybe the 7at ipl trans is different but I doubt it!
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7at isn't sealed? Haha what are you looking at?

Just looking at it yesterday... Maybe the 7at ipl trans is different but I doubt it!
Show me the dipstick!!
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So what interval does the owner's manual specify for changing the 7AT fluid in the G37?
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So what interval does the owner's manual specify for changing the 7AT fluid in the G37?

It doesnt.
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....and that is what worries me or ..should I have more confidence because of it.

I'm changing my ATF for its first change at 110k miles with a very good Infinity deal service shop. They seem to have every confidence it will be fine but I'm worried to do it. If I don't do it it will surely fail anyway and I'm not sure it is wise to run it down. I will have to face the Rebuild possibility I suppose but then people get away with these late flushes to.

Live and learn but at least I paid a fair price.
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Originally Posted by Newad
....and that is what worries me or ..should I have more confidence because of it.

I'm changing my ATF for its first change at 110k miles with a very good Infinity deal service shop. They seem to have every confidence it will be fine but I'm worried to do it. If I don't do it it will surely fail anyway and I'm not sure it is wise to run it down. I will have to face the Rebuild possibility I suppose but then people get away with these late flushes to.

Live and learn but at least I paid a fair price.
Stress much? Probably too long to do it but
"c'est la vie", not much your going to do about it now. Better late than never.
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Hard to blame the previous owner though. He did bring it in for inspections and regular maintenance. I just wonder if it is a guaranteed fail when I change it. Isnt the machine they use low pressure? I'm referring to all Nissan techs
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