Automatic Transmission flush
no external filters that are serviceable. only a pickup screen located under the pan next to the valve bodies
Yes, we do have a sort of filter. Trust me, I saw every step of my tranny build and we replaced the filter. It was covered in clutch material.
It is right below the brake band in that picture. It attaches right to the valve body. Now, the average G35 probably doesn't need that replaced, but my valve body was messed up and I had clutch material everywhere. When we took it off it was filthy.
It is right below the brake band in that picture. It attaches right to the valve body. Now, the average G35 probably doesn't need that replaced, but my valve body was messed up and I had clutch material everywhere. When we took it off it was filthy.
Yes, we do have a sort of filter. Trust me, I saw every step of my tranny build and we replaced the filter. It was covered in clutch material.
It is right below the brake band in that picture. It attaches right to the valve body. Now, the average G35 probably doesn't need that replaced, but my valve body was messed up and I had clutch material everywhere. When we took it off it was filthy.
It is right below the brake band in that picture. It attaches right to the valve body. Now, the average G35 probably doesn't need that replaced, but my valve body was messed up and I had clutch material everywhere. When we took it off it was filthy.
(see above post)
No, what I posted has nothing to do with the Transgo kit. That is from a overhaul kit for our transmission.
So... where could i buy JUST the Filter?
local auto parts dont carry them..
also.. where could i purchase a transgo kit?
or should i just replace my whole VB with the STillen KIT?
local auto parts dont carry them..
also.. where could i purchase a transgo kit?
or should i just replace my whole VB with the STillen KIT?
-google it.
-the stillen vb kit is junk.
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A flush isn't necessary. The Nissan and Infiniti dealers in Kansas City don't do flushes with machines any more because the word from Nissan is it causes more problems. Additionally, all these shops say they simply drain the tranny every 30K miles even though Nissan really doesn't require a change until 60 or 70K miles.
A tranny fluid change will get you 3.1 QTs (measured myself). I didn't change my fluid until 60K miles. I bought 9 QTs of J-matic. Drained the tranny. Drove for 100 miles. Drained the tranny. Drove for another 100 miles. Drained the tranny. On every change, the fluid got pinker. Even after 60K miles and some decently hard driving on occasion, my G's fluid looked pretty good. I plan on draining the tranny every 30K miles and replacing with 3.1 QTs.
Note* If your G is shifting odd, replacing the fluid isn't going to fix the problem. There's something else going on.
A tranny fluid change will get you 3.1 QTs (measured myself). I didn't change my fluid until 60K miles. I bought 9 QTs of J-matic. Drained the tranny. Drove for 100 miles. Drained the tranny. Drove for another 100 miles. Drained the tranny. On every change, the fluid got pinker. Even after 60K miles and some decently hard driving on occasion, my G's fluid looked pretty good. I plan on draining the tranny every 30K miles and replacing with 3.1 QTs.
Note* If your G is shifting odd, replacing the fluid isn't going to fix the problem. There's something else going on.
If you're not sure or uncomfortable with doing the ATF per the shop manual, do it the "Honda way" as outlined above.. It's probably easier since you don't have to disconnect anything.. Good luck!
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Don't believe there is anything to "flush" on a manual trans. It's just gear oil, if I'm not mistaken so it's just a matter of draining and refilling the transmission case.
No problem man. All the parts (besides my valve body) were bought through Trans Parts in Fresno, CA. Their number is (559) 237-4463, and if you have any questions or want to order anything they carry it all. Mike from there helped me.
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If a 1x drain/refill is done, probably just enough new ATF is put back into the system to keep it going until the next drain/refill.
The Honda method of doing a drain/refill 3 times, you're basically replacing about 80% of the ATF, so most of the ATF in your AT is new fluid.. Note that in the 07 FSM Infiniti says to inspect every year or 15K miles and replace as necessary. If you're fanatical about the car, you may want to just do a 1x drain/refill once a year..
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From: Connellys Springs,NC
Has anybody used the Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF its about $4.44 a QT i emailed Castrol today & this is the responce. What do you think its not worth saving $6.00 a Qt if it is going to screw up the Trans...
Thank you for contacting Castrol,
Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF may be used in a 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan AT as it meets all performance specifications, however if your application is still under Warranty Nissan will not cover it.
Castrol Consumer Relations
Thank You for Contacting Castrol North America,
Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF meets performance specifications for your application but has not been approved by the original engine manufacturer.
Castrol Consumer Relations.
Thank you for contacting Castrol,
Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF may be used in a 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan AT as it meets all performance specifications, however if your application is still under Warranty Nissan will not cover it.
Castrol Consumer Relations
Thank You for Contacting Castrol North America,
Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle ATF meets performance specifications for your application but has not been approved by the original engine manufacturer.
Castrol Consumer Relations.