Question is can that trans pulling apart and back in can be done in an hour or so. I guess not and that's why I feel they never did anything and just charged me labor for it.

 

They SHOULD know. They are the ones with the database covering all the vins and they should know what their own products have/don't have. Exactly why should the customer have to pay for the dealer's ignorance?

 

I agree. Ignorance is not an excuse...Wish you luck with the dealer. Common sense says they should refund you, but we all know how that works...

 

Ditto! I hate that place, Never ever anyone ever go there...ever I bought my car there and haven't gone back I had the worst experience dealing with them.

 

well, I have been told if you plan on keeping your G for a long time(which I am), it is a good idea to do around 4yrs/40ki mi. Think about having almost 4.5 year old fluid in there..in service date of 10-2002. I am sure it has metal shavings that are naked to the eye and the fluid is not as viscous.

If you don't plan on keeping car a long time I have heard to wait until 60K or to not do it at all.

I also want to do the differential fluid too for the same reason.


Also, see below

 

Also:

some of my considerations:

Automatic: Service intervals for an automatic transmission vary from every 30,000 miles . . . to never. The typical service interval is 60,000 to 100,000 miles(but who wants to be typical ) .Synonyms 1. normal, average, stock, usual Changing it more often does no harm. But will be of benefit.

Why do I have to do this?
Manual: In a manual transmission, the problem is not so much the fluid degradation, but rather fluid contamination. This contamination occurs over time as the synchronizers, bearings and gears in the transmission wear out. The resulting metal particles then float around in the lubricant. And we all know that oil with microscopic particles of metal in it does not lubricate as well as clean oil. So if these contaminants are not drained out, they will shorten the life of your transmission.

Automatic: Because more heat is generated in an automatic transmission, automatic transmission fluid actually degrades and breaks down with use.In addition, like in a manual transmission, automatic transmission fluid will also become contaminated with worn bits of the transmission. If these contaminants are not drained out, they will shorten the life of your transmission.


If you don’t change the oil on schedule, you’ll be lubricating your transmission with metal shavings and other contaminants. This will shorten the transmission’s life. Few manual gearboxes have a dipstick. Mechanics must stick a finger in the level-check hole.

 

IMHO with autos, Infininti recommends inspections because the change interval greatly depends on the way the user drives. If you drive like a granny and the fluid appears nice and red, it's probably okay. If you drive like your wife is preggo, then you will be generating tons of heat that degrades the fluid quickly. The fluid will smell burnt and will be a darker red?
Although personally, I'd do a drain/fill every 20-30k, there's a chance that one could beat up the fluid in 15k and need a total flush.

 

don't forget climate.....think about a summer in Houston outside is 105 degrees, How hot would the ATF get? 200 degrees And if its not as viscous and dirty, it won't dissipate heat very well either.

 

Can't agrue that. Totally agree. Even with the expensive price for the Nissan J-Matic, changing/flushing the fluid is alot cheaper than auto rebuilds

 

NonAme, If you don't mind me asking, what problems have you had at Holman Infiniti as that's where I take my G for service.

 

And lets not forget that since our AT's dont have filters, its better to change/flush sooner rather than later.