i just had the local nissan dealer do some fluid changes at 30K and noticed on the work order, that it listed valvoline as the trans fluid brand....

is this gonna screw up the car? i thought the owner's manual says nissan J matic fluid only, or you can void your warranty, if the transmission gets f*ucked up. why would it say valvoline?

should i be concerned?

 

better do a flush with nissan j matic

 

I heard that any other fluid in the transmission would void the warranty...they said it should only use the oem nissan fluid. I would actually be a little concerned just keep your reciept in the car incase anything goes wrong.

-sean

 

It depends on what the spec of the J-Matic is vs the Valvoline. If it's the same spec, then it should be fine. But finding the right spec of the Nissan stuff is the hard part

 

i called the dealer and they said that's what they use. apparently valvoline has a fluid that meets the specs of several of the vehicles that require D, J, or K matic fluid.

i confirmed it on a valvoline data sheet from valvoline. hell, if a nissan dealer installed it into a nissan trans, they should know what they can and can't use. and if the trans goes south.....i have a receipt and i'll be back at the dealer with it in hand......

thanks for the replies.

 

List up the data sheet!

 

also saw this from AMSOIL

Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fully Synthetic


Improves fuel efficiency, reduces transmission temperatures and increases transmission life. Provides unsurpassed thermal stability and up to five times the service life of conventional ATFs. Delivers maximum protection for towing and other severe-duty applications.

1 Quart: ATF-QT
12 Quarts: ATF-01
30 Gallon Drum: ATF-30
55 Gallon Drum: ATF-55

See Pricing Information or Place an Order
(opens in new window)

Now Meets
Dexron VI, Mercon SP, Honda Z-1 and Nissan Matic J & K





Recommended for applications requiring the following specifications:

GM DEXRON® II, III & VI
Ford MERCON®, MERCON® V & SP
Chrysler ATF+ through ATF+4®
Honda Z-1 (Not for use in CVT transmissions)
Toyota Type T and T-IV
Mitsubishi/Hyundai Diamond SP II & III
Allison C-3, C-4
Caterpillar TO-2
Voith G607, G1363
ZF TE-ML 14A, 14B & 14C
Mercedes Benz 236.1, 236.2, 236.6, 236.7, 236.9
BMW 7045E
NAG 1 & 2
JWS 3309
LT 71141 (ESSO)
Nissan Matic D, J & K
Vickers I-286S & M-2950
Use where ATF is recommended in Mobile or Stationary Hydraulic and Power Steering units.


FROM VALVOLINE: PDF below.

 

Awesome thanks for the heads up! I might check out that fluid since im going to be doing a flush soon.

Does anyone know if our transmission have a transmission filter in them...and what size it is?

-sean

 

more food for thought? Castrol has a product too....

 

I'd still call Nissan North America to confirm first.---- 800 662 6200.

C.

 

this is great news for AT owners... before the only fluid that met the spec was nissan's oem fluid, but now we can use Amsoil's synthetic ATF

 

I only see Nissan D-Matic on this chart http://www.amsoil.com/products/trans...fluid_rec.aspx

Where is the J-Matic fluid?

 

you are looking at the manual fluid specks not the at

 

I think you're looking at only the top half of the page:

 

i would just show your dealer the booklet and tell them that you want nothing but nissan's oil. Trust me, I had the problem with the damn fluid before.