I would love to do it on my own. But i don't have the space and the equipment (measuring bottle and stuff) to do it. If i am to get the fluid, i will get it from infiniti dealer. They quoted $52+ tax for 4 quarts.

I went to another local shop. They asked $75 for drain and refill, fluid to be provided by me. So that would mean same price as infiniti dealer. I stay in sacramento. The infiniti elk grove quoted $180 for same thing which is surprising since Infiniti Sacramento said just $125.

I know its very simple, but its very risky for me. Don't wanna ruin a good car.

I guess, i will do it over a period of a 4 oil changes. So it won't hurt my wallet and will have 90% change too.

Even i looked for the same. I found one. Here it is. http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...on_service.htm

 

If you got the fluid exchange done at the dealership you have warranty for their work. Why did you pay to rebuild your transmission? I believe its 3months 3k miles for any work the dealer does. It should say in the receipt.

 

So if i do ATF drain and refill, i would have something similar too or is it only for full flush?

 

It's in the DIY video series.

http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...on_service.htm

 

Thank you!~

 

I've only done the drain and refill since my Infiniti dealership doesn't have the flush equipment.

I've done it around 30K and 60K, I'll be doing the 90K service sometime this year.

 

I tried to get the infiniti dealership to replace my transmission, I even talked to the infiniti cosumers affairs, and all. They were saying that the transmission was bad already, and the flush would never make the transmission to go bad, only make it better.. Freaking BS.!!

They tried to give me a discount on a new transmission for around 4000$, i told them to go Fu#k ur self.!!!!

 

I just picked up my car and it had minimal maintenance records with it. CarFax shows its been serviced 2x @ Gunn Infiniti but it was for minor things (tire pressure, wipers, inspection...). I have no record of oil changes or transmission work. I've been thinking about getting the trans flushed at the local Infiniti dealer but after reading some of the horror stories regarding trans flushing it makes me wonder if this should be done or not. I do have full coverage insurance that might help replace a transmission if it's bad, although I'm not sure the dealer has 3 month warranty on work. I'll have to call and double check.

 

Drain and fill. Especially if has never been done before.

I have been told by some dealerships if it is brown and burnt color and shifting fine leave it alone, it would do more harm then good.

 

Drain and Fill.
Very easy to do.
Measure how much came out and put in the same amount with new fluid.

Bought the car used and the owner before me used Penzzoil ATF at 60K. Car shifted ok.
Drained it almost 2 years ago at 72K and used Valvoline Maxlife ATF. I have 105K now and the tranny is still shifting good.

I have read a few threads stating to use only Nissan Matic-S on these transmissions but mine is pretty much holding up with over the counter stuff. I will try the Castrol Import ATF this spring and see if I notice a difference.

Also, I just got a tranny flush on my Xterra a year ago and they used BG instead of the Nissan J-Matic ATF. Truck runs ok and I think it actually shifts better. I asked the Service Manager why they didn't use J-Matic and he said J-Matic is replaced by S-Matic but they have been having good luck with the BG that they use it all the time. I know the Parts Manager at that dealership and he said not to worry, he hasn't seen a broken down transmission after a BG flush. Transmission still has warranty by the way.

 

I had something similar when i got my G35. I did the Drain and Refill and not a flush. It cost me $121. Its just as good as it was before. Probably a little smoother. I won't recommend Flush from what i have read on this forum. Get the drain and refill done.