How much for Tranny Fluid/Transfercase Oil Change?
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How much for Tranny Fluid/Transfercase Oil Change?
Hi All
My G35x is at 33k miles and since I just recently purchased this pre-owned im pretty sure the tranny and transfer case fluids have never been changed. Just looked at the tranny dipstick and its more light brown than pink.
Question: should I take this to the dealer for service? (Play it safe for the powertrain warranty) or should I be ok to take to a local mechanic?
How much are dealers charging nowadays for this service?
Thanks!
My G35x is at 33k miles and since I just recently purchased this pre-owned im pretty sure the tranny and transfer case fluids have never been changed. Just looked at the tranny dipstick and its more light brown than pink.
Question: should I take this to the dealer for service? (Play it safe for the powertrain warranty) or should I be ok to take to a local mechanic?
How much are dealers charging nowadays for this service?
Thanks!
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I'm still under the powertrain warranty and had this changed out last week by my mechanic and it wasn't a tough task at all... you should be ok. I'm sure you know this but just get 5 bottles/quarts of the Nissan 5at transmission fluid. I could have done this myself
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You don't even need to change the gasket or anything else just draining it will do.
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You don't even need to change the gasket or anything else just draining it will do.
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To the OP...I wouldn't worry about doing the fluid changes unless you drive the car hard from time to time. The fluid will be fine until 60k, no problem. It won't void your warranty or anything like that.
For peace of mind though i would change it. Go into your dealership and buy the transmission fluid and differential fluid. It's $10.99 a quart for transmission fluid and $21.65 for differential 75w-140 fluid. Tell them you want to do a drain and fill and they will tell you how many quarts you need (typically 6 quarts).
We do transmissions left and right because people took their car to a pepboys and they used ATF instead of matic-s or whatever it may be. Stick with the dealer on your transmission services! It might be more expensive, but if your transmission drops and they see it has been serviced there then they will back it.
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Hi All
My G35x is at 33k miles and since I just recently purchased this pre-owned im pretty sure the tranny and transfer case fluids have never been changed. Just looked at the tranny dipstick and its more light brown than pink.
Question: should I take this to the dealer for service? (Play it safe for the powertrain warranty) or should I be ok to take to a local mechanic?
How much are dealers charging nowadays for this service?
Thanks!
My G35x is at 33k miles and since I just recently purchased this pre-owned im pretty sure the tranny and transfer case fluids have never been changed. Just looked at the tranny dipstick and its more light brown than pink.
Question: should I take this to the dealer for service? (Play it safe for the powertrain warranty) or should I be ok to take to a local mechanic?
How much are dealers charging nowadays for this service?
Thanks!
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