Nissan Silvia. Manual - part 3
SMA514CA
SMA051D
Checking A/T Fluid
NMAT0254
1.
Warm up engine.
2.
Check for fluid leakage.
3.
Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on A/T fluid
level gauge.
a.
Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b.
Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c.
Check fluid level with engine idling.
d.
Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If level is at
low side of either range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e.
Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into charging pipe as far as it
will go.
f.
Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is
at low side of range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4.
Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5.
Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122
to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the fluid charging pipe
using a stopper attached.
SMA853B
6.
Check fluid condition.
I
If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
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If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to LC-14, “Com-
ponents”.
SMA515C
Changing A/T Fluid
NMAT0255
1.
Warm up A/T fluid.
2.
Stop engine.
3.
Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent. Refer to MA-8,
“Fluids and Lubricants”.
Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
7.9
(7 Imp qt)
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PD
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IDX
A/T FLUID
Checking A/T Fluid
AT-9