Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity

[KJS]

How much oil do I need for the automatic transmission service?

for R33 I will need Castrol Matic 'J but they don't sell this in Australia unless you get from Nissan

so instead I will need Castrol Trans Z which would be compatible

however, one Castrol Trans Z will only have 4L

and I don't know whether I need one or two, or possibly three...

the transmission oil is getting really bad and need to be changed asap so could anyone who had done a transmission service lately be able to tell me how much I need?

also what should I use for the flush and conditioner? brand with good quality/price ratio

if you know the diff oil capacity please let me know as well.

next would be,

does the HICAS actually get influenced by another hidden oil reservoir?

so far my engine bay has 2 reservoir which could be seen, one is the power steering, and the other is brake

but I couldn't find the 3rd one, and these two are not low. My HICAS light is on.

so if you know another 3rd oil reservoir which I should check please post a photo and circle (for R33 Auto Series 1 1993)

thanks and appreciate any reply

[KJS]

I checked the different oils between Castrol, Mobil1 and Penrite

seems like the Castrol Matic J only matches with Castrol Tranmax Z, Mobil ATF 3309 and Penrite SIN ATF 004

the closest would be Castrol Tranmax Z and Penrite ATF 004

the Penrite website states that i would need 8.3L

can someone confirm about this?

[iseekool]

I'm assuming you have the 4 speed auto in your R33 (they also came out with a rare 5 speed auto).

If it is a full trans flush - you will need around 7L of Transmax Z. 2x 4 liter bottles.

I don't recommend flushing agents or conditioners as they breakdown your trans fluid.

[KJS]

Ohh finally one reply, thanks iseekool

so far now I have bought 2x Penrite SIN ATF 4L, and then 1x Penrite Dexron III ATF 4L

because there weren't replies, so I just bought the 2x 4L SIN ATF for putting into the transmission

if the mechanic finds it not enough, he will have another 4L of Penrite Dexron III ATF to add a little into (Dexron III is cheaper than SIN)

I checked the specification for the Penrite SIN ATF, it is compatible with Nissan Matic C, D, J and also JASO, so I assume it would be okay because it is much cheaper than Transmax Z

and I also bought a Nulon Transmission Treatment

so now you reckon I shouldn't ask the mechanic to add the Nulon Auto Transmission Treatment?

the major service is tomorrow, so I hope someone could reply me today -_-" hahaha

and I didn't buy any flushing agent.....the treatment I am not sure whether it is equivalent to a conditioner.

and yes, it's R33 4 speed auto I guess (since mine is not rare)

cheers

[turboedsloth]

you shouldnt really mix those 2 oils together. and definetly DO NOT put the treatment in unless the unit is fingered. for a full flush i would have bought 3x 4L containers but if its bad like you say possibly 4 containers.

[350gt premium]

Ohh finally one reply, thanks iseekool

so far now I have bought 2x Penrite SIN ATF 4L, and then 1x Penrite Dexron III ATF 4L

because there weren't replies, so I just bought the 2x 4L SIN ATF for putting into the transmission

if the mechanic finds it not enough, he will have another 4L of Penrite Dexron III ATF to add a little into (Dexron III is cheaper than SIN)

I checked the specification for the Penrite SIN ATF, it is compatible with Nissan Matic C, D, J and also JASO, so I assume it would be okay because it is much cheaper than Transmax Z

and I also bought a Nulon Transmission Treatment

so now you reckon I shouldn't ask the mechanic to add the Nulon Auto Transmission Treatment?

the major service is tomorrow, so I hope someone could reply me today -_-" hahaha

and I didn't buy any flushing agent.....the treatment I am not sure whether it is equivalent to a conditioner.

and yes, it's R33 4 speed auto I guess (since mine is not rare)

cheers

Hi Buddy,

I'm about to change my trans fluid as well, just wanted to check, how did you go with the penrite?

Where did you buy it from? and how much?

Regards,

Rush