7 Speed Auto transmission fluid change (Skyline, Q50, Q60, Fuga, Q70, A62 Titan and probably heaps of others including Navara...)

[Duncan]

I thought I'd do a write up on an auto transmission fluid change for a the nissan 7 speed Automatic. At some stage the genius engineers decided that the fluid in the trans was "for the life of the transmission", (which seems kind of self supporting to me) and removed the dip stick and fill tube (funnily enough there is still a casting for it).

Anyway, for this job you do need 2 specialist tools in addition to regular hand tools, jack and good chassis stands.

You need a way to pump fluid up to the transmission; I got one of these but there are plenty of other options:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/364584087070

Don't trust the generic listing though, it does not come with the required adapter for the Nissan 7 Speed.

You need one of these, can't do the job without it:

https://navarapart.com.au/product/genuine-nissan-patrol-y62-d23-np300-navara-re7-dipstick-fill-connector1

You need a heap of compatible transmission oil. Could be Nissan, could be anything else rated for Nissan Matic S. You need at least 10 litres, I had 15 to give it a better flush...

Also, you need some biiig oil catch trays, at least one of these, or bigger if possible (volume was fine, size was very marginal):

https://autobarn.com.au/ab/Autobarn-Category/Tools-%26-Garage/Specialty-Tools/Oil-Service/Garage-Tough-Oil-Drain-Pan-Black-16L---GT1068/p/TO03191

Finally, a measuring jug is very useful if your pump does not have volumes marked on it, I got a 6l one:

https://www.repco.com.au/oils-fluids/fluid-accessories/measuring-jugs/penrite-measuring-jug-6l-pmj006/p/A5322648

Oh, and gloves.....this stuff is horrible (not as bad as diff oil, but getting there)

....First, jack up your car.....