2012 ATF

[Dave C]

Hi everyone,my wife has a 2012 1.6 petrol Note auto.It's at around 70k miles & I'm thinking that I should get the ATF changed.My local garage is having trouble sourcing & even identifying the correct spec of the oil.It is a really great little car & we want to keep it as long as possible.

Anyone any ideas please?

[Trevor]

Here is the recommended oil specs from Castrol's oil selector website

https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/car-engine-oil-and-fluids/motor-oil-and-fluids-finder.html?page=recommendedProducts&id=fad0159f87e193587b0679b34fa9f56c

[BlackNote]

Hello everyone. New here as a nissan note owner but with some background around cars or should i say under them...

Joined the forum doing some digging and having some doubts and i hope this will help others in search for information as took me some time to dig this up and created some confusion along the way.

The nissan user manual states Nissan matic-D , nissan uk support advised me that i can put in Nissan matic-S or matic J.  A nissan dealer giving the reg of my nissan e11 made in june 2013 provided me with Nissan matic-S.

A transmission repair shop recomended as suitable Genuine Aisin type t4 5L oil:

Will not take 7.7 L unless is a dry rebuild transmision do to amount around the box and torque convertor.

Under periodic maintenance workshop manual states: Underhood and under vehicle> Automatic transaxle fluid (For level & leaks)*> Every 30,000 km(18,000 miles)>Inspect

Maintenance items with “* ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.

Under severe driving conditions>Automatic transaxle fluid>HR engine models>Replace>Every 60,000 km(36,000 miles).

From Workshop manual section AT for Note E11:

Changing A/T Fluid :
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain ATF from drain hole and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
CAUTION:
*Do not reuse drain plug gasket.

*Fluid grade: Nissan Genuine ATF Matic D or contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III/MERCONTM Automatic Transaxle Fluid.
*Fluid capacity: Approx. 7.7 (6-3/4 Imp qt)
*Drain plug: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb).

4. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
5. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to , "Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat steps
2 through 5.

Checking A/T Fluid 
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T 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 position. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:
*When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free cloth, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as faras it will go.
CAUTION:
*Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using a stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
* When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free cloth, not cloth one.
* Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using a stopper attached.
6. Check A/T fluid condition:
* If ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T and repair if necessary. Flush cooling systemafter repair of A/T.
* If ATF 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 CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
*Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using a stopper attached.

 

As far as i can tell but no one wants to confirm:

*Matic-D was replaced by Matic-J and further Matic-S;

*Matic-D is DEXRONTM III/MERCONTM Automatic Transaxle Fluid

*ATF DEXRON®-VI MERCON® LV Multivehicle is backwards compatible with DEXRONTM III/MERCON ATF but not the other way around!

*ATF DEXRON®-VI MERCON® LV Multivehicle as @Trevor linked is suitable with Matic-D, Matic-J and Matic-S as per spec sheet

 

Regards to everyone,