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Thanks for the DIY video from down under in New Zealand. A great tip I learned from another TH-camr for fitting gaskets. Seat the gasket to the pan or the mating surface with a thin layer of RTV and let it set. Yes this means more prep to remove the next time its changed but makes the fitting process much more reliable as the gasket wont move. Subscribed!
Thanks for watching dude! I've got a lot more videos coming. I'm not a fan of the reviews lol, takes less time upfront to play with the gasket a bit than later scraping it up...I'm not a patient person hahaha
How did it drive? I used that ATF from Valvoline and my auto Z slipped even worse to the point it doesnt even move anymore. Im pulling out the engine to rebuild everything again. Hopefully it was something I did and not the fluid. Give us an update!
Hey my transmission fluid is the same color as yours. Idk if it’s been changed. Everything I’ve read says don’t change it. But my transmission runs perfect. Would you recommend I change it.
Hi, I have some questions regarding JATCO 5AT’s ATF level, the same AT is in your car. FSM says ATF’s dipstick should be checked 30-50 Celsius degrees at COLD range and 65 Celsius degrees at HOT range. You know that the ATF’s dipstick’s HOT range is kinda grill patterned. At 65 Celsius degrees, where should the ATF be at HOT range?
@@AGuyandHisProjects yes i know but you didn’t specifically show how you did the ATF leveling from the video.. I wonder at which temperature you did the ATF leveling to which line of the COLD/HOT range
Hey man so I bought a used valve body/TCM off a car from junkyard do you know if I can just install it in my car and go on about my day or do I have to install it and then get it reprogrammed to my car specifically someone told me since it comes off a used car already and it’s not new I don’t have to reprogram it and it should basically be plug and play
I have a 370z with the 7AT auto, which Nissan says to only use Matic-S. Interestingly, if you actually look at the product sheet for Maxlife, it has Matic-S spec listed but with an asterisks, and then says it doesn't meet the low-viscosity specifications of Matic-S. So, it's likely fine to use in a Nissan trans that asks for Matic-J, but I personally wouldn't use it in a Matic-S only transmission. Better off using a low viscosity ATF that meets Matic-S spec. I know a lot of 370Z guys use Maxlife but I don't think it's the right choice for that application.
@@duesa2203 anything that meets matic S spec. I'm in Australia and use Penrite low viscosity multi vehicle ATF. Meets matic S spec and used it in my Z when I had it and use it in my girlfriend's Z now and it still works perfectly
Just bought myself a 2008 Nissan 350 Z it has 69,000 miles on it and I don’t believe the automatic transmission fluid has ever been changed should I leave it alone or should I change it?
Nissan no longer uses or produces the Matic J. They recommend everybody switch over to the Matic S. Matic J is more like conventional and the S is synthetic. That said, as long as it is wet and slippery you should be good! lol
@@AGuyandHisProjects Took me a few hours to get it done. Oil change, filter replacement, and tire rotation. But it's done. The transmission fluid was filthy. The setup in your Z is pretty much the same as in my M45. Thanks for the helpful video.
Cool vid! I jus bought my 3thrd 350z last weekend? An it's automatic 😏💪, my other 2 r stick shift 6spd! Thinking bout chgn the tranny fluid, cuz the oil 🛢️ was BLK an 2.5 qrts short! 🤷🤦🥴
If it is missing I would hope somebody capped it off at the transmission lol. It should be a black cap with a little tab coming off of it that gets bolted to the dipstick tube. Nissan like to bolt their transmission sticks to the tube to deter people from messing with it. Let me know if you find it!
I honestly don't know. If I had to guess I would think it has probably been changed once before. I just bought the car in January and working my way through it. The fluid looked like it was still fairly red and the screen wasn't overly dirty considering it has 136k miles.
I used 5 quarts exactly. Without taking the screen out was that too much? Dealer said 5 so i went with what they said, but you've done it. What ya think?
@@seanparker1759 best thing to do now is check your fluid level. I can't tell you hiw much came out of your pan. Goodrich around the block fir 10 or so minutes then check the dipstick while the car is running and on flat ground. That should give you a good idea of if your fluid level is good
Hey guys I have a po745 that came on after I had done my valve covers and spark plugs I had the car siting for about 3 months, and it came on after I turned it on. Would a transmission fluid change help clearing this issue? The code describes the “ pressure control solenoid A “ or would I also need to replace the solenoid? Thank you in advance
That transmission holds 10 liters of oil, you've only changed out half the oil, the other 5 liters is held in the torque convertor, u need to do a flush to get all the oil out.
Thanks for watching! I agree this is not a time for an i.pact if you don't know how to use one. I've seen people that have no clue when to let go of that trigger lol
To do a simple single drain and fill I don't belive that to be necessary as I don't think it would accomplish anything. You would do that if you plan to do more than one drain/fill though absolutely. Unless it is actually beneficial to do for one...let me know if you know something I don't!
Lol! You have no idea how hard that decision is haha! To music or to not, what type if I do, how loud. Every video I wrestle with that. Always trying to improve, thanks for the comment!
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Thanks for the DIY video from down under in New Zealand. A great tip I learned from another TH-camr for fitting gaskets. Seat the gasket to the pan or the mating surface with a thin layer of RTV and let it set. Yes this means more prep to remove the next time its changed but makes the fitting process much more reliable as the gasket wont move. Subscribed!
Thanks for watching dude! I've got a lot more videos coming. I'm not a fan of the reviews lol, takes less time upfront to play with the gasket a bit than later scraping it up...I'm not a patient person hahaha
I cant get the drain plug off at all, ive tried by hand and with a cordless ratchet. It doesnt want to move at all
Sounds like somebody really went hulk mode on you when they put it on there
Thanks for the video, old pan is rusted and leaking slowly. Going to attempt installing a new pan.
It's a fairly easy one but still gets messy haha! Let us know how it goes
what the ?? There’s a transmission dip stick in these cars ?!
Haha you know it!
@@AGuyandHisProjects Question, how many bottles or quarts does automatic 08 350z take ?
@@innotime4706 I am going to assume the same as mine which if memory serves was about 5 with the pan drop
Yes it is behind the engine between the engine firewall and looking from above
How did it drive? I used that ATF from Valvoline and my auto Z slipped even worse to the point it doesnt even move anymore. Im pulling out the engine to rebuild everything again. Hopefully it was something I did and not the fluid. Give us an update!
So far so good...I wasn't having any issues as far as slipping goes before doing it though
@@AGuyandHisProjects I drained my trans fluid and it was pink, so looks like the radiator is bad and caused the coolant mixture! Thanks for replying!!
@@Tony_Phan oh no! I know that was a big thing on the 05-10 frontiers...wonder if it is similar on the z's
It’s been more than a year. How’s the Valvoline working out for you? Also. Seems like your Z was missing the splash pan under the engine?
No issues with the valvoline at all! Yeah the splash pans have a tendency to go missing on all my vehicles lol
Hey my transmission fluid is the same color as yours. Idk if it’s been changed. Everything I’ve read says don’t change it. But my transmission runs perfect. Would you recommend I change it.
I can't recommend one way or another as I am not there to hear see and feel. That said, personally I change all my fluids regardless
Having a lift at home must be so convenient bro
It helps with the repairs and maintenance, that is for dang sure!
Hi, I have some questions regarding JATCO 5AT’s ATF level, the same AT is in your car.
FSM says ATF’s dipstick should be checked 30-50 Celsius degrees at COLD range and 65 Celsius degrees at HOT range.
You know that the ATF’s dipstick’s HOT range is kinda grill patterned.
At 65 Celsius degrees, where should the ATF be at HOT range?
There should be hot and cold marks on the dipstick i believe
@@AGuyandHisProjects yes i know but you didn’t specifically show how you did the ATF leveling from the video..
I wonder at which temperature you did the ATF leveling to which line of the COLD/HOT range
Should also check when engine is warmed up, dipstic should be reversed when testing level.
@@Kk385 what temperature do you check atf?
How many miles does ur 350z have ??
153k at the moment
175 on mine runs like a champ tho, a V8 creeper surpriser 😂 drop in down 2 gears
& im gone
Hey man so I bought a used valve body/TCM off a car from junkyard do you know if I can just install it in my car and go on about my day or do I have to install it and then get it reprogrammed to my car specifically someone told me since it comes off a used car already and it’s not new I don’t have to reprogram it and it should basically be plug and play
The TCM might have to be programmed, not sure. The ECM has to be programmed to the VIN. Nit sure on TCM
@@AGuyandHisProjects so I can’t just plug and play the Valvebody and be good to go? Who would be my best to go to in order to have it done good?
@WooBackWilly I'm not a mechanic, but I'd think valve body is good to go. If you were putting in a computer, I'd think that might need programming.
@@AGuyandHisProjects the TCM is attached to valvebody
@@woobackwilly2938 wish I had a better answer for you. If it were me I'd throw her in and see what happens
I have a 370z with the 7AT auto, which Nissan says to only use Matic-S. Interestingly, if you actually look at the product sheet for Maxlife, it has Matic-S spec listed but with an asterisks, and then says it doesn't meet the low-viscosity specifications of Matic-S. So, it's likely fine to use in a Nissan trans that asks for Matic-J, but I personally wouldn't use it in a Matic-S only transmission. Better off using a low viscosity ATF that meets Matic-S spec.
I know a lot of 370Z guys use Maxlife but I don't think it's the right choice for that application.
Interesting, thanks for the comment!
So what other atf fluid would you recommend besides OEM
@@duesa2203 anything that meets matic S spec. I'm in Australia and use Penrite low viscosity multi vehicle ATF. Meets matic S spec and used it in my Z when I had it and use it in my girlfriend's Z now and it still works perfectly
Just bought myself a 2008 Nissan 350 Z it has 69,000 miles on it and I don’t believe the automatic transmission fluid has ever been changed should I leave it alone or should I change it?
That is a highly debatable topic lol. I am not a mechanic but I like clean fluid. Many will tell you to leave it though
Idemitsu ATF Type J (Matic J) is what we use in our 2005 Nissan
Nissan no longer uses or produces the Matic J. They recommend everybody switch over to the Matic S. Matic J is more like conventional and the S is synthetic. That said, as long as it is wet and slippery you should be good! lol
Super helpful, once everything gets here I'm watching this video for re-assurance. +1
Awesome! Glad I can help
Nice video what kind of ramps did you get in your garage and where can I get them from thank you
Thanks for watching! This is the same as the one I purchased. Amazon Affiliate link: amzn.to/3fh5ofG it sure does make a difference
Thank you for the video. I am about to change mine on a ‘03 M45. 🙏🏿🤞🏿 It should be fairly easy, I hope.
You are welcome! Best of luck and glad I could help :). Let me know howbit goes!
@@AGuyandHisProjects Took me a few hours to get it done. Oil change, filter replacement, and tire rotation. But it's done. The transmission fluid was filthy. The setup in your Z is pretty much the same as in my M45. Thanks for the helpful video.
@@kizito8888 glad to hear it and you are welcome!
Cool vid! I jus bought my 3thrd 350z last weekend? An it's automatic 😏💪, my other 2 r stick shift 6spd! Thinking bout chgn the tranny fluid, cuz the oil 🛢️ was BLK an 2.5 qrts short! 🤷🤦🥴
Oh dang! Hopefully there hasn't been any damage yet, let me know how it goes
I can’t find my transmission dip stick in my 04 to save my life. Is it possible that it broke off? So lost
If it is missing I would hope somebody capped it off at the transmission lol. It should be a black cap with a little tab coming off of it that gets bolted to the dipstick tube. Nissan like to bolt their transmission sticks to the tube to deter people from messing with it. Let me know if you find it!
@@AGuyandHisProjects I super appreciate you commenting back! Is it possible that thats only for automatic cars? mine is a manual
@@winner8x8 that could be a valid point. I have not looked at a standard transmission set up to know, but it is possible
Will that lift fit on a house garage?
Garages and lifts come in various sizes. You'd have to measure your space and find a lift that fits
@@AGuyandHisProjectsdo you know the measurements of the one you have?
@vag4lvevo22 I don't remember, that one was a few years ago
Is this the first time the fluid was changed?
I honestly don't know. If I had to guess I would think it has probably been changed once before. I just bought the car in January and working my way through it. The fluid looked like it was still fairly red and the screen wasn't overly dirty considering it has 136k miles.
your engine oil crush wash worked on this? I have some oil crush washes myself wondering if I need new ones
Yep! Almost all of the Nissans are interchangeable/same size.
Does the 6 speed manual transmission have a filter
Hopefully somebody who know will chine in because I do not know!
No!
Is it safe not to put back the ATF dipstick bolt?
Yes, ot has never moved without the bolt on my 350z, frontier, or titan
@@AGuyandHisProjects The bolt was a bit pest tbh... Thanks for the Reply.
@@Qkfltpdls777 haha yep and you are most welcome!
Did u need any gasket sealer ?
Thanks for watching! I do not use any additional sealer. I used the gasket I linked in the video description and don't have any leaks of any sort.
@@AGuyandHisProjects How Many Qrts U End Up Putting In
Any transmission problems with the Valvoline? Wanted to change mine too with the same fluid just wanted to be on the safe side.
No problems as of yet! I put about 500 miles a week on ot to
I have over 80k hard miles on the valvoline fluid, zero issues at all! I drop a gallon out every other oil change without issue. To cheap not to...
I used 5 quarts i didnt drop the pan though
Thabks for the heads up!
I used 5 quarts exactly. Without taking the screen out was that too much? Dealer said 5 so i went with what they said, but you've done it. What ya think?
@@seanparker1759 best thing to do now is check your fluid level. I can't tell you hiw much came out of your pan. Goodrich around the block fir 10 or so minutes then check the dipstick while the car is running and on flat ground. That should give you a good idea of if your fluid level is good
Oh. I like your car taste. We have Z too obviously. And GC WK2 😊
Haha awesome! I like the wk's and might someday end up rolling one around
Hey guys I have a po745 that came on after I had done my valve covers and spark plugs I had the car siting for about 3 months, and it came on after I turned it on. Would a transmission fluid change help clearing this issue? The code describes the “ pressure control solenoid A “ or would I also need to replace the solenoid? Thank you in advance
Good question, hopefully somebody that knows more than me will chime in. When you figure it out comment back to help others!
That transmission holds 10 liters of oil, you've only changed out half the oil, the other 5 liters is held in the torque convertor, u need to do a flush to get all the oil out.
This is true! I don't typically like to flush the whole thing. If you stay on top of it a simple drain and fill is more than sufficient
Exactly
never do a flush NEVER
drain & fill how ever much you want
buy the tranni oil in bulk
For our VQ35 engines with JATCO 5AT, do you recommend frequent ATF drain or taking off the ATF pan is still required ?
I personally think as long as you drain and fill on a regular basis you should be fine. I am no mechanic but that is my experience with my nissans
😬 do it by hand, not impact friend, might break a bolt & thats another WAR
Thanks for watching! I agree this is not a time for an i.pact if you don't know how to use one. I've seen people that have no clue when to let go of that trigger lol
Your right I was just being a punani
these impact are great cause is all the preasure of hw much U apply
Should have instructed to shift the gears after, p r n d n r p
To do a simple single drain and fill I don't belive that to be necessary as I don't think it would accomplish anything. You would do that if you plan to do more than one drain/fill though absolutely. Unless it is actually beneficial to do for one...let me know if you know something I don't!
Jesus Christ that background music is IRRITATING
Lol! You have no idea how hard that decision is haha! To music or to not, what type if I do, how loud. Every video I wrestle with that. Always trying to improve, thanks for the comment!
some trance music ehhehe