You can’t get get it all out, even if you drop the pan, most of the fluid is in the internal transmission. Just do several drain and fills putting some miles in between each , Larry
I did my son’s xterra, also a 2007 and the same color, using your information and it was really straight forward. Only difference is I picked up the Nissan fluid at the dealer. Thank you
The 2007 Nissan Xterra 5 speed automatic transmission requires matic J type fluid. Idemitsu now makes Type S for this transmission and has discontinued matic J. As per the shop service manual this transmission holds 10 7/8 quarts of fluid. A complete fluid flush requires a transmission flush machine to replace the old fluid in the torque converter, fluid cooler, and valve body. This is done by using new fluid being added and pumped through a running transmission while shifting gears. This requires quite a lot of new ATF fluid, and it is expensive. Even more Nissan recommends more frequent fluid changes if towing on a regular basis. TH-cam has videos showing how to do a more complete flush for the DIYer by accessing the return line from the fluid cooler at the radiator. See TH-cam video 10 Min Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush.
Pretty straight forward video! I have an 2005 Xterra SE I bought used, and this is one thing I haven't done. I checked the fluid and it's brown so I'll be doing this pronto. Thank you Sir
With proper care these trucks can last a long time Scotty Kilmer on TH-cam says these engines and transmissions are actually pretty good. Ours has over 200k now. Larry
I’ve been told my transmission is going bad, my 2007 has only 120,000 miles, it’s now making a clicking sound when it shifts gear! Yesterday it stopped reversing and made this big click sound, I was able to drive it home. I my neighbor says that I barely have transmission oil so we are going to buy some in the morning fill it and see if it will buy me some time. Do you think that would help or is my car gone?
Excellent video. I have a 2012 Xterra with 94,000 miles on it. It's never had a transmission fluid change. The manual doesn't ask for it, not even under Schedule 1 (more severe), and no dealer or shop has ever offered it. The only place where it's mentioned is as an "Optional Premium Upgrade" to the 30/60/90/120k services. I checked the fluid and it looks pretty clean and clear. I wonder if I should still change it?
Manual has nothing on it,but if you go to your Explained Service Intervals (the little service book) it’ll say Under normal driving conditions trans oil/fluid is due at 60k miles,under severe (towing campers,heavy offroad) is up at 20k miles. Same for diffs and transfer cases.
@@volodymyrbuchak1852 always change your fluid every 30,000 miles and if it’s not having any issues and looks good have it flushed and filter change then do a drain and fill at least and a can of BG ATC conditioner
great video, thanks, i just bought a 07 xterra with 90,000 miles guy who owned it didn't drive much. anyway I figured I would change the tranny oil, differentials oil ect.. i wanted to ask seeing u have 200,000 miles have you had any trouble with the radiator? Ive read that 05-09 have a issue with valve in the radiator letting go and destroying the transmission. they said it usually happens around 90,000 to 130,00 ..I was thinking on changing out the radiator as a preventive measure,curious if u had a issue. . Thanks again !
I still have this xterra with over 250k miles, my son uses it gainesville. So far it is still running good and have not had to replace the radiator yet, but i keep an eye on the trans fluid to see if water has gotten in it. Im sure my xterra will die soon but we are just milking the last few miles out of it. Larry
@@DownsizingMakesCents that's okay I'm just having a little freaked out cuz my 2007 is making noises and it's starting to jerk a little but the fluid is fine
@@slothymango I just spent about $1,900 and had it rebuilt along with a new radiator. Now I can't get my Xterra to start so they're putting a new ECM in it. If I didn't want one of these so bad, for so long I would sell it.
@@RyanWSi shit, that's terrible, I suspect that's what happened to mine too. Hoping not. Checking today. I'll link you to a permanent fix for that problem that's easy to do, because I've read multiple stories of it happening again even after "fixing it"
You can’t get get it all out, even if you drop the pan, most of the fluid is in the internal transmission. Just do several drain and fills putting some miles in between each , Larry
I did my son’s xterra, also a 2007 and the same color, using your information and it was really straight forward. Only difference is I picked up the Nissan fluid at the dealer. Thank you
The 2007 Nissan Xterra 5 speed automatic transmission requires matic J type fluid. Idemitsu now makes Type S for this transmission and has discontinued matic J. As per the shop service manual this transmission holds 10 7/8 quarts of fluid. A complete fluid flush requires a transmission flush machine to replace the old fluid in the torque converter, fluid cooler, and valve body. This is done by using new fluid being added and pumped through a running transmission while shifting gears. This requires quite a lot of new ATF fluid, and it is expensive. Even more Nissan recommends more frequent fluid changes if towing on a regular basis. TH-cam has videos showing how to do a more complete flush for the DIYer by accessing the return line from the fluid cooler at the radiator. See TH-cam video 10 Min Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush.
is this the same for 2006s?
Great job. Thank you for sharing details that a newbie like me, might not know. It’s very helpful. 🤙🏽
Pretty straight forward video! I have an 2005 Xterra SE I bought used, and this is one thing I haven't done. I checked the fluid and it's brown so I'll be doing this pronto. Thank you Sir
With proper care these trucks can last a long time Scotty Kilmer on TH-cam says these engines and transmissions are actually pretty good. Ours has over 200k now. Larry
Great video, very informative. Narration and camera angles were very helpful.
Very informative. I couldn’t find the dipstick for the transmission and now I know. Thanks!
An awesome demonstration.
very well done, thanks for showing me how to do it, I have an 07 xterra SE
A transmission has to be between 160 and 200 degrees and it takes time drive your car 20 minutes and check your fluid and you are likely overfilled
Awesome xterra videos, keep them coming!
thanks pal! i was looking for this for so long. yr a life saver
Why not remove the pan and change the filter?
How about the filter change? What type of filter should be used?
Great job keep it up
4.25 qts in pan
Keep up the good work..
Did you warm the engine I mean real warm if not you have to much fluid
Thank you sir!
I’ve been told my transmission is going bad, my 2007 has only 120,000 miles, it’s now making a clicking sound when it shifts gear! Yesterday it stopped reversing and made this big click sound, I was able to drive it home. I my neighbor says that I barely have transmission oil so we are going to buy some in the morning fill it and see if it will buy me some time. Do you think that would help or is my car gone?
Hows your transmission running since you last did this video?
What if the problem is there is no fluid?? How much should i add?
Awesome
My pan on my 2001 holds 4.2 qts
Excellent video. I have a 2012 Xterra with 94,000 miles on it. It's never had a transmission fluid change. The manual doesn't ask for it, not even under Schedule 1 (more severe), and no dealer or shop has ever offered it. The only place where it's mentioned is as an "Optional Premium Upgrade" to the 30/60/90/120k services. I checked the fluid and it looks pretty clean and clear. I wonder if I should still change it?
A drain and fill should be no problems. It’s usually flushes that can cause potential issues depending on age and mileage gone without one
Manual has nothing on it,but if you go to your Explained Service Intervals (the little service book) it’ll say Under normal driving conditions trans oil/fluid is due at 60k miles,under severe (towing campers,heavy offroad) is up at 20k miles. Same for diffs and transfer cases.
@@volodymyrbuchak1852 Good to know. Thank you. I got it done at 100k and I'm planning on 50k intervals for the transmission going forward.
You should have changed it at 30,000 now change it and put a can of BG ATC automatic transmission conditioner in
@@volodymyrbuchak1852 always change your fluid every 30,000 miles and if it’s not having any issues and looks good have it flushed and filter change then do a drain and fill at least and a can of BG ATC conditioner
Well done!
great job
10.5 qts total fluid
Where exactly should the oil be on the dip stick? Closer to hot?
Mine says matic s only will only use gemuine oem trans fluid- i
There no trans filter that can be changed?
You didn’t change the filter?
Nissan changed the Matic-J fluid to Matic-S
doesn't the tc need to be drained too?
great video, thanks, i just bought a 07 xterra with 90,000 miles guy who owned it didn't drive much. anyway I figured I would change the tranny oil, differentials oil ect.. i wanted to ask seeing u have 200,000 miles have you had any trouble with the radiator? Ive read that 05-09 have a issue with valve in the radiator letting go and destroying the transmission. they said it usually happens around 90,000 to 130,00 ..I was thinking on changing out the radiator as a preventive measure,curious if u had a issue. . Thanks again !
I still have this xterra with over 250k miles, my son uses it gainesville. So far it is still running good and have not had to replace the radiator yet, but i keep an eye on the trans fluid to see if water has gotten in it. Im sure my xterra will die soon but we are just milking the last few miles out of it. Larry
@@leapnlarry Thanks ! hopefully mine will make it to 250,000 as well.
Just replace it is what I recommend. The 2010-15 radiators no longer have the SMOD problem.
So did you get to 300K miles?
Flex head extension
You need to change it after 15,000 to keep it real clean
I guess it’s a 4.0 v6
29 foot-pounds on the drain plug seems excessive.
You keep saying oil is it oil or transmission fluid??
Sorry I meant to say transmission fluid, Larry
@@DownsizingMakesCents that's okay I'm just having a little freaked out cuz my 2007 is making noises and it's starting to jerk a little but the fluid is fine
@@RyanWSi what ended up happening with your trans?
@@slothymango I just spent about $1,900 and had it rebuilt along with a new radiator. Now I can't get my Xterra to start so they're putting a new ECM in it. If I didn't want one of these so bad, for so long I would sell it.
@@RyanWSi shit, that's terrible, I suspect that's what happened to mine too. Hoping not. Checking today.
I'll link you to a permanent fix for that problem that's easy to do, because I've read multiple stories of it happening again even after "fixing it"
No filter change required ?
Same question
No filter. There is a internal screen. Cleaning not required.
@@tonynewsome9078
you mean only cleaning required not change ,.
@@user-tl5xm3qj6x
Negative. Cleaning of screen not required.
tony newsome why wouldn’t you clean the filter? If it’s got metal pieces floating around why would you want it to be in the new fluid?
Ruined my transmission
Valvoline max life is much better