AUTOMATIC (DCT)
TRANSMISSION FLUID
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the
parking brake.
12. Check the engine oil level according to the
proper procedure. (See “Checking engine oil
level” earlier in this section.)
When checking or replacement is required, NISSAN
recommends contacting a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for servicing.
2. Turn the engine off.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
3. Drain the engine oil according to the proper pro-
cedure. (See “Engine oil replacement” earlier in
this section.)
CAUTION
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
Use only Genuine NISSAN DCT fluid. Do not mix
•
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses and soil.
Use authorised waste collection facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
for the disposal of used oil and used oil filters. If in
doubt, contact your local authority for advice on
disposal.
with other fluids.
4. Loosen the engine oil filter with an oil filter
wrench.
Using transmission fluid other than Genuine
•
NISSAN DCT fluid will cause deterioration in
driveability and automatic transmission dura-
bility, and may damage the automatic trans-
mission. Such damage is not covered by the
warranty.
Depending on the engine model, a special cap
type wrench may be required. See a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for more informa-
tion.
The regulations concerning the pollution of the
environment will vary from country to country.
5. Remove the engine oil filter by turning it by hand.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a
clean cloth.
Be sure to remove any old gasket remaining on
the mounting surface.
7. Apply the new engine oil to the gasket of the new
oil filter.
8. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is
felt, and then tighten an additional 2/3 of turn to
secure the oil filter.
Oil filter cap tightening torque:
HR10DDT
32 Nm (24 ft-lb)
9. Refill the engine oil. (See “Engine oil replacement”
earlier in this section.)
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around
the oil filter. Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
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