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marc515 wrote:My owners manual calls for Matic "S"JAHBLESSINGS wrote:it uses matic j trans fluid. i think i used maybe 5
this. the s replaced the j. I used the Valvoline maxlife atf for my last drain and fill and it took exactly 4 qts.smj999smj wrote:Matic "S" replaced Matic "J." Castrol makes this ATF for Nissan and is essentially the same as Castrol Multi-import ATF. Personally, I use Valvoline Maxlife ATF in Nissan Matic "D," "J/S," and "K" applications and have never had any problems. I also use it in the transfer case. The Pathfinder trans takes just under 4.0 qts. during a drain and fill. I've been using the Maxlife for 2-years plus in an 06 and an 08 Pathfinder. I usually get it in a 1-gallon jug from Advance Auto Parts for around $20.
The reason for the change has nothing to do with the trans cooler leak. The trans cooler leak is due to a seal failure on the cooler assy. inside the radiator tank. There's a YouTube video where a shop has removed the cooler assy. from the radiator and put it in a tank of water with compressed air going through it. You can clearly see where the leak is.
Did my first drain and refill (apox. 4 1/2 quarts) at 100Kmiles. I am now a few thousand miles away from 200K and plan to do that again. you have a 2011 model with how many miles? I don't think I would worry to much.marc515 wrote:I want to do a drain and fill on our 2011 Pathfinder, and am wondering how many quarts of Matic S I will need?
Thank you