We're offline for a tune-up, we'll be up and running smoothly very soon. Show In the meantime, here are some other options available: Visit an Sign up for View us on Social Media We appreciate your patience – for your next visit: 15% offyour next purchase. Enter coupon code: in shopping cart. We look forward to serving you, 2013-2018 Altima Sedan *APPLIED VEHICLES equipped with CVT ONLY Figure 1Special tools CVT Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) and CVT Charge Pipe Cap Release (J-52611) are now available from Nissan and dealers, Figure 1 and 2. Also, tools can be obtained from Tech-Mate at 1-800-662-2001. Figure 2Checking CVT Fluid LevelSteps 1 through 6 will ensure that CVT fluid is properly distributed throughout the transmission. A video on how to use tools is available on nissantechmate.com. Search for J-5261 and then select the Charge Pipe Cap Release Tool. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground (engine running, parking brake set). 2. Using a scan tool, ensure that the CVT fluid operating temperature is within the range of 170°F-180°F (77°C-82°C). 3. Shift the transmission into REVERSE for 5 seconds. 4. Shift the transmission into DRIVE for 5 seconds. 5. Shift the transmission into REVERSE for 5 seconds. 6. Shift the transmission into PARK. Figure 37. Install special tool CVT Charge Pipe Cap Release (J-52611) where shown in Figure 3. NOTE: The tool shown in Figures 3 and 4 is the same as the one shown in Figure 2, but looks slightly different. Figure 48. Squeeze the tool toward the cap, and then slightly lift the cap (see Figure 3). The cap’s locking tab is unlocked while squeezing. Notice the gap between the cap and charge pipe in Figure 4. Figure 59. Remove tool J-52611 from the cap (see Figure 5). Figure 610. Pull to remove the cap from the charging pipe. Tool CVT Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) can now be used to determine the CVT fluid level. The handle on tool J-51155 has two positions, red and blue (see Figure 6 and 7). Refer to Table A for the correct position for a given vehicle. Figure 711. With the vehicle in PARK and the engine running, insert tool J-51155 into the pipe. Make sure to use the correct handle position (refer to Table A and Figure 8). Figure 8Table A2013-2018 Altima Sedan (QR25):
23-30mm (blue) 12. Inspect tool J-51155 to determine the CVT fluid level in millimeters, and then compare the reading to the specifications in Table A. Adjust CVT Fluid Level13. Adjust the fluid level from the bottom of the CVT according to the procedure in the service information. Why is there no transmission dipstick?If you have a late-model car, it may not have a dipstick for checking the transmission fluid. Not only does this make it difficult to check fluid level and condition, it also eliminates the dipstick tube or opening through that fluid is normally added to an automatic transmission.
What kind of transmission fluid goes into a 2013 Nissan Altima?FRAM Transmission Fluid - Full Synthetic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid: 1 Quart (Part No. F490)
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