The CVT is a convenient, but not problem-free transmission. It is quite capricious, like any other element of the vehicle. Therefore, in order for the variator to last for more than a year, it is necessary to promptly change consumables: oil, filter, etc.
When is the replacement carried out?
The automaker assures that Nissan does not need to change the oil in the CVT. But Russian operating conditions are harsh, so changing the oil in the variator is a regular and desirable process.
If the oil in the variator is changed for the first time, this must be done after 60 thousand kilometers. Repeated oil use is every 90 thousand km.
Signs that replacement is needed:
- Noise in the variator;
- Slow acceleration;
- The car does not move, etc.
What exactly should I fill in?
There are different options for analog fluid that you can use. When choosing a car oil, the manufacturer recommends using only the original. For Nissan Primera this is oil NS-1. It is not recommended to pour other oils. According to unofficial data and opinions of car owners, the variator breaks down after 10-15 thousand kilometers.
Operating procedure
Step-by-step instructions for changing the oil in the Nissan Primera P12 variator:
The process of changing the oil in the CVT variator in the Nissan Primera P12 is completed.
Consequences of untimely replacement
Failure to change the oil on time will lead to the following possible problems:
- The transmission will become dirty and metal shavings will appear;
- The service life of the variator will be significantly reduced;
- Repair or replacement costs will increase;
- The car will not move.
If the fluid level in the CVT is low, this may result in incorrect gear shifting. As a result, a complex technical unit will fail. It is problematic to quickly identify the cause of a malfunction of a vehicle component, so it is necessary to undergo a scheduled technical inspection in detail.
The automaker Nissan recommends changing the transmission oil in its cars every 60 thousand kilometers. The frequency of replacement is determined by high loads. If the car is operated in difficult Russian conditions, it is recommended to change the transmission fluid every 40 thousand kilometers.
Unfavorable operating conditions include:
- sudden changes in temperature;
- change from warm to cold climate;
- driving on dusty and bad roads: dirt, off-road.
Proper preparation for changing the oil in a manual transmission and a list of necessary tools
To change the oil in a manual transmission in a Nissan Primera, you will need no more than 2.3 liters.
Additionally, the necessary list of tools is prepared:
- set of wrenches;
- container for waste liquid;
- pan gasket;
- pharmaceutical syringe;
- flat screwdriver;
- oil.
Changing the oil in a manual transmission is carried out extremely carefully. Do not drain excessively hot liquid. It takes time for it to cool down after the engine is running. When replacing fluid, rubber gloves are used. Used transmission fluid is harmful. It can lead to various skin diseases. The most dangerous thing is skin cancer.
Note: The temperature of the car oil is not estimated by the temperature of the drain plug, the fluid is much hotter, so you should be careful.
Step-by-step procedure for changing oil in a manual transmission
Step-by-step procedure for changing the oil in the manual transmission of a Nissan Primera:
The process of changing the oil in a manual transmission on a Nissan Primera is completed.
Choosing oil for Nissan Primer
When purchasing manual transmission oil, indicators such as the viscosity index and the permissible API quality of the auto fluid are taken into account. The same characteristics regardless of engine type: gasoline or diesel. There is no specific manufacturer of motor oil for Nissan Primera. Each owner chooses it based on the specified characteristics and the budget allocated for the car.
The main choice lies in favor of the original oil - Nissan MT XZ Gear Oil. For a complete replacement, about four liters will be enough.
An alternative to the original liquid can be:
- Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75W-90;
- ZIC G-F TOP 75W90 GL-4.
Differences between manual transmission oil changes on other Nissan models
The differences between changing the oil in a manual transmission on other Nissan models lie in the peculiarities of the location of the pan protection, drain and filler plugs.
To change the oil on a Nissan Maxima, you must:
- Unscrew the drain plug located on the pan.
- Drain the oil and unscrew the pan to drain the residual oil;
- Check the condition of the fluid. If necessary, rinse with special additives.
- Fill with new oil.
Otherwise, the replacement process for a Nissan Bluebird is carried out similarly to the instructions described above. In addition to the syringe, you can use heat shrink to change the oil. You need to fill the car oil in a volume equal to the drained amount. Thus, overflow is eliminated. The main thing is not to exceed the maximum mark and check the level in a timely manner. After the test ride, the fluid level is re-checked. If the level drops, top up is required.
The transmission system ensures the movement of the car, and every driver needs its smooth functioning. To ensure that the mechanisms do not fail on the road, it is important to regularly check the level and condition of the filled working fluid, as well as change the lubricant as it wears out. Without proper care, transmission elements quickly fail, and even expensive repairs are not always able to save the situation. Timely maintenance is the key to stable operation of the device, so even if the automaker filled the fluid for the entire service life of the box, it is necessary to carry out the lubricant renewal procedure after a certain mileage. For Nissan Primera cars, factory oil is considered “non-replaceable”, but is based on normal operating conditions. The loads created on the vehicle reduce the performance characteristics of the lubricant, increasing wear on the box. carried out in a Nissan Primera car can significantly extend the life of the device.
To change the oil in a Nissan Primera automatic transmission, it is better to choose original lubricant.
Replacement frequency
The intervals for performing the lubrication renewal procedure, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, are 50–60 thousand km. mileage When changing the fluid, you also need to change the oil filter and pan gasket. While monitoring the fluid level in the box, you also need to monitor the condition of the lubricant. If signs of product wear are detected or the automatic transmission begins to malfunction, the oil is changed earlier than stated.
Checking the volume and condition of the oil
The liquid level in the box must be maintained within normal limits, because deviations in any direction can lead to damage to the device. To accurately determine the amount of oil in an automatic transmission, the car must be warmed up to the operating temperature of the lubricant, driving at least 15 km, and then park the car on a level surface. Next, we perform the procedure sequentially:
- put the car on the handbrake;
- with the engine running, change gears one by one and leave in the parking position;
- we remove the measuring probe located at the top of the box between the battery and the engine (we do not turn off the car), wipe it dry and return it to its place;
- We take out the device again and evaluate the test results;
- if necessary, add oil to the required readings on the dipstick;
- if the fluid volume is at a critical level, inspect the box for leaks: timely measures will help avoid automatic transmission breakdown.
When checking the level, be sure to also pay attention to the condition of the fluid. The smell of burning, the cloudy color of the lubricant, the presence of signs of wear on the rubbing elements indicate the unsuitability of the oil and the loss of its properties. In this case, the fluid must be replaced immediately.
Which oil to choose
The result of the replacement procedure depends on the quality of the poured compound and its compliance with the technical characteristics of the automatic transmission, therefore, for the box, this is the most important condition for ensuring the stability of the device. By using the wrong product, you risk having the opposite effect. For Nissan Primera automatic transmissions, it is better to use Matic Fluid D, recommended by the manufacturer.
For automatic transmissions manufactured before 2000, Dexron III specification oils are used. In the absence of an original recommended product, select one with technical characteristics similar to it. Nissan Examples are filled with synthetic or semi-synthetic compounds. Nissan ATF N-CVT Fluid P11, Nissan NS1-CTV P12 oil is suitable for the CVT. For a partial replacement, 4–6 liters of liquid will be required, for a complete replacement – about 12 liters.
Replacement Regulations
In a Nissan Primera automatic transmission, it is better to partially change the oil, because the procedure with a hardware connection can lead to unpleasant consequences for the box. The fluid can be updated by the motorist independently and is not very difficult.
To carry out, we will need the following tools and consumables:
- new transmission fluid;
- pan gasket;
- new oil filter mesh;
- set of keys, screwdriver;
- clean rags, gloves;
- container for collecting used lubricant.
Changing the oil in a Nissan Primera gearbox is done as follows:
According to reviews from those who changed the fluid using the complete replacement method, the device began to malfunction after the procedure, so instead of changing the lubricant completely, to maximize its renewal, you can repeat the process 2 - 3 times after a short mileage.
The maintenance regulations prescribe the following: it is necessary to change the oil in a manual transmission every 80-90 thousand km. The type and specification of oil that is suitable for your car can be found in the instructions for your car.
Instructions for changing manual transmission oil in a Nissan car
Let's look at the replacement process using the Nissan Tiida as an example. It is better to carry out the whole process in a pit.
1. Remove the engine and gearbox protection from the bottom of the car. In some cars, such protection may not be available, because is optional equipment.
2. Now we inspect the box, check: the right axle shaft seal, the left axle shaft oil seal, the axle shaft boots. They should not show any signs of oil. They may be wet from water, but should not be wet from gearbox oil.
3. This is what the drain plug of a manual transmission looks like:
4. This is what the filler plug looks like. It is also the oil level in the box:
5. Unscrew the manual transmission drain plug, having prepared it in advance and placing a container under it to drain the oil. Wait until the oil is completely drained.
6. Replace the O-ring on the drain plug. This must be done so that during further operation of the car the oil does not leak. This is what the old and new seal ring looks like:
7. Now take a filler syringe (can be purchased at an auto parts store) and a can of new oil and fill the transmission oil into the syringe.
8. Insert the syringe tube into the filler hole and use the plunger to pour oil into the box. You will need up to 3 liters of oil.
9. As we said above, the filler hole is also the level of oil volume in the manual transmission. Those. oil must be poured into the box until it runs back. As soon as the oil begins to slowly pour back out of the filler hole of the box, this means that there is already enough oil in the box.
10. We tighten the filler hole with a plug, put back the protection on the engine (if there was one) and that’s all.
This is how easy it is to change the oil in a manual transmission of Nissan cars.
Maintenance schedule for changing oil in a manual transmission
Z - changing the oil in the manual transmission
| Automobile model | Mileage thousand km. | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 105 | 120 | 135 | 150 | 165 | 180 | 195 | 210 |
| Month | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 | 132 | 144 | 156 | 168 | |
| Almera N16 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Almera classic B10 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Micra K12 (manual) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Note E11 HR (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Primera P12 QG (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Tiida C11 HR12 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Maxima A33 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Juke F15 (manual) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Quashqai Q10 (manual) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Navara D40 (manual) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Pathfinder R51 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Patrol Y61 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| X-Trail T30/T31 (manual transmission) | Z | Z | |||||||||||||
| Terrano R20/F15 (manual transmission) | Z | Z |
On a note
Many car owners of Nissan cars with a manual transmission cannot find the drain plug in their car. The thing is that this plug may look like an ordinary bolt. On the Nissan Maxima A32, the drain plug is located on the right under the inner drive CV joint.
Nissan Primera is a Japanese C-class car. There are only a few such cars on the Russian market, which is explained by the low popularity of the model. This sedan can today be found on the secondary market, and only true fans of the Nissan brand buy it. As for maintainability, Nissan Primera owners can perform some repair procedures on their own, or change the oil in the gearbox. This is one of the most basic procedures that can be done at home. In this article, we will look in detail at how, using the example of a car of this level, to choose the appropriate oil for a manual transmission, what is its replacement frequency, and also how much fluid needs to be poured into the box.
Regulations
The manufacturer of Nissan Primera recommends changing transmission oil every 60 thousand kilometers. Such a short replacement interval is due to the high susceptibility of the oil and gearbox to heavy loads. In this regard, it is not surprising why European motorists prefer to change their oil more frequently, even despite the generally favorable climate and good roads. In the harsh Russian environment the situation is even worse. So, true Nissan fans and Primer owners have to change the oil every 40 thousand kilometers or even earlier. Please note that unfavorable operating conditions can be associated with sudden temperature changes, a change from a warm climate to a colder one, driving on bad and dusty roads, including off-road, muddy ground, etc. In addition, drivers themselves often become the culprits of that the oil quickly loses its beneficial properties.
For example, motorists violate traffic rules, exceed speed, regularly allow high engine speeds, and as a result, the transmission overheats. In addition, incorrect operation of the clutch and gearbox is possible, which may also suffer from this (for example, overheat). All these factors clearly indicate that in such conditions, the Nissan Primera gearbox requires more frequent oil changes. In addition, it would be a good idea to check the volume more often and monitor the condition of the liquid.
Checking the volume and condition of the oil
The design of the car is equipped with a special dipstick designed to monitor the oil level. It is advisable to perform this procedure at least once a week. The dipstick has Max and Min marks, by which you can determine whether there is enough or not enough oil in the box. For example, if the liquid is between the indicated marks, then this level is optimal. But if the oil is below the minimum level Min, then topping up will be required. In addition, during the process of adding oil, it is important to prevent overflow, otherwise the procedure will become more complicated - you will have to crawl under the hood and drain the excess oil.
Please note that adding oil alone will not be enough if the car’s mileage is too high and, moreover, when checking the condition of the oil, the following signs are revealed:
- The liquid has darkened and become cloudy
- The oil began to smell burnt
- Metal shavings, soot and other dirt deposits appeared in the oil
In this case, you will have to urgently drain this black oil and perform a complete flush of the transmission. It is better to carry out this procedure at home, due to the fact that such a service for “Examples” at a Nissan dealership is not cheap. After washing, you can add new oil in full. But at the same time, you need to make sure once again that the consumable material has the parameters recommended by the manufacturer.
How much to fill and how to choose oil for manual transmission Nissan Primera
The Nissan Primera manual transmission consumes no more than 2.3 liters of transmission oil. Additionally, it is important to keep API specifications and SAE viscosity characteristics in mind. According to the manufacturer, the SAE 75W-90 API GL-5 marking is suitable for the model in question.
Next, as for the brand that produces the oil. Since the original Nissan oil is too expensive, you can choose among proven analogue oils. Today there are a lot of companies with a good reputation: Castrol, Lukoil, Rosneft, Kixx, Valvoline, Shell, Mobil and others.
Oil for Nissan Primera should be synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you have the finances, it is better, of course, to purchase synthetics. This is a more fluid and liquid oil designed for a long service life. Together with such oil, the rather low reliability of the car will be significantly higher.
At the end of the article, we note that the indicated volume of fluid (2.3) can be introduced after the procedure for cleaning the gearbox from old oil has been carried out. At the same time, there should be no deposits left in the transmission so that the full volume can be filled.
