Auto Transmission fluid change
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:56 pm
I'd really like to know whether you absolutely need to use the Nissan OEM Auto transmission fluid, or whether other manufacturers fluids are equivalent, as Nissan seems quite adamant that you use their product or risk damage. For example with Penrite ATF FS (Full Synthetic) their website states 'ATF FS Multi-Vehicle can be used in', among other makes, 'Nissan vehicles where Nissan Nissanmatic C, D, J, K & S* are required'. To confuse me further, I dropped into Farmer Nissan in Tauranga, to see what was recommended and to check the price of the presumably OEM fluid. Told them my car registration number and they came up with a Total (the brand Total that is) full synthetic fluid as being recommended, which they'd have to get in. Any clarification and recommendation on this would be appreciated as there seems to be a lot of conflicting info out there.