The 2011 nissan altima has 14 problems reported for transmission failure. Brake fluid reservoirclutch fluid reservoir mt model p. Nissan altima owners have reported 23 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. He drained it into a black oil pan so i did not get to see how much came out. My engine light came on went to auto zone print out just says transmission. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Check your owners manual for the correct nissan cvt fluid. Manual transmission fluid change nissan frontier forum. This product is made of highquality components to meet. For those doityourself drivers who would prefer to add their own, theyll have to bypass a little. With this nissan altima workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by nissan garages and mechanics from.
Why did my check engine light come on and what should i do. It has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the nissan sentra but. Pair your phone using bluetooth in 2010 nissan altima how to. Truedelta 2011 nissan altima transmission problems. Im going to be changing every 30 to 40,000 miles regardless if its needs it or not. Insufficient fluid can do a lot of damage to the complex systems of a transmission as the components grind and overheat. Nissan altima nissan altima owners manual maintenance and doityourself brake and clutch if so equipped fluid brake fluid check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If you look up the transmission fluid section of the nissan car manual, youll see that nissan car strongly suggests that you bring your car in for authorized service to check, add or change transmission fluid. Buy 2011 nissan altima engine with 2 years warranty and money back guarantee. March 2009 10 publication no om9e0l32u2 printed in u. Move the lever up or down manualormovetheswitchforwardorbackward power to adjust the seat lumbar area. To see how frequently 2011 nissan altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Precaution precaution for supplemental restraint system srs air bag and seat belt pretensioner the supplemental restraint system such as air bag and seat belt pretensioner, used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the dr.
Find 2011 nissan altima used transmissions at great prices from the best salvage yards in the country. Z51x guide7e6b9d770d546fd8070d86ad68b3005 welcome to the growing family of new nissan owners. You can findtheseitemslistedundergeneral maintenance in chapter 8 of your owner s manual. Feel like youre playing a bad game of pictionary with your car, trying to decipher what the foreign symbol that suddenly appeared on the dashboard means.
The service manual is very clear that the engine must be running at idle when checking the transmission fluid. Strangely, the 20 altima service manual, page ma41 thru ma44 indicates there is a dip stick and actually gives the procedure for using the stick to check your cvt fluid level. I checked the manual, it says take the car to the dealer to check or to replace cvt fluid, duh. November 2010 16 publication no om0e 0l32u2 printed in u. Check the important engine compartment fluids on a car how to. I had already bought the nissan cvt fluid and had it on hand. Transmission fluid lubricates the components of a cars automatic transmission and works as a hydraulic fluid in many manual transmission cars. Fluid is cheaper than a tranny and i dont trust the dealer if he says. This webpage contains 2011 nissan altima owners manual pdf used by nissan garages, auto repair shops, nissan dealerships and home mechanics.
Vehicle data for the specified vehicle data, please note that. The procedure is the same as for other normal automatic transmissions. According to the nissan maintenance guide it says to change and or check the condition of the cvt fluid at 30,000. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Nissan altima owners manual maintenance and doityourself continuously variable transmission cvt fluid. How to check transmission fluid nissan titan forum. How to read the maxima transmission dipstick it still runs. My interpretation of this is that the engine runs a pump in the transmission that pumps fluid. I dont think any transmission lubricant is designed to last for 104000 miles.
He said you cannot evaluate the fluid based on color, but rather the nissan service dept has equipment that evaluates it on a 110 scale in terms of it needing replacement. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of nissan altima based on all problems reported for the altima. The nissan versa tech discussion forum is the place to discuss versa performance modifications and maintenance. January 2011 07 publication no printed e \ghg3luyurrpqriqdl,w in u. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your. Engine compartment check locations 010 warningindicator.
That sounded like a bit much and looked in my chiltons manual which said 10qts. Order at fluid vehicle specific for your 2011 nissan altima and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. The cvt transmission dipstick on your 2011 altima is located inches to the right of the engine oil dipstick. Nissan altima questions my engine light came on went to. Lumbar support drivers seat the lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. How to check transmission fluid in manual 2002 altima fixya. Rating is available when the video has been rented.
It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your altima and how. Use of a consult computer hookupsoftware is listed as required to maintain and check fluid temperature when starting adjustment be between 95 degrees and 1 degrees f. December 2009 12 publication no om0e0l32u1 printed in u. Transmission fluid level check nissan altima 200720. This must be a simple procedure which involves draining the cvt fluid from the pan and pouring new fluid in. A nissan service manger told me nissan has the correct dipstick however no mention of the use of a dipstick is made in the service manual. The engine in your 2011 nissan altima should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Welcome to the growing family of new nissan owners.
The nissan altima is a midsize car manufactured by nissan, and is a continuation of the nissan bluebird line, which began in 1957. If the fluid level is below the min line or the brake warning light comes on, add genuine nissan super heavy duty brake fluid or equivalent dot 3 fluid up to the max line. I imported my altima hybrid 2011 from the usa, unfortunately the nissan dealer in our country does not import hybrids or. When servicing a nissan vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission cvt make sure to use the appropriate nissan cvt fluid specified in the electronic service manual esm, owners manual or service and maintenance guide. The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2011 nissan altima owners. For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. You want a certain level of fluid to be available in the pan to the transmission while it is pumping. The apex r was designed to enhance your driving experience while providing the personal touch you look for when you modify. In addition to scheduled mainte nance, your nissan requires that some items be checked during nor mal daytoday operation. To find the available downloadable manuals and guides for your nissan vehicle, select a model and year below. Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues. List of 2011 nissan altima factory technical service bulletin tsb.
This manual was prepared to help you under stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles kilome. I need to add automatic transmission fluid to my 2001 nissan altima gxe. I asked if there was a way to check the fluid level and i was told no because i have a closed system and a special. Forums nissan models altima overfilled 97 altima transmission. Download your free pdf file of the 2003 nissan altima on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
How to add transmission fluid to nissan cars it still runs. Replace the camshaft sensor on a nissan altima how to. Nissan manuals and guides provide you with important details regarding the use and care of your vehicle, such as its maintenance schedule, oil type and recommended tire pressure. Nissan altima dashboard warning lights and meanings. How to check tranny fluid nissan forum nissan forums. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Items marked with are recom mended by nissan for reliable vehicle operation. How to check fluid levels in a nissan altima maintenance. April 2011 publication no om1e 0b16u2 printed in u. The worst complaints are transmission failure, hesitation, and high pitch whining noise. Nissan altima hybrid transmission questions car forums.
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