How to properly change the transmission fluid?

2012 INFINITI FX35
174,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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How do you do that, drain and fill? how much fluid approximately and do I check the fluid once changed while car is running or turned off?
Oct 11, 2022 at 2:57 PM
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Yep, here is the fluid type and how to change the fluid out with a generic guide for you to go over which will walk you through the steps with instructions for your car in the images below. Also, you have to use their fluid, or the transmission will not work.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Fluid Types


Automatic Transmission Fluid

Type .................... Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF

Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in drivability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the Infinity new vehicle limited warranty.
Capacities


Automatic Transmission Fluid

Capacity* .................... 9-3/4 qt (9.2L)

*The fluid capacity is the reference value.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Oct 12, 2022 at 11:16 AM
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I do not understand this. I took off the drain plug and nothing came out. No leaks from pan or anything else. Is there another plug inside? I have an adapter to fill which screws in the place where the drain plug threads. But am sure some fluid must come down.
Oct 14, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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I got it done. I missed the bigger 19 mm bolt in the pan to drain. Drained 3 qts, and to fill inserted a hose in the hole of the smaller Allen key bolt up front and added 3 qts. Thanks
Oct 14, 2022 at 4:41 PM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Oct 15, 2022 at 12:15 PM