On my 06LE....I'm interested in getting trans fluid and coolant changed after my next trip to NY this weekend. I've got 45k on it and just want to do it for preventative maintenance since we bought it used and I doubt it has ever been done.
I've done some reading that suggests Nissan doesn't recommend a flush due to the possibility of forcing gunk back through the trans and clogging it up. Also, that any dealer recommending a flush is simply trying to line his pockets and that it's a total BS service. Then, I called the dealer today to ask them what the cost would be and he recommended a flush ($249.00 ). I questioned him on the fact that in some reading I did, I read Nissan doesn't recommend a flush and he stumbled a bit......
He says; "Well, Nissan is changing their views on that and it really depends on what mileage you're at"
When I said I was at just under 50k he says, "Well, right about there you'd be fine but I wouldn't do one much after that"
He went on to say that if I did a simple drain and refill, I would only be changing out 4 of the 13 quart capacity. Is this correct? 13 quarts? Why would only 4 drain? I hate being jacked around by dealers and just want a straight shot and to know what needs to be done.
Any thoughts on these two services are appreciated.