The Nissan Path

Does anyone know how to check the automatic transmission fluid level. I really don't want to take it to the dealer just to get it checked out and the jiffy lube type places won't touch if it doesn't have a dipstick.

Thanks for the help

1armyguy wrote:Does anyone know how to check the automatic transmission fluid level. I really don't want to take it to the dealer just to get it checked out and the jiffy lube type places won't touch if it doesn't have a dipstick.

Thanks for the help

see page 22/maintenance section/service manual/3rd "sticky from the top in this forum

Thank you, I'll take a look at that.
The search I did didn't pull anything. Must have done the search wrong

I have a 2006 Path..bought new from dealer..he told me the transmission was sealed and I couldnt check it.

There is a trans dipstick located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. It is held down by a 10mm bolt. Take the bolt off and check as normal.

Thank you, I was wondering if there was a dipstick attached. I will be checking that out today.

Make sure you turn it around (turn it 180 degrees) when checking your fluid level. It will sink more in this position. Otherwise you will be hitting the bracket to which it is being secured by that 10mm bolt, causing insufficient insertion, which will give you a low reading on the dipstick.

slavabon wrote:Make sure you turn it around (turn it 180 degrees) when checking your fluid level. It will sink more in this position. Otherwise you will be hitting the bracket to which it is being secured by that 10mm bolt, causing insufficient insertion, which will give you a low reading on the dipstick.

That's definitely good to know. Thanks

slavabon wrote:Make sure you turn it around (turn it 180 degrees) when checking your fluid level. It will sink more in this position. Otherwise you will be hitting the bracket to which it is being secured by that 10mm bolt, causing insufficient insertion, which will give you a low reading on the dipstick.

Agree...good point and im sure I didnt think of that when I checked mine last time...will be sure to do that.

Finally got it checked and all is good. Thanks so much for all the help.

Just purchased an '05 Pathfinder before finding about this issue, funny thing is MSN auto's doesn't list it as a potential problem. I don't have much experience finding the transmission fluid dipstick. Can you guys point it out to me?

down on the upside wrote:Just purchased an '05 Pathfinder before finding about this issue, funny thing is MSN auto's doesn't list it as a potential problem. I don't have much experience finding the transmission fluid dipstick. Can you guys point it out to me?

welcome to the forum!
in your right hand upper picture, it is the little round black object in the left side middle (from up to down) in the picture
it is held in by a 6mm bolt with a 10mm head
instructions for checking the level are on pg MA-22 & MA-23 in the service manual
the service manual can be found in the 4th "sticky" down in the "2005+Pathfinder (R51)" forum

thanks! checked it today and it's still a transparent pink.

down on the upside wrote:thanks! checked it today and it's still a transparent pink.

that's good!
are you going to do the by-pass?

i'm thinking of getting the radiator replaced instead, I live in Calgary, the weather can dip to extremes on the same day due to chinooks, still doing my research though

down on the upside wrote:i'm thinking of getting the radiator replaced instead, I live in Calgary, the weather can dip to extremes on the same day due to chinooks, still doing my research though

that's probably the best thing to do
how many miles on your Pathfinder?