The Nissan Path

Hi, i live in Portugal and got myself a 89 terrano 1 as they are called here.
Its one from the states that came through germany.
It is the 4x4 and the gearbox is starting to whine.
Does any one know where i can locate the dipstick and what oil it needs.
I know i should be able to but must be missing it.
Its a pig trying to find any info.
Many thanks, Ronald

If it's a manual gearbox, it doesn't have a dipstick. There is a fill plug on the left side of the gearbox that needs to be removed to check/fill the fluid. The fluid should be up to the edge of the fill hole. Gear oil is likely 80W90 GL-4 gear oil. If you use a GL-5 gear oil, make sure it states that it is safe for "yellow metals."

faber wrote:Hi, i live in Portugal and got myself a 89 terrano 1 as they are called here.
Its one from the states that came through germany.
It is the 4x4 and the gearbox is starting to whine.
Does any one know where i can locate the dipstick and what oil it needs.
I know i should be able to but must be missing it.
Its a pig trying to find any info.
Many thanks, Ronald

You didn't mention if its a manual transmission, but I will assume that it is. There is no dipstick. There are 2 ports on the transmission, one for checking/filling and one for draining.

You check the oil level by opening the top port. Usually some oil may drip out, or you can put your finger into the hole and feel if there is any oil. If there isn't you need to top it off with some 80w90 transmission oil. Its also a good idea to check around to see where the oil is going. I've had leaks on the front seal, as well as the speedo cable.

You will need a long hose to fill it up, you have to do it from underneath the truck.

Thanks for the super fast replies.
It is indeed a manual and sure enough sweating from the speedo and leaking from the front and rear connection of the box.
I think a manual is on the books and i may have to build that ramp before the house

I use a fluid transfer pump to fill diffs, manual trannies and transfer cases. You can get a cheap one for around $20 (US). They are worth their weight in gold for this purpose!

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAK ... 4AodB3EA3Q

Ah, yea used similar. Used to run out of petrol on the bike riding through France, weight in gold indeed.

smj999smj wrote:I use a fluid transfer pump to fill diffs, manual trannies and transfer cases. You can get a cheap one for around $20 (US). They are worth their weight in gold for this purpose!

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAK ... 4AodB3EA3Q

YES:!: This is a HUGE pain in the ass, and almost impossible with out a lift. I have 3 suspension and 3 body, and it sucked alot. The body lift made it a little easier to fill Tranny and rear end just because the body was less in the way, but it sucked. I actually filled tranny with a long funnel with a hose on it through the 3 inch frame-body gap on Passenger side. Moral of story, buy the stupid pump, it's cheap, and will save you HOURS, literally, like 6 of them.