Just got back from my local dealer. They are insisting Nissan Matic 'S' is the new 'J'.

Anyone got the skinny on this?:confused:

Yes it is the new J. In case they don't have the S, The J will work just fine.

I don't have an 09 service manual handy or I would show you. We had the same questions when it first came out.

I just had mine changed and asked the service manager about it. The "S" is "J" with antiwear additives included. If you have a history of "J" (mines a 2007 that has always had "J") they they reinstall "J" and add the new anti wear additives to bring it up to "S" standards. I asked to see the wear additive containers, and the guy then told me that I now had "S" fluid. Evidently there is a history of tranny wear that had to be addressed. Maybe when they went from a 5 to 6 spd tranny. I wish they'ld make up their minds so I can switch to Mobil 1.

Guys I have a 04 mada. What is wrong with the J and S. Im confused here.

Guys I have a 04 mada. What is wrong with the J and S. Im confused here.

Nothing is wrong with the fluids. Either will work fine. The S is replacing the J.

I did a fluid change about a month ago. I dumped the old stuff and added 5+ quarts of Amsoil Synthetic ATF. So far, after an 800+ mile round trip and a couple thousand miles after I've had no issues at all. I'm not into paying their premium prices for what Amsoil brings for $10/quart.

OK - I have never changed tranny fluid in my life - but I want to try. I know I was supposed to buy Nissan J but when I went to Auto Zone the Mobil 1 Synthetic said it was Nissan J and Nissan D and K compatible. I ended up buying 7 qts to make the change. Please let me know if Mobil 1 ATF is OK?

Also - I have read many of the threads but am still a little confused. Do I drain most of the fluid from the plug and then drop the pan? I would think that is the way or you would have fluid everywhere. Can anyone confirm please? Thanks to all!

yes you would have about a gallon of fluid everywhere if you didn't drain from the plug first, and the weight (though only about 8 pounds could bend the pan around the last bolt or 2

man if you could take photos that would be great. do you have 4X4 or 4X2? i have X2 and just wanted to see fi theres any difference.

also any signs to look out for if you think your fluid needs changing? and at what intervals? i have 23K on my 08...

Here's a great write up about it.


http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11932&highlight=transmission+drain

proper! thank you..