Dealer flushes m45 trans with Vavoline ATF instead of Fluid J

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darcwun
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I can not believe what my local Infiniti dealer did. I am looking at the work order 2 days after I get back from dealer and the have flushed my 03 m45 transmission with Vavoline ATF when the manual specifically asked for Nissan Fluid J. What I am I paying them premium prices for if they are going to mess up like this. Car has been driven over a 100 mile since I got and I could dell the car was feeling different which is why I looked at the work order. Will have to go complain on Monday wonder if damage has already been done ?
Modified by darcwun at 5:04 PM 10/7/2007


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You are unlikely to have any damage in that few miles, I would think.

However, it is a clear error that the dealer needs to correct immediately! Point out the sections in the Owner Manual (and, if you need, I can provide the pages from the Service Manual).

Have them redo the flush with a full double flush (watch the work to ensure that they do it!) with Fluid J for sure.

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The differences will show up as to how the AT engages and disengages the lockup clutches in 4th and 5th gears...........mild shutter/quiver.

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darcwun wrote:I can not believe what my local Infiniti dealer did. I am looking at the work order 2 days after I get back from dealer and the have flushed my 03 m45 transmission with Vavoline ATF when the manual specifically asked for Nissan Fluid J.

Modified by darcwun at 5:04 PM 10/7/2007
Please advise what dealer did this. My dealer in Melbourne so far is outstanding in service and cost.

V/r,Manuel


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