Mobile 1 ATF

[SFBayQ45]

Is there such a thing as Mobile 1 Automatic Transmission Fluid? I went to the local Kragen store, and all they store are Penzoil and Valoline ATF. The service guy also looked up for what's required, and he said that the Q needs AF3. Is that the same as Decron III? Also, he said that the transmission needs 10.7 quarts for a complete fluid replacement, but there isn't any "quart" amount specified for a flush other than the generic statement "measure how much is drain and replace accordingly". Can someone offer more insight?

[szh]

Yes, there is a Mobil 1 synthetic ATF. It should be fine for the first-gen and second-gen Q45 (but not the latest, as that needs Nissan Fluid J for sure).

Check Pepboys - that is where I got mine.

You need at least 14 quarts for a proper ATF flush (28 if you do a double flush and refill - which is what I tried to do with my Q45 transmission ... before it died - too late for the flush!). If just a simple drain and fill, then you need about 7 quarts as I recall. You can always buy extra and return the unused bottles, right?

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[off2sobe]

Autozone carries Mobil 1 ATF. I always call ahead and ask them to pool the inventory from a couple of stores because they rarely have 16 quarts at one store.

[Q45tech]

A simple drain and refill uses 2.75-3.5 quarts depending on how long you let the drain dribble. 10 minutes or 6 hours.

[maxnix]

Also, he said that the transmission needs 10.7 quarts for a complete fluid replacement, but there isn't any "quart" amount specified for a flush other than the generic statement "measure how much is drain and replace accordingly". Can someone offer more insight?

That is not a "flush", i.e. - a mechanical fluid exchange. 14 qts. depending on the machine. Read the posts.

Dont' forget the other parts required, including the external ATF cooler.

[Skibane]

Autozone carries Mobil 1 ATF. I always call ahead and ask them to pool the inventory from a couple of stores because they rarely have 16 quarts at one store.

Car Quest is another good source. They also have a decent Y33 ATF filter kit (filter, gasket and O-ring) for under 30 bucks.

It's strange that many auto parts stores don't keep more than a dozen quarts in stock at any particular time, since just one vehicle will require at least that much. Apparently, "full fluid flush" is a concept that most car owners have never heard of...

BTW, my Y33 loves the Mobil 1 ATF - Produces VERY nice shifts.