Powertrain Maintenance

[Malbec 56 Beast]

All,

So, tomorrow I will be doing all the fluids in the powertrain tomorrow. I asked Infiniti if they would be willing to use all my fluids (Amsoil) which I love. They replied no to my request. On my G37xS it'll it to A Nissan dealer and they allowed me to use my fluid for the trans and at a great price. I called and spoke to the service writer from last time and he said he'd do the same price and I hit him up to do all the diffs and the transfer case for a cheaper price than last time. I met the master mechanic back when I had my 04 Maxima and he is the ONLY guy I last touch my car. I'm also going to ask if they will install my pads and rotors, keeping my fingers crossed.

I'll let you all know what happens.

Andy

[Ilya]

Get er done.

[Malbec 56 Beast]

So,

I got everything done but the trans. I didn't order the correct fluid for it. It requires 8.7 qts I think but I only had 2 qts. I got the ATL and the ATF (Amsoil) fluids mixed up and my contact for Amsoil is out of town.

They did both diffs and the transfer case plus front and rear rotors & pads done. I applied all the fluids and parts so it was a labor only. I was charged $75 for all the fluids to be changed and $80 for all pads and rotors to get replace.

I thought it was a great deal.

Andy

[Malbec 56 Beast]

Does anyone have a party number for the rubber cap on the bleeder, can't find one specific to the sport caliper, Any help will be associated.

Andy

[armybrat]

Does anyone have a party number for the rubber cap on the bleeder, can't find one specific to the sport caliper, Any help will be associated.

Andy

Only thing I could find is the bleeder screw itself, with the cap:
https://www.infinitipartsdeal.com/parts ... 8j100.html

[armybrat]

So,

I got everything done but the trans. I didn't order the correct fluid for it. It requires 8.7 qts I think but I only had 2 qts. I got the ATL and the ATF (Amsoil) fluids mixed up and my contact for Amsoil is out of town.

They did both diffs and the transfer case plus front and rear rotors & pads done. I applied all the fluids and parts so it was a labor only. I was charged $75 for all the fluids to be changed and $80 for all pads and rotors to get replace.

I thought it was a great deal.

Andy

Have you had your timing chains replaced under the recall? The reason I ask is that all of the powertrain fluids are replaced when this job is done. Last year, I had all of my fluids changed just like you did...then later on down the road, my car threw a P0024 exhaust valve timing control code. I was able to limp to the dealership, and had the chains replaced. So, all of the money I spent went down the drain.

[Malbec 56 Beast]

Ya the timing chains were done in 2015 but I like to put Amsoil in, having said that it looked as though it was required again by the look of the fluids.

Why would they do all the fluids at that point? Maybe in the motor but why would they do the diffs etc. It didn't look fresh to me. That's a good to know though. I have a leak which looks like it's coming from the covers, they put some dye in the oil to see where it's coming from.

Ya I saw that number after I asked I was hoping to find them locally. The dealer again lol

[armybrat]

Ya the timing chains were done in 2015 but I like to put Amsoil in, having said that it looked as though it was required again by the look of the fluids.

Why would they do all the fluids at that point? Maybe in the motor but why would they do the diffs etc. It didn't look fresh to me. That's a good to know though. I have a leak which looks like it's coming from the covers, they put some dye in the oil to see where it's coming from.

Ya I saw that number after I asked I was hoping to find them locally. The dealer again lol

List of fluids (bottom of first page)...just the front diff, not the rear. I guess doing the AWD requires more work than the RWD.

[Malbec 56 Beast]

The fluids looked ok at best, what I can say is that the car is running smoother than ever before. I'm running Amsoil and I must say every car I've put it in, now three, has improved. I said it before I'm not impressed with the fluids used by Nissan/Infiniti, they seem average at best.

The trans is this weekend

Andy

P.S. I was told by a tech at Nissan that they didn't even use the Nissan fluids when replaced.

[dmclone]

Seems weird to me that people can feel the difference between fluids. I must not be as sensitive because I couldn't tell the difference between brand new and fluid with 50k miles.

[ArmedAviator]

It depends on some factors. Really dirty, old, worn fluids can cause excess noises, but likely not too much more drag. Going from "standard" fluids to actual synthetics, such as Amsoil, has shown in some cases as much as a 5% reduction in drivetrain friction (that is, Amsoil fluids in everything except coolant and brakes).

I'd guess the most noticable change is from old, worn ATF to fresh ATF of any sort. You will get crisper shifts in general. The rest is likely just butt-dyno.

[Malbec 56 Beast]

It really does, I thought my '04 maxima had a blown trans, no radiation it ran like new. Mind you I used to take my car to Nissan and have them do the recommended flushes before, it ran ok at best, it smoothed it right out with the drain and fill. The shifting smoothed right out and is why I use it in all my cars now.

Next time use Amsoil then let me know what you think of it.

Andy

Trans this weekend

[Malbec 56 Beast]

Armybrat,

That is for the small brake package. I had the dealer order the ones that show the big brakes and it was still the wrong one. The parts guy ordered purge ones and they should be here later this week.

Thanks for trying, it's associated.

Andy

[ssmrico]

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[Malbec 56 Beast]

ssmrico,

I can't reply to your message, the system doesn't let me or I'm doing it wrong.

Send me a text and I'll respond to you.

Thanks
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[ssmrico]

thx for the reply and info on txt