How to service the transmission and filter?

2006 NISSAN FRONTIER

184,017 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

NICKDHEATH

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I replaced factory transmission with factory transmission by dealer about two years ago. I was wanting to give this transmission the best chance to last the life of the truck. I was wanting to know how to service the transmission and filter. Can you help?

Jun 10, 2017 at 9:47 AM

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KASEKENNY

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It is always a good idea to service this on a regular basis, so here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Also, here is a video of a similar vehicle that will help with more detail:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jSHRjk7mSM

Below is the process from the manual on how to check the fluid and to drop the pan and where the filter is.

Please run through this material and let us know if you have questions. Thanks

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Jun 20, 2021 at 2:17 PM