Auto Oil Change Interval?

Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 11:08
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My 2003 3.0L Auto Patrol spends probably a quarter of it's time off the bitumen, I had the transmission oil changed at 80,000km. I am now up to 120,000 km and looking through the Nissan service book I don't ever need to change it unless it is operating under severe operating conditions for most of the time. The Gregory's manual says every 80,000km, while the local mechanic says every 40,000km. How often are other people changing the AT oil, and should I just get an AT specialist to do it instead of spending $80 on Penrite Oil?

Thanks in Advance.

Snowy
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Reply By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 13:35

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 13:35
There is bound to be someone with more knowlege on autos then me but I would just check the colour & smell of the oil on the dipstick. If it does not have a burnt smell and is clear and bright then it is probably ok. If does have a burnt smell and is dark then it may indicate clutch (auto) trouble.
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Follow Up By: Robin - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 13:40

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 13:40
Common Sense approach - I like it.

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Reply By: donks1 - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 19:38

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 19:38
just be thankfull that you don't own a 4.8tl auto.

that oil is about $350.00 for a change
do yours every 80,000k and you will be fine

donks
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:01

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:01
Full of gold dust ?? how can it be $350 . box would only take 15 /18lt after a FULL stripdown , so $19/20 perlt , tellem their dreaming.
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Follow Up By: donks1 - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:08

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:08
that's what it's worth, and if you use anything else you come to a sudden stop

donks
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:37

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:37
donks , please let us all know what this magical auto tranny fluid is called / named /part no / who makes it ,, as $19 / 20 per lt it must be full of gold dust or is it just that YOU were gullible enough to pay $350 for a tranny fluid replacement ??
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Follow Up By: donks1 - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 17:41

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 17:41
no alloy i am NOT gullible

it's called matic j

made by shell for aus market but not available through other outlets... nissan dealers only as per their agreement

do your research

donks
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 18:30

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 18:30
donks , the sad thing is that you dont even know / or will admit that you got ripped off , ,dont you wonder why out of all the other forum users YOU are the ONLY one to pay $350 for an auto box oil change , what makes YOUR oil so special that you pay this money for when there are 100s of the SAME vehicle and the TOTAL oil change cost should be 1/3rd of what YOU pay ???
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Follow Up By: donks1 - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:03

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:03
i'm not stupid enough to own a trol, i doo however work for a ni$$an dealer.

make a phone call

get your facts right

be quiet

donks
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:32

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 19:32
donks , do you know what this forum is realy about ??? , FACTS and REAL items , NOT a schoolboy who thinks he knows , TELL us all what Nissan dealer charges $350 for an auto tranny oil change using a mythical "auto J " ,, YOU cant can you ? Because it doesn't exist , go back to sweeping the w/shop floor for your weekly pocket money and continue to dream.
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Reply By: greggu - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:29

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 20:29
snowy i change my oil every 5000 kms and the oil filter at 10000kms and i now only use the nissan recommended oil in my 2004 series 4 / 3.0 td - with the nissan oil the engine runs smoother and freeer in my opinion but the oil in 4 litre containers it is a bit exe though from nissan dealers - i change my own oil at 5000kms and then have it services and oil changed by a local dealer at 10,000 kms who do an ok job - seems to work for me as never had a prob and now on my 2nd 3.0 td first one was a 2001 series 11 that did 127 kms trouble free
my best greg
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Follow Up By: Snowy 3.0iTD - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 21:21

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 21:21
I was asking about transmission oil, I have been told by Nissan that it is not necessary to change the engine oil every 5000km now with the low sulphur diesels.

Snowy
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Follow Up By: greggu - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 10:30

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 10:30
sorry mate i should have read the question properly shoudnt i
i only change my transmission oil and diff oils after when i go thru really deep water and / or at the recommended service oil change intervals and yes i know what nissan recommend re engine oil but all diesels do like having the engine oil changed regularly and it works for me so i dont mind paying the extra few dollars to know my engine shuld last the distance
each to his own way i guess
see you greg
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Follow Up By: greggu - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 10:33

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 10:33
and just as a ps to that i never actually go more than 40,000 kms without changing both the diff and transmission oils
see you greg
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Follow Up By: Andrew-rodeo - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 22:00

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 22:00
Why would you change 7 litres of oil and leave half a litre of old dirty oil in the filter. If you must change your oil every 5000km spend an extra $10 and change it all!!!!
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Reply By: Member - Charlie M (SA) - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 22:17

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 22:17
Snowy
I change my trans oil about every 30,000 in that time it has done about 20 to 25 thou towing caravan. Had pathfinder, jackaroo and now prado, To me oil is cheaper than tranmission. Also tow in overdrive
Cheers
Charlie
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Follow Up By: Andrew-rodeo - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 22:04

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 22:04
Would never recommend towing in overdrive. The fluid presures holding the bands is not high enough to overcome slipping in a standard auto.
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Reply By: SA_Patrol - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 21:17

Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 21:17
I wish I had an auto in my 4.2 tdi :-(

Dear Santa ..........
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