2022 Frontier ATF Service1 1

[@hulong0205]

Nice video. I used to own a 2013 altima and did cvt transmision fluid change. I use the top hole to fill in the new fluid. There is a transmission fluid cap, very small, similar to the oil ruler cap, but with no ruler. Then I use the overflow valve to remove the excess fluid after transmission is up to temperature. So I think instead of jack your truck up and use a pump, you could fill new fluid from that transmisson fluid cap with a funnel. To open the cap, you will need a small hook or philip head screw driver. I recently bought a 2023 Frontier. So your video is very helpful for me. Thank you.

[@gravelpounder1953]

Thanks, hope it helps the DIY mechanic

[@martinjt1]

This video is enormously helpful. Thanks for demystifying the process. I have a 2020 Frontier with the 9-speed and would like to do my own maintenance.

[@gravelpounder1953]

Pump and tool kit purchased on Amazon. ATF purchased at NAPA

[@frontier_etc]

Thank you for this video. Will save it for when I need to service my 2020.

[@slothypunk]

if you drain approx 2 qt, fill 2 qt, drain and fill again the second time for the same 2 qt (both drain and fill), why at the end, you need to put at position 3 and drain again (timeline 6:37)? Isn't the fluid already at the exact same?

[@gravelpounder1953]

Position 3 is to set the ATF level at "Operating Temperature". ATF expands a little as it heats up so the cool fluid you pumped in needs to be adjusted after the transmission reaches it normal operating temperature...50 degree C or 122 F. I used an infrared thermometer and took reading off the bottom of the pan ( dead center Left to Right and back to front) to approximate the Op. Temp. Hope this helps...

[@slothypunk]

@@gravelpounder1953 thank you for the reply, about to do this at the end of the month or early April. Appreciate your vid sir! How does your transmission feel after using liquimolly 1800, does the trans like it or does it give you issue?

[@gravelpounder1953]

@@slothypunkno problems with the transmission, using the Liquimolly...just drove from Austin to Santa Fe New Mexico...about 2000 miles total round trip...no problems

[@kassmybass]

Thanks a lot Dan at 23,000 on odo and at 30k I might as well since I don’t have to pull a pan…

[@13ericz]

Great video. Thank you for making it. So position 3 is used to fill as well as the overflow? Is position 2 used at all?

[@gravelpounder1953]

Position 2 in not refered to in the factory maintenance procedure as far as I know.

[@johnrommelt6560]

Where did you buy

[@johnrommelt6560]

Is Liqui Moly Synthetic?

[@PRO4XKEV]

Nice work up. A odd way to drain and fill but it works. Engineers LOL.

[@hairlesschimp479]

I just biught the kit with the transmission oil pan too. Would you just do the same thing and fill up whatever came out when removing the pan?

[@gravelpounder1953]

Let the truck cool to ambient temperature. Catch and measure the ATF that you drain and from the pan…may be a little tricky not to spill the residual fluid in the pan as you remove it. Pump that amount into the transmission. Run truck 3 minutes then do the second drain…good luck!! Dan

[@gravelpounder1953]

Yes, same procedure just measure and add the amount tge pan held to the 1st time refill.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

Okay, stupid question time....2nd drain and refill...are you putting the same 2 quarts you just drained out back in ?🤔 I see you're using a funnel to refill the quart bottle.🤔 So did you buy two quarts for this job or four??

[@gravelpounder1953]

Put in brand new fresh clean ATF after each drain.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

@@gravelpounder1953 Okay, thank you! I was quoted $350 at the stealership. They can go pound sand. Thank you for the the video.

[@kamryn7496]

What mileage did u change yours at? My 23 frontier has 18k miles

[@gravelpounder1953]

The maintenance schedule is 30,000 miles

[@steventrivett9306]

After refilling the second time. How much runs out of the overflow?

[@gravelpounder1953]

If you replace the same amount that you drain out, the amount should be minimal. The ATF expands with heat so that is why you will get a bit of additional fluid drain, but it should not be more than 2-4 ounces on average. Hope this helps

[@kamryn7496]

Dam i regret buying my frontier now what happen to simple days when there was a dip stick an just easy drain an fill

[@theamaturepro]

It's emission regulations. It's not my field, but in engineering school I had a professor who was very vocal with his opinions, which I agree with. It's mostly the annual tests that many states require. They can't predict what stupid people will do trying to service their cars, so they make it hard enough that they won't try. That's pretty much it. I like having clean air compared to what I remember growing up, but it's gone too far. I've built many engines including in modern vehicles, yet I'm on KZbin right now trying to figure out how to get damn oil in my transmission without the stupid ass adapter. I am so glad I didn't get into this industry, otherwise I'd have to blame myself!

[@The8Don]

​@theamaturepro i can tell you fluid used to lubricate your drive train does not emitt emissions...

[@68orangecrate26]

Hate to tell you… Almost all trannys are like this now. At least you have a pretty bulletproof engine - the only real reason to buy a Frontier.

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

It’s as if once DIYers have gotten the hang of the last overly complicated procedure, the engineers say hold my beer….

[@gravelpounder1953]

It’s worse than that. There has been legislation but forth to eliminate aftermarket parts sales to non-dealer business, I was ask to sign a petition against it when I was buying the ATF for the Frontier. The guy at NAPA said the car dealers want to eliminate all private shops and DYI repairs. Their complaint is they don’t make enough money!

[@christopheralvarez1090]

When do you do the pan replacement?

[@gravelpounder1953]

60, 000 miles

[@Paul-hz4sh]

@@gravelpounder1953 there a filter in the pan ?

[@All-Miles-Matter]

Yes​@@Paul-hz4sh

[@johnrommelt6560]

How much fluid drained out each time?

[@gravelpounder1953]

Approximately 2 quarts, you can see the levels in the video, use a graduated bucket. I got them at Walmart

[@johnrommelt6560]

@@gravelpounder1953 Excellent, Thank you

[@King_TuTT]

What about cleaning out the shavings in the filter screen?

[@gravelpounder1953]

Filter is in the pan ,you replace the pan at 60,000 miles

[@gravelpounder1953]

You replace the pan (which includes a new filter )at 60k miles

[@davidrepreza7781]

Why are some of you acting like this is so much more complicated than a old school transmission with a dipstick? Seems pretty straight forward. Scotty Kilmer levels of complaining about modern vehicles.

[@SemicrazyMagatrucker]

So I paid $228 for the dealer to do this....did not want any warranty issues. 38,000 miles and i thought i was going to have to tow my 2022 frontier... couldn't hardly drive.. they changed the fluid and have no more trouble..money making trick..... So ends up I was wrong, ...took it back it was a bad fuel pump..that was the issue zero issue since then..5k miles ago.

[@Pawnfaz409]

Did you go to a nissan dealership? I've done my 2nd gen and tacoma drain and full but I'm honestly thinking 228$ isn't bad to be safe. Mines at 30,000 now

[@gravelpounder1953]

Yes full Synthetic

[@gnipgnop-yn6ox]

Wow, what a bunch of garbage to go thru just to change the transmission fluid. A simple dipstick and drain plug would do the job just fine but manufacturers want to discourage customers from servicing their own vehicles but more importantly, want the customer to neglect their transmission so it fails so you must buy another vehicle.