Nissan fluids vs 3rd party fluids (ATF, Power steering, brake fluid)
#1
Nissan fluids vs 3rd party fluids (ATF, Power steering, brake fluid)
Is it "preferred" to use geniune Nissan fluids when doing maintenance that requires them like the ATF, brake and power steering fluid or is using other companies like Valvoline and Mobil 1 just as good? Nissan is recommending me to get a power steering flush, and costs $150, while Pep Boys and other similiar places including Autozone will do it for $50 yet they use Valvoline SYN Power Power steering...curious to what some of you guys do or use when changing fluids.
#3
Nissan oem fluids probably are "preferred", but your owners manual will also list perfectly acceptable alternative fluids...like Dextron III rather than Nissan ATF. The only Nissan branded fluid I use is their coolant as no aftermarket alternative just like it is available.
I used a quart of Mobil 1 ATF ($6 at the time) to replace all the power steering fluid in my 01 maxima, and did the job myself in the garage.
I used a quart of Mobil 1 ATF ($6 at the time) to replace all the power steering fluid in my 01 maxima, and did the job myself in the garage.
#4
doing a flush and refil is very easy on your own.
also so called 'generic fluids' are just fine from my experience and many others. nissans fluids arn't magical. same with oil. ya moble 1 is nice but if you change your oil every 3-4k with the cheap stuff it doesn't matter what you use. likewise with an oil filter.
and for what it's worth i SERIOUSLY doubt you need a PS flush.
also so called 'generic fluids' are just fine from my experience and many others. nissans fluids arn't magical. same with oil. ya moble 1 is nice but if you change your oil every 3-4k with the cheap stuff it doesn't matter what you use. likewise with an oil filter.
and for what it's worth i SERIOUSLY doubt you need a PS flush.
#12
afaik ps pumps are not known to go bad on our cars. so changing the fluid religiously like some other cars is not needed.
thus unless the fluid was really brown colored i wouldn't think twice about it. i'm sure his is translucent just as mine is.
having it done based on miles or age doesn't make sense..it doesn't go bad or brake down afaik it gets dirty and the dirt and grim mess up the PS pump causing it to fail. But i think our pump has a filter on it ontop of the fact it's not a known problematic occurance.
which is why i said i doubt he SERIOUSLY needs to do a flush and refill. because he never talked about it's condition.. only that a stealership said he should have it done. which means nothing comming from them.
why don't you tell me why you think i don't know what i'm talking about? instead of making a blanketed statement.
thus unless the fluid was really brown colored i wouldn't think twice about it. i'm sure his is translucent just as mine is.
having it done based on miles or age doesn't make sense..it doesn't go bad or brake down afaik it gets dirty and the dirt and grim mess up the PS pump causing it to fail. But i think our pump has a filter on it ontop of the fact it's not a known problematic occurance.
which is why i said i doubt he SERIOUSLY needs to do a flush and refill. because he never talked about it's condition.. only that a stealership said he should have it done. which means nothing comming from them.
why don't you tell me why you think i don't know what i'm talking about? instead of making a blanketed statement.
#13
Originally Posted by Torgus
why don't you tell me why you think i don't know what i'm talking about? instead of making a blanketed statement.
#14
Originally Posted by Stardust
Ok, ALL fluid needs to be changed. There is NO such thing as a lifetime fluid.
#15
Originally Posted by bigEL
Changing fluids is one thing, but all those fancy powerflush extras that service stations try to tack-on have not been shown to have any benefit.
#16
Thanks for the advice. My PS fluid is a little brown, so I went ahead and changed it myself...! After some searching, found out the turkey baster method and bought some Mobil 1 Syn ATF. I might have to do it like maybe two more times to get all of the old fluid out. Quite simply the easiet thing I ever done other than changing the oil, and only spent no more than $10 which saved me from spending $150.
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Originally Posted by knapp9
Nissan oem fluids probably are "preferred", but your owners manual will also list perfectly acceptable alternative fluids...like Dextron III rather than Nissan ATF. The only Nissan branded fluid I use is their coolant as no aftermarket alternative just like it is available.
I used a quart of Mobil 1 ATF ($6 at the time) to replace all the power steering fluid in my 01 maxima, and did the job myself in the garage.
I used a quart of Mobil 1 ATF ($6 at the time) to replace all the power steering fluid in my 01 maxima, and did the job myself in the garage.
#18
Originally Posted by Stardust
Are you really that dumb? I was talking to the person I quoted
DUDE WTF! are u talking about...the only god damn question i asked was about "WHERE TO BUY SOME FU*KING COOLANT FROM!
i didnt ask **** else, SO DONT COME OFF AT ME LIKE THAT!
#19
Originally Posted by MacGarnicle
^
think about what's happening to the power steering fluid. the pressure and temperatures its being subjected to.. youre saying you should never change it?
think about what's happening to the power steering fluid. the pressure and temperatures its being subjected to.. youre saying you should never change it?
AND WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!!!
I DIDNT SAY **** ABOUT ANY GOD DAMN POWER STEERING FLUID
#20
Originally Posted by Trurida18
DUDE WTF! are u talking about...the only god damn question i asked was about "WHERE TO BUY SOME FU*KING COOLANT FROM!
i didnt ask **** else, SO DONT COME OFF AT ME LIKE THAT!
i didnt ask **** else, SO DONT COME OFF AT ME LIKE THAT!
Originally Posted by Trurida18
I DIDNT SAY **** ABOUT ANY GOD DAMN POWER STEERING FLUID
First of all, this isnt your thread. Second, you cant even keep up with conversation, as Stardust was talking to someone else. Third, I see a banning in your near future.
#21
Originally Posted by MaximumPower01
Stardust.....Im starting to feel your frustrations around here......someone is seriously lost in the convo and I think he just blew a gasket....
Originally Posted by MaximumPower01
First of all, this isnt your thread.:
Originally Posted by MaximumPower01
Second, you cant even keep up with conversation, as Stardust was talking to someone else.
Originally Posted by MaximumPower01
Third, I see a banning in your near future.:
#22
Originally Posted by Trurida18
DUDE WTF! are u talking about...the only god damn question i asked was about "WHERE TO BUY SOME FU*KING COOLANT FROM!
i didnt ask **** else, SO DONT COME OFF AT ME LIKE THAT!
i didnt ask **** else, SO DONT COME OFF AT ME LIKE THAT!
#23
Originally Posted by MaximumPower01
Stardust.....Im starting to feel your frustrations around here......someone is seriously lost in the convo and I think he just blew a gasket....
#24
Originally Posted by Trurida18
HE SHOULD HAVE IMPLIED whom he was talking to...
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...59&postcount=6
I think you need to go back to elementary school to learn how to read.
#25
Originally Posted by Stardust
I couldn't make it any more clear then quoting who I was talking to.
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...59&postcount=6
I think you need to go back to elementary school to learn how to read.
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...59&postcount=6
I think you need to go back to elementary school to learn how to read.
no its called you edited it right after i made my post, and naturally it doesnt have a "last edit" tag beside it, because it was edited within the 40 second time limit that the v-bulletin package and database has.
#26
Originally Posted by Trurida18
no its called you edited it right after i made my post, and naturally it doesnt have a "last edit" tag beside it, because it was edited within the 40 second time limit that the v-bulletin package and database has.
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