[NmexMAX]

Originally Posted by maxximaa

Forgive me for asking it here, coz it's so quiet over there where the proper section is.

Ok so my question is, how do i ACCURATELY check my ATF and engine oil?? i have an 02 SE and when i try to check, the oil is everywhere on the dip sticks which makes it very hard to read.

I looked at the manual and it says that the engine takes 4.4L with the oil filter changed, so i've been changing the oil and the filter every time i do an oil change.

As for the tranny, i have no idea if it's at the right level, i just put in of what i think how much it came out when i changed it. So desperate to get it checked....

Help!!

Oil:

General consensus is leave it overnight on a level surface then check it.


ATF:
I never check the level, just the color.

But I once read this:

How to check the ATF fluid level.

I'm not sure about a 95, but my 01 Max and 01 Altima both have the same procedures in their respective owners manuals for checking ATF hot and cold. To check the fluid cold, bring the engine up to normal operating temp before driving and then read between the markings on the cold range on the dip stick. For hot, drive the car at least 5 minutes and then read on the hot side of the dip stick.

Before I changed the fluid on the Altima the last time, I checked the fluid both ways in the morning so I knew the engine & tranny would be cold to start with. I did this on 4 consecutive days and recorded the readings. There was a consistnet hot/cold pattern I could use as a baseline for refilling the tranny once I changed out the old ATF fluid.