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Tiny
OMERHEBI
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  • 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
I have a nissan maxima 2010 model the car suddenly stopped moving after the red light went green I barely moved after a couple of tries mayb 10km/h, I sent it to the dealer and they ran a scan on it and it gave the following faults: P0746, P0826, p0868 fluid pressure low. They said the transmission needs changing and would cost 10,000 $ with labour charges, which is a rip off I live in qatar so the extended warranty doesnt apply here.

Is it possible that just the fluid is dirty and needs changing or the pc solenoid need changing? Can u help?
do you think if I just change the solenoid itll work?
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 3:12 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Those codes are pressure and shift problems, it would be a good idea to first get the transmission oil flushed and the filter changed, if the oil is very dirty and smells burnt, the problem may be terminal.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 4:07 AM
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OMERHEBI
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I've checked the oil it wasn't red as people say it was a bit red/brown the mechanic said its normal to be that way from the engine, and it didn't have a burning smell. If I do that would car go back to normal and start working again?
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 4:11 AM
Tiny
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The filter may be blocked give the low pressure problem, you will have to get the transmission line pressures checked, probably would be good to get this done first, I would be getting a transmission specialist to do this rather than a dealer.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 4:14 AM
Tiny
OMERHEBI
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Will do thank you very much
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 4:25 AM
Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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OK good luck
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 4:36 AM
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WAYELALZANAM
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Transmission problem
2005 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Automatic 40.000 miles

how many litter or gallon of teansmisson oil I shoud put?
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
STEVEW84
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What are you doing to it?
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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WAYELALZANAM
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I change the filter so I like to know how many litter of transmission oil to put on it 7litters or 11litters. Please tell me thanks sooo mutch.
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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STEVEW84
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My info says 7.3Liters. But I'm sure if that is for the whole trans or not. I'm pretty sure it won't take 7 L for a trans filter. That's seems a lot for just doing a filter.
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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R5DUALTYPEN
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Where is the transmission fluid return line located on 2004 Nissan Maxima? Is there a pic somewhere I can see? Thanks
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This cooler is a little different than a typical cooler inside the radiator. The cooler is bolts to the side of the transmission. Here are diagrams to help you see what I am talking about.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What to know the exact amount of ATF to use, want to change trans fluid. My car was jerking on changing gear, moves sluggish wit D but not R and manual side;what could be the problem. Scannned the car but couldn't get anything.
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

Here is a guide that will help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

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

Here are the fluid type and capacity.

Fluid Capacity
4AT 9 3/8 qt (8.9 liters, 7 7/8 imp qt)
5AT 7 3/4 qt (7.3 liters, 6 3/8 imp qt)

and

Recommended fluid
4AT NISSAN Matic "D" (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid *
5AT Genuine NISSAN Matic "K" ATF **
*DEXRON III/MERCON or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brands of DEXRON III/MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid.

**Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN MATIC "K" ATF will cause deterioration in driveablity and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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JORGE81839
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I would like to know if a transmission would stop working when the oil is burn?
Because my car runs while the transmission is cold then when it starts to warm up the car will stop running
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Do you mean transmission is not working or engine is stalling?
The transmission fluid should not be the main cause of this.
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:43 PM (Merged)
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BIGKIRKIE
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How much tranny oil goes into a transmission and is there a specific kind for a maxima?
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Friday, January 10th, 2020 AT 12:44 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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For your vehicle, use Nissan Matic "D", Dexron-III / Mercon ATF.

It holds 10 quarts (9.4 Liters)
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