What type of transmission fluid?

1986 NISSAN HARDBODY
150,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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DENISDALIY
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Transmission fluid.
Mar 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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STEVE W.
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That truck uses API G-L4 aka 75W-90 or 80W-90 Should be around 4.5 pints if you drain it. To change it you pull the drain plug at the bottom, then use the fill plug to add the oil in.
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