maxbaby Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I have a 1994 XE with a 5 Speed manual... Don't think the fluids have ever been changed in the driveline during its 185000 kilometers, so I'm thinking it's time. I don't have the owners manual in front of me but I assume that the fluid specifications will be in there... Somewhere along the way I read a post about there being a defect in either the transfer case or the transmission and that you can't get the correct amount of oil into it... can someone clarify that for me? Any other surprises I should know about? Anything I should stay away from? Any other interesting recomendations? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel366 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 The manual trans had the filler hole too low. To get around this, you can either tip the truck or fill through the shifter. You want a GL4 transmission oil. Make sure it is NOT a GL5. I used Redline MT-90. As for the transfer case, you can use ATF. I used Amsoil ATF in mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaby Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Fill through the shifter??... How exactly is that done? Does anyone have specific instructions on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaby Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Actually, now that I think about it... Maybe tipping the truck is easier?... How much of a tip do I need to make if I choose that route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) i also use MT-90. just did it bout 2 months ago. pull the shifter boot (the mian one for both shifters) and there is a snap ring for the shifter.... CAREFULLY pop the little bugger and remember which way the shifter came out, cuz if you don't get it back in as it came out you can have issues..... fill away (5 qts) and then replace -bounce- ps: i know someone did a write up about it... maybe check the "how to's " section in the garage i think it was grimgreg (ryan) Edited November 1, 2006 by Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaby Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 okay... I'll try to find this write-up... that sounds like what I need to do exactly... I'm hell on wheels with a pair of snap-ring pliers...lol... seriously, that doens't sound so bad if I can get the how-to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaby Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 and I did just try to find it in the how-to's... no luck... anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 try here http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2621 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaby Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 you rock... why couldn't i get that in my search?... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 you rock... why couldn't i get that in my search?... thanks! sly i am sneaky sneaky mistress of the search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I tipped my truck to fill. As I recall, I lifted the passenger side about 16" and it was plenty.... Just lifted until I could put a couple cinder blocks under the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illusionist Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 would driving the passenger side up onto a ramp or something else be just as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Yup. Anyway you can get the truck to lean over will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illusionist Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 cool, i've been meaning to do this since i read the post about the TSB but just haven't had time. hopefully i'll get to do it soon, and maybe my tranny will last long enough for me to save up and get it rebuilt before it dies :sniff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriskaw440 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 just out of curiosity, is this "filler plug located too low on the manual tranny casing" true with any other years? mine is a 1990 5-speed and I use Redline MT-90 also but it has been a few years since I changed it....hell I only put 29,000 miles on it in over 4 years! (hey I work from home....no commuting) but I cant recall if it took 5 quarts or just what the manual says. Red line is good stuff in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illusionist Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) Everyone who has a 1986.5 to 1995 4wd Truck or 1987-1995 4wd Pathfinder should be aware that the FS5R30A manual transmission up until 1995 does not provide adequate lubrication to the main and counter drive gears. from the TSB post by madkiwi in the old tech section, so yes that would include your 1990 pathy Edited November 3, 2006 by Illusionist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriskaw440 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 wouldn't it be more like 4 quarts for manual 4x4 transmission? Nissan calls for 7 5/8 pints which equals about 4 quarts. If you over fill wouldn't you run the risk of blowing a seal? or are they also saying that not only is the fill plug too low, but the amount of fluid the specs call for is also inadequate....so put 5 quarts in instead of 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 wouldn't it be more like 4 quarts for manual 4x4 transmission? Nissan calls for7 5/8 pints which equals about 4 quarts. If you over fill wouldn't you run the risk of blowing a seal? or are they also saying that not only is the fill plug too low, but the amount of fluid the specs call for is also inadequate....so put 5 quarts in instead of 4? it's no "overfill" to put 5 qts in cuz basically, with 4 you're getting inadequate lubrication anyway, which is the same as "underfill". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaby Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 okay, so I'm a little confused... how much exactly is supposed to go into the transmission? 5 quarts? 5 and a half quarts?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 It's not pressurized, it won't blow a seal from having a bit too much fluid in it. 5 quarts is what the doctor prescribes for this application, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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