andrewcconti Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I am still working out a few minor details on my new to me 1988 Pathfinder. Mine has a 5 speed and I have learned on this site and the factory had a TSB on transmission fluid level mark being off by 1.5 liters. I read you can A) tilt the car to add more? or add the extra fluid thru the shifter? Does anyone now of a link with step by step for either option? Preferably with photos! Thanks in advance Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 tilt option= simply either parking in a way the fill plug side is higher (on a drive on ramp or a good curb possibly) or just jacking the side up and putting it on stands before putting you head under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I add through the shifter. Its is much easier than using all the hoses and you can add as much as you want. This is How I do it. Remove shifter. Remove side plug. Fill until fluid comes out side plug Close side plug Add as required Re-install shifter Hope this helps P.S Snap ring pliers are helpful but not necessary for removing the shifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydroCeramics Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I did the jack stand method a few years back with my old Pathy. Shifter would have been easier I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcconti Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 I add through the shifter. Its is much easier than using all the hoses and you can add as much as you want. This is How I do it. Remove shifter. Remove side plug. Fill until fluid comes out side plug Close side plug Add as required Re-install shifter Hope this helps P.S Snap ring pliers are helpful but not necessary for removing the shifter THANKs to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Did that work out for Ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 The most I could get in using the tilt method was 5 quarts. I was already pretty sketched out by it, but maybe if I allowed myself to be even more sketched I could get the full amount in. I would go the shifter route in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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