NAPA Generic ATF 2001 Pathfinder

[ChemExposure]

Hey, does anyone have any experience using the Napa generic branded Mercon 3/Dexron ATF in their Pathfinder? My local store has a 20L drum for 76 Canadian bucks. Seems to be quite in my price range and I'd have enough extra to use in my dad's truck as well as a pan drop on the Pathfinder.

Thanks for any advice.

[McFalconPunch]

It is the same as Valvoline i believe. Check on bobistheoilguy forums if it is compatible with the Nissan fluid

 

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[Slartibartfast]

I don't know the Napa stuff in particular but I used generic dex/merc in my '93 and had no issues.

[onespiritbrain]

I used the "import" Carquest ATF in my Honda and its just fine. I used Castrol "Import" ATF in my JR50 and it's performing great.

 

My opinion is that if it is stated to be compatible then most likely it is..

 

 

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[ChemExposure]

Alright well I think I'll go with it. I've got a lengthy roadtrip followed by some big city driving and I'd really like to get my shifting issues solved.

Is cleaning the solenoid screens a relatively easy task?
My pathfinder has issues where it'll sometimes get stuck in between gears in neutral, specifically first to second gear. It seems to go away after the first 5 minutes of driving though so that's why I'm kinda thinking it could be dirty solenoids as well as likely old transmission fluid. I've got a gasket and filter set so I'm all good to drop the pan and replace that. I've also got a new fuel filter that I will be installing this week to eliminate that as the cause. It might also be worth mentioning that I'm getting the code for a faulty knock sensor, would that affect shifting at all?

 

[McFalconPunch]

Mine did that when I first got it. I ran some Seafoam Transtune in it, then drained the fluid 500 miles later. Refilled with Castrol Import ATF. No issues since.