Transfer Case And 5spd fs5r30a manual oil

[ThatOneNissanGuy]

Its the 2nd year with my r50 thus my 2nd maintenance,when i got the truck i didnt check either tc or mt oil,what compound does it have and where do i drain it

[Slartibartfast]

The transfer case takes ATF (Dex-Merc), and the manual transmission takes GL-4 75W90. Make sure it's GL-4! GL-5 rated oil (which is much more common) will eat the synchros.

 

The drain plugs should be pretty obvious once you're under the truck.

[CALPATHY]

Draining the tranny is the easy part, filling it up is a bit of a pain unless on a rack.

[ThatOneNissanGuy]

thanks! ill be changing it soon, any brands recommended?

Edited March 22 by ThatOneNissanGuy

[FirstGenFreak]

My one tip is to make sure you can get the fill plug loose before draining the oil.

[CALPATHY]

3 minutes ago, FirstGenFreak said:

My one tip is to make sure you can get the fill plug loose before draining the oil.

Good tip, especially for the rear end.

[CamperDan]

On 3/18/2026 at 1:29 PM, ThatOneNissanGuy said:

Its the 2nd year with my r50 thus my 2nd maintenance,when i got the truck i didnt check either tc or mt oil,what compound does it have and where do i drain it

Here's a video on the Subject I hope this helps

 

Chris.

 

[ThatOneNissanGuy]

Thanks dan, I'll keep it in mind

[Lock]

On 3/21/2026 at 6:54 PM, CALPATHY said:

Draining the tranny is the easy part, filling it up is a bit of a pain unless on a rack.

I use a funnel and a hose and run the hose about where the auto trans dipstick tube would go. The funnel sits upright in the back left in the engine bay, fill until it pours out from the trans. That way it's a one-man job and only takes about 1/2 hour to drain and fill.

The transfer case is a pain but I just use a hand pump until it pours out. 

[CALPATHY]

22 hours ago, Lock said:

I use a funnel and a hose and run the hose about where the auto trans dipstick tube would go. The funnel sits upright in the back left in the engine bay, fill until it pours out from the trans. That way it's a one-man job and only takes about 1/2 hour to drain and fill.

The transfer case is a pain but I just use a hand pump until it pours out. 

The auto trans is probably easier, we were talking about manual.

[Lock]

1 hour ago, CALPATHY said:

The auto trans is probably easier, we were talking about manual.

Yes I have a manual. I'm just saying I run a funnel and plastic hose where the auto's dipstick used to go, sit the funnel between the exhaust and engine, and poke the other end in the manual trans fill hole. That way you don't have to hold the funnel, have a 2nd person, or put it on a lift.

[Strato_54]

I just cut a hole in the top  of the cap and put a little hose in with come compressed air. hasn't failed me yet

Edited April 11 by Strato_54

[CamperDan]

On 4/2/2026 at 5:12 PM, ThatOneNissanGuy said:

Thanks dan, I'll keep it in mind

You're very welcome!

 

Chris.