2001 Nissan Altima Transmission Fluid Change

Most Front-wheel drive cars have a transaxle, and these almost never have pans in the same way that transmissions on rear-wheel drive cars do. I believe they do have rudimentary filters, but they’re not designed to be replaced periodically. The only way to get to them is to dismantle the transaxle.

Usually, all you do is drain the old fluid out and refill with fresh fluid. The problem is whether this is still the original fluid. If that’s the case and it’s never been changed, it is WAY past due and has essentially been neglected in that area.

Be sure to consult your owner’s manual for the proper amount (and type) to add when the fluid is changed. You want to get both right; using the wrong type of fluid can cause big problems.