# Changing automatic transmisson fluid in 2012 Nissan Frontier

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan, frontier\
**Created:** [January 20, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807 "2017-01-20T15:19:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![rsilvers44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@rsilvers44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsilvers44)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807/1 "2017-01-20T15:19:38Z")

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I have a 2012 Nissan Frontier with approx. 35000 miles on it. The dealership recommended that I have my transmission flushed & fluid changed the last time I was there. I was thinking that this didn’t need to be done until 60000 miles. Should I go ahead & have it done now or wait?  
TIA

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807/2 "2017-01-20T16:03:15Z")

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Most service items have a mileage number and a time number ( usually in months ) so look at your manual.

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807/3 "2017-01-20T17:47:25Z")

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I’m inclined to say change it. I change mine every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. You might get a quote from the dealer and a couple of independent garages that you know do quality work. Pick the one you like best based on quality of work and price.

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807/4 "2017-01-20T17:59:18Z")

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If you do change it, make sure you use the exact fluid specified. Is it a CVT?

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807/5 "2017-01-21T01:18:09Z")

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If NIssan recommends 60k service intervals, that’s probably what I’d use if I owned that truck. This presumes the truck is used in a relatively benign suburbian soccer mom manner and not like a taxi or operated in a severe environment.

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**Author:** ![rsilvers44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dbc845/32.png) [@rsilvers44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsilvers44)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-automatic-transmisson-fluid-in-2012-nissan-frontier/98807/6 "2017-01-21T01:33:53Z")

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Thanks for all the replies. I’m going to have it changed. Didn’t think about the months.  
Will have had it 5 years this coming June.