automatic transmission oil dipstick??

Originally Posted by 1slow370

thats in there in case for some reason you need to add some like if you had a leaking line replaced or if the car was driven extremely hard and you manage to burn the fluid. it's more like a manual transmission with drain plugs. there are 2 on the bottom of the transmission one is the overflow plug the other is the drain plug. the manual suggests using nissan consult to make sure the automatic transmission fluid temperature is correct before checking the fluid level. you also need to make a special nozzle adapter and pump the fluid into the transmission from the bottom. lesson here is if you want to check your fluid take it to the dealer. personally i have a 6speed and i just pull a plug shove my finger in the hole and if there is fluid its good so STBY.