my Z broke down

sideburnZ · 05-26-2009, 07:32 AM

hi guys! the leaks came from my tranny hoses, its located near the front left wheel. the fluid that spewed out was my transmission oil, its reddish in color. i thought it was clear when it happened that day. maybe i just got color blind that noon...hopefully my transmission is not damaged from it. the mechanic concluded that maybe the clamps on the hoses were not that tight and pressure was building up so boom..factory defect? we still havent tested anything yet as we are still waiting for my transmission fluid..can i use 350z tranny fluid? importing 370 matic s fluid from japan is very expensive...i hope my trannys not busted or anything. is there a safety cut off when things like this happen? thanks again...

ChrisSlicks · 05-26-2009, 08:45 AM

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ChrisSlicks · 05-26-2009, 08:46 AM

The transmission has a failsafe, hopefully that kicked in before any damage was done. Very unusual for a hose failure to happen on a new vehicle unless it had already been slightly damaged.

From the service manual:
Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*1
Fluid capacity 9.2 liter (9-3/4 US qt, 8-1/8 Imp qt)*2

CAUTION:
• Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
• Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration driveability and A/T durability, and may damage
the A/T, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

Lug · 05-26-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideburnZ

hi guys! the leaks came from my tranny hoses, its located near the front left wheel. the fluid that spewed out was my transmission oil, its reddish in color. i thought it was clear when it happened that day. maybe i just got color blind that noon...hopefully my transmission is not damaged from it. the mechanic concluded that maybe the clamps on the hoses were not that tight and pressure was building up so boom..factory defect? we still havent tested anything yet as we are still waiting for my transmission fluid..can i use 350z tranny fluid? importing 370 matic s fluid from japan is very expensive...i hope my trannys not busted or anything. is there a safety cut off when things like this happen? thanks again...

350Z used Nissan Matic J ATF as opposed to NISSAN Matic S ATF.

Don't know if there is a real difference or it's just the name.

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sideburnZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: philippines Posts: 25 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG AT Rep Power: 18	hi guys! the leaks came from my tranny hoses, its located near the front left wheel. the fluid that spewed out was my transmission oil, its reddish in color. i thought it was clear when it happened that day. maybe i just got color blind that noon...hopefully my transmission is not damaged from it. the mechanic concluded that maybe the clamps on the hoses were not that tight and pressure was building up so boom..factory defect? we still havent tested anything yet as we are still waiting for my transmission fluid..can i use 350z tranny fluid? importing 370 matic s fluid from japan is very expensive...i hope my trannys not busted or anything. is there a safety cut off when things like this happen? thanks again...

05-26-2009, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	The transmission has a failsafe, hopefully that kicked in before any damage was done. Very unusual for a hose failure to happen on a new vehicle unless it had already been slightly damaged. From the service manual: Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF1 Fluid capacity 9.2 liter (9-3/4 US qt, 8-1/8 Imp qt)2 CAUTION: • Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF. • Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.