Over the decades of its existence, the Nissan Almera Classic has received great recognition among motorists around the world. It is also very popular among Russians. This is a middle class car that can be classified as a family car.
A bit of history
The first model of this series, the Nissan Almera N14, was released back in 1991. Now this car is already considered a rarity. The Japanese concern produced it from 1991 to 1995. Since 1995, the second modification began to be produced, much more well-known, under the name Nissan Almera N15. The car has been completely updated, the body design has also changed. It was more focused on the European market. To Japanese drivers, the analogue of this car was known as the Pulsar.
For a while, the car was produced with 3 and 5-door hatchback bodies, but since 1996 a 4-door sedan has appeared. The engines were mainly offered as follows:
In 1998, the N15 underwent a cosmetic restyling, and since 2000 it has been replaced by the third generation, the Nissan Almera N16. The car received a different platform, engines and gearboxes. In the arsenal were gasoline, the volume of which is 1.5 and 1.8 liters, as well as a turbocharged diesel engine of 2.2 liters. The model was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. So, with a slight restyling in 2003, the release of the N16 continued until 2006.
Since 2006, an interesting modern car called the Nissan Almera Classic N16 of South Korean production began to be sold in Russia. It was made by Samsung together with Renault, having upgraded the previously produced Almera under a different name - Renault-Samsung SM3. Under the hood of this car, only a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 107 horses worked. There were two boxes: a 5-speed manual transmission and an automatic transmission with 4 gears. The body is a five-door sedan.
Today, the 4th generation Nissan Almera Classic drives on Russian roads, which began to be sold in 2013, but the N16 modification is still popular with motorists.
Transmission and lubricant fluid for Nissan Almera
Every driver sooner or later asks himself the question: what kind of oil is required to replace the engine, manual transmission or automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic? After all, everyone understands that the oils in the engine and gearbox cannot work forever - over time, each working fluid loses its properties, and it needs to be replaced. A lot of harmful components accumulate, which are released during the operation of the units and components of the vehicle, including even metal shavings.
No matter how expensive and high-quality oil is poured into the gearbox, over time it will have to be topped up or a complete replacement will be required - it is quite possible to do it yourself. In order for such a procedure not to become a stumbling block for the owner of the Nissan Almera Classic, this article is intended.
Any oil in the engine or gearbox is poured after a certain mileage. What exactly and how much it is required - experts at specialized service stations or official representatives of Nissan will best tell you.
According to the manufacturer's recommendations, in an automatic transmission, the transmission fluid should be replaced after 60 thousand kilometers, and in a manual transmission after 90 thousand. In an automatic transmission, ATF Nissan Matic Fluid D (part number KE908-99931) is best suited. For a complete replacement, it will take a lot - about 10 liters. The manual transmission is not so strict in the choice of lubricant - you can fill in fluids from different manufacturers there, as long as the characteristics meet the required ones (75W-80, API-GL-4). The required volume is about 3 liters.
Partial change of lubricant
There are many materials and videos on Internet sites devoted to such a procedure as an incomplete replacement of the lubricant in an automatic transmission with your own hands. But, as a rule, some moments are then forgotten. We will try to duplicate this process verbally. To get started, you need to have the following materials at hand:
- pliers;
- key for 19;
- oil - approximately 5-6 liters, if it is partially replaced;
- rubber gloves and rags;
- a funnel and a container where the waste liquid will flow.
Do-it-yourself oil change in the Nissan Almera Classic N16 occurs in the following sequence:
- The car is installed on a flyover or drives into a viewing hole.
- The transmission pan has a hole for draining the transmission fluid. It must be found.
- Gloves are put on, the lid is unscrewed with a key, but not completely. It is twisted and removed by hand. As soon as they began to unscrew it, you immediately need to substitute a container into which the waste liquid will drain.
- As soon as the old grease has completely drained out, you need to measure its volume. How to do this - everyone decides for himself. Usually poured into plastic containers, the volume of which is known.
- After that, the leaked lubricant is replaced with a new one - exactly in the same volume that leaked out of the sump. To do this, the neck is unscrewed and a dipstick is removed from there, which measures the oil level in the gearbox. A funnel is inserted and new liquid is poured.
- The probe is inserted into place, the engine starts. After some time, usually 5-7 minutes, it is required to carefully, with delays from 2 to 3 seconds, successively shift all gears in the automatic transmission.
- In conclusion, you can drive a little to completely warm up the transmission. Then, having installed the Nissan Almera Classic on a level place, measure the oil level with a dipstick.
It should be noted that a partial replacement of the lubricant in the "machine" can only temporarily delay the procedure for its complete replacement. A lot of the old working fluid remained in the automatic transmission torque converter. Therefore, a complete replacement is necessary sooner or later.
Complete change of working fluid
Incomplete replacement of the lubricant made it possible to change only half of its total volume. In order to replace all the lubricant in the automatic transmission with your own hands, you will need to perform a few more steps after partial replacement has been completed. You can watch the video again, which shows this procedure.
- It is required to prepare the same amount of transmission fluid as was used in the partial replacement of the working fluid (from 4 to 6 liters).
- Nissan Almera Classic is again placed on a viewing hole or drives into a flyover.
- You need to put on gloves and follow step 2 of the previous subsection. Transmission fluid will again flow from the drain hole, but this is the one that was not removed in the partial change.
- You will have to drain approximately 3 to 4 liters of fluid from the automatic transmission, after which a new fluid will flow, which was filled with a partial replacement. If you look closely, you can see this by the color of the leaking grease.
- After that, the drain plug closes, a hole opens where the dipstick is inserted and exactly the same amount of oil is poured in as it leaked out. Before this, of course, you need to determine the volume of the leaked liquid.
- Further, the same actions are performed with the Nissan Classic automatic transmission: the speeds are switched sequentially with the engine turned on, the transmission warms up after a short break-in and the oil level is measured.
It should be noted that with a complete replacement of the lubricant in an automatic transmission at a service station by pumping with special equipment, it takes from 10 to 12 liters of transmission fluid. The procedure, of course, costs money. In addition, it would be a good idea to remove the pan in the box, under which the oil filter is located, and clean it thoroughly.
Everyone knows that oil for manual transmission and automatic transmission always plays an important role in the operation of each machine. Repair of such gearboxes always costs a tidy sum for every car owner. Therefore, changing the lubricant in an automatic transmission or manual transmission of a Nissan Almera Classic will always be one of the most important actions necessary to keep the car in good working condition. How does this procedure take place? What lubricant is recommended for use? To such questions, a detailed answer is provided in this article.
Why change lubricants?
Each owner of the machine is quite clear on the principle of the functioning of lubricants. No matter how much fluid the owners fill in the transmission and no matter how high-quality it is, over time the operational period of any product comes to an end. The material loses its working properties, accumulates many different components released during the operation of the vehicle, and deteriorates. The oil in a manual transmission or automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic becomes thicker in winter, it accumulates a large amount of additives and various other harmful elements.
Fresh lubrication is needed in order to keep the mechanisms in good condition. The new Almera Classic transmission oil prevents the very costly and undesirable effects of rubbing against each other of the components that make up the structure. The quality of lubricants must always be appropriate. This can only be ensured by official suppliers of original fluid for manual transmission or automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic.
When should the lubricant be changed?
What oil should be used in an automatic transmission Almera Classic? In order to shed some light on this matter, one must begin by saying that the replacement must always take place at a certain time. The most accurate information on how much fluid can be used in a Nissan Almera gearbox is provided only at specialized service stations that work with a car of this brand.
To know exactly how long the gearbox oil will last and when it should be changed, you should consult an authorized dealer or the aforementioned service points. Some experts say that it is necessary to fill in new oil in automatic transmission every 10,000-15,000 km.
How to quickly and easily change gear lubricant?
What lubricants to use?
Official representatives of the manufacturers claim that the replacement of the lubricant should be carried out using this particular tool. So far, no one has been able to find out which lubricant is best for this model. Branded lubricants for automatic transmissions always have the right viscosity and elemental composition. This feature affects the performance and service life of the gearbox in the best possible way.
Are there other suitable means?
It cannot be argued that there are no suitable analogues on the domestic market. Most drivers use just such partial substitutes without experiencing any particular difficulties in the operation of the checkpoint. The composition of such products is safe for the transmission and can be used on other models. The owner of the car always decides which transmission fluid to choose.
Varieties of oils for transmission
GL-1 fluids with or without a variety of additives are used in manual transmissions with low specific pressure and slip intensity. Such a liquid is poured into cylindrical, spiral-bevel, worm, as well as gears operating at medium loads. Group GL-2 has higher requirements for antifraction performance.
GL-3s are more often poured into the steering gear and stepped transmission. The GL-4 can also be used to operate main and hypoid gears with slight offset. GL-5 grade lubricants in hypoid gears with high axle offset. Such liquids contain a large amount of spherophosphorus-containing additives. GL-6 is usually used for constant movement at high speeds.
For automatic transmission:
- NISSAN ATF Matic-D;
- SCT Germany MANNOL Dexron II;
- Comma AQCVT;
- EUROL E113664.
For manual transmission:
- Nissan MT XZ Gear Oil 75w80;
- Nissan MT-ZX gl4 75W-80;
- NISSAN KE916-99932MT-XZ;
- Viscosity SAE 75W-80.
How does the lubricant change in a mechanical transmission?
Changing the fluid in a manual transmission begins with gaining access to the plug. To do this, remove the protective cover, and then drain the old grease.
To do this, you need to unscrew a special plug located in the crater pan. In order to replace the fluid in the gearbox without unnecessary difficulties, it is better to prepare all the necessary tools in advance and, of course, a 14 wrench. This device will be needed to unscrew the plug.
Changing the oil filter is also a necessary procedure. Such a recommendation should not be neglected, since this may entail an unnecessary loss of precious time, since it will still have to be changed.
The oil filter accumulates various foreign materials as well as dirt. Replacement requires preliminary cleaning of the seat. After that, you can install a new part by pouring a little lubricating fluid on it in advance. The old grease is drained into a special container and only after that the filler neck can be filled with new.
Conclusion
The checkpoint in the Nissan Almera Classic is not a cheap system and its repair is also expensive for the owners. At the end of its service life, gear oil always becomes unusable, accumulates various additives, metal chips and other wear products. In winter, the lubricant becomes thicker and you need to be more careful with its choice. When replacing the car, drive it onto a flyover or use a jack.
After that, a special container is placed under the transmission, designed to drain used lubricants. The drain plug must be twisted with a wrench, after which the liquid will begin to drain and all that remains is to wait until all the waste material has left the gearbox. Then you can fill in fresh grease. If you need to replace the fluid in the automatic transmission, it is recommended to seek a similar service from specialists working with models of this brand of car.
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Now the debate over the need to change the oil in the automatic transmission is gradually ending. Ardent supporters of the theory that the oil in the machine is eternal (or almost eternal), after numerous proofs of their wrongness, abandon their erroneous beliefs.
As for the Nissan Almera Classic, here the manufacturer directly writes in the official operating instructions: the oil in the automatic transmission needs to be changed. Therefore, the owners of these cars do not doubt the need for this procedure.
Changing the oil in the automatic transmission of a Nissan Almera Classic is not a technically complicated procedure. The main condition is the thoughtful and phased implementation of all points of the instruction. This will be discussed in the material of the article.
Lubricant selection
One of the key points in the successful replacement of the working fluid in an automatic transmission is its correct selection. A noteworthy fact: for boxes of Nissan Almera Classic cars, car owners often use non-original gear lubricant.
And, judging by the reviews, no one had any problems. For other models from this manufacturer, recommendations from owners regarding the use of non-original oil are more difficult to find.
So, which automatic transmission lubricant for Almera Classic should I choose? Out of competition will always be the original fluid, which is produced by Nissan. The order code for this oil is KE90899931R. It is supplied in liter containers.
As analogues, you can choose synthetic gear oil from other manufacturers. Preferably based on DEXRON III. Many use inexpensive counterparts. But with the proviso that they try to replace more often, after 40-50 thousand kilometers.
There are no clear instructions about what kind of oil to fill in the automatic transmission of the Nissan Almera Classic. Of course, the manufacturer recommends, first of all, the original Nissan ATF Matic Fluid D oil, which is refilled into a box on the conveyor.
When using this fluid, a positive result is guaranteed, since all components and parts of the automatic transmission were designed to work with this particular lubricant.
The official Russian-language operating instructions indicate that the automatic transmission of a Nissan Almera Classic car can be filled with oils from other manufacturers, and it is also possible to mix with any of the same type of liquids.
At the same time, an important point that attention is drawn to in the instructions is the mandatory monitoring of the behavior of the box after maintenance using non-original lubricants. If any failures appear, the liquid must be drained and filled with original oil or another equivalent.
Terms of oil change in automatic transmission
As for the timing of the replacement in the instructions supplied with the car, the instructions are not entirely clear. The intervals between fluid changes depend on the operating conditions.
If the operating conditions are normal, then the oil in the gearbox must be changed after repair work. If repair work was not carried out, then 1 time in 100 thousand kilometers or every 5 years. The parameter that occurs first is used. If the conditions are severe, then according to the table from the maintenance card.
At the same time, there are no clear definitions of how exactly to link the severe conditions described in the lubrication map with a decrease in overhaul runs. After studying the forums and photo reports, one thing becomes clear: in the Russian conditions of the car, you need to change the oil as often as possible. That is, about the terms indicated by the instructions for difficult conditions.
Some car owners who know how to assess the degree of oil wear, or who have a special device to check its condition, change the transmission fluid after it reaches its limit state. Since sometimes, after a run of 60 thousand kilometers, light and clean oil is drained from the box. And it could still work without prejudice to the automatic transmission.
Required Tools
The list of tools that will be needed for self-replacement depends on the technique used. With a partial renewal of transmission lubricant, the following list will be needed:
- socket or open-end wrench for 19;
- an empty container for used oil with a volume of at least 6 liters (preferably with a scale for assessing the amount of drained waste);
- small plastic funnel;
- clean, lint-free rags;
- gear oil with a volume of 5-6 liters.
For a complete replacement, the list of required tools must additionally include the following:
There is also a way to completely change the oil using a specialized station that completely pumps the system. We will talk about this method a little later.
Partial oil change
The easiest way to refresh the transmission fluid is a partial change. The algorithm of the procedure described below is quite simple, and if desired, any car owner can successfully carry out this operation.
To perform a partial replacement of the oil composition, you must perform the following steps:
- We install the car on a pit or overpass.
- We prepare the container for processing.
- We unscrew the drain plug.
- We drain the oil to the maximum (for a more complete drain, you can jack up and rotate the front wheel, which will allow some more grease to come out).
- We wipe the pan, wrap the bolt in the drain hole.
- We take the dipstick from the automatic transmission.
- Insert the funnel into the dipstick tube.
- Pour in the liquid in an amount equivalent to the drained one.
- We warm up the automatic transmission by moving the selector lever to all positions with a delay of 10 seconds.
- We check the level, if necessary, we perform topping up or pumping out excess.
The whole operation takes about one hour. After a run of 100–300 km, it is recommended to check the level again and inspect the sump plug for leaks.
Complete oil change in automatic transmission
A complete oil change in a Nissan Almera automatic transmission can be done in two ways:
- Machine pumping in a car service.
- Independently with the dismantling of the hydraulic unit.
Replacement in a car service is not a cheap service. If there is a financial opportunity to pay for this procedure, it is recommended to clean the pan and mesh at the same time. In some car services, these operations are not performed during machine replacement, and they must be ordered as additional services.
Consider the procedure for completely updating the lubricant in an automatic transmission with your own hands. In addition to the above steps for partial replacement, you need to perform the following operations:
- Unscrew the filter mounting bolts.
- We dismantle the valve body (this is a separate operation, for which a lot of instructions have been written, and there is also a video in free sources).
Attention!
If you change the filter, the valve body must be unscrewed. Why this should be done, see the video at the end of the article.
- Completely drain the old grease.
- We wash or install a new mesh.
Sometimes flushing the cooling radiator is practiced. To do this, hoses are disconnected from it, and fluid is run through its circuit. However, as practice has shown, almost no one performs this procedure as unnecessary.
Upon completion of all operations, it is necessary to warm up the automatic transmission to operating temperature with the selector switched to all positions, and then check the oil level. The oil trail should not go beyond the HOT mark.
Do-it-yourself complete oil change in automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic - video
Functions of ATF oil in the automatic transmission of Nissan Almera Classic:
- effective lubrication of rubbing surfaces and mechanisms;
- reduction of mechanical load on the nodes;
- heat dissipation;
- removal of microparticles resulting from corrosion or wear of parts.
- wear of automatic transmission seals;
- wear of the shaft surfaces, the occurrence of a gap between the shaft and the sealing element;
- wear of the automatic transmission sealing element and the speedometer drive shaft;
- play of the input shaft of the automatic transmission;
- damage to the sealing layer in the joints between parts of the automatic transmission: sump, automatic transmission housing, crankcase, clutch housing;
- loosening of the bolts that provide the connection of the above parts of the automatic transmission;
Due to a lack of oil or low-quality oil in the Nissan Almera Classic automatic transmission:
- plungers and channels of the valve body are clogged with mechanical particles, which leads to a shortage of oil in the packages and provokes wear of the bushing, rubbing parts of the pump, etc.;
- the steel disks of the gearbox overheat and wear out quickly;
- rubber-coated pistons, thrust discs, clutch drum, etc. overheat and burn;
- the valve body wears out and becomes unusable.
You can check the oil level in a Nissan Almera Classic automatic transmission using a dipstick. The dipstick has two pairs of marks - the upper pair of Max and Min allows you to determine the level in hot oil, the lower pair - in cold. Using the dipstick, it is easy to check the condition of the oil: you need to drop the oil onto a clean white cloth.
When choosing a Nissan Almera Classic automatic transmission oil for replacement, you should be guided by a simple principle: it is best to use the oil recommended by Nissan. At the same time, instead of mineral oil, semi-synthetic or synthetic oil can be poured, but in no case should an oil “class lower” than prescribed be used.
Synthetic oil for automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic is called "non-replaceable", it is poured for the entire life of the car. Such oil does not lose its properties under the influence of high temperature and is designed for a very long period of use for Nissan Almera Classic. But we must not forget about the appearance of a mechanical suspension as a result of friction clutch wear with a very significant mileage. If the automatic transmission has been operated for some time in conditions of lack of oil, it is necessary to check the degree of its contamination and, if necessary, replace it.
Ways to change the oil in an automatic transmission Nissan Almera Classic:
- Partial oil change in a Nissan Almera Classic box;
- Complete oil change in a Nissan Almera Classic box;
A complete automatic transmission oil change for Nissan Almera Classic is carried out using an automatic transmission oil change unit, auto repair specialists. In this case, more ATF oil will be required than the Nissan Almera Classic automatic transmission can accommodate. Flushing takes one and a half or double the volume of fresh ATF. The cost will be more expensive than a partial replacement, and not every car service provides such a service.
Partial ATF oil change in the Nissan Almera Classic automatic transmission according to a simplified scheme:
- We unscrew the drain plug, drain the old ATF oil;
- We unscrew the automatic transmission pan, which, in addition to the bolts holding it, is treated along the contour with a sealant.
- We get access to the automatic transmission filter, it is advisable to change it at each oil change, or rinse it.
- At the bottom of the pallet there are magnets that are necessary to collect metal dust and chips.
- We clean the magnets and wash the pallet, wipe it dry.
- Install the automatic transmission filter in place.
- We install the automatic transmission pan in place, replacing the gasket of the automatic transmission pan if necessary.
- We twist the drain plug, replacing the drain plug gasket for the automatic transmission.
Good afternoon. Today we have a Nissan Almera Classic car service. He came to us with problems in gear shifting. Before disassembling the box, we decided to check the oil in it. Therefore, in this article we will tell you how to change the oil in a manual gearbox on a Nissan Almera Classic. It is recommended to change the oil in the box at a range of 90 thousand kilometers.
| Vendor code: Gear oil 75W-80 - 3 liters |
| Tools: To change the oil in a Nissan Almera Classic manual transmission, you will need 10" and 14" hex sockets |
| Draining and changing the oil in a manual transmission Nissan Almera Classic: |
| Drain plug on gearbox. It needs a 14" hex. |
| The fill plug is unscrewed with a 10" hex wrench. |
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| First of all, unscrew the filler plug, then the drain plug. We are waiting for all the oil to drain. It is advisable to do this on a warm car. |
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| After that, insert a funnel and fill in fresh oil. Will fit about 3 liters. |
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| The whole process of draining and changing the oil in the Nissan Almera Classic manual transmission took us about 40 minutes. After that, we warm up the box. Gears should shift better. Good luck on the roads! |
Video of draining and changing oil in a Nissan Almera Classic manual transmission:
