Anyone running Nissan Matic-D?

[mclasser]

I have it in my I35 only because I had extra bottles to use up. Nissan transmissions, especially the 4-spd auto are known to be hard on fluid and Matic-D overall is pretty lackluster. What're others' opinions/experiences with it?

 

[MolaKule]

I used it in my Nissan PathFiner early in its career.

Nothing wrong with it as it is basically a DexronIII/Merc oil.

There are better ATF's available today, such as the DexronVI's and the MaxLife.

Whatever you use, I recommend you change the fluid at 30k intervals using Drain and Fill methods.

 

[Towncivilian]

My Pathfinder also had a factory fill of Matic D.

I don't think it's necessary to use, as MolaKule said above. I currently run Castrol Import Multi Vehicle (since renamed to Castrol Transmax Import) and I am happy with the shift quality. I also have an auxiliary cooler plumbed after the stock cooler and a Magnefine in-line filter afterwards. Currently have 146.5k miles, fluid has been in use for about 17.5k miles.

 

[michaelluscher]

I am much happier with Maxlife in Matic D apps.
Such as my V/Q. Shifts much better then Mercon V or IMV.

 

[asiancivicmaniac]

My Maxima shifts very nicely with Amsoil ATF even though the fluid has 45k miles on it now. Money is tight so I can't justify Amsoil right now. I'm thinking about putting ST Dex VI or Maxlife in it soon.

 

[Nayov]

I'm supposed to use it in my Sentra. Never have, and 277,000 miles later trans is perfect, thanks to a regular diet M1 ATF (no I can't prove the M1 saved my transmission from an early death, so don't ask for it).

 

[mrgrim]

I've always read that it's just run of the mill fluid; I've even seen Nissan manuals say it's alright to use basic Dex III/Merc fluid. My current pick is Castrol IMV/Transmax.

 

[cronk]

Like others have said, matic d is dex3.
I used Dex6 in my wifes Quest that specs matic d and the shift quality was not good, shifted very hard into overdrive. Currently running Valvoline Import Multi vehicle atf and it shifts perfect.