Dropping trans pan gasket or sealant

[dz1986]

Hi,

I have a Nissan Rogue and am going to drop the trans pan to change the filter. I had a Nissan tech tell me years ago they recommend using sealant as the gasket now. However the parts guy said to use the regular gasket.

Does anyone happen to be a Nissan tech and know what I should use?

What do you guys suggest?

Thanks

 

[Chris142]

Sealant will work IF you can keep ATF from running down and ruining your job. Best done with the trans out of the car. For in the car stuff a gasket is better.

 

[dz1986]

Originally Posted by Chris142
Sealant will work IF you can keep ATF from running down and ruining your job. Best done with the trans out of the car. For in the car stuff a gasket is better.


Got it. Thanks

 

[demarpaint]

Gasket.

 

[Trav]

+3 Gasket.

 

[StevieC]

+4 Gasket. Especially the flat rubber kind.

 

[SatinSilver]

Would using some High Tack be beneficial for the OP to use? Something like this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-16-75-oz-Super-77-Multi-Purpose-Spray-Adhesive-77-24/100067550

 

[StevieC]

I've never used Tack. Never needed it and I have done some not so easy pan drop / refills.

 

[MasterSolenoid]

I asked this same question two Weeks ago.
Here is the 'link' and my final results.
Hint: Just the Rubber Gasket.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forum...on-pan-gasket-silicon-or-not#Post4850598

 

[dz1986]

Great. Thanks everyone! I will use the OEM gasket.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I use a little Gaskacinch on the pan just to hold it in place. But it is not necessary.

 

[The Critic]

Don't bother, just drain and refill the CVT fluid. It takes between 4.5-4.75 quarts depending on how long you allow the fluid to drain for. Getting the fluid level correct on these is critical or else you may have the overheating issue. Regardless of what maintenance performed, these transmissions tend to fail early.