Nissan type J alternatives
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I have a Nissan frontier. My advice..if it is still under warranty, use Nissan J.
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Originally Posted By: chief
On the advise from several members on this board I used Castrol
Import ATF in my Nissans and I have not had any problems.
Used GC in a VQ30 in my family, and a VQ35 (Maxima and Altima)
On the advise from several members on this board I used Castrol
Import ATF in my Nissans and I have not had any problems.
Used GC in a VQ30 in my family, and a VQ35 (Maxima and Altima)
I have been continuing to use Matic-J in my 2003 G35 for extended warranty purposes. I have heard that Nissan now has a Matic-S (synthetic) to replace Matic-J. I don't know how much it costs, but I'm sure it is over-priced from a dealership.
I still have 9 quarts left of Matic-J to do my next flush at 100K, but will probably try Schaeffers 204S-AT as my follow-on ATF. It's a reasonably priced, top performing group III ATF that meets Matic-J specs now.
I still have 9 quarts left of Matic-J to do my next flush at 100K, but will probably try Schaeffers 204S-AT as my follow-on ATF. It's a reasonably priced, top performing group III ATF that meets Matic-J specs now.
I'd use Amsoil ATF with confidence. It will be what I use in our '04 G35 the next time I do a drain and fill.
Friends of ours have this type of Transmission and I convinced them to use the "J-Type" approved AMSOIL fluid in their's after the exceptional experience I had using it in mine. They spent the extra $$$ on the AMSOIL Stuff and thank me everytime they see me.
You won't be sorry!
You won't be sorry!
Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF
MAXLIFE™ DEX/MERC ATF
CASTROL IMPORT MULTIVEHICLE ATF
MAXLIFE™ DEX/MERC ATF
CASTROL IMPORT MULTIVEHICLE ATF
Can I get some clarification?
CASTROL IMPORT MULTIVEHICLE ATF = German Castrol ATF?
CASTROL IMPORT MULTIVEHICLE ATF = German Castrol ATF?
Originally Posted By: Bror Jace
Can I get some clarification?
CASTROL IMPORT MULTIVEHICLE ATF = German Castrol ATF?
I thought German Castrol was only an engine oil.
Castrol Import Multivehicle is only a syn blend ATF.
Can I get some clarification?
CASTROL IMPORT MULTIVEHICLE ATF = German Castrol ATF?
I thought German Castrol was only an engine oil.
Castrol Import Multivehicle is only a syn blend ATF.
Well, since I no longer own a G35, I have 9 quarts of Matic-J sitting in the garage looking for a new home. If anyone in the Houston area needs it, send me a PM.
My Titan with it's 379 ft/lbs of torque requires Matic J and Amsoil ATF has been great to me. The shifts come off even smoother and the color is still red after 30,000 miles of heavy duty trailer pulling. I have about 120K now and 90K has been with Amsoil.
I have a slight .3 to .5 economy bump as well in stop and go traffic or on cold mornings. I have to punch in mileage with my gas card and the report tells me my MPG for that tank. I can compare trends over the past 3 years.
I have a slight .3 to .5 economy bump as well in stop and go traffic or on cold mornings. I have to punch in mileage with my gas card and the report tells me my MPG for that tank. I can compare trends over the past 3 years.
I read elsewhere the Subaru 5 speed (5EAT) automatic transmission fluid is the same as Nissan Matic J and both are made by Idemitsu.
"The 2003-06 350Z owner's manual states: "Currently available exact equivalents to Nissan Genuine ATF Matic Fluid J are Castrol Transmax J or IDEMITSU ATF HP."
Castrol never marketed the Transmax J in the USA, so don't bother with that one. The IDEMITSU product is what Subaru sells as their Genuine Subaru ATF Fluid, and while I haven't checked the price at my local Subaru dealer, I read somewhere that Subaru sells it for about $5/qt. I own an '05 Outback, and my owner's manual lists the recommended trans fluids as: Genuine Subaru ATF, IDEMITSU ATF HP, Castrol Transmax J, and Pennzoil ATF - J. Here is link to an online source http://www.subaruparts.com/catalog/?section=366
Sidenote: Pennzoil product was never marketed, to my knowledge.
Note: The Idemitsu product is conventional fluid; whereas, the Castrol product was a synthetic blend (described on Castrol Australia website, but no longer sold there). The Idemitsu product is only available if you have your trans serviced at a Cottman Transmission Center (MSRP price of $4/qt), or if you belly up to a Subaru parts counter. Hope this helps."
"The 2003-06 350Z owner's manual states: "Currently available exact equivalents to Nissan Genuine ATF Matic Fluid J are Castrol Transmax J or IDEMITSU ATF HP."
Castrol never marketed the Transmax J in the USA, so don't bother with that one. The IDEMITSU product is what Subaru sells as their Genuine Subaru ATF Fluid, and while I haven't checked the price at my local Subaru dealer, I read somewhere that Subaru sells it for about $5/qt. I own an '05 Outback, and my owner's manual lists the recommended trans fluids as: Genuine Subaru ATF, IDEMITSU ATF HP, Castrol Transmax J, and Pennzoil ATF - J. Here is link to an online source http://www.subaruparts.com/catalog/?section=366
Sidenote: Pennzoil product was never marketed, to my knowledge.
Note: The Idemitsu product is conventional fluid; whereas, the Castrol product was a synthetic blend (described on Castrol Australia website, but no longer sold there). The Idemitsu product is only available if you have your trans serviced at a Cottman Transmission Center (MSRP price of $4/qt), or if you belly up to a Subaru parts counter. Hope this helps."
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Hmmm...
Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle was sold in the USA, and made for use in Nissan Matic J as well as a few others. It is a syn blend
There has been some discussion that Castrol Import Multi Vehicle is the same as Transmax J.
Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle was sold in the USA, and made for use in Nissan Matic J as well as a few others. It is a syn blend
There has been some discussion that Castrol Import Multi Vehicle is the same as Transmax J.
I use it in my RX.Works very well.
Coupl'a points...
All those near-universal fluids, Amsoil and all the rest, usually do not meet specs for most of the fluids and usually haven't been tested because they don't exactly meet spec. They are "recommended" for that long list of transmissions and work out fine.
"Extended warranties" are not warranties. They are service contracts. Warranty law and contract law are different. Under warranty law you can use any product that exactly meets the spec...in this case not many options. Under contract law you have agreed to follow the terms of the contract or they don't have to pay. If the contract says to use anything specific, you've got to use nothing but whatever is written in the contract or you're on your own in case of repairs to that car part.
All those near-universal fluids, Amsoil and all the rest, usually do not meet specs for most of the fluids and usually haven't been tested because they don't exactly meet spec. They are "recommended" for that long list of transmissions and work out fine.
"Extended warranties" are not warranties. They are service contracts. Warranty law and contract law are different. Under warranty law you can use any product that exactly meets the spec...in this case not many options. Under contract law you have agreed to follow the terms of the contract or they don't have to pay. If the contract says to use anything specific, you've got to use nothing but whatever is written in the contract or you're on your own in case of repairs to that car part.
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