Yes if they can prove you have other than Nissan trany fluid they can void your warranty. I think that is BS because if that is the case they should supply the trany fluid but thats my opinion.

Now Amsoil ATF is better and I have been using it without any problems.

 

Nissan cannot require you to use Nissan fluid blessed by and exclusively available at your local Nissan Kiosk. See Magnusson Moss Act.

If the AMSOil fluid claims to be compatible with the Nissan fluid (which it does) than you would have the legal grounds to defend yourself by standing on that claim.

Nissan would easily be able to discern non-Nissan fluid in the trans by performing a simple lab analysis, which would be prudent to get done anyway if either party starting talking about legal action.


But ALL of these points don't matter. Plenty of people are using the AMSOil fluid, you'll be fine. Just do it.

 

Thanks everyone, I'm going to do it this weekend :redblob"

 

Didn't Nissan just change over to the S-Matic ATF fluid, which replaces the J-Matic? I don't know what the implications are if you use a J-Matic compatible fluid instead. However, J-Matic is probably what's called out in your owner's manual.

 

Mobil 1 syn ATF is J-matic approved, I am thinking of using that next. I am out of warranty anyway.

 

I too am planning on going with Mobil 1 SYN ATF in the tranny and Mobil 1 syn in diff. 2005 XE KC

 

I was planning the same change, but when I ordered the filter the mechanic said it was the wrong one and the only place to get the filter for the change was from Nissan. Does anyone know where I can pick up a transmission filter for the 08 pro 4X, or do I have to go to the dealer?

 

I would change mechanics first, the TITAN has no tranny filter?

 

I thought all automatic transmissions had filters

 

Welcome to the 21st century. No filter on our transmissions. How many miles dose your 08 have? I'm guessing you bought it used?

 

ya, I bought it used this spring, now I am up to 45,000 miles. I ordered the trans filter from amsoil and the mechanic told me that it would not fit and that it was a dealer only item, I guess I am having trouble trying to figure out why he would tell me that when he could have just flushed and filled it and told me I didn't need the filter kit.

 

That's why I said I would change mechanics first. I only let my dealership touch mine for several reasons. My tech/mech has nearly 20 years on Nissans. And I have 100k service agreement good till 2012. Just a piece of mind and all my services are documented which can only help if a warranty issue arises.

 

I just checked the AMSOIL website and they no longer list a transmission filter either. Thanks. Looks like a flush and fill is all I need.

 

The Titan has a screen. My old Honda Accord had a screen also, suppose to last the life of the transmission

 

I have used Amsoil ATF in ALL of my Nissan's including the Titan and never had any issues. The Amsoil Universal ATF is compatible with Matic-S and Matic-J. As per the warranty issues, I have it on authority from the local dealership service manager that Amsoil will NOT void a warranty. As stated here, the law requires them to provide it free if it is not a "equal or greater" allowance. He further went on to tell me that he and almost all of his mechanics use Amsoil personally in all their vehicles.

He did say that individual dealerships can give fits at the Service Manager's discretion but that he doesn't know of anyone that would, since it is a superior fluid. Also, he said that Nissan Corporate would not fight it, nor has in any situation he knows of. He has been in Nissan service for almost 20 years... so I guess he would know.

 

We have a winner! 98% correct! You maybe on the hook to authorize the inspection of the damage first, but once it is found to be warrantable, you will not have to pay a dime!!

 

thanks Shoffman great info thank a ton!