Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Morning does anyone know the location of the a/t fluid filler hole/neck/pipe on a 2004 4.8? Also where can I find a service dipstick to make sure I use the correct amount. Going to be filling it up with matic J type atf Liqui moly top Tec 1200. R1560 for the required 11liters!

It is just to the left of your engine dipstick Part No: 31086VC20A Gauge Assy-Oil

Checking A/T Fluid
Procedure from the manual:
1.Remove the oil charging pipe cap.
2. Insert A/T fluid gauge.
3. Warm up engine.
4. Check for fluid leakage.
5. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on A/T fluid level gauge.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into oil charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add fluid to the oil charging pipe. Do not overfill.
6.Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
7. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperature of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T fluid level gauge.
8. Check fluid condition.
+ If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
+ If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair of A/T.
9. Make sure AT fluid level gauge is removed then install the oil charging pipe cap or just leave the dipstick there.


Changing A/T Fluid — RE5R05A —
NOTE:
Use only service part of A/T fluid level gauge.
1.Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove the oil charging pipe cap.
4. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
+ To replace the A/T fluid, pour in new oil at the oil charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old oil from the radiator cooler hose return side. + When the color of the oil coming out is abut the same as the color of the new oil, the replacement is complete. The amount of new transmission fluid to use should be 30 to 50% of the stipulated amount. A/T fluid: Nissan Matic Fluid J Fluid capacity: 10.4 - 10.7 liter (9-1/8 - 9-3/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:
+ Use only Nissan Genuine ATF Matic Fluid J. Do not mix with other fluid.
+ Using automatic transmission fluid other than Nissan Genuine ATF Matic Fluid J will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
Drain plug: 29 - 39 Nzm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
5.Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-21, “Checking A/T Fluid”. If fluid is still dirty, repeat step 2 through 5.
+ Make sure A/T fluid level gauge is removed then install the oil charging pipe cap.
Bolt: 4.4 - 5.8 Nzm (0.45 - 0.59 kg-m, 39.1 - 51.2 in-lb)

Brilliant thank you david! I needed that part number! I'm helping out a colleague of my dad with his 4.8 wacked a rock on the at transmission sump took it to the stealers and they freaken filled the box with dexron 3 atf!!!! The car drove 25km since 2013 due to the sump stil leaking.

A pieter connan bash plate comes to mind.....sterkte

Oil in oil level checked and there we go even the not starting in park issue is now rectified! Thank you for everones input.

I have removed the fluid filler end cap and hoped to see a dipstick. Am I missing something?

Yes a dipstick

They come separately