I've asked this question severally and yet, no satisfactory answer yet.
Auto gurus in the house kindly help a brother in need, I took my Nissan xterra 2001 for ATF change, and surprisingly, my mechanic said i need 7 litres of the ATF (OANDO dexron 111). I felt it was too much.
Please, how many litres of this ATF do I need for the ATF change? I will be changing the filter too.
Kindly help a brother in need.
Thanks a bunch

vitality22: I've asked this question severally and yet, no satisfactory answer yet.
Auto gurus in the house kindly help a brother in need, I took my Nissan xterra 2001 for ATF change, and surprisingly, my mechanic said i need 7 litres of the ATF (OANDO dexron 111). I felt it was too much.
Please, how many litres of this ATF do I need for the ATF change? I will be changing the filter too.
Kindly help a brother in need.
Thanks a bunch

You probably do not need more than 5.5 litres. Use the dipstick for appropriate measurements. Here's what your manual says:
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range on the dipstick after the following conditions have been met:
— The engine should be warmed up to operating temperature.
— The vehicle should be driven at least 5 minutes.
— The ATF should be warmed to between 122 and 176°F (50 and 80°C).
The ATF can be checked at fluid temperatures of 86 to 122°F (30 to 50°C) using the COLD range on the dipstick after the engine is warmed up and before driving. However, the fluid should be re-checked using the HOT range.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and then move the selector lever through each gear range, ending in P (Park).
3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with lint-free paper.
5. Re-insert the dipstick into the charging pipe as far as it will go.
6. Remove the dipstick and note the reading.
If the level is on the low side of either range, add fluid through the charging pipe.

For the service you described, you will be needing 5 liters (ie 5 cans of the 1L ATF).

Your vehicle will consume up to 9 Litres when the gear box is completely empty (ie converter is empty). Taking out the filter will not remove the old fluid stored in the converter.

Gluck4cars: For the service you described, you will be needing 5 liters (ie 5 cans of the 1L ATF).

Your vehicle will consume up to 9 Litres when the gear box is completely empty (ie converter is empty). Taking out the filter will not remove the old fluid stored in the converter.

Thank you so much for the info. But I intend to remove all the ATF in the system. However thanks a million
@Costee
Thank you so very much, you've really done well. I appreciate it so much

Costee:
You probably do not need more than 5.5 litres. Use the dipstick for appropriate measurements. Here's what your manual says:
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT range on the dipstick after the following conditions have been met:
— The engine should be warmed up to operating temperature.
— The vehicle should be driven at least 5 minutes.
— The ATF should be warmed to between 122 and 176°F (50 and 80°C).
The ATF can be checked at fluid temperatures of 86 to 122°F (30 to 50°C) using the COLD range on the dipstick after the engine is warmed up and before driving. However, the fluid should be re-checked using the HOT range.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and then move the selector lever through each gear range, ending in P (Park).
3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with lint-free paper.
5. Re-insert the dipstick into the charging pipe as far as it will go.
6. Remove the dipstick and note the reading.
If the level is on the low side of either range, add fluid through the charging pipe.

All dis plenty wahal just to change ATF?