1996 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 186
1996 Nissan Quest Manual
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POWER STEERING FLUID 3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with lint-free paper. 5. Reinsert the dipstick into the charging pipe as far as it goes. 6. Remove the dipstick and note the reading. If the level is at the low side of either range, add fluid to the charging pipe. CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL. Use ONLY Nissan Matic 'D' (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Genuine Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid (Canada). Dexron® III/Mercon® or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron® III/Mercon® or Dexron® IIE/Mercon® Automatic Transmission Fluid. NOTE: If the vehicle has been driven for a long 7-9 time at high speeds, or in city traffic in hot weather, or if it is being used to pull a trailer, the accurate fluid level cannot be read. You should wait until the fluid has cooled down (about 30 minutes). ADI0017 Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The fluid level should be checked by looking at the MAX and MIN lines at fluid temperatures of 32°F to 86°F (0°C to 30°C). If the fluid is below the MIN line, add automatic transmission fluid type F up to the MAX line. CAUTION ● Do not overfill. ● The recommended fluid is type F automatic transmission fluid or equivalent.