2008 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 368

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 8. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn. 9. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required. 10. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary. When checking or replacement is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. CAUTION ● Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other fluids. ● Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. The specified automatic transmission fluid is also described on caution labels located in the engine compartment. WDI0505 VK56DE CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine oil may be hot. 6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag. Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the sealing surface of the engine. 7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself