[champaign 777]

I usually ask my dealer directly to avoid mistakes . If parts are important i prefer to buy OEM as well .

 

[champaign 777]

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[champaign 777]

Sounds like you did everything, now you get to enjoy the vehicle. Thanks for posting your updates.

I suggest with running engine go under your car and check for any air coming from exhaust .
Very easy to check even with your hand going around exhaust system but not an easy to fix !!!
This is how i found my small exhaust leaks which i fixed by readjusting flex pipe and CATS and new Exhaust gaskets and proper bolts torque ! I belieave i did it 2 3 times to fix my small exhaust leaks ! Also torque your Oxygen sensors which is a PITA to do it
BTW its all started from exhaust noise and exhaust SMELL in my car after all work was done
I finally did it and you can do it too just be patient !
Good Luck !

 

[champaign 777]

Transmission talk !
So with 150k miles i changed my transmission oil 2 times using Nissan blue OEM transmission oil .
First time around 60k miles and second time around 120k miles .
I was always wandering what about transmission filter ?? I even bought one like this below and wanted to install it around 120k miles together with fresh oil .
#1

Went under my car and to my surprise i was not able to find this filter housing , see below :
#1

For this u will need to remove 4 bolts holding filter housing outside of transmission. Not my case !!!

I remember during this time i asked my dealer and his answer was no we don't mess up with transmission filters and its not recommended to replace them !!! ( wtf right ? )

OK so i stopped but recently i started to feel kind of sluggish when doing acceleration so i asked my dealer again what is the part number which he provided .

So it appears that in additional to above transmission filter #1 JX35 has #2 and #3 !! ( other ) transmission filters based on production month/year ( or WIN # )

#2

For this u will need to remove Transmission pan . Not my case !!!


#3

For this you will need to remove 3 bolts holding filter to transmission and 2 hoses . THIS IS MY CASE !!!

So it looks like during 2012-2014 Infiniti tested different filters for different CVT transmissions !!!

My case is #3 . So i just bought some good aftermarket tranny filter from Amazon ( like $25, many Nissans use the same ) and installed during last weekend in 30 min ...
So far after 100 miles it looks like my sluggish when doing acceleration is gone !
Very nice !!!

Tips :
1. Replace 2 clamps.
2. Lock hoses to prevent oil coming out ( not much of it but anywhere ... )
2 Pre-Fill new filter with Nissan blue OEM transmission oil . 2-3oz or 50-70 gram max .
Why ? Because you don't want air coming into transmission from new filter ! ( aka transmission slipping )

GL !

 

[yeller]

So it appears that in additional to above transmission filter #1 JX35 has #2 and #3 !! ( other ) transmission filters based on production month/year ( or WIN # )

#2 View attachment 7198 For this u will need to remove Transmission pan . Not my case !!!


#3 View attachment 7199 For this you will need to remove 3 bolts holding filter to transmission and 2 hoses . THIS IS MY CASE !!!

So it looks like during 2012-2014 Infiniti tested different filters for different CVT transmissions !!!

I ran into this struggle with my JX35. The dealership wasn't able to find part #2, so I cleaned and reinstalled. It has a simple wire mesh on the opposite side of your picture. Part #3 was easy to swap, located behind the driver front wheel.

It's amazing how many tranny changes were made in the early years.

 

[champaign 777]

Exactly, 💯 .
What a mess ahhh ??? Lol 😆 glad u figured it out . My dealer also said my transmission has no second filter inside transmission pan.
Based on what u said I start thinking maybe it has ! But no part number ? 😕