2008 Infiniti M45 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Specifications

SERVICE DATA SPECIFICATIONS

Applied model VQ35DE engine VK45DE engine
2WD AWD 2WD AWD
Automatic transmission model RE5R05A
Transmission model code number 98X1D 98X1C 95X7A 96X2B
Stall torque ratio 1.74: 1 1.87: 1
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.842 3.827
2nd 2.353 2.368
3rd 1.529 1.519
4th 1.000 1.000
5th 0.839 0.834
Reverse 2.765 2.613
Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Matic ATF(1)
Fluid capacity 10.3 liter (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:
  • If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
  • Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the (INFINITI new vehicle limited) warranty.
(1) Refer to "FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ". Also, refer to Technical Service Bulletin INFINITI; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT .
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