2012 Infiniti M37 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Specification

Applied model VQ37VHR VK56VD
2WD AWD 2WD AWD
Transmission model code number X216E, X452C, X458A X217A, X452D, X458B X430B, X451B X430C, X451C
Stall torque ratio 1.92: 1 1.93: 1
Transmission gear ratio 1st 4.783
2nd 3.103
3rd 1.984
4th 1.371
5th 1.000
6th 0.871
7th 0.776
Reverse 3.859
Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF(1)
Fluid capacity 9.2 liter (9-3/4 US qt, 8-1/8 Imp qt)(2) 10.0 liter (10-5/8 US qt, 8-3/4 Imp qt)(2)
CAUTION:
  • Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Never mix with other ATF.
  • Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration 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 "FOR NORTH AMERICA: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (For North America) or "FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (For Mexico).
(2) The fluid capacity is the reference value.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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