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Bellevue: Does The Automatic Transmission on Your 2018 Nissan Versa Require More Maintenance Than a Manual?
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(Posted on Oct 27, 2018 at 07:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

During a transmission-related debate, my friend pointed out that my automatic 2018 Nissan Versa would require more maintenance than his manual. Is this true and something I should be worried about?

Thanks,
Ben

Hi, Ben!

So, unfortunately, your friend is right. But itâ€™s definitely not something which should put you off owning one. To get straight to the point, on average, automatics should be inspected every two to three years. You can add about another 12 months to those figures for manuals.

Oil is central to the operations of your Nissan Versaâ€™s transmission, which means you really need to keep on top of changes. Apart from just lubricating, it powers the internal hydraulics and keeps everything cool. Over time, the fluid will become dirty and could result in shifting delays and eventually clog the whole system up.

When youâ€™ll need to change your transmission fluid, in reality, depends on multiple factors â€“ especially how much you drive. But, generally speaking, you may need to do it when you bring your car in for its 30,000-mile service.

Thanks for the question, Ben. Should any other debates arise, donâ€™t hesitate to contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.