Automatic Transmission (A5) Pan Drain Plug Size?
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Automatic Transmission (A5) Pan Drain Plug Size?
Does anyone know the millimeter size and thread pitch of the A5 ATF drain plug? I'd like to install a magnetic plug after I clean the pan. Thanks! Charlie '05 Redline Touring Roadster
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Manual transmission is M18x1.5
Maybe they are the same for an auto????
Isn't the drain plug a 10mm hex key, not a hex head?
-J
Maybe they are the same for an auto????
Isn't the drain plug a 10mm hex key, not a hex head?
-J
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Really appreciate your replies...and it is an external hexagon. Don't know what size wrench is required, but that won't be a problem. The problem is not knowing what size millimeter diameter and pitch magnetic drain plug to order, BEFORE I drop the pan. In addition to cleaning the inside of the pan, I will be adding a Magnefine filter and removing the pan magnet(s). That's why I want a magnetic plug, i.e., so I don't have to remove the pan every time I change the ATF. With a magnet in the drain plug, in the Magnefine filter, and by using Red Line 100% synthetic ester ATF, the ATF will remain cleaner, not accumulate much crap in the bottom of the pan, so I won't have to remove the pan again. Thanks!
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I spoke with a Nissan tech earlier today and he thought, but wasn't sure, the 5AT ATF drain plug was the same size as the engine oil drain plug or M12 x 1.25. Can anyone verify or deny they're both M12 x 1.25? Thanks!
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Well, I changed all my fluids (engine, 5AT, PS, Differential) to Red Line products today. The 5AT drain plug is M12 x 1.25 with an M19 external hexagon. However, I was not able to use a magnetic drain plug because the factory plug is short, about 1/2" threaded, and there is no clearance inside the trans for a longer plug. Thanks!
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