2004 Nissan Altima Manual transmission oil Interval and Maintenance Guide Manual transmission oil Service Intervals Find your vehicle's interval Find your vehicle's interval Manual transmission oil Service Intervals Base, S, SE 
Manual 
Inspect  every  15,000 miles or 12 months 
START 
15,000 miles or 12 months 
INSPECT 
15,000 miles or 12 months 
REPLACE 
15,000 miles or 12 months 
START 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
INSPECT 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
INSPECT 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
INSPECT 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
REPLACE 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
Base, S, SE, SL 
Automatic 
Maintenance not required 
Maintenance not required 
Maintenance not required 
S, SE, Base / Manual 
Standard Driving Conditions  Inspect  every  15,000 miles or 12 months 
Severe Driving Conditions  START 
15,000 miles or 12 months 
INSPECT 
15,000 miles or 12 months 
REPLACE 
15,000 miles or 12 months 
Premium Driving Conditions  START 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
INSPECT 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
INSPECT 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
INSPECT 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
REPLACE 
7,500 miles or 6 months 
S, SE, SL, Base / Automatic 
Standard Driving Conditions  Severe Driving Conditions  Premium Driving Conditions  Maintenance not required 
*For complete maintenance information, please refer to your Vehicle's Owner's Manual or Service Maintenance Guide, or contact your dealer. 
Understanding your vehicle's Manual transmission oil and the importance of its maintenance Manual transmission oil protects internal components against wear and dissipates heat. Over time, heat and contaminants can cause manual transmission oil to lose the necessary properties. It is recommended to inspect the transmission for any leaks, check its oil level regularly and change the oil at the specified intervals.