What kind of fluid should I use for a CVT?

What kind of fluid should I use for a CVT?

New, unused service replacement CVTs may have some residual “blue” NS-3 fluid. However, these service replacement CVTs should be filled with NS-2 green fluid. No draining is necessary. Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission Fluid in a Nissan CVT as it may damage the CVT.

How much does a CVT fluid change cost?

This is true and also it is recommended if you drive under harsh conditions. The 240.00 is the price of a Nissan standard automatic tranny flush and fill so if you had a reg auto this would be the price at a Nissan dealer. They also said cvt does not need fluidn change until, 100,000 miles.

Can you use manual transmission fluid in a Nissan CVT?

No draining is necessary. Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission Fluid in a Nissan CVT as it may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under Nissan’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

What do you need to know about a CVT system?

Basic inspection of a CVT system begins by clarifying on the information from the customer by having him or her fill out a diagnostic worksheet describing his or her concern with the CVT. After that, check the fail-safe mode and CVT fluid 1.

New, unused service replacement CVTs may have some residual “blue” NS-3 fluid. However, these service replacement CVTs should be filled with NS-2 green fluid. No draining is necessary. Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission Fluid in a Nissan CVT as it may damage the CVT.

What kind of CVT fluid does Nissan NS2 use?

Eneos is made by Nippon oil and is an OEM product too. Personally have used in my Nissan CVT from 50k to 150k so far with no issues. It’s easy to DIY a drain and refill; personally what I do is drain/refill and then disconnect a cooler line and pump/dump one quart at a time (about seven quarts total).

This is true and also it is recommended if you drive under harsh conditions. The 240.00 is the price of a Nissan standard automatic tranny flush and fill so if you had a reg auto this would be the price at a Nissan dealer. They also said cvt does not need fluidn change until, 100,000 miles.

What kind of CVT fluid does a stingray use?

Its the cheapest name brand CVT fluid I can find that meets the spec for most common CVTs. This is in my grandpas 67 stingray, it’s definitely not the stock engine does anyone know what it is?

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