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08raven · 11-15-2010

Hey guys just stumbled on to the forums and have a question to ask. Can anyone besides the dealership do a oil change on the cvt transmission? Called AAMCO and they told me that they would have to buy the oil from the dealer then charge me labor. Pep boys won't do it and one midas guy said he could do it and uses synthetic oil. The price he quoted me seems to good to be true but the dealership wants $240 to do it

MrRage · 11-16-2010

May I ask why you need a CVT flush?

08raven · 11-17-2010

[quote=MrRage;10494]May I ask why you need a CVT flush?[/QUOTE
Car just hit 35k miles and was trying to keep the manual's suggested services. Just read deeper into the manual and guess depending on how you drive you can change it at 60k miles instead. Dealer wanted something like $750 for their 30k mile tune up which they do lot of BS stuff that the manual doesn't even call for at that mileage like flushing power steering fluid, coolant flush etc.
Any suggestions on what kind of maintenance you would do at 35k? Changed the oil and both air filters already

Berg · 11-21-2010

getting your CVT flushed at 30k sounds like BS to me.I have never flushed any transmission at 30k.Now a drain and refill yes by all means.Dealer is always gonna charge more but on the other hand how m,any cvt expert do you think work at those midas/5 min oil change places.Sometimes u may wanna think ur gonna get what u pay for.But at the end you gotta make that choice

BMWGuy · 12-26-2010

The CVT uses special fluid which I would only trust the dealer to replace. Make sure you're looking at the correct service/maintenance schedule.

Rocket67 · 10-13-2011

I thought the book said to check it at 60K. 30/35K was for severe duty.

gameguru1360 · 10-26-2011

some guys here have said to not even flush it at 60k miles depending on use. If it feels like it's still running good, why change it at 60k miles?? I might consider it at 60k as peace of mind, but for a daily driver i might not do it or maybe wait until 75k or 85k miles.

Smitty · 11-02-2011

FYI--CVT fluid works harder than regular trans fluid, so changing it at 60K as the manual states is to keep it (the trans) working well past 100K. Also Nissan has extended the warranty on the trans to 100K on the early models.

I would only have a dealer change the fluid, that way you have protection in case of a failure, you can push for goodwill assistance if you are out of warranty. I speak from experience, having worked at dealers for 30 years...

Rocket67 · 11-21-2011

Manual says to inspect fluid at 60K. Unless I am reading this wrong, there is no recomended interval unless you are overusing the transmission.

Transmission Fluid/Oil, Differential
Oil, Transfer Case Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals. If towing a trailer,
using a camper or car–top carrier, or
driving on rough or muddy roads, replace
the fluid/oil every 30,000 miles or 24
months (60,000 miles or 48 months for
Altima, Altima Coupe, Maxima, Rogue,

Altered · 11-22-2011

I met a lady while I was at the dealer for service that had Jiffy Lube do a flush on her CVT because the car had like 70~80 thousand miles. She initially went to the dealer because the car started driving strange and they found that the fluid in the CVT was destroying it, they wouldn't warranty it for her. She wound up having to put a claim on Jiffy Lube and having them pay to have the dealer replace the transmission, just a heads-up folks...

Not trying to down Jiffy Lube but be careful of those generic fluids said to work in every car. They apparently didn't work in hers.

Klink · 11-22-2011

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Originally Posted by Altered

I met a lady while I was at the dealer for service that had Jiffy Lube do a flush on her CVT because the car had like 70~80 thousand miles. She initially went to the dealer because the car started driving strange and they found that the fluid in the CVT was destroying it, they wouldn't warranty it for her. She wound up having to put a claim on Jiffy Lube and having them pay to have the dealer replace the transmission, just a heads-up folks...

Not trying to down Jiffy Lube but be careful of those generic fluids said to work in every car. They apparently didn't work in hers.

I was also told when I bought my Altima that the CVT fluid must be changed by a Nissan authorized service department, and Nissan's CVT transmission fluid be used.... or the 120,000 mile warranty would be void.

Berg · 11-24-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altered

I met a lady while I was at the dealer for service that had Jiffy Lube do a flush on her CVT because the car had like 70~80 thousand miles. She initially went to the dealer because the car started driving strange and they found that the fluid in the CVT was destroying it, they wouldn't warranty it for her. She wound up having to put a claim on Jiffy Lube and having them pay to have the dealer replace the transmission, just a heads-up folks...

Not trying to down Jiffy Lube but be careful of those generic fluids said to work in every car. They apparently didn't work in hers.

Those idiots just told her anything to get her money.Not caring if it would come back haunt her later.I think who ever told her to do that service should have been fired.

MrHiggles · 11-24-2011

im having my cvt looked at soon. Its running fine but I have the extra cash to do it so I am. Also I just bought some tail lights

Berg · 11-24-2011

Plz use caution when changing your tail lights.only about 1 out of 5 tend to actually look good.you run the risk of making a sexy car look horrible.lol

MrHiggles · 11-24-2011

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Originally Posted by Berg

Plz use caution when changing your tail lights.only about 1 out of 5 tend to actually look good.you run the risk of making a sexy car look horrible.lol

Well theres only so many out there. Like 2 styles and one of those styles have a reversed look. I choose one that had the better reviews and price.