This is the second Altima I’ve owned. 300,000 miles and no trans problems. I love this transmission.
@josephmac2386
3 жыл бұрын
That's pretty good. I also drive a Nissan with a CVT. I don't jack rabbit starts. I hope I get 300 thousand out of mine. But I got a 10-year hundred thousand mile warranty so if it blows I really don't care
@OldDocSilver
3 жыл бұрын
Yah....same here. Got $1000 back from my warranty deposit after I passed the limit with zero problems. If anything happened while under warranty it cost me $50 total for any one break-down. Never needed to use it.
@Slo-ryde
2 жыл бұрын
@@OldDocSilver would appreciate much if anyone can tell me which insurance company you had for your extended warranty.
@onffxiimanon
5 жыл бұрын
You touch on this a bit with the "changing into drive from reverse"; I find it to be very important that I do NOT touch the accelerator pedal immediately after entering a gear PERIOD. This applies to anytime I enter drive or reverse in my WRX CVT; EVEN FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL. I must give it the full "1 Mississippi" to let the transmission fully engage, failure to do so will case bucking, lugging, or belt slipping.
@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032
4 жыл бұрын
Hell, I try to wait 3 seconds between direction change!
@situbes.972
4 жыл бұрын
Also the problem is the engine rpm, especially when its not warmed up all the way, is higher that applies the torque immediately when switch bwd to fwd. Even with ur foot on brake, the car still tugs.
@RoronoaZoroHunterX7
4 жыл бұрын
This just happened to me yesterday. I was going to park in reverse on a somewhat busy street and didn't give time till it fully engaged...the dashboard lit up and the car didn't want to move. I put it in park, turned it off and turned it back on and issue resolved. I now know I need to give it that "split second", but this video explains it very well.
@anetajohnson8446
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 honda insight with the cvt! did you mean when its in gear, take off at a moderate speed? i find that if i do, rather than start out slow, it dosent jerk as much! is that what you mean by give it the full mississippi?
@mikeray1544
4 жыл бұрын
Golf&utility vehicles have had this for decades....never thought they would be in on roud cars.
@paqman67
4 жыл бұрын
I have a Ford Five Hundred 2005 AWD with 300K miles. I do pretty much all that you reccomend doing + plus I drive like a "fricking old man", as my brother says! laways change the synthetic chain fluid every 60K miles as well- great video!
@warrenpuckett4203
2 жыл бұрын
I am not a fan of any automatic transmission. Except on the dragstrip. But I learned on a 3 pedal vehicle before I got talked into automatic. I can make any transmission explode. But for every job there is a correct transmission, if the driver is skilled. Big trucks are going to automatics because learning to drive sticks usually followed by maintenance costs. I can drive a stick all day and only use the clutch in 1st. ALL of the sticks I drove the engines lasted longer than the automatics. Usually the transmission fails after the engine overheats and cooks the transmission. But if you have the same radiator in a stick. The engine never overheats.The only exception is air cooled automatic transmissions. Those are very rare. Mustangs have rev matching for sticks because most don't know when to shift any more. To me driving a stick is like walking. I don't have to think about moving one foot at a time to walk.
@Mrjonblakely
8 ай бұрын
I watched both videos and the one question I have is what about using Manual Mode for engine braking. I live in the mountains and have used engine braking to keep my speed down on steep down hills. Also, I am an experienced driver on ice and snow and engine braking is far better then brake modulation for maintaining control of the car. Is it acceptable to use engine braking in an auxiliary and reasonable manner?
@sweetcraft557
4 жыл бұрын
I have a nissan versa 2018 whit 117,00 miles whit a CVT and I have been taking good care of it, my car still drives like new I changed the fluid at 115,00 miles bcs I forgot to do so but so far very reliable
@DM-hw4cr
4 жыл бұрын
Holy crap that's a lot of mileage for a new car
@sweetcraft557
4 жыл бұрын
@@DM-hw4cr yeah and I coment that 2 months ago now i have 122,00 on it 😂 and counting
@arsalan3889
4 жыл бұрын
How often u change cvt fluid?
@johnnyboyyyyy
4 жыл бұрын
124,000 miles on a 2012 Nissan Juke and still runs smooth. Change the CVT fluid every 30k miles and do regular maintenance. I’m not an aggressive driver. It’s just about taking care of it.
@okkietube1
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant videos, thanks!
@Spartan-vz1dl
5 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video.
@wadeharrison5404
4 жыл бұрын
Another important tip-slide the selector into neutral when stopped on a hill. Keeping it in drive may cause damaging slippage !
@christinamartinez7972
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@jamesg8246
4 жыл бұрын
Best tip is to not buy a CVT equipped car. You can learn to drive a manual. Especially if you're buying a performance oriented car like a WRX. Just do yourself a favor and buy a boring car to go with the boring CVT. The all wheel drive system in the manuals is even way better than the CVT's.
@iliyasarashidsembl8271
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Now i have a Question Does the CVT's Change gears like AT's?
@nick_dizzle
4 жыл бұрын
No they do not. Although sometimes it feels like it does.
@MinhNguyen-ou3uh
9 ай бұрын
hey there, where you get the photos at 1:31? Thank you
@heathbennett6219
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 legacy, does anyone know how much lag or shaking is normal when shifting into reverse?
@RoronoaZoroHunterX7
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 Model and it does a little shimmy when I shift into reverse. Remember to fully stop and give it that "split second" when you shift into reverse.
@RobPetty622
4 жыл бұрын
Steven Sanchez I have a 2010 Legacy, too. I think that ‘shimmy’ is a failing torque converter. There is a TSB that authorizes replacing it under 100K miles. I didn’t discover the TSB until well after, unfortunately.
@rogersealsjr9360
4 жыл бұрын
It will gonin drive but it what change gears
@georgekalafatis7286
Жыл бұрын
Nothing you're going to do is going to prevent the CVT from failing you could change your fluid 100 times you're still going to have steel because the belt is constantly failing and depositing metal in your transmission fluid
@LCY77
4 жыл бұрын
Hate when I see guys changing from R to D while still moving, or smashing the gas immediatly from N to D. Those are the kind of guys crying against cvts all over the internet.
@LCY77
3 жыл бұрын
@@EpicDrew15 That's savage haha, and doing that on AWD is even worse. For launching it, the best is a manual transmission, but if AT don't use brakes.
@davidlayne8755
3 жыл бұрын
Not always true , I call these transmissions, drill press technology, we made 20 Inch drill presses 40 years ago using this now we did use a belt , down under they use a chain, the other car company's use a belt made up with two ring packs 12 rings each plus 399 units to make up the belt for a total of 423 parts to make 1 belt..... most car company's use small engine's with cut transmissions for a good reason less torque...if those units wear as all metal does just 1 half thousands of an inch per side , just a good polishing, that is 0.400 or 12mm roughly now we have a half inch gap in our drive belt , what do you think this gap is doing to our ring packs , that hold these units together.. it's working those ring packs back and forth trying to break them and will those rings are only 0.007 inches thin....each... there for transmissions which use belt should have a fluid every 20,000 miles now the cvt transmissions from down under they do not want you changing fluid , if theirs goes out they want it changed out and the old one shipped back to the factory for a tear down to find out why it failed...over the years they have changed their transmission that chain has to be a lot better then a belt...
@LCY77
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidlayne8755 tbh I think planetary gears AT to be more reliable, specially the 4 and 5 speeds, I wish they still use them instead of the 9 speeds or CVTs. On CVTs you should replace fluid at least every 30,000 miles, problem is CVT fluid is way more expensive than regular ATF. CVTs in general are lighter and cheaper to make though.
@anthonyjulson8840
3 жыл бұрын
My wife does it all the time. Still slightly rolling back, and right to drive. I see her doing it in my car, and I will lose my freaking mind!
@juliosdiy3206
Жыл бұрын
Yup dats my inlaw he wrecked ma car doing dat. Freakin idiots thinking all cars r race cars go buy urself a real race car u idiots!
@turo3066
Жыл бұрын
These are really great points. I'm teaching my teenager not just how to be a good driver but good car OWNER. Going to have her watch these videos. Thanks for the great content!
@panama-canada
2 жыл бұрын
Lifetime fluid means it’ll last for the duration of the transmission warranty. That’s it.
@nccps
5 жыл бұрын
MT driver previously--nissan p10, and now WRX CVT driver, i learn a lot from your channel.
@Bamboosh00ts
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many of these negative CVT comments actually have a decent amount of experience with CVTs.
@alastairgray5648
4 жыл бұрын
Yup, and of all the bad stories are quite happy to pass on, how many were asking their source what kind of driver was using the CVT. As we all know, there are some shitty drivers out there, who are happy to blame tech that fails because they drive like a knucklehead.
@nevikgnehz368
4 жыл бұрын
I mean all they do is complain. If they really wanted to do something about it, they should just make their own type of transmission smh.
@westhehacker
4 жыл бұрын
@No, agreed. I bet they wouldn't complain so much if they knew how it hard it was to make this stuff.
@dallas218
4 жыл бұрын
I do. My car is In the shop getting one replaced on a 2014 maxima with only 65,335 miles. Never buy Nissan again smh this has been a headache
@87bcpalot
4 жыл бұрын
My 4 year old Honda CVT is still fine, no problems whatsoever.
@lioneltak
5 жыл бұрын
Great work. Informative and to the point. Your videos seem like they're actually tailored for the viewer and not solely self promotion. That's much appreciated. Keep up the great work.
@colty7764
4 жыл бұрын
Avoid traffic jams, especially in hot weather. This will help keep transmissions cooler (less breakdown of fluid). Better to take less traveled back road than jammed up freeway.
@edz2974
2 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for being one of the most informative individuals when it comes to the WRX/STI. No bs just getting into the facts and shown with great detail. You’ve helped me out greatly. Outstanding !
@billfincher8519
Жыл бұрын
Nothing nicer than the STI rumble
@tarquineous
4 жыл бұрын
Very good advise. An external filter would allow some extra cooling and keep the fluid cleaner. CVTs should run cleaner than other transmissions because of less gears and clutches, but still, a filter is a good improvement.
@chincemagnet
3 жыл бұрын
I usually use manual mode to prevent that irritating hill assist, or to get a higher RPM for going up hills, cuz the CVT will be up down up down. I like to just keep it around 3000 RPMs until I’m back on flat ground I live in the Appalachians, so everywhere is mountains.
@Chinnysmylr
4 жыл бұрын
Cvts are great. If the car is driven with responsibility, even the moded cvts are great. All your advise are on point. I have stage 2 cvt wrx and I drive normally and not do not do launch control. I also don’t push to limits. Every once a while I drive spiritedly and it’s great. Makes enough power 280 whp.
@PedroHenrique-ih1fl
4 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy, hows the cvt doing? planning on buying a stage 2 wrx cvt
@jeffreyfoster4437
3 жыл бұрын
Bought my 2015 Sentra last June, transmission started slipping going up some extended hills, changed the fluid, after a couple of days of driving, no issues since
@robertsaleem3276
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I agree 100%. I have a '13 Nissan Murano with 246K on the original cvt transmission. I bought it at 45K. Works like new. After an almost complete failure at about 130K I added Bar's Leak CVT repair with new fluid, ran it for about 10K, drained & refilled fresh...A-ok. I started changing fluid according to mileage
@CyanYam
5 жыл бұрын
I was aware of getting into a complete stop before switching directions in my previous cars. But switching to this CVT. It seems like even if you come to a complete stop, you have to wait a few seconds longer before switching. I've felt the chain slip before even though I was confident that I came to a complete stop. I was probably too quick to switch from reverse to drive. Picked up the WRX CVT new in July of this year.
@MrKissmekitty
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very informative video! Would you ever manually downshift the CVT to give the car a boost for passing power at freeway speeds? Or could that lead to scoring of the variators?
@OldDocSilver
3 жыл бұрын
Just step on it....never downshift. That’s an invitation to disaster.
@MrPatdeeee
2 жыл бұрын
"5 Practical Tips So Your CVT Lasts" I hear you kind Sir; loud and clear. And I agree with you. However when it comes to CVT cars; the best answer is: get rid of that "damned" car. Because from the day CVT came on; it is mostly a problem; with ALL kinds of horrors; right down to transmissions blowing up while driving it. NO "geared" automatic transmission cars have ever had that. There should Have NEVER been a CVT. It is innately a problem; waiting to happen. Get this, a true and honest automobile engineer KNOWS that. So do the manufacturers; but they do it because the transmission does not shift gears. That is the ONLY feature of any CVT transmission that is any good. But the rest is hell on earth; for most people who have them. Believe it or not. Not to mention the "Class Act Suites" against manufacturers all over the world; because of all the horrid problems they have experienced. Oh indeed yes. I rest my case.
@boomerguy9935
9 ай бұрын
Yes! I agree with everything you said. CVT transmissions are not as rugged as the older hydraulic pump automatic transmissions but they are still excellent for passenger cars IF YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM! It is cheaper to maintain a good car than to buy a new one.
@wny9521
4 жыл бұрын
Very good advice on CVTS Change that fluid at dealer at 60k miles.
@rslutsker
4 жыл бұрын
What is actually too high cvt temperature ? When should I consider cooler ?
@andytheffboy
3 жыл бұрын
175-220F is optimal range. Anything above 220 is too high.
@camd6102
4 жыл бұрын
There's also backsliding if the car is pointing up a hill. For manuals, apply the handbrake (parking brake) and release as you engage 1st gear with the clutch. CVT: depends on the equipment. Cars with electric brakes have a brake-hold lever for this very reason and a separate parking brake.
@bruceshenkel6991
Жыл бұрын
CVT'S you have to admit do lag after placed in gear attempting to initially start to move in either direction
@lowlifeangler
4 жыл бұрын
"Lugging your transmission" , that's why I'm on my 2nd transmission on my Chevy LoL. I baby my 2018 Outback mostly stays in the garage till the weekend
@averyalexander2303
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips, very through videos! The only thing I can think of that you left out is to not shift into park while the vehicle is still moving. Also, to reduce the stress on the transmission and driveline when parking your car on a hill, it is best to first apply the parking brake, then release the brake pedal, then shift into park. That way the weight of the car is sitting on the brakes rather than on the transmission and driveline.
@jamesflynn10
2 жыл бұрын
I just got a Toyota with the CVT. I normally would have preferred the manual transmission, but this one works very well. It has the manual mode, but I’ve found that it works fine to just leave in drive. I bought this car used with 31k miles. I spoke to a very trusted transmission mechanic to do its first service. He first said that he didn’t even work on these and they are typically a “unit replacement”. He did the rebuild and first fluid change of my dodge truck, which is working great. So I asked again if he would look into it and just simply do the recommended fluid change and service (clean filters, magnets, whatever), so he made an appointment for me to do that. I’m going to ask about the cooler, adding one would definitely be a good idea. My advice as well, don’t drive it like a race car when you don’t have to! I bought this car as a commuter, so just getting on the road and driving a boring speed that gets me there, works for me. Even if you drive a WRX, don’t beat the hell out of it. I would figure that a CVT is probably ok in stock form, but not something I’d consider doing any serious engine modifications to.
@JC7318
Жыл бұрын
I have 110000 miles on my 2011 murano. Is it still ok to change the transmission fluid. I’ve heard it could be bad with that many miles. Thanks and thanks for the great videos !
@howardpearlman6328
6 ай бұрын
2010 Morano here. Changed fluid at 85k miles and again at 113k miles. Never had a problem. The problem with high mileage transmission fluid change is definitely in regular gear type transmissions. My understanding is that clutch material is dissolved into the dirty fluid and replacing it at high mileage removes the clutch material from the fluid. Then the transmission fails. With no gears on a cvt that shouldn’t be a problem as I believe there is no clutch material.
@edreyez484
4 жыл бұрын
If cars used CVT, its a bad car of choice.. When honda used the CVT... its a good car! Stupid car buyers..
@andrewschannel4259
3 жыл бұрын
Toyota and Subaru CVTs are pretty good too.
@jerryg50
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips. The CVT belt/chain is delicate if abused. If the chain slips it's damaged. No second chance!
@corneliusjermainehightower7539
4 жыл бұрын
Your right I just paid the 200 for the dealership to do it because if something goes wrong they have to fix it. All engine and transmission work goes straight to the dealership. Great part 2 I learn a lot.
@vincentrobinette1507
4 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about an in-line oil filter, to help reduce the accumulation of particulate matter? It seems, that it would be a logical addition to an oil cooler.(it might be worth installing some kind of a gauge, to prevent the filter from restricting the flow of transmission fluid, as the filter becomes dirty)
@vxy357
3 жыл бұрын
from what I gather from all of these CVT videos, if i gotta go through all of these "steps" just to drive a car with a CVT, then what's the uses of even buying a car like that. Seems like it's gonna be more of a hassle if anything.
@jeffreychan4110
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, will down shifting from D to S on a CVT when going down hill to get some engine brake damage the belt(chain)?
@akqjtn
3 жыл бұрын
I don't see why it would if done reasonably and not too abruptly. It's important to have engine braking when going down hill.
@OldDocSilver
3 жыл бұрын
Nope....that’s what it’s there for.
@jyothikarnavar
2 жыл бұрын
Finally i got the cvt oil (ns2) changed after 150k kms in my nissan maxima. The car rides much smoother now.
@anthonyjulson8840
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Crosstrek a couple months ago. I use it to deliver pizza 3 nights per week, and I fully intend on amsoil CVT fluid when it comes time!
@independent2368
3 жыл бұрын
Amsoil is the best
@jeremywj
3 ай бұрын
Best way to make a CVT last is to buy a bicycle and ride it instead whenever possible. Try to limit your CVT to no more than 100-200 miles a year. Never drive it faster than 20-30 MPH. Anything faster will heat it up too much. Now, if it is winter and the temps outside are below 15 degrees F, you may comfortably drive it like a maniac and go 40, maybe even 45 MPH. Oh, and don't forget to pray for your CVT every night in your nightly prayers. I hear God likes to give people an extra 50-100 miles of life on their CVT if they are faithful. Good luck all... your CVT can easily hit 1K miles before it clunks out if you just give it some TLC and follow my advice.
@kcalderon03
3 жыл бұрын
Are transmission flushes safe? My dealership doesn’t offer a drain and fill option. Their reply to me is they do transmission flushes since it’s a cvt.
@latinfresh123
Ай бұрын
2014 Subaru legacy 3.6r 175k mileages , what CVT fluid you recommend OEM , Valvoline cvt or Castrol transmax cvt ????
@christopherfritz3840
11 ай бұрын
I besides myself with grief. Right.. CHANGE THE FLUID! PROBLEM is that the dealer says.. "No!" Then my 'reputable local mechanic' ALSO says "No". 😮💨 I can't do it! Fongul.....😵💫
@allamar9083
3 ай бұрын
OK… Now I understand what you’re saying. Pay a ridiculous price for a piece of shit, then pay a stupid price to change fluid 3 times more often than a standard automatic(Dealer knows you by your first name) then we have to learn how to baby said POS so it does not poop in its pants. Yeah,,,,I really want to participate in this.
@jaimemartin6748
6 ай бұрын
Anyone have a rec. for downshifting for driving in mountains, etc? I've always driven manual, so IDK much about these CVT things... I had planned on replacing it with a manual if it fails, but apparently its not available for the Ascent ('21).
@donaldslayton2769
3 жыл бұрын
My wife's 13 nismo juke doesn't like moving quickly in the desert. Has gone into limp x2 .
@HB-yq8gy
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, I hear you our newly purchased in 09 Sentra had 200,450 original miles by the grace of God regular trans fluid changes. The Nissan cvts or any cvts don't like the FL heat. Limp mode 3 x in 11 years sold last year for $900. I never mention limp mode because the buyer never asked.
@paoloh.pabilonia8395
5 ай бұрын
good stuff mate! just wondering i have the 2016 forester ip got the cvt fluid changed, oil and breaks for my trip up the mountain and boy did it struggle all the way up the ac got so weak the whole car lost almost all power it wouldn't move uphill i was cruising on 10-20km/h so i turned back went to the mall and just watch dune but the road to the mall is a freeway and it runned smoothly as per usual any theories on why that happened? all fluids are manual approved but.. thanks and all the best!
@andinamm2246
4 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you very much for this video and information it’s very useful I would like to know what’s the normal function temperature of CVT fluid please
@I_know_what_im_talking_about
2 жыл бұрын
So essentially you have to wear white gloves and treat it like it’s made of glass in order for it to now blow up. Got it. Thanks. 👍🏼
@jg2611
3 жыл бұрын
Most people wont keep the car long enough to care about wear and tear caused by negligence. Unless they are stuck in a 7-8yr loan 😆 Dont buy used. Used cars arent cared for.
@gfysyoutube
Жыл бұрын
100% change your CVT fluid. You can not overchange the fluid. I do a spill n fill once a year.
@lowlifeangler
4 жыл бұрын
The dealership told me the new fluid has be heated up before it goes in the car during a transmission fluid change
@lixloon
4 жыл бұрын
The volume of the fluid varies with temperature. After the fresh fluid is added, the fill level must be measured with the fluid within a specific temperature range specified by Subaru.
@Lost_AngeIes
5 жыл бұрын
How safe would it be to take a 2018 CVT WRX to say a Honda dealership? I don't want anything to do with the Subaru Dealership. I had a recall on the Passenger Airbag. They had my 2007 Impreza for a day when I got it back the AC stopped blowing cool air. I gave them a call within 30mins of getting my car back. They refused to take any responsibility and said I would have to bring my car back for them to diagnose this. I asked who covers fees and they said it would have to be me. Took my car to a reliable local oil change shop. They said my AC was low and went ahead and charged it for me, free of charge of course
@allimkhan7540
4 жыл бұрын
I drive a nissan with a CVT I change the fluid every 2 years and buy oem fluid never had a problem it shifts 100 percent Great video!!!!
@rhino6285
4 жыл бұрын
How many total miles on that CVT ?
@allimkhan7540
4 жыл бұрын
155,000 miles
@jackhamilton3705
4 жыл бұрын
Toyota have the best transmission out there in a cvt
@BroadwayLTDProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Yep as long as you keep up with the fluid changes you should be fine. Problem is most people don’t ever change fluid on their trans.
@Ivan_o18Vlogz
4 жыл бұрын
I might get a 2019 Nissan Sentra SV 💪🏽
@MosCraciun777
3 жыл бұрын
I put the order for a hyundai elantra 2021 with a cvt. I drive 95% of the time in town and I only make 5.000 km per year. When should I change the transmision fluid ? I want to keep the car for at least 10 years.
@tripletaps7892
3 жыл бұрын
I have been using my nissan xtrail t30 since 2006. Transmission fluid yearly. Flushed and changed 9 litres, havent changed filter yet. Motor oil 3 to 4 months. Flushed with liqui moley or Nissan. ORI nissan motor fluid. Spark plugs after 4 motor oil change. Coolant blue premixed . Changed at 2 year interval. Brake fluid dot 4.( flushed at 2 years interval) . Running perfectly to date. Btw all the fluid bought at Nissan service centre and DIY .
@donlew8222
3 жыл бұрын
If I knew about this just a few weeks sooner, I would not have bought this Altima. Time to sell.
@nothingbasic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, just wondering is it a bad thing to shift in to N before coming to complete stop? Eg shifting the car from D or R into N a second before the car completely stops.
@akqjtn
3 жыл бұрын
Always advisable to completely stop before shifting transmission.
@vegeer
4 жыл бұрын
Do we need to replace CVT oil filter after 80,000km of mileage or we can go more?
@ideapowerfulweapon
7 ай бұрын
I hear a lot about changing the fluid but a gravity drain probably only replaces less than a quarter of the fluid, so why would this have much impact?
@andyschrack4466
3 жыл бұрын
My research: Heat is the enemy in a CVT. 1) use a quality synthetic CVT fluid designed for higher temps, change the CVT fluid more often then recommended, high heat breaks down the fluid. -and- 2) for some vehicles with a CVT, adding an aftermarket trans cooler makes a big difference. Dig through the forums and youtube. Nissan CVT's are known for overheating. I have heard of folks using REDLINE brand and Lucas Oil brand of synthetic CVT fluid. I speculate car companies have improved the cooling for today's CVT but in years past this was a big issue. Heat breaks down the fluid, the burnt fluid causes erratic operation and slippage, the slippage and shuddering under torque causes the CVT belt or other part to break.
@elsocio666
3 жыл бұрын
I am undecided to put a CVT cooler, I am afraid that it may lower the pressure of the internal pump of the CVT box
@HB-yq8gy
3 жыл бұрын
We thought about an external cooler but, at close to 200,000 miles for an 09 Sentra, it wasn't worth it.
@thomasmccombs5781
4 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to run a cvt over 400 ft lbs and 400+ whp
@situbes.972
4 жыл бұрын
Damn Jiffy Lube, f*ck up my acura by putting in dextron 3. Didnt know this until months later when transmission shift weirdly. Like he said - avoid quick oil changes places to do ur transmission. And someone told me to use genuine transmission from that make of vehicle only and not trust transmission oil u buy at a auto parts store unless it genuine (make) transmission oil.
@jandlstacy9740
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, man. I fully hate them for life. They messed up my Pontiac Sunbird by improperly replacing a valve cover gasket; almost destroyed my engine.
@Prican0_0
4 жыл бұрын
Thats my problem rn bro finally found the answer i was reversing and i put it in drive to fast and now it takes forever to accelerate
@Prican0_0
4 жыл бұрын
How would i go about taking this to subaru with the 10yr warranty
@Isaiah013
2 жыл бұрын
Wtf is lugging your engine. You explained taking off in 5th gear, how tf does that apply to a CVT
@terrycullender123
4 жыл бұрын
Why don't I hear about swapping the CVT for a 5-speed? It used to be fairly straight forward?
@terrycullender123
4 жыл бұрын
A regular swap. Not a hybrid. Or even AWD for that matter?
@dallas218
4 жыл бұрын
I wanted to do this to my 2014 maxima in Colorado but it costs double the price and nobody in Colorado does this. Looking at 10,000 minimum. Cost me 4400 for new cvt replacement. I wish I could upgrade to a manual
@Hallowsaw
4 жыл бұрын
Subaru voids the transmission extended warranty if it is touched at all b4 100k miles. Also CVT oil is very specific. You cannot go to a quick shop and get the right fluid. Another thing is, the CVT fluid is not used the same way automatic transmissions use their fluid. CVTs use the fluid to expand and contract the mechanisms that control the gear ratio and it is not a fluid that creates friction between clutches. Auto fluid gets grit in it, CVT fluid "should" not. If it is, that means it was most likely contaminated. Hence why subaru does not want you opening the transmission. Personally, if you drive very jackrabbity, I would not touch the CVT because it is really not a transmission that is well suited for speed and quick changes. If you drive really smooth, cruise on highways and try to get the most mpgs out of your car I would probably change the fluid every 60k miles like he said. Why? So if you drive crazy with a cvt it is very likely to break compared to driving leisurely. Meaning you should keep your warranty intact. If you drive it very chill, I would change it every 60k because fluid does degrade over time from heat and you want to keep it as close to when it went in to the car as possible. If you change it every 60k it will more than likely keep the transmission going even further and I would not be surprised if you could go 300k with the subarus with the fa24 engines and the high torque cvt(legacy and outback). The ez36 engine is amazing also if you are looking at used which I personally have in my car.
@InspiredxxFamily
4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean “touched at all” when the oil has to be replaced per the manual before 100k
@Hallowsaw
4 жыл бұрын
@@InspiredxxFamily here is the thing. It does not say in the maintenance schedule for the CVT fluid to be changed. It says "inspect" CVT fluid. The CVT fluid Cannot be drained and filled unless you want to void the warranty. However i wouldnt give 2 craps about a warranty because there is no way a transmission fluid will last through thousands of heat cycles for 100k miles. Personally i would change the fluid every 60k miles if i had a CVT which i do have a 2017 outback with a cvt. The main issue with the CVT is that you have to measure exactly what fluid is taken out and you need to put the same amount back. You have to verify that you seal it correctly too. Its a big hassle but the cvt gives smooth power delivery and great gas mileage
@Hallowsaw
4 жыл бұрын
@@InspiredxxFamily also what car are you specifically talking qbout when you say it is in the manual. I have really only researched the outback and legacy and they only say to inspect every 30k miles
@Sixguns1
4 жыл бұрын
@@Hallowsaw My 2006 F-150 has 136,000 miles on it and has the original trans fluid. It's never shown low, and the trans works as new. We are the original owners and the truck wasn't beat, so yes fluid can and does perform if not subjected to extreme use.
@Duffman44-x7h
2 ай бұрын
My 2015 Impreza has almost 108,00 miles. The CVT fluid has never been changed. Should I do it now? I heard from one mechanic that it could do more harm than good at this point since it's never been done. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@Duffman44-x7h
2 ай бұрын
*108,000
@darylmecham
4 ай бұрын
Don’t buy a car with these POS transmissions and send a message to the manufacturers.
@smartman123
3 жыл бұрын
a lot of people abuse the car no matter what car is it nothing will last with abused driving
@akqjtn
3 жыл бұрын
true story
@danek893
3 жыл бұрын
R or D CVT still spinning belt or chains still spinning the same direction, it designed to be pushing not pulling. The mechanical is in drive shaft
@eclipser2004
6 ай бұрын
I think JATCO makes the CVT in Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, VW, Chrysler, Hyundai, BMW, Land Rover. Toyota seems to be the most reliable (made by AISIN). Honda seems to to doing as well as their geared automatics now, so pretty good.
@jakhihilton1505
3 жыл бұрын
Should I change the cvt fluid In a Nissan? 2007 Altima with 162k miles?
@jesuskingofkings
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you should!
@jesuskingofkings
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Nissan Leaf 2012 with a CVT with 82k miles and changed the transmission fluid recently and it was BLACK (literally burned). It supposed to bed intense RED.
@markrobinson891
4 жыл бұрын
My ride is the ‘06 wagon. Normally aspirated. Four speed auto. 180k trouble free miles. Almost all you read about CVT is negative... warning, high risk and costly failures. I’m guessing manufacturers are moving to CVT to increase fuel efficiency. You could buy enough fuel to drive to the moon for a $4-5k Trans rebuild
@DM-hw4cr
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@adeelishraq1127
3 жыл бұрын
.... one of the best video I have seen on the topic ... good effort really !!!
@akqjtn
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@zeljkodjukic5889
6 ай бұрын
Please tell me is good or no to drive on eco I drive almost 200 miles every day...
@MrFloydroy
4 жыл бұрын
+1 on the fluid change. Subaru’s criteria for severe driving conditions is weak and expansive.
@pilot1226
4 жыл бұрын
The Ascent has an OEM transmission cooler already right? Do the other Subie turbos?
@neometalx9
2 жыл бұрын
The next WRX should use the same automatic transmission as the BRZ... That would be great.
@akqjtn
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah too late for that
@honestone490
2 жыл бұрын
It's suspected that a problem with the vehicle's cooling system is making the CVT transmission unreasonably sensitive to heat. The temperature of the cars transmission fluid is controlled by a small cooler as opposed to a radiator and it's not properly regulating the temperature of the fluid responsible for lubricating the parts in the transmission. Should a car overheat and go into "fluid protection mode" transmission performance will be reduced and as a result the driver may experience trouble accelerating, vehicle shaking or jerking and or complete failure of the CVT. ---- Possible solution- MORE FREQUESNT COOLANT CHANGES
@_AlteredTech
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips man. I just got a cvt and I plan on keeping it for a long time. I was looking for some good car care tips for cvt and this is what I needed.
@ozzesty7314
4 жыл бұрын
You want to keep it along time. Why? If it's a jatco cvt be prepared for some expensive repairs.
@josephmac2386
3 жыл бұрын
@@ozzesty7314 that's why you need to buy an extended warranty
@stunna1050
10 ай бұрын
Its funny or weird but the US market car maintenance says that the Subaru CVT fouid is a lifetime fluid. The JDM spec Subaru cvt says to change every 30k. For reference, this is the Japanese built and designed Subaru cvt and not the vendor transmissions.
@parcelassanramon468
11 ай бұрын
What do yo think about flushing the CVT fluid? 2016 Forester XT,. Some agree, some say you just have to change it, not to flush. Thanks.
@DUKETACTICS333
Жыл бұрын
So basically drive like a normal safe human being. 😂
@princeeverlove
4 ай бұрын
Be One with your car 🚗🧘🏻♂️😅
@adrianrouse5148
2 жыл бұрын
Agree this lifelong fluid is wrong. I have had two toyota cvt cars. I have changed oil and filters at 30.000 mile intervals. Always stop before shifting. No problems with high millage.
@raiderfly
2 жыл бұрын
How can I make sure my Nissan Sentra doesn’t implode? It has 138,000 and I had the CVT fluid changed about 4,000 miles ago. For the most part it’s been fine but these higher temps have me worried.
@johnbeckham1483
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Boost & Shutter, what can you tell me about the Hyundai/KIA Motors "IVT" (Intelligent Variable Transmission) which I believe was engineered and came into production back in the 2019 car year? My research tells me that the IVT is a gamma design which I am not quite sure what if anything that represents regarding the IVT? I do understand that a CVT does offer the BEST overall gasoline mileage from a naturally aspirated engine. Thank you for a rather interesting page...
@jessebracero6817
Жыл бұрын
I just got myself a 2015 Subaru Wrx with a CVT. Got it with 160_ _ _ and kinda worried on the fluid. I don’t know if the Transmitions has been kept in service or not so therefore, I wanted to change the fluid but not sure if there’s time for doing it without taken risk.
@carbitch9498
3 жыл бұрын
What about Valvoline for changing the transmission fluid? They use NS-3 fluid that’s universal for a couple of cars should I use it for my Nissan?
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