Jul 26, 20 but i dont trust them and i would like to change the fluid myself. On that note, i cannot find a write up on how to change the cvt fluid on the newer years, so has anyone on here done so yet. Nissan rogue cvt fluid change maintenancerepairs car. To see how frequently 2008 nissan sentra problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Thank you oh and by the way dont buy pulstar spark plugs. Cvt fluid change page 2 nissan forum nissan forums. I have no problem buying nissan atf but since the warranty is almost up id ra. I realize now the issues it has, it had them from the start. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under nissans new vehicle limited warranty.
I was told that the pickup on the car is that way because its part of the oil economy feature. Obviously, clutch fluid goes in the clutch fluid reservoir. May 15, 2015 cvt fluid change performed on a 2008 nissan sentra. I asked them to change the cvt fluid and they said no. The owners manual says to change cvt fluid at 60k as a precaution if you do not have dealer access to a consult3 factory scanner what the service manual states further is inspect the on board stored cvt fluid deterioration date this number is a trans control unit fluid wear tracker based on several factors including fluid temptime. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. The cvt in honda cars are better than other brands. Instructions on how to check nissan transmission fluid level can be found in your owners manual. But, they will still last for a long time if you do proper maintenance. Buy nissan genuine oem cvt2 transmission fluid 999mpns200p 5 quarts. Valvoline cvt full synthetic fluid amalie universal synthetic cvt fluid i am currently changing the fluid on a 20 nissan sentra with cvt, im using the amalie fluid mentioned above. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2008 nissan sentra.
So can someone please give me a tutorial pictures will be greatly appreciated on how to do a full cvt transmission fluid change on my nissan sentra sl 2007. I had the cvt fluid changed in my versa at 60k just so i wouldnt have any issues with a claim under the 120k warranty if something happened. Regardless, the car should be under factory warranty until the 36k mile mark for the bumper to bumper warranty, and to either 60k or 120k miles for the transmission, depending on which one, under the power train warranty, and then whatever the extended warranty covers. As for the cvt fluid, i contacted valvoline and amalie support and they both have the ns3 specification check the files i attached. It has existing warranty that expires in the next 8 months or 4k miles. Changing the cvt transmission fluid the nissan club. Where does the clutch fluid go in a 2008 nissan sentra spec v. The best way to save money on a transmission fluid change is to do it yourself. Nissan sentra automatic cvt transmission 2008, cvt ns2 continuously variable transmission fluid, 1 quart by aisin. Nissan says that only nissan cvt transmission fluid will work. Transmission fluids free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts for all types of trucks and automobiles. Apr 05, 2015 this is a video on repairing a nissan murano cvt transmission.
I believe that i do not want to issue a major recall for two reasons. As said already, a conventional atf will destroy the transmission. Key services are explained in detail, along with an outline of scheduled maintenance to help you maintain your vehicle. Nissan sentra transmission fluid change cost estimate. The owners manual gives no idea as to when that may be required. A car owner with the right tools can easily do their own transmission fluid change, especially since the process is straightforward and doesnt require the use of any specialist equipment. Valvoline cvt continually variable transmission fluid full. How to change your cvt transmission fluid drainrefill. After 67,672 miles the first one broke down where the car had to. Truedelta 2008 nissan sentra transmission problems. Another sign that your transmission is low on the fluid is that your nissan goes into limp mode or gets stuck in gear under hard acceleration. The 2008 nissan sentra has 4 problems reported for transmission failure. Besides providing lubrication, chaindrive cvt fluids provide friction for the chains under highpressure.
Replacing transmission in a 2014 nissan sentra with a cvt transmission this car only had 67k miles on it was making noise and not shifting. Nissan cvt transmission repair part 7 this is your transmission. Since theres a sensor thats supposed to tell me exactly when to change the fluid, i nixed that, along with all the other work. They said the scan tool would tell them when to change the fluid and the scan tool said my car was not ready. How many miles on your rogue and what maintenance have you had performed.
Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. Nissan class action says sentra transmissions are defective. If the transmission fluid level on your sentra is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Change the transmission fluid regularly, possibly every 30,000 kilometers. At aamco, we specialize in all manufacturers and makes of transmissions, including cvts, continuously variable transmissions. Included in that was changing the cvt fluid, which they said was looking discolored.
Cvt fluid change cvt transmission fuid change diy writeup 30k maintenance high milage question. When checking or replacement of cvt fluid is required, we recommend your nissan dealer for servicing. Jiffy lube removes the used fluid and replaces it with new transmission fluid that meets or exceeds your manufacturers specifications. This service and maintenance guide is designed to help you make sure your vehicle receives proper and timely maintenance that is necessary. Like an oil change for your transmission, help optimize performance and longevity of this key system with a visit to jiffy lube for a transmission fluid exchange. The fluid is the most viable part of the transmission and there was pieces of the transmission in the bottom of the pan that i used to drain it out, if you do not change your fluid around every 40k miles you will end up replacing your transmission, these transmissions improve gas mileage and make the vehicle fun to drive but the trade off is. Nissan sentra questions cvt transmission 2007 nissan sentra. Note, later model year senras do not have a charging tube dipstick and the process is a bit different. Remove the cvt fluid charging pipe from transaxle assembly.
A cvt may feel like it never shifts gears, and in fact, they never do. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grumbling, droning noise, and jumps into reversenoise. I was told in the last week or so that a woman i know has to get a new engine for her 08 altima. The 2008 nissan rogue has 40 problems reported for cvt transmission failure. In rare cases, it may be remote attached via a hose or line, or the clutch master cylinder and the brake mast.
Cvt fluid change performed on a 2008 nissan sentra. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. There are plenty of folks using that in nissan cvts. Nov 14, 2009 drain and refills of the cvt transmission are not necessary. It is obvious that nissan has major problems with their cars.
Oct 01, 2019 cvt is still a new technology and the automakers have been working to improve it. Nissan sentra standard transmission 2008, manual transmission mount by westar. Mine is a year old now and i did all my oil changes at my own mechanic my car is rarely at the dealer. Exactly how often should we have our transmissions looked at. If you own a car or cross over vehicle with a cvt, check your owners manual for what fluid is required recommended and even if you dont do the work yourself ask your garage or shop if they can use valvoline cvt next time you are in for a transmission fluid change but dont wait to have problems like we did. Nissan genuine oem cvt2 transmission fluid 999mpns200p 5. The owners manual brushes off checking the cvt fluid and on page 8 states. If the deterioration data is more than 20, replace the cvt fluid. In the end i just went to the dealer and they used the green fluid eneos. Transmission fluid services are an important part of regular maintenance and will increase the service life of your transmission.
They also said cvt does not need fluidn change until, 100,000 miles. Nissan quest cvt speed sensor front of vehicle, driver side. She should not need to change transmission fluid this early on. Do not use automatic transmission fluid atf or manual transmission fluid in a nissan cvt as it may damage the cvt. Nissan sentra sl 2007 cvt transmission fluid change. The reservoir is usually attached directly to the clutch master cylinder. Those cvt transmissions cost a lot of money and they need to replace a lot of them. I took my 2007 altima to the dealer this morning for my 5000 mile synthetic oil change. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. The 08 sentra probably had two transmission choices, depending on the motor. A cvt is an automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through a continuous range of effective gear ratios. According to the automatic transmission rebuilders association, 90% of automatic transmission failures are caused by overheating and can be often blamed on transmission fluid that should have been replaced. Apr 11, 2017 i have the nissan sentra sv 20, still owe 5k and i am facing having to change the cvt transmission for 3k.