I plan to drain via the plug and refill annually since the dealer 30k service is prohibitively expensive and I have heard various horror stories about doing it via the cooling lines. I plan to remove the pan and clean the two magnets inside at my post break-in 1 year / 5000 mile mark, then reservice as indicated (about 5-6 QTS I understand). Manual says to observe the fluid temp with a Consult tool and service via a special tool fitted to the service port.but the mechanic at Planet did none of these things. It's hard to see but you have to use the pick to disengage a plastic retainer tab from a square slot in the bracket attached to the tube, then pull straight up. It is expensive but still cheap CVT insurance in my opinion.Ģ013 2.5 Engine CVT 7 7/8 US qt (7.4 Liter) **NS-3 Fluid ONLY**Ģ013 3.5 Engine CVT 8 5/8 US qt (8.2 Liter) **NS-3 Fluid ONLY**Īs RETAIL price of CVT fluid is APROX $20+ a quart having a "trusted" Nissan dealer change fluid may be the better option.Ĭlick to expand.As per a mechanic at Planet Nissan Las Vegas, 2014 Altima CVT fluid level is checked with engine running in P / N, fluid warm, by loosening the service plug in the CVT casing (not the drain plug in the pan).fluid should be just about even with the plug and thereby slowly dripping out.add NS3 fluid (low viscosity blue) if required by removing the charging cap (former dipstick cap) with a dental pick or similar sharp-pointed object. I know that I will be having MY CVT fluid replaced at or before 60K (maybe at about 40/50K). The Shop / Service Manual Section "TM" page 82 gives details including temperatures for changing the fluid. You MUST refer to the owners manual for your car year to be sure the correct fluid is used. Note that later Nissan model's use different CVT fluid than previous models. You ABSOLUTELY MUST use the PROPER fluid. However you have no way of knowing "IF" your fluid is low - maybe you don't notice that little oil leak in the years to come. In my opinion It appears Nissan and other MFR's did not install a dipstick/gauge in order to help prevent owners from installing the wrong CVT fluid OR overfilling. I was told by a Nissan Service Manager that the dealer has a gauge, but I was not shown one and would NOT hang my hat on it. Page MA-43 also shows a CVT level gauge - BUT the Service Manual is in error and there is actually no such level gauge installed. See Service Manual page TM-82 / TM-210 / MA-43. The Nissan Service Manual gives conflicting ID of parts / location of CHARGING PIPE. (The tube does exist - just without a fill gauge.) No mention of a CVT fill tube with or without a dipstick is mentioned OR shown anywhere in the Owners Manual. Note that engine oil maintenance IS in the manual of course. It should at least give a reference to the Service and Maintenance Manual, but it does not. The "Owners Manual" brushes off checking the CVT fluid and on page 8-13 states: "When checking or replacement of CVT fluid "IS" required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing." The Owners Manual gives no idea as to WHEN that "May" be required. If the deterioration data is more than 210000, replace the CVT fluid." The Service and Maintenance manual (page 13) states: "replace the fluid every 60,000 miles OR request the dealer to inspect the fluid deterioration data using a Consult. There is no CVT dipstick installed in the tube - even though the ACTUAL Shop / Service manual (page MA-43) shows one. The Owners Manual has little info and should at least reference the "Service and Maintenance Manual" which is also in your glove compartment. I also do not like how Nissan has handled CVT maintenance.
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