I changed the CVT fluid at 150k Kms; not the original owner though.
Yeah it's good that they beefed up the torque spec now but what they need to do is encourage maintenance and maybe add coolers from the factory. The stupid little dinky filters are not easy to get to and are ridiculously expensive compared to a spin on trans cans some transmissions have. Some automatics use an engine oil filter. Having a drain bolt and a sideways fill bolt that can be accessed from the engine bay with a flexible funnel to refill along with a spin on can from outside would be a godsend. I'd change the fluid every 20k and never complain.It's sad that 120 lb ft is deemed too much for any automotive transmission.
A big issue is Jatco/Nissan don't provide nearly adequate cooling for any of their CVTs. This burns up the fluid and diminishes the life of the transmission as well. Add in the weak design of a metal "belt" and conical pulleys and you have the absolute worst idea of a transmission. The design is fine for the Mirage or a golf cart. But put it in a 3000+lb car, especially one with 250+hp (Altima, Maxima 3.5s, Pathfinder) and you have to wonder what Nissan was thinking.
That there is the issue. No one ever changes their tranny fluid.I know a Nissan tech who swears the CVTs will last just about forever as long you change CVT fluid often
Where are you getting a remanufactured CVT for a Nissan?Reman ones from the dealer are actually quite inexpensive compared to conventional transmissions. My cost on one for a 11 Rogue was $2200.
Dealer.Where are you getting a remanufactured CVT for a Nissan?
Well you really lucked out. Everyone says you have to buy a new one from the dealer because no-one re-manufactures Nissan CVTs. See the comments from 3:30 to 6:45 of this video. It's current too - March 17, 2022.Dealer.
Can you add a cooler?It's sad that 120 lb ft is deemed too much for any automotive transmission.
A big issue is Jatco/Nissan don't provide nearly adequate cooling for any of their CVTs. This burns up the fluid and diminishes the life of the transmission as well. Add in the weak design of a metal "belt" and conical pulleys and you have the absolute worst idea of a transmission. The design is fine for the Mirage or a golf cart. But put it in a 3000+lb car, especially one with 250+hp (Altima, Maxima 3.5s, Pathfinder) and you have to wonder what Nissan was thinking.
Can you add a cooler?
Dealer quoted it out to me at $2200 with a $750 core charge. Should be 1/12K warranty?Well you really lucked out. Everyone says you have to buy a new one from the dealer because no-one re-manufactures Nissan CVTs. See the comments from 3:30 to 6:45 of this video. It's current too - March 17, 2022.
How is the transmission working? How many miles on it? Any warranty?
My cousin lives 3 hours away but wants me to look at private sale used 2015 SV model with 55k original miles for purchase in my city. I've got half a mind to just tell him to forget it because of the known CVT issues. He likes it because it's just a husband and wife who have been driving it and the miles are low for the model year.
Does the car have a dipstick that can show telltale signs of impending tranny failure? Any other issues besides the CVT to look for like head gaskets?
Agreed!Nissan engines tend to be great. IMO, less problematic than most. As vehicles, they generally handle well, drive nice and have good seating comfort.