Trying Amsoil CVT Fluid

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Switched the wife's Nissan Quest over to Amsoil CVT fluid. Changed it at 78k, did 2 drain and fills took about 5 quarts each time.
Took the van on a 2300 plus mile week long trip and everything is well with the CVT, shifted smoothly the whole trip.
I did 2 suction and fills previously at 50 or 55k with OEM NS-2 fluid.

So far so good, seems to shift as good as ever.
Just wanted to report my findings to anyone interested or looking for an alternate fluid.
 
Good to know - though I just spent big bucks for a pan drop at the dealer

Must be all in the friction modifiers.

I have the older less efficient trans (with the more viscous oil)
 
How long do you plan on leaving it in?
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Thanks cronk! Good info. I've got the latest generation Jatco CVT in our 2016 Nissan Quest that uses the blue, (seemingly low viscosity) Nissan NS-3 CVT juice. Luckily, NS-3 isn't too horribly priced online. You can get it for under $10/qt shipped. My local Nissan dealer parts counter wants $20/qt for it. LOL.
 
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Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Good to know - though I just spent big bucks for a pan drop at the dealer

Must be all in the friction modifiers.

I have the older less efficient trans (with the more viscous oil)


mine is a 2011 and takes the ns-2
 
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
How long do you plan on leaving it in?
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Not sure yet, since I'm only doing drain and fills and not flushing all the fluid, I may just do a drain and fill once a year.
 
I agree with the simplicity of a once per year drain/fill. Especially because the Quest, Pathfinder, Murano and maybe more are so easy to do given they're equipped with a drain plug, a level check plug and a refill tube.
 
Originally Posted By: JTK
I agree with the simplicity of a once per year drain/fill. Especially because the Quest, Pathfinder, Murano and maybe more are so easy to do given they're equipped with a drain plug, a level check plug and a refill tube.


Our 11 has a dipstick, so even easier!
 
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