After having done many ATF changes since the 1970s(although we did fewer then it seems), I did my first CVT fluid change on the Altima in my signature. The Civic will be next(~July).
It went very well as I only did a D&F, replacing the amount that drained out of the tranny drain pan. I had the car on level ground on 4 Rhino Ramps. These cars do not have a dipstick so, I have my own dipstick as a guideline prior to draining the CVT fluid
After watching many Youtube videos of my exact car/engine/tranny, Youtubers were re adding anywhere between 3qts/12oz, 3.5 qts all the way to ~5.5 qts. I removed & replaced 3qts/26oz. I also checked the overflow area(14mm bolt) and I got the normal drizzle which seems to be required.
I used Castrol Transmax CVT fluid which covers the 2 cars(Altima-NS-3 & Civic-HCF-2) in my signature. I took the car for a ride(~7 miles) and then check the fluid with the engine running and after turning off the engine. I have baselines for all of my measurements of the fluid. All fluid levels are where they were prior to my D&F...again, I have baselines marked/scratched into my dipstick.
The tranny feels just like it did prior to changing and just as when new. I don't feel any difference which I guess, is a good thing as I really like this CVT...I know, I know!
I don't have any questions but you may so, feel free to ask and I'll answer if I can.
CB
It went very well as I only did a D&F, replacing the amount that drained out of the tranny drain pan. I had the car on level ground on 4 Rhino Ramps. These cars do not have a dipstick so, I have my own dipstick as a guideline prior to draining the CVT fluid
After watching many Youtube videos of my exact car/engine/tranny, Youtubers were re adding anywhere between 3qts/12oz, 3.5 qts all the way to ~5.5 qts. I removed & replaced 3qts/26oz. I also checked the overflow area(14mm bolt) and I got the normal drizzle which seems to be required.
I used Castrol Transmax CVT fluid which covers the 2 cars(Altima-NS-3 & Civic-HCF-2) in my signature. I took the car for a ride(~7 miles) and then check the fluid with the engine running and after turning off the engine. I have baselines for all of my measurements of the fluid. All fluid levels are where they were prior to my D&F...again, I have baselines marked/scratched into my dipstick.
The tranny feels just like it did prior to changing and just as when new. I don't feel any difference which I guess, is a good thing as I really like this CVT...I know, I know!
I don't have any questions but you may so, feel free to ask and I'll answer if I can.
CB
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