Originally Posted by MolaKule
Originally Posted by IndyIan
I wonder how different the CVT fluid is compared to tractor fluild? Seems to have all the same basic requirements, with friction modifiers to prevent wet brake and clutch chatter.
Necro post but see:
Nissan CVT Fluid 1
and
Nissan CVT Fluid 2
These CVT fluids are very, very different from Step-Shift transmission fluids and tractor fluids.
Each application has a completely different set of requirements and additive chemstries.
None of these fluids are interchangeable across applications.
E.g, do not put a Step-Shift ATF fluid in a CVT or a tractor fluid in ANY AT transmission, or a CVT fluid in a Step-Shift transmission.
BTW, the Amsoil CVT fluid has been upgraded to cover Nissan's NS-3 CVT spec.
I've always been told the same thing - and believe you are right... but have you seen this?
Originally Posted by Afton Chemical
Traditionally, the only way to formulate both step-type and continuously variable transmission fluids required separate additives to achieve specification level performance. Not anymore. Afton's new technology, the HiTEC® 3488 allows for premium-tier formulations for both CVT and ATF fluids.
Hitec 3488
More Info.