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@@jockobacumbo623 Interesting.Is that in the service manual?

@ Yes and recheck fluid level after warmed to proper temperature to be within the hash marks on dipstick, preferably as close to center of hashmarks as possible. I always measure my drained fluid, not mentioned in manual. Just something I do.

@@lifeiswhatitis44 I no longer have a Maxima, otherwise I would look at my owners manual. You may want to do the same.

@@pjbmo5930 so you think they went through all of that for no reason?

Not sure what you mean by "jack mounts". If you are unfamiliar with jacking up a car, I'd suggest having a professional do the work. Lifting a car can be dangerous if not done properly.

Yes,I do think it's a good idea to change the filter and fluid. That's about 60000 miles. It certainly won't hurt anything. I change mine about every 50K miles. I think the service interval recommended by Nissan is much less than that, but I don't have a service manual.

@@tommymac3029 thank you man. I just bought the car and the previous owner told me that he just changed the fluid when I bought it, without changing the transmission filter , is it mandatory to change it ASAP , or it can drive with no issues till the next scheduled maintenance?

Thanks for watching! I would look to see if the fluid you see matches the color of the antifreeze in your radiator. Normally Nissan approved AF is blue not green. Someone could have put another color AF in your car. If the color doesn't match, check to see if it is windshield washer fluid-the stuff I use is green. It's possible the o-ring on the washer reservoir is leaking. AF has a 'sweet', distinct odor when hot and it leaks. Your condenser should not be leaking anything green. Freon will evaporate immediately. I think the AC compressor oil is yellow. You likely have an antifreeze leak from your radiator. I happen to be replacing mine today. Evidently, leaking rads are not uncommon. My car has 135K on it, 2010. It was leaking on the passenger side, front. You may have the same issue. I purchased a new Denso rad and 2 gallons of coolant from Rock Auto for $150. If you open the hood and remove the panel above the radiator (it's held in with plastic pins) you can see the front of the radiator. You can visually inspect it for leaks. Replacing the radiator isn't too hard, but it's VERY time consuming. There are several videos on YT. Some are incorrect. You do not need to disconnect your AC lines to do it. I found that taking the battery out along with the battery tray and support bracket was the best way to remove the lower radiator hose and transmission lines.

@@tommymac3029 thanks man i will definitely take a look again. I also took some videos. I would like for you to see them. Do you have email i can contact you through?

Thank you 🙏🏽 i will definitely look into it. I also have some vids that i would like to show you. Do you have any contact where i can send you videos of the leaks?

@@yassermourad7083 you could post it right here on YT. My suggestion is for you to have a local mechanic pressure test your cooling system. The cost is minimal and will provide a definitive analysis as to the cause of the leak.

@@tommymac3029 I just posted it on my account you can see the vids now

Hello! I'm sorry to say, but I don't know what that symbol is. I can only suggest you take a picture of the symbols and show it to an experienced Nissan mechanic. You might be able to find out also by Googling it. Have you looked in your owners manual?

No. That would damage the CVT. I leave the car off from the night before so there is no heat in the fluid.

Yes, there will be coolant (or water)left in the engine, even if you drain the radiator and blow out the cooling system with compressed air. I do not believe there is a way to drain the block completely of coolant. If you refill with 50/50 mix of AF/Water, It can be drained, filtered with a paint filter and reused . BTW- this engine has timing chains, not a belt.

@@tommymac3029 i meant belt for mine. Acura TL. Appreciate the info!

Thanks for watching! You can change it if you want to, but it's only a screen, not a filter.

Sorry, no idea. I usually tighten things to about how hard it was to loosen. I waited until my elbow clicked. I'm old.

@@tommymac3029 ok thanks bud have good day

Can't say I've had any issue with it directly. I did have an issue where the "boot" split on the backside where it connects to the throttle body.The whole intake hose assembly between the MAF and the throttle body had to be replaced. I thought that was a one-off failure. It might be worth taking yours off completely, and eyeballing it for splits.

⁠@@tommymac3029well I’ll get started on that today, just did radiator & thermostat replacement yesterday. Radiator decided to crack after 120k miles. I’ll start with the boot, appreciate the knowledge!

@@cole5209 Sorry about the rad. Sounds like you have what it takes to make it right. That's cool. Please let us know how you made out with the MAF.

I'm glad it helped you! Thank you for watching!

You do you thanks for watching!

I did this video on an effort to be helpful to other people. I get nothing from YT. Actually, it's sometimes a pain, because people want to argue, without looking into things first. There isn't a filter in the pan. The only filter is external. There is only a screen on the inside of the pan. Dropping the pan to clean the magnets can be fun but not really useful. I'm not sure there's even magnets inside the pan. Most pans are steel making putting magnets in there easy. The Maxima CVT has an aluminum pan. Likely to dissipate heat. They would have had to fasten the magnets somehow. The only clutch in this CVT Is used for reverse. If there is metal coming off of the belt and stuck to the magnets, it's not circulating with the fluid and there are bigger issues, anyways...likely from someone not changing the fluid or the external filter because they didn't know they needed to. Thanks for watching!

@@edwardthayer9386 Contact a Nissan dealer and buy the "internal filter". I know the answer to that request. Been there, done that. I'll save us both some time. Here's a listing on Amazon that shows the screen. Its in the last picture in the listing.X AUTOHAUX 1 Set F09-G28-403 22 Hole Gasket Transmission Filter Oil Pan Gasket Kit TF633 for Nissan Altima Maxima Quest Murano 3.5L,Silver Tone,Black,7.28''x5.12'' a.co/d/iC2Sbja Most conventional transmissions do have filters inside the oil pan. Why this was designed this way is a question for Nissan. I have no idea why they did it this way, but they did.

I would change the fluid and filter. The fluid gets thin over time. You'll likely feel a difference afterwards. Refill with fresh fluid, only. You can't change _all_ of the fluid anyway, because several quarts will remain in the torque converter. There isn't a drain plug on the TC.

@@tommymac3029 awesome thanks for the quick response

@@cheddarroman2536 you're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

Did you do it?

I would change both the oil and filter if I were you.

It is a V6. I don't believe there was a 4 cylinder version of the Maxima.

That's a tough one. Lately, I've heard some stuff that I'm not sure I agree with. You may have heard this too. The idea is if you have a conventional trans with a lot of unmaintained miles, don't change the fluid and filter. The new fluid will wash away the debris that is preventing the trans from failing from worn clutches and seals. The CVT does have a valve body and solenoid valves, but from what I understand, there is only a single clutch pack that is only used for reverse. The CVT should not have the same issues as a regular trans. In my experience, draining the fluid and refilling the fluid helps to minimize slippage. This is because the fluid seems to thin out over time. New fluid and filter seems to make it work better. I hope these opinions help you and didn't confuse you even more... I'd change it. Good luck!

@@Tommy_Mac okay and yes i have heard the same thing and thats what was holding me back. Thank you for replying

I've checked with several Nissan dealers. They told me that the only filter available is the external filter. I've also tried to find it in the aftermarket-NAPA, AutoZone, Advanced, and even Amazon and Home Depot. No one seems to have it. If you find it, let us know, PLEASE!

@@Tommy_Mac i found it on ebay

@@anarky4321 part number, seller? I only saw a screen, not a filter, with a gasket, for sale on there.

@@anarky4321do you have a part number for it? I’m currently working on changing my filter

One of the commenters here indicated they used some compressed air to blow out the lines. I'm not sure that's a good idea or not. You may want to look through the comments.

@@Tommy_Mac i would refrain just to avoid any problems with air pockets

Many other people have asked the same question. There isn't a replacement filter available for inside the CVT. You can take the pan off if you feel the need. I've done that. There usually isn't much there.

Yep, that's pretty likely. Considering the volume of AF used to refill the system, it doesn't seem to have much affect though. I recently rechecked the AF and it tested to -25. Hope this helps you. Thanks for watching!

I've had very good luck with mine. I've replaced the normal wear items-brakes, belt, struts/shocks, bulbs, etc. The only unexpected repairs were to replace the starter-which was really a ground connection under the battery that was corroded and the air inlet "boot" which split at the throttle body. The spark plugs are a pain to replace, but they lasted 100K. I've had zero issues with the CVT, but also maintain it regularly. Some people don't like the CVTs because of how they work. They do have a bad failure reputation in other cars. I'd recommend it.

Still running strong ?

@Mike Saintz Yeah it is. Drives like new still. Hope it stays that way!

@@kevinandrews2584 cool thanks bro best of luck

That's a top tip! Great information! Thank you!

Thanks for watching! I hope it helped you!

Thanks for watching! I think that 3.75 quarts (in my car; others added 4 quarts per the comments section) is 3.55 liters. 4 Quarts is equal to 3.75 liters. I'd buy 4 liters if that's how they sell it near you. You might have a little bit left over if you don't spill any...lol. BTW-where are you located?

@@tommymac3029 sory, how many liters CVT fluid i need. 3.5l, 216kw motor

@@Anto-gn4vn slightly less than 4 liters should fill it. You can find a "quart to Liter convertor" on Google

@@tommymac3029 i se to convertor, but i need info for transmission litrage not engine!!

@@Anto-gn4vnyou may want to reread my reply. The answer I gave you is for the Maxima CVT transmission, not the engine. Buy 4 liters of the fluid.

The car must be running, fully warmed up and on a level surface. Check the level with the CVT in 'Park'. A flat parking lot is usually the easiest place to check it.

@@Tommy_Mac thanks big bro appreciate this knowledge alot i wasnt sure thanks🤙

@@aleleon6365 you got it! Good luck bro'!

Yes. I'm not sure it's worth the hassle, but it couldn't hurt either. Might get out some of the gunk that could accumulate there. Multiple people have suggested a better way to service the CVT is by dropping the pan to "replace the filter inside". While this is SOP for most autos, I have yet to find a part number for an internal filter. The Nissan dealers I've contacted couldn't provide a part or number for an internal filter. YT teardown videos only show a screen inside. If you find one, please let us know!

Other than possible corrosion, there is no problem running water in an automotive cooling system. It's done on race cars all the time. Water, by itself, cools better than antifreeze mixed with water. The bearings the coolant pump impeller rotates on, are sealed and divorced from the coolant. They are never in contact with coolant, unless the seals fail, and then you have a bigger problem. There is no metal-to-metal contact of the impeller to the housing either. Antifreeze merely increases the boiling point temperature of the coolant and lowers the freezing point, which is why it is called 'antifreeze'.

Yeah, something told me to not even bother trying this with my regular ratchet with extension.

Thank you for watching! I don't think distilled water is necessary when flushing-you won't be leaving it in there long enough for it to really have much affect. As far as chemical flush for radiators, I'm somewhat leery. There are so many different materials involved in your cooling system, it's difficult to know what to use. How do you neutralize it? I like rinsing, refilling and then running the car with plain tap water and then drain it out.. I repeat this until the water runs clear and then one more time, just to be sure. If you were mixing AF with water-go with distilled. That mixture will stay in there for a while and could have a positive effect over tap water, depending on what's in your local water. Distilled supposedly helps because there aren't minerals in it. I'm not a chemist though. I just try my best.

​@@tommymac3029 Thank you Tommy. Appreciate it. I will do the same process like you did in the video