2007 - 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L CVT Transmission Fluid Change!
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- Опубликовано: 1 фев 2022
- Welcome to the Trick Shift Garage! In this video, we will show you how to change the transmission fluid on our 2007 Nissan Altima. Our Altima came with a drain plug on the transmission pan which makes this process very straight forward. It involves loosening the drain plug over a drain pan and letting all the transmission fluid drain out. Then, tightening to the correct torque rating. Then refilling the transmission with fresh NS-2 grade CVT transmission fluid. We finish it up by checking the fluid level, making sure it's filled up. If you have and questions feel free to comment below, we usually reply in a day :) Enjoy!
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I love your videos. You actually explain things better than any other RUclipsr💯
Thank you Demaria! Glad our videos are helpful for you and thanks for watching! 😊
I followed your tutorial on how to change the fluid and the mesh screen and cartridge filter and you saved me a ton of money. Everything turned well. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad everything went well for you. Changing the CVT fluid regularly is the best thing you can do to keep it running well for a long time! Thanks for watching Ralph! 👍
Keep in mind the fluid alone will be close to 100 dollars
Not true if you buy the Castrol TransMax fluid instead of the overpriced Nissan fluid.@@dougbell512
Cheaper than a transmission though 😎👊 @@dougbell512
You have a very good voice for directing people. Keep up the videos, great to watch.
Thank you very much. 🙏
Perfect, thank you, and I’m glad to hear that my car actually does have a dipstick
Yep! Glad to help! 🤟
268k (got her around 140k 5yrs ago) 2008 altima 2.5L here. This thing would not catch gears after a long drive yesterday and I thought the transmission was shot. Refusing to give up on ole lighting, I decided to flush transmission fluid after watching your video and it fixed all the shifting problems. It was like black obsidian in liquid form was coming out that bad booga. She shifts better than I have ever felt from her. Saved me from a 5yr auto loan.
Btw: I was looking at 2018 standard shift GT stang
That's awesome, glad a fluid change turned things around for you. Thanks for watching! 👍
Thanks for posting! The local place where I get my oil change wanted to charge me over $200 to change the transmission oil. Watching your video made me realize how easy it was and I need to stop being lazy and just do it.. Again Thx!
Anytime! Thanks for watching! Let me know if you did it yourself! 🤟
Found your video very helpful, I'm hoping this fixes my problem.
We hope so too, if you have any questions let us know 😊
Great video keep up the good work
Thanks Luxury! And thanks for watching!
Im hoping this is gonna be just as easy on my Juke as it is this Altima! Fingers crossed i think you just saved me $400+ 🎉❤
Hope so too! Good luck and thanks for watching! 🙂
Real respect brother 👌👌
Thanks bro! Appreciate it! 👍
Guys awesome guide! Just did transmission auxiliary filter. Using castrol fluid. Only thing is kinda gotta baby it going uphill. Other than that, super smooth shifting. Thanks 🙏
Thanks Ratchety! Why do you have to baby it uphill? Changing the fluid and filter shouldn't force you to baby it, should be able to drive normally 💪😎
@@TrickShiftGarage nah not baby it. Perhaps not right word. It’s on ramp of bridge. Notice rpm hits 4K. But also does on different vehicle! Anyway yea thanks again for vids and best of luck!
Oh ok, that's understandable. You're welcome and thanks for watching! 👍
I have been home for 3 days and I miss working that I had to find a video of what I do just to feel like I'm ok.
Hi Reesa, glad you found this video to help you feel okay! Working on cars can be enjoyable and even soothing (sometimes lol). Whatever you're going through, I hope you get back to working again. Thanks for watching! 😊
I started using Valvoline CVT transmission fluid on my second transmission after i had to change my 2007 nissan cvt transmission. I have a feeling the recommended nissan cvt transmission fluid is the problem. I'm not using store brand (nissan) cvt transmission fluid anymore.
Sounds good! Thanks for watching! 🙂
Good video
Thanks! 👍
Thank you!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! 🤟
I need to replace my transmission fluid on my 2013 Nissan altim but how many quarts does it take is what I wanna know ?
i found out that the nissan altima 2010 i have has not had a transmission fluid change and its at 200,000 miles its never been flushed nor changed. Should I just change it ? I know taht flushing it now would cause slippage in my clutch but I just watched chrisfixit and he said depending on my transmission fluid look (im assuming its going to look black) i should just do a change which he said just drain the pan underneath and fill up what i drained back into the transmission and thats all.
what are your thoughts on this ? should I change it ?
Yeah, exactly that, do a simple drain and fill a couple times and that should replace most of the fluid. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Quick question , my car won’t reverse backwards , no leaks or anything is it the transmission fluid ?? 2007 Nissan Altima
If it did leak, what would be your step by step process in determining where it came from?
Thanks for the video! I was wondering if the filter inside the sump needs to be changed, or can I just do a drain and fill? I changed the filter during the last oil change, which was 13,000 miles ago.
I think you'll be fine to leave the filter this time around if it was changed 13k miles ago. Thanks for watching! 👍
Do you know how often the filters need to be changed? There is one inside (have to drop oil pan) and another one just above from what I see in some videos. Nissan dealership told me they dont ever replace the filters?
Hello Alex! Personally, I recommend changing the filters every time you change the fluid which is every 60k miles. We have a couple videos that go into detail on how to change the filters.
Fluid and (Oil pan) filter: m.ruclips.net/video/_aTZv3ocE7Q/видео.html
The other filter is a cartridge type: m.ruclips.net/video/sZK0ob6KT1Y/видео.html
Hope this helps out, let us know if you have any questions! 🙂
How do I know when I need to change my transmission fluid? My car is acting up and I’m not sure if it’s just the fluid or the transmission itself.
My 2007 Nissan with 110k miles jerks when I try to reverse. Anyone know what that could be?
Would replacing the filters and oil with new ones cause for it to not shift at all? Getting codes P0868 (low pressure) and P0826 (up/down shift switch)
I don't think replacing the fluid and filter would be the cause outright. What you can do is check the fluid level to make sure it's correct though. If that doesn't help I'd take it to a reputable transmission shop and have them check it out. Thanks for watching! 👍
What the best way check the fluid level. Engine on or engine off? Because if I check while my engine on, it’s too low but if it’s off the fluid is on the right level.
You're supposed to check it with the engine on and the transmission fluid hot. Drive it around for 30 minutes or so and that should warm the transmission fluid up enough. Hope this helps, thanks for watching! 👍
Would you recommend adding the trans tune fluid with the new trans fluid?
Yes, thanks for watching Marc! 👍
Is the 2005 Nissan Altima a CVT transmission?
No CVT, it has a regular automatic transmission, either 4 or 5 speed. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Can you make a video on how to change the Fuel injector for a 2007 to 2012 Nissan Altima
Absolutely! Thank you for the suggestion John. We'll probably get started on it once the weather warms up a bit, still frigid over here. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage And also how to change your struts and shock, and power steering fluid?
how do you know if you need to change it. I have 200k miles. it bucks like a bull when trying to accelerate slow but when just stepping on the gas it takes off normal.
Hmmm, that is weird but so are these CVTs lol!
If I was you in that situation, I would change the fluid out at least and see if that helps with the bucking. My guess is that the fluid has never been changed and it's badly degraded at this point.
You can also add some Seafoam Trans Tune and see if that helps any. Basically just add it to the transmission just like you would with the regular transmission fluid. I hope this helps, let us know if you have anymore questions, thanks for watching! 👍
hello if anyone can help, how often are you supposed to add transmission fluid and how often am I supposed to do a transmission oil change. I have a nissan altima 2007 2.5 cvt transmission, it has been about a year since I hd a new transmission (used) installed into my car
Every 30k miles is a good place to start. Nissan recommends something like 60k miles but that leads to more degradation to the CVT.
As far as adding fluid, only add fluid if the transmission fluid level is low, you never want to overfill any transmission. You can use CVT transmission fluid that is specified for Nissans NS-2. Hope this helps thanks for watching! 👍
I’m afraid that if I did this, would my transmission seize up?
Hi, Regards from Mexico, I have a question what is the torque then used to carter nuts to not leak oil the carter... thanks
Hi there. Are you talking about how much torque to tighten the drain plug when putting it back on?
I added a little bit of regular ATF on my Nissan. Can do I flush and add the regular fluid think I’ll be fine, I haven’t drove it
Oh man, that's not good. I'd play it safe and drain all the fluid out, and refill it with the correct CVT fluid. Hopefully, it doesn't affect anything long term. Good luck! 👍
I have a 2012 Nissan Altima coupe. Was told that I had a small leak in my transmission fluid. My car started feeling like it was going to stall this morning and started jerking. Could that be the issue.? Maybe I’m out of transmission fluid ?
I am curious, what happened? I assume you checked your fluid and found your problem, by now, right?
Hi. Please tell me where is the dip stick is it under the car or inside the hood top ? Thanks aye
Hi, the dipstick is inside the hood top. Here's a video to better show you:
ruclips.net/video/mMxJimvHjj0/видео.html
@@TrickShiftGarage
Thank you sir.
For a 2011 3.5 how much liters for transmision fluid
Not sure for the V6 CVT capacity, sorry! What you can do is measure how much transmission fluid came out and then pour the same amount of fresh fluid in there. Hope this helps!
How to remove the transmission fluid dipstick?
Got you covered buddy! 😊
ruclips.net/video/mMxJimvHjj0/видео.html
when loosening the drain plug you turned it clockwise? I’m having a hard time getting it off
Counter-clockwise or lefty loosey 😉
Should i change my fluid 2010 maxima 119k just got i dont know have it been changed
I would change the fluid as soon as possible and start changing it every 30k miles for maximum longevity. CVTs do not like dirty fluid. Hope this helps, thanks for watching! 👍
Where can I find the fluid capacity for 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 s?? Thank you
You should be able to find it in your owners manual. Let me know if you do! 🤟
How many quarts did you add? You mentioned 6 quarts but dealer recommends 5.1 although they say up to 10 quarts either out pan. I’m not sure what that means.
I would start with 5 quarts and then check the fluid level and aim for staying in the cross-hatch area. I ended up doing 6 quarts for mine. Hope this helps, thanks for watching! 🙂
Just a few quick notes for some people looking to change their CVT fluid in their Altimas:
1. Don't think that using CVT fluid other than Nissan NS-2/NS-3 will kill the transmission. You can use any automatic transmission fluid AS LONG AS ITS MADE FOR A CVT. Good replacements include Amsoil CVT fluid, Castrol Transmax CVT fluid (as seen in video) and Valvoline CVT fluid.
Heres a good reference video: ruclips.net/video/WMVGlI5LV8M/видео.html
2. I own a 2008 Nissan Altima coupe with 135,000 miles and I changed my CVT fluid at 110,000 with zero issues. I EXCLUSIVELY use Amsoil CVT fluid since it is high quality and fully synthetic. Just as long as you change the fluid every 20 or 30 thousand miles, it will last. During each change, you should replace the filters as well. Don't believe anyone that says the fluid is "Lifetime" fluid, some Nissan dealers say the same nonsense.
These cars have the potential to be very reliable, they just require proper maintenance just like everything else.
Well said! Agreed 100% 👍
Was your car ever slipping ?
On the other hand, why take a chance with an off brand CVT fluid in a transmission that will cost $6K to replace?
@@djchristian8880 Never had any slipping issues. I just did a drain and fill with Amsoil CVT fluid a couple days ago, still going strong!
@@nothingtodo58 Castrol, Amsoil and Valvoline are not "Off Brand". They make quality fluids made for CVT's that meet and or exceed the specifications of NS-2 and NS-3. So they would perform the same or better than "Name Brand" (whatever that means). At the end of the day, its up to the owner. I'm just saying don't feel like you HAVE TO use NS-2/NS-3.
Is this 6 quarts in a 6 cylinder? Or do they all have the same transmission?
No, this is a 4 cylinder but I would start with just 5 quarts and then check the level once it's all warmed up. I ended up using 6 quarts myself but I started at 5. Thanks again for watching! 🙂
Could this be an issue if your car goes in gear but won’t move ? The wrong fluids were in there ?..
It's possible it's the wrong fluid but more than likely your fluid level could be very low. Start by checking the fluid level. Here's a video to show how to do that.
ruclips.net/video/mMxJimvHjj0/видео.html
Thanks for watching! 👍
I wonder what it called at 0:14? So I should not use any jack stand.
Vehicle ramp
What about the filter? You have to change filter when doing the fluid.
You don't have to change it but it's highly recommended. I changed the filter and fluid in this video: ruclips.net/video/_aTZv3ocE7Q/видео.html
Thanks for watching Scott! 🙂
Do you have a video for a 2018 Nissan versa
Unfortunately we don't. But found a video that does pretty well explaining the process for your Versa:
ruclips.net/video/fFN0rPC06do/видео.html
Thanks for watching! 👍
All I need is my transmission fluid check Nissan dealership when help me they told me to get it check is on the $500 and I'm disabled 😭
I brought a Nissan Altima 2008 with 78000 km. Recently changed air filter and cabin filter. What are important works I have to do at this mileage ? Please reply.
Congrats on your Altima! I'd look into getting the CVT fluid and filters changed out (there are 2 filters) as soon as you can and every 48000 km (30k miles) going forward. CVTs are very sensitive to dirty fluid.
Other than that, keep up with the oil changes every 4800 km (3k miles) and tire rotations every 12000 km (7.5k miles) and it should give you many trouble free miles. Thanks for watching! 😊
@@TrickShiftGarage Thank you so much for the reply
I have a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L, if I don’t know the last time the transmission fluid was ever changed should I just leave it alone, or is it okay to change it
It's okay to change it. CVT's need fresh fluid often so a good target is every 30k miles. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarageok thank you I’m gonna use the Nissan fluid. I didn’t know cuz I saw some things on the internet saying changing the transmission fluid after a long time can cause it to start slipping so thank you
Nissan Fluid is perfect for it. If there's nothing wrong with your transmission changing the fluid regularly should help to keep it running strong for many miles to come. Good luck!
What if my Altima didn’t come with a dipstick? Or has my dipstick broken
You'll have to take it to the dealership and have them check it unfortunately. Thanks for watching 👍
I just changed mine in my 2011 Altima 2.5 at 112,000 it has never been changed and had a lot of metallic in the pan do you think I have some life left in the cvt?
Hey I’ve got an ‘11 2.5 s too with 109k, did yours turn out okay after the oil change?? Any improvement?
yo i did the same and depends on the color dude it’s it’s like black tar dark then it’s cooked that’s mostly from the clutch wheel disk and with the old oil it still has the material in it so the disk have friction, but now that u changed it to brand new oil its all slippery and the disk have no more material on them so ur transmission could slip easier. cvts go out randomly tbh but maintain a certain speed don’t go from fast to slow fast slow and slowly accelerate to get fast
if it was brownish u should be fine that’s how it should look when ur suppose to change it bright pink and red means it’s clean
What if your oil is black? Also said I was low on oil but I’m not sure if I should change it too or just add more in?
If it's black then it's definitely time to change it. And add some fluid now until you can change the fluid out completely. Thanks for watching! 👍
I was told that if it's a certain color, you shouldn't change it because it could mess up the transmission (I don't think there was really a solution). Thoughts?
I recommend changing the CVT fluid on these cars every 30k miles, they get real touchy when the fluid becomes dirty and old which will lead to bigger problems down the road.
How has the Nissan been with that fluid. I've heard locally that anything other than OEM can be bad on the engine. Is the Castrol stuff treating you right?
So far so good! I have heard similar things on the Castrol CVT fluid but its been running fine for me and I've been driving with it for a year and a half now 🙂
@@TrickShiftGarage Thanks for commenting. I have a '09 with 191k miles. No tx fluid changes and was planning on running til transmission/engine died. I just got the P1778 code (Stepper Motor). I am going to put the $150 in to fix it (part + oil) and see if it works but I didn't want to buy $100+ of oem tx fluid if its not going to work. I am OG owner and so I got my use out of it -- this was the last hurrah to try to squeeze another year or two out of it. The Castrol is like $25 for 5 qts which is $10-20 cheaper per quart than other fluids/OEM.
@@Hawkins1did it fix your issue with the car I got the same code
@@headymurphy112 no it didnt. I changed the part twice to no avail. Car is now at the junk yard
Genuine Nissan NS2 fluid is about $27/qt now, which absolutely ridiculous. My first two fluid replacements were done at the dealer where they replaced about 12 qts (the entire system). Now that I'm out of warranty, I'm going to do these drain and fills (along with one the paper filter and the metal strainer). However, it will be the 5-6 qt drain and fill. Genuine fluid is clear to light green tint, in color. I believe it's made by Idemitsu (CVT Type N) and is id the same color. If your Nissan uses NS3, there is another Idemitsu CVT fluid type to use. Idemitsu brand is less than half the cost of Nissan fluid. Also, Valvoline makes a synthetic CVT fluid which I believe is both NS2 and NS3 compatible. I think it's a similar clear color. Make sure you get it in the blue and not red bottles (not sure the color fluid in the red bottles). This stuff is also at least half the cost of Genuine Nissan brand.
Did you stick that funnel in where the dipstick came out of? Can you change oil this way too?
Yes, I stuck a slim funnel into the dipstick tube of the transmission to fill with fluid. The transmission doesn't have a cap like the engine oil does, so you just use the dipstick tube.
For engine oil, there's an oil cap on top of the engine. You'll take the cap off and pour engine oil in that way, here's a video of how to change engine oil:
ruclips.net/video/u20E1nn6h9U/видео.html
Hope this helps, thanks for watching! 👍
Hey I have Nissan cube and I am looking to do my own fluid change how many QT of transmission fluid will I need ?
Hey Jermaine, it takes about 4.5 quarts of CVT fluid. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage no problem and thank you
You're welcome
@@TrickShiftGarage That is not drain torque converter ?….I will be also be drop the pan and change both filter .
Right, there's still transmission fluid in the torque converter.
I like the license plate
Thanks Ren! 🙂👍
I have a 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 that has close to 143,000 miles. I just noticed it doing jerking or doing a hard shift when I try to accelerate after a complete stop and it’s mainly when it reaches 20-30 mph. Does it sound like a fluid change is needed or something worse?
Hi did you find out that problem???
It May be the ignition coil
Hey man, wanted to check in cause my nissan is doing the same. That being said, I got 230k (highway miles)
@robertoperez2843 hi brother, it could be the cvt transmission fluid, you should check it out, if it's like a brownish color you should replace it
Hey man my 08 2.5 has 221k miles on it and recently started to do this. Did it get worse or did you fix it?
I have a 2012 Nissan Altima now, and It only has 82,721 miles with no transmission problems. Have you had any problems with the transmission often you did the oil change? Cause Some people tell me not to change it.
Hi Jesse! I've had no transmission problems after changing the fluid. I usually try my best to follow Nissan's maintenance guide. For the CVT fluid I change it right around 30k miles and have had no issues happen because I changed it. Hope this helps 😊
How many qt for Nisan Altima 2007
Start with 5 quarts and then check the dipstick to see if it's full. I ended up using 6 but a lot of people have used only 5 quarts, so start with 5 and add a 1/2 quart at a time until it's showing full. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching! 👍
How much liters does it need?
Start with 4.7 liters (5 quarts) and check and fill if necessary. Thanks for watching 🙂
Do i have to change the filter as well
It is highly recommended you change the filter with the fluid. A clogged filter can be more disastrous than dirty fluid!
I tried to buy a filter from the dealer and a mechanic came out to talk to me he said that they don't change the filter when they do a cvt oil change.
Yeah, I've heard the same from other comments online. Nissan dealers do not service the transmissions, in their eyes, changing the filter is not a thing unfortunately.
my nissan has really high miles is it still recommended to change it or just to let it die out? I know on normal auto trans after a certain point you shouldn’t flush it but not sure if that applies to cvt. i’m at 266k miles
Hi Xanny! I think you'll be fine to change the fluid as long as there are no underlying issues with your CVT. Our Altima has over 200k miles and we changed it with no issues afterwards. It actually felt like it "shifted" better than before. Hope this helps, thanks for watching! 👍
@TrickShiftGarage nearing the 200k mark currently around 190k, should I change the transmission fluid? No issues or weird sounds at all coming from the transmission so far since the car was babied to heck. Should I do it for maintenance or leave it as is?
I would change the fluid and both filters. CVT fluid condition is vital for a long life. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Thanks for watching! 👍
So mines act like it doesn’t want to accelerate I see that the transmission fluid does need to be changed could that be the only issue
Hello Kayla! I think it could be as simple as a fluid change to get you rolling again. If you have any more questions about it, just let us know. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@@TrickShiftGarage Can you take one quart out and add one of the Castrol? in other words can you mix with whatever it has in it already? Thanks In advance
Yes, that's fine to mix as long as it is compatible with Nissan NS-2 fluid. Thanks for watching! 👍
What was your issue?
🤔 mine doesn’t have a drain plug.
Interesting, Idk why Nissan removed the drain plug for a couple years and then added it back later. Thanks for watching 👍
That copper washer is called a crush washer and should be replaced every time you change the fluid.
Yes, indeed! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
So what is different with a 2009
Most of the 2009 models didn't have the drain plug on the transmission pan, so you would have to drop the pan in order to drain the fluid. Thanks for watching! 👍
This is what im paying 250 dollars for? Im doing this myself from now on.
Yes, save your money and change it yourself! Thanks for watching! 🙂
Isn't their a filter ???
Yes, we have a video on changing the filter out right here:
ruclips.net/video/_aTZv3ocE7Q/видео.html
Thanks for watching! 👍
Bruh your oil looked 10x cleaner then my burnt looking oil 😂
Edit: is 9k miles without a Transmission oil change bad?
Yeah it wasn't too bad 😂
No that's not bad, it's actually really good lol. Usually, Nissan CVTs need a fluid change every 30k miles, they're not like the traditional automatics where you can go 80-100k miles between fluid changes. Thanks for watching bro! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage ok thanks ur a life saver
You're welcome! 👍
I have a 2008 nissan maxima. I took my car to get a transmission fluid change with the filter . When everything was put back . My car wouldn’t go into gears any idea of what could of happened? Mechanic has blocked my number as well so I’m left with an issue he caused I need help or answers
Im sorry to hear that 😔 I'm guessing they didn't put enough (or any fluid) back into the CVT... Check the fluid level and top it off as necessary. If it's full and it still won't go into gears, you'll have to get it towed to a transmission shop or Nissan Dealership. Hope this helps, good luck! 🙂
Filter?
The filter is replaced in this video 😉
ruclips.net/video/_aTZv3ocE7Q/видео.html
What if my pan doesn't have that nut on it.
We got you!
ruclips.net/video/-I2F8MMqXh0/видео.html
Thanks for watching! 😎
why is the 2009 altima excluded?
Most of the 2009's didn't have a drain plug. If your Altima has one then this video should work fine for you. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage thank you. It does have one.
Sweet! It makes this job much more... manageable lol. Let us know if you have anymore questions 🙂
It’s 4.9 quarts and you need to change both filters
Thank you Bassmaster! 😊
Why not use Nissan brand i heard if not it will mess ya transmission overtime
Nissan Brand is good to use also. At the time of changing the fluid here the Nissan flyid was much more expensive and harder to find than the Castrol fluid. The Castrol fluid has been fine since changing to it, no issues so far. Thanks for watching Sleepie! 🙂
Genuine Nissan NS2 fluid is about $27/qt now, which absolutely ridiculous. My first two fluid replacements were done at the dealer where they replaced about 12 qts (the entire system). Now that I'm out of warranty, I'm going to do these drain and fills (along with one the paper filter and the metal strainer). However, it will be the 5-6 qt drain and fill. Genuine fluid is clear to light green tint, in color. I believe it's made by Idemitsu (CVT Type N) and is id the same color. If your Nissan uses NS3, there is another Idemitsu CVT fluid type to use. Idemitsu brand is less than half the cost of Nissan fluid. Also, Valvoline makes a synthetic CVT fluid which I believe is both NS2 and NS3 compatible. I think it's a similar clear color. Make sure you get it in the blue and not red bottles (not sure the color fluid in the red bottles). This stuff is also at least half the cost of Genuine Nissan brand.
My 2010 nissan altima has a sealed CVT transmission. No dipstick either. So how come this video says 2007-2012 when mine can’t be done.
Hi Diego! Nissan told me the same when I bought it new in 2007. I've learned over the years of ownership that these are not sealed. Nissan even gave my model year a drain plug for the CVT. The fluid should get changed on these CVTs every 60k miles. I think Nissan used that as a selling point which probably contributed to these transmissions failing a lot, everyone thought there was no maintenance required. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Why excluding 2009? Thanks
As far as I know, 2009 models don't have drain plugs for their transmission pans.
@@TrickShiftGarage Ok. thank you
You're welcome, thank for watching! 👍
why exclude 2009?
Not all 2009 models had drain plugs. If yours does have a drain plug, then this video should help you. Thanks for watching Omega! 👍
That copper crush washer needs to be replaced every time.
Yes, absolutely missed that, it's always a good idea. Thanks for watching! 👍
i hope that didnt have a spout on that drain like my tranny pan does.
What about rogue??
What year Rogue?
@@TrickShiftGarage 2015
Overall, it's similar. Here's a good video explaining what to do for your Rogue. Hope it helps!
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I can personally attest not all 2010s have plugs. Maybe a mid year change?
I assume that's what happened, I can't answer the why though, you'll have to ask Nissan that question. Thanks for watching Michael! 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage thanks for the clear and concise content! I recently picked up a 2010 altima. Your videos are a great resource.
Awesome congrats man! Glad our videos are helping! 😁
These are great cars (mine has over 200k miles and still going)... as long as you keep the CVT happy with fluid changes you'll get plenty of miles out of it.
@@TrickShiftGarage I got it at 140K, was unsure if the fluid was ever changed. So I did pan filter and cartridge filter last night. You made getting the cartridge filter out look easy. Lol. I wasnt quite as smooth but got it done. Subbing for all the help.
Haha! Yeah it was fun getting to that top inner bolt on the cartridge filter. A swivel 10 mm socket helped a lot on that bolt lol.
And good idea changing the fluid and filters right out of the gate! I would have done the same thing. Thanks for subscribing, we have more Altima videos to come so stay tuned 😉
This car calls for 6 quarts ??
Hey Levi! That's what I ended up using. I started with pouring 5 quarts and measured the fluid level, pouring half a quart at a time. When I finally got a good level, I ended up with 6. The internet seems to be all over the place with this, so definitely go with whatever your dipstick says. Thanks for watching! 👍
6 quarts for drain plug drawing, much more if you have a dry, new trani.
Is 4 liters enough
You can try 4 liters but I think you'll be alittle under. Just make sure to check the fluid level at operating temperature. If it's low add another .5 liter and check again until it's near the top of cross-hatched area.
Will it hurt the transmission if you overfill it?
NS2 only for altima
Yes, for this generation 07-12 models. Double check your owners manual to be 100% sure. Thanks for watching! 👍
I think it’s terrible on Nissans dealers saying that there are no filters for the cvt. The service mgr. had the audacity to lie to my face, Nissan corp. needs to address this, or they are going to lose many customers
Agreed 100% Thanks for watching! 👍
Change your CVT transmission fluid every 30k miles. Do not let it go over.
Good advice! 🤟
Should the engine be running or should the engine be off when checking the transmission fluid your videos are not thorough, subscribe I think not
Sorry! The engine should be running while checking the fluid level. Thanks for watching! 👍
With the horrible reputation CVT’s have I wouldn’t ever use anything other than Nissan Brand CVT fluid. Also if your Nissan had a CVT in it and it’s got 130k plus miles on it and the fluid had never been changed..DO NOT CHANGE IT. Changing it can actually cause the transmission to fail, esp if you have 150k plus miles do not drain all the fluid and change it at one time. If you do there’s a 50/50 change you’ll shit can the transmission. They quit making those particular CVT’s for a reason lol.
That's funny you click on the link in the description and it goes for a Altima not a Nissan good job post sending people to the wrong video
What? Altimas are a Nissan lol.