CVT transmission oil change, 2014 Nissan Altima.
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- Опубликовано: 23 окт 2024
- In this video I will demonstrate how to drain and refill the fluid in your cvt transmission, also how to check the level properly.
1) drive vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to warm transmission.
2) Pull drain plug and drain pan of contents.
3) replace drain plug and refill with 4 courts of CVT fluid
4) idle engine until oil reaches approximately 113° F (DO NOT DRIVE OR ATTEMPT TO SHIFT THROUGH GEARS DURING THIS PROCESS.)
5) Pull check bolt, wait till it trickles, then replace check bolt.
I have to chime in here about several things in the video and the comments. I"m a retired auto tech and have over 50 years in the trade, including automatic trans overhaul work. First off, Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid is a fine product and has certain specifications. Valvoline and other brands of CVT fluids that MEET those Nissan specifications can be used as a substitute. I've been though this years ago with Mercedes (no dipstick, and claimed lifetime fluid)
Sorry but no hydraulic fluid of oil is "lifetime" in my opinion. They break down over time and dirt and particles are suspending in the fluid or oil. That is why fluids should be periodically changed. Now onto the brand of fluid. Just as Mercedes, BMW or NIssan has bottles of fluid with their company name on them does not mean they actually made the fluid (or oil) but rather have contracted with a chemical company to make the fluids (or oils) according to their specifications. Mercedes and Nissan charge upwards of $20 per qt for ATF or CVT fluids with their brand name. Valvoline as well as other companies makes equivalent fluids (or oils) that meet or exceed the manufacturers specifications, thus they are approved fluids (or oils) and can be safely used. Please do your own research, look at material data safety sheets and specifications and compare what I'm writing here. The myth that one has to use "Nissan fluid" or "Mercedes fluid" or your transmission will fail is simply a myth. Using the wrong fluid ie: ATF in a CVT will not work out very well and can guarantee failure. Please refer to the Magnuson-Moss Act: apb-law.com/understanding-magnuson-moss-act-relates-aftermarket-car-parts/ which explains that a car maker cannot void your warranty because you didn't use their parts. As I've written, if the product meets or exceeds manufactures specs and is the proper fluid (in this case) for the vehicle, the dealer cannot deny warranty coverage. So therefore, there are substitute CVT fluids, just as there are substitute ATF, Power Steering fluid and Engine oils.
There are purists who insist on using the automakers products and are willing to pay the prices. I've been involved in many discussions on the Mercedes forum with regard to ATF brands, where some people insist using aftermarket ATF will ruin the transmission etc etc. Personally, I've been using Vallvoline ATF that meets Mercedes specifications for years with absolutely no failures or problems. Again, I suggest you all do your own research and not rely on here say of what the dealer told you or your friend. BTW, I was also a GM tech and service manager as well as a shop owner in my career, so I'm confident about what I'm sharing here. You can pay $20 or $25 for a quart of "Nissan fluid" if you want to, or you can spend wisely and buy another product that meets specs and saves you money.
As for the method shown in the video for drain and refill, I like to keep it simple. Warm up the vehicle and check level while running with a dipstick or dipstick tool. Shut off engine and drains transmission pan into a clean container. MEASURE what came out! Replace the fluid with the exact same amount that you drained out. Drive the vehicle and recheck level with your dipstick or dipstick tool. Simple: 3 1/2 qts out-----3 1/2 qts in. No rocket science needed. Hope this helps.
I appreciate the time you took to right all this info and experience down for us, thank you!
YES YOU ARE SO CORRECT
I have a 2013 Nissan Rogue SV all-wheel-drive with a L4 engine and I drained out 7 quarts of CVT fluid because I have a transfer case in the back so I have more fluid in my transmission because it's all wheel drive vehicle. I looked at the dealer I looked on Amazon eBay went to AutoZone winter advanced Auto and purchase the Carquest brand ns2 CVT full synthetic transmission fluid. I went ahead measured like I said Seven Courts out Seven Courts in replace what I took out drove around for a day came back home measured the level and I have a dipstick in mine and it was perfectly fine. I am driven about 300 miles since that and everything's great! Thanks for the response.
I soooo agree sir . I am now rebuilding my transmission on my nissan teana cefrio. I dont know if you know these types of cars . She gave me years of service and i can honestly say we have to stay within the family of oils .. 100% correct . All these other oil companies just rip of us off with marketing that dont do nothing for the car .
@@pete89spotsin wonder if anyone has done any testing on there own of how hot can CVT fluid go or get before real breakdown accors? Without dirt and mileage factored in. Stickyness is part of any transfluid I presume.
I have a '16 Altima with 31,000 miles on it and am thinking about my first CVT fluid change. Found videos but yours was the first I've seen that talked about the other drain plug to get rid of extra fluid. I'm still under warranty so will go with Nissan fluid for the first change. Thanks for posting this.
Really hard to find videos on 2016
@@manuelescobar1163 what the dealer tell you when too do it because they told me too do it when it hits 100,000 miles but some told me 83,000 miles
@@moneyhungry9169 they said it was battery I also called the corporate and they didn't do anything just forcing me to buy a battery
I'm about to change my CVT transmission fluid, but I am curious of where you heard about the bell housing overfill drain. I have never heard about any overfill drain being checked while the engine is running. Should it matter? I would just like a little more confirmation on if I need to have the engine running or not??? Thanks
Great Viedo . I have the nissan teana cefrio. I am now rebuilding my transmission.. she gave years of good service . My best advice to ALL car owners new and old... change your oil once a year .. i dont care if you are telling yourself that you dont drive as much ... CHANGE YOUR OIL ONCE A YEAR ! Your car will love you and so will your pocket.
I never like leaving comments. Think you made an excellent feature & instruction. I see why now your viewers can be critics. Never have attacked tackling this type of work myself. But make more of these they are great. Only see cracking the adjustment fluid level plug while still up off the ground would have looked less challenging and less skeptical on the whole guess work process that this change really does involve, Jim
I appreciate your encouragement sir, thank you.
I plan to redo the video once again but next time will be doing a filter change as well!
Have a good day!
Best video on nissan cvt change. only one to mention overfill drain.
Great video!
I am servicing a customer's 2014 Maxima tomorrow. I decided to use all Nissan Fluids for the Antifreeze and transmission. I believe these new CVTs require NS-3 fluid, but I could be wrong. It appears that the Valvoline fluid has an NS-2 rating. I know it works, but I decided not to take the risk.
Marc Smith you’re exactly right man.
Marc Smith how many quarters do you need to change the cvt fluid
@@francisconolasco5538 about 4 or 5. Measure what you take out, put that back in plus a half quart.
I had a friend who had a Nissan Altima 13 and did not use Nissan's original oil, put that same oil there in the video, a little while ago he lost his transmission he damaged and had to replace, and moreover the Manual of the car demands which is required by the manufacturer of the vehicle
Nissan NS-2 look's greenish if, it's not that color or from Nissan don't use it!!!
On all Nissan model years "prior to" 2013 using NS-2: Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 122°F to 176°F at the dipstick.. When checking a 2013 or newer model Nissan CVT, the NS-3 CVT trans fluid will need to be checked at the fluid level check bolt on the transmission housing.. You need an OBD tool that can read the transmission fluid temp! The level of the trans fluid should be checked at 98-113 degrees F. If you allow the transmission fluid to heat-up to normal operating temp 122°F to 176°F, the fluid will expand too much, and will give the false impression that you have overfilled. Again, the trans fluid level must be checked at 98-113 degrees F.. and at that temperature, the fluid should be a fast drip or very fine stream overflowing from the fluid level check bolt hole.
AND.....The vehicle must be running when you pull that overflow bolt.
Thank a lot! Your video helped me to do an oil change.
Thank you for your support! I'm so happy I was able to help!
What brand of transmission fluid you used??
@@gususalvzz8344 At the beginning he said that he had showed the CVT fluid he was going to use. It was Valvoline CVT Fluid.
@@eyesalooking
Only used CVT original from nissan.
Any other fluid will damage your engine.
@@gususalvzz8344 Absolute bull shit
Great video
Thank you,
Planning on doing this over the wkd
i can do it myself after watching your video. thank you
My car schedule:
-coolant 30k and use 50/50 prestone.
- Oil 3000k any oil is ok for engine.
-Transmission 20k use Genuine Nissan oil for the transmission any other oil will damage the transmission.
-Spark plugs 15k.
-Air filter 10k use K&N.
-Cabin filter 10k
Don't do donuts and drive normal.
And do not listen to AutoZone workers do your own research before doing something to the car.😋🇺🇸
(I have 2015 Nissan Altima S 4 cylinder 195k miles and running strong)
Uber miles 😄
Valvoline will NOT damage the trans
your 30k coolant, 300k engine oil, and 15k spark plug change interval makes no fucking sense. no more internet for you.
Wrong!!!! Know your intervals and oil specs
Great video going to tackle this weekend.never thought of cleaning a funnel that way good idea
Thank you
Mine is a 2014 maxima. Do I need to drop the transmission pan and change out the screen and clean and metal debris that’s on the magnets or just change the filter only and transmission fluid?
Excellent tutorial! Thanks!
65K miles on our 2014 Altima. Nissan dealer wanted $253 for this "oil change". What a ripoff. I paid $74 shipped for the gallon and it's was easier than an oil change. First thing I did was warm up the car. Just out of curiosity, I removed the overfill plug first. Got 3 quarts out. Then removed drain plug and more came out. I prob could have got another 2 qts or more but put the plug back in at 4 qts since that's all I had of the new AMSOIL. It's never been serviced to my knowledge, so I'm not sure why 3 qts came out of the "overflow". Anyway, should be fine, 4 qts out, 4 qts in.
was the car level?
Thank you for the video.
My 2016 Altima SR has 81k miles and I didn't know I was supposed to have the CVT service every 30K miles. Will it be a problem if I replace the fluid now?
Won't be. Drain/fill fluid is just as simple as an oil change. You should measure in/out carefully
Yes I would always suggest a pan drop in fluid and maintain a steady 30,000 Mile and interval oil change
Change also the streiner inside oil pan
@@1989purry This is likely to be in my next video, thank you for the suggestion.
I don't see how it would be an issue changing it at 81k. If you've been rough with it or had hard acceleration through its life then I would probably just leave it. The reason I say this is becausein the case of its life being hard as in it's had hard acceleration through its life. There is likely lots of meniscopical fragments of metal in the oil that is keeping your transmission from slipping. At this point it doesn't make sense to change the oil. However if you've had the car formost of its life and have not been rough with it, then I would suggest changing the oil.
My dealer wants $615 CDN to do a trans flush on my 17 Max , i asked about a simple drain and refill , they said we don’t do that. I am new to these CVT’s and want to keep this trans operating for years to come. My thoughts are that if I keep the fluid changes regular I shouldn’t need to get the trans flushed, I’m at 50,000 km now.
I would drain and refill every 15k for the first 3 drains, then up the interval after the third time, to 30k every interval. This will make the new oil introduction process happen slowly and carefully.
This was my plan with my car and I've suck by it.
THEY JUST WANT TO FLUSH YOUR WALLET DRY
Is this an autobiography or a tutorial video??
I just did this and when I went to drain the excess fluid. SO MUCH fluid came out. Is this normal? It seems like all the fluid I just put in just came out of that drain plug or is there more fluid in the trans then I think?
LOL which plug did you take out?
hopefully not the engine oil plug.@@camarogs1
And you don't have to change the filters to every time when you change the oil.?
Great Video. Can you do this without raising the car up? I only have Ramps so not sure If I could reach the bolts without raising up the car.
Also when you were checking the level the car was not running or at least I didnt hear it. Thanks.
The car should be off, you can't run the car with any bolt out.
Changed my oil without looking it up... now I need a new transmission..
What happened?
ROJI BLANCO haha didn’t need a new transmission!! Took it to Nissan to drain oil. And put the transmission fluid back in. Because I drained the tranny fluid and added oil. Lol
Is there any filters you have to change also it’s video is very helpful
Creo que el aceite CVT Valvoline solo sirve para la primera generación de CVT , pero tu auto tiene una transmisión CVT de segunda generación, en las especificaciones del recipiente así lo indica
arturo xavier macias macias . No se supone que ese carro use aceite Nissan NS- 3 . Se puede usar ese que el está usando?
Valvoline Esta Diseñado Tanto Para NS2 (Primeras Generaciones) & NS3 (Futuras Generaciones)
Greetings, I need help, my car Nissan Altima 2026 gives the code p17f0 and it jerks and it feels metal to learn under the transmission it slips the transmission could be used transmission oil
Can I do this without a temperature check. If I leave my car running for around 30 minutes to make sure it’s warm and then check for excess fluid, would that work?
Yes that would work great!
Just make sure the car is level when idling and checking fluid level.
DIY NH ok thank you very much!
Hello ..does it work for my 2018 Nissan Altima too , thanks
aside from Valvoline cvt fluid,can i also use Casrol cvt fluid ns3 for my 2014 nissan altima?
I just bought an automatic 2019 Nissan Qushqai it now done only 4500 klm After I bought it I leaned all about the truble with CTV transmissions. It was a bit of a worry But I since watch a lot of RUclips videos on the CTV transmission. That were Mostly saying The CTV transmission have not got a transmission problem. There got a CTV oil problem. They say it best to change the CTV oil ever 40,000.00. And to not get it pumped pump out. but just get it drained out. So I thought I can change the CTV transmission oil. They just put the car on a set of ramps Then undone the drain plug and drain the old oil out. leave it for a while and then replace the plug . and then put the new Nissan CTV oil in I thought I could do this my self. I notice that on line that 4 quarts of Nissan CTV oil (around 4 letters) sells for around about $68.00 They say don't worry about changing the filter as yet till it get to 100,000 kms And some of them have done over 186000 miles (299337.984) km and yet had no trouble with there CTV So now ever 40.000 klm I be changing the CV oil
can i just add a quart after a certain amount usage miles ? this car does not come with a dip stick (OF COURSE they want that $) but i have put in almost 70,000 miles on it. omg i know i sound like a doofus but im a widow and on a very fixed income. and shops around her charge an arm and a leg :(
there are two filters you need to change and I think its more important than than oil.
thank you
I have a 2012 Nissan Maxima SV and it has 100 000 miles on it. The car hasn't have a transmission fluid change am I too late to do it? Should I just leave it alone?
Still running strong? Did u ever get around to doing this?
Nice video! Had a question. I have a 2014 Nissan Altima with 110k miles, no problems with the vehicle. I never done a drain and fill on the transmission before. I took it in recently to get the job done and they basically told me not to do it that my car has about 50k miles left in tranny. They wanted me to trade in car for a new one. Would you still recommend doing a drain and fill on transmission or is it too risky?
In my experience with speaking to various amounts of people, the more miles your CVT has on it without being properly maintained the more likely problems are to occur when messed with at an old age of mileage. I would personally drive the car till it dies and get your money's worth out of it. If you only have about 50,000 miles left, then drive with full anticipation of those 50,000 miles and be saving up a decent down payment for another car in the process.
Everyone will have their own way of dealing with this, but this would be my action if I was in your shoes.
Thanks for your commenting!
Do a drain and fill asap. The dealership and Nissan want get you past the warranty period so they can rape you for a new cvt or car. I do my 2011 Sentra every 30K.
@@wtfman5313 how many miles you got on your sentra?
@@Oaktwn16 76,000
@@wtfman5313 k good then they do last along time everybody says they don't last
Hi. I pulled my pan off and some kind of dowel was in the fluid after I let the tranny drain. I don't know where it came from. It's about 3/4 inch long and 1/2 thick
Without seeing it in person it would hard to diagnosed
@@pete89spotsin do you have an email address I can send it too?
Is this the 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder?
I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra SV, my engine light when off, is automatic, and sometimes when it goes up hill it slow down really bad and make a funny noise. I took it to Auto Zone and they test it with the scanner and shows a code P0744 which means the Torque Converter Clutch solenoid electrical circuitis intermmitent. My question is what should I do in this case, I read a article that it could be that the transmission oil need to be change but could the solenoid? now I don't the cap to check the transmission oil, do you know where is at for a Nissan Sentra 2013. I need some help please. Thank you
Well explained. My car have some sound coming. Need help to know the cause. How i send video of my car
Shouldn’t you only use the OEM transmission fluid ?
NO
I did on mine.....not taking any chances
Dominic Petruzzelli yea that’s what I’m saying should I do it rn at 55k Nissan Altima 2015
Dr. Allen Wilson what you use?
I used Advanced Auto Car Quest brand of Synthetic CVT Fluid. No sweat no problems.
Good job, new subscriber here.
hey brotha can you tell about how long the dipstick is that you are using?
I would just suggest buying one from Amazon. It will be way more efficient and accurate for you. And it's dirt cheap. Here's the link and good luck!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0823KK98D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_EPJHAZTNQVSTPQ247B5Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Wonder if he still has the car or is it parked in his drive way because he fucked up the transmission with wrong fluid
o6 altima with 260k ,2 accidents not my fault inna month was running fine they totaled due to milage and paint still came out 1200 more than blue book,yes i know it wasnt a cvt it was to a comment of nissans dont last
They started putting the CVT in Nissans in 2007 and that is when they became unreliable. Yours was the last year that had the reliable vehicles. That being said I have a 2007 Nissan Versa with CVT with 188,000 miles on it still going strong except for needing a new catalytic converter so my check engine light stays on. Needless to say with that high mileage I will keep it around as a backup vehicle since I have two newer vehicles.
Do you check it with the car on?
Can you tel me Nissan Altima S 2014 Model CVT Oil Capacity ?
I'm about to change my CVT transmission fluid, but I am curious of where you heard about the bell housing overfill drain. I have never heard about any overfill drain being checked while the engine is running. Should it matter? I'd like to know if it was a dealer that told you about this? I would just like a little more confirmation on if I need to have the engine running or not??? Thanks
I learned about the check plug via Nissan technician. And yes it has to be running because the oil level changes in the pan when engine is running and not running. The requirement is that it's running and at temperature.
There must be someone out there who has come up with an after market transmission dip stick for the maxima. Is North America the only market where Nissan deleted the trans dip stick?
Look on eBay there the same from 2006 up I'm pretty sure
Is there a torque converter in these trans that your supposed to drain also??
There is a torqe converter but i think over time the old fluid will mix with new fluid
Is this car non insulated from the engine and road noise.....It sounds loud....am I wrong?
is this the same Transmission type as a 2014 Nissan Sentra SV? Mainly for the overfill port?
I can not speak for a vehicle I don't drive, however I would assume there the same in that particular way, do double check with your mechanic.
I noticed that everybody changes the oil but nobody changes the filter!
A filter change may be in my next trans oil change, I'll likely do a video on that.
screens filters ** really have to examine what comes out before worrying about those things. color in fluid any fluid I know means something. Seals started the whole thing in the beginning. AR AR
I ask in auto parts and say the nissan altima sv 2014 don't has transmission filter is that true
@@maca25 false, but sold by the dealer only
@@rayscdn07 yes i call the diler but is expensive for one
Amsoil transmission oil last longer than 25000 the motor oil is only recommended to be changed at 25000 or 1 year or change filter once a year until you hit 25000
So you drain the transmission pan first and then drain the bell housing ?
You drain the transmission pan first, while car is turned off. Then you refill transmission.Should take about 4 quarts, as I've done it twice. Then, while the engine is running, wait until the transmission temperature reaches 95F-113F. At that point, open the bell housing overfill plug... wait until it's a weak steady drip. Tighten the bolt. Temperature can't exceed 113F during this procedure. Use infrared thermometer or OBD with software that measures trans temp.
Awesome thank you a lot man appreciate it
@@MeatHeadLou well said 👍
@@pete89spotsin Thanks for posting the video.. made me an expert on it.
What about oil filter
My *2008(+) Lancer 1.8L CVT* has either 1 of 2 *Jatco*😖 transmissions, probably the non-US ("F1C1", not the JF011E) .. thinking of replacing the oil now after 100k-km(60k-miles) *but I'm confused after seeing bunch of vids on RUclips* because big garages say *no* while old mechanics say *do!*
Fantastic ;)
Hello sir
I have altima 2014 and I changed the oil when 100,000 KM and now is 250,00KM so some said the CVT transmission only change one time !!? It’s true and what time I should be changed?!
Transmission fluid of most types should be changed every 30 to 40,000 miles.
Transmissions that have been left alone and not maintained properly over long struts as of time 10 to have issues once they are messed with via oil change. If you are transmission has gone 150,000 mi without an oil change I will personally just leave it alone. I would also suggest getting other professional advice on this as well, perhaps a Nissan technician if you can find one that will be honest with you about oil interval changes. I find this honesty rare but it's always worth a shot.
DIY NH I ask one before he told me the oil for CVT gear change only one time at 65000 mi just, that’s why I asked you it’s true or not
@@engayham2420 it's true that they might say it only needs one oil change. however across the country you'll find many different opinions coming from the actual dealership on when or if you should ever change your CVT transmission fluid. I have heard never to change your fluid I have heard only at 80,000 I have heard only if it has problems.
Fact of the matter is as far as Nissan technicians are concerned no one as a solid answer which is why I continue to change my oil like any other transmission I have ever serviced. And my service interval is approximately 30,000 miles. that is what I have done for my own CVT transmission and it is to this day driving flawlessly. I myself am over 100,000 now.
As to why they would say things like once a life oil change or every 80,000 miles etc, is likely because they only expected the CVT transmission to last 200,000 mi. If you look at the service suggestions given by Nissan through Carfax, the maintenance schedule only goes as high as 200,000 miles.
DIY NH thank you bro
Every 20k to be safe and use only Nissan CVT Transmission fluid, other fluids it will damage your transmission.
(No valvoline, no Mobil & no aditives)
Nissan only for Transmission.
I don’t think the fluid has ever been changed on mines since I got it used it’s at around 81,000 miles so far should I be doing a drain and fill soon?
I would, yes
@@pete89spotsin thnx 😀
Never change it just put ask Nissan to put what it need in there
It's never gonna fail I have 275.000 miles on a 07
This must be the 6 cylinder because the 4 cylinder doesn't have this thing. That's where the oil dipstick is. Nissan told me it's a sealed system and doesn't need a fluid change.
What generation CVT’s are Nissan using in their Maxima’s ??
Were there any washers for those two bolts?
There usually is. Unless it's damaged I never change them.
However the Nissan dealer will suggest changing them.
@@pete89spotsin Yeah, just found out the drain bolt uses the same as the engine drain bolt. The checkbolt is different, and requires 89 pounds of torque.
The one thing, does the service manual mentions for the car to be running when the checkbolt is out? Any other car the car should be off. Usually you fill and watch it drain through the checkbolt. Then run it until warm and do the gear switch. Then shut off the car and fill again until it drips through the checkbolt. I would think that if you run the car with the checkbolt out, you'll lose more fluid, which should have been inside the transmission.
5:00 how did you open that?
Battery is filthy. And you though the old fluid was bad?
Sumthing to note see you ues brake cleaner ! Some soft plastics will melt when using it directly on it
Also eats pant !
Undercover Car Toon's it’s a funnel? That’s used for automotive purposes? It shouldn’t be eating that type of plastic it’s not a toy car?
I tried pulling the check plug but no fluid came out, but I put in the exact same amount I took out then added more after none came out and still didn't get any coming out. I didn't want to overfill, so should I add more even if I end up adding about a half a quart more than what came out?
Yes you also should make sure that your car is level when pulling the check plug otherwise you might not get oil flowing out when it should be. If it's level and your oil is not flowing out then you need to add more. This is of course if you are actually pulling the check plug. Good luck, let know how it goes!
Also remember that your engine should be running when checking the level via check plug
@@pete89spotsin It went well. I actually realized I didn't add enough fluid before I pulled the plug, so after adding more it started coming out.
@@pete89spotsin So as long as there is fluid coming from the check hole in a small stream then it is filled correctly?
@@josephtraughber8220 very good!!
Should I also replace the washer / gasket on the drain plug? Anyone know the torque spec on the drain plug? Is there a filter you are supposed to change under the pan? What engine is that? So you measured the temperature of the pan to be 113F before removing the check bolt?
No need to change the plug ring unless it's leaking.
Just hand tighten it, your just looking for solid connection so oil doesn't leak.
Yes there's a filter however it requires that you drop the pan to access it.
Yes, add oil to the pan, allow to idle for about 15 min (it should by that time have reached it's hot temp, approx. 113°F) then drain the access oil from check bolt.
Mine does not have dipstick just the cap. Where can I get one of those?
Try Amazon! A couple of my viewers bout there's there
@@pete89spotsin any tiype of dipstick will work?
how long is the dipstick for transmission?
No need to measure just go on Amazon and purchase one. They are extremely cheap
Dude just tell him the measure that would be more helpful for fat dudes the cant go under the car without ramps!
Hello sir how are you I have 2014 Nissan Altima S I have 55 thousand miles on it I'm Uber driver and I want to change my transmission oil but dealer told me you should change after 60,000 they checked my oil even they scanned my oil and then they told me it's good right now you should change on 60,000 miles and one more question I should flush my transmission when I change the oil or not thank you very much
For these newer transmissions (CVT in particular) I wouldn't recommend a flush. You have such low miles you wouldn't gain anything substantial. Also flushes can at times be a more risky process for your transmission, due to the manufactures design.
I would simply do a pan drain and refill. Watch my video on how to be sure the level is correct. When pulling the overfill drain plug, be sure your engine is running BEFORE you pull the secondary plug, or the oil level will not be accurate.
If nothing comes out, you do not have enough oil in your pan. you should see a small trickle of oil if the level is proper.
Thanks for commenting!
@@pete89spotsin Hello Sir!
How are you ? sir I did changed my transmission oil today I used four bottles of oil and then my mechanic opened the access plug and more oil drained out because we did not knew about the access plug we thought it's going to stop by itself, but it didn't and then we plugged in the access plug, but already half of oil bottle drained out then I drove my car and it didn't made any problem. So can you please now tell me whatever I did is it right ?
Thank you!
@@bilalqureshi2489 as long as the engine was running and vehicle was flat while draining the oil, (very important these 2 are in the equation). You should be all set!! Thank you for commenting!!
In your Altima what's your engine type I have an L4 engine 2.5 l. I'll have an all-wheel drive model there for my transmission hose more fluid than the front wheel drive only models. As long as you put in what you take out you should have no problem using any brand of CVT fluid just as long as full Synthetic and is rated for NS - 2
Can NISSAN Cvt NS 2 fluid be mixed with NS 3 fluid?
No, don’t do it! It will mess up your CVT.
So theres no filter that needs to be replaced?
Why are you talkin about Amsoil synthetic motor oil for transmission?, and you don't use Amsoil for 26000 miles on any engine.
So it should be running when u loosen the overfill plug?
Correct. Running, and level as possible.
What if I did it without it on?? A quart came out of the check plug do I need to add more fluid?
@@andrewybarra2304 most likely, yes.
What happens when the engine is running is when you start your engine the oil level actually drops inside your trans pan due to oil being used up, up inside the trans. If the engine isn't running the fill level will be high, (giving a false high reading) cuz it's not currently in use. Thus the improper amount of oil will come out if the engine is not running.
So engine MUST be running while checking the oil for the level.
Best of luck bud!
Y LA TEMPERATURA PARA PODER MEDIR LA CANTIDAD EXACTA QUE LLEVA.
I got 2009 nissan altima 2.5 with 151,000 miles never change the trans oil
you should
@@bakedpagan4674 done it in the past and mess up my trans
Mine has 270000 miles never changed it CVT running good them Altimas 2.5 have hella power please tell these people
@@imlamar2011 that's what my uncle told me never change it when is a cvt unless something bad happens.
lamar chapman what year because after 170kish everyone has issues and I see them all for sale
My 2008 Altima took 6 qts of that stuff
What is the mm size to drain the fluid?
19MM
@@agabusnottingham7139 thanks
You didn't use NS3!!! update on the car???
Yes only ns3 was used
@@pete89spotsin VALVOLINE IS EQUAL TO NS-3
If you are not going to use Nissan CVT NS3, you should at least use Idemitsu NS3
What about the filter’s??
I believe there's a filter in the front of the trans but I've not changed mine yet.
You lucky you got a oil stick!
Finally he's using the wrong CVT fluid Period.... If you drive a Nissan U need Nissan CVT Fluid... End of Story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes I agreed. 😂
CVT transmission fluids must be formulated with the correct frictional requirements to guard against slipping. Using the wrong fluid will reduce performance and potentially wreck your transmission.
Exactly right! You can actually ask your Nissan parts department for a discount on cvt fluid, usually about 15 bucks a quart, 60 bucks every 30k is cheap to maintain your Nissan cvt.
Chris Jacks every 30k seems a bit excessive don’t you think?
feodufg3r4weozjmkdwopsqkf3 absolutely not! Depending on which cvt you have, there’s a cooler filter that you should also change. You can never have too clean of fluid and it’s the life of these transmissions. I’ve serviced many and at 30k the fluid is already beginning to get dirty and discolored. Fluid is cheap in comparison to a new transmission.
Do not use universal cvt fluid in Nissan it will eat the transmission. Use Nissan oem only. Trust me.
Id only use Amsoil or Nissan.
At the very end you clearly drain the excess without a Pan there and that's why the camera cut and then you put a trader's realized hope I'm sawing people that I'm dumping this toxic into the ground you can see the reflection of the container on the ground into the oil why would you do something so stupid and irresponsible
Stupid to rely on oil that long. The filter is the problem.
Can these CVT hit 150k miles with proper fluid changes at 30k intervals? Anyone here hit 150k miles on their original CVT?
Keep in mind with these weak CVT transmissions, sometimes even with good maintenance, if the car is driven roughly, (hard take off) these CVTs will still fail.
@@pete89spotsin I agree. My Mirage is only 74 hp combined with 3cyl and only weighs 2000lbs. So that helps immensely too. 90% of the complaints are from Nissan owners with much heavier cars with much more hp. The little Mirage on average, seems to do much better.
I have 192k miles 2015 Nissan Altima S 4 cilynder and it run strong. I change my transmission fluid every 20k miles, I use only Nissan CVT NS-3 fluid for Transmission.
@@gususalvzz8344 Thats awsome youve managed to keep your CVT going so long. How do you drive it?
2013 Altima SV. Was bought used. Dealer records show trans was replace @64k The new one now is @209k Replacing CVT fluid this summer.
That dont look like a 2014
d j it’s anywhere from 2013-2015
Oli
I would not trust any Nissan after 90K.
I'm wicked curious what you would trust after 90k, care to share your opinion and/or experience?
Hondas toyotas
Nissan Xterra 174,000
Well mine has 275000 going back to Nissan or infiniti again
lamar chapman which one you have with 275?
I cannot trust you since u cut video of oil actually coming out before u put the bolt back on
Lol very well
You are so paranoid
Not so easy on 2014 maxima. I've been trying to locate the adjustment nut.
I'm with you i tried too!!
Where exactly is this adjustment drain plug for my 2014 maxima? I know where my drain plug is but not my adjustment plug.
There is no adjustment plug. There is however a check bolt that you will pull out once you have filled your transmission back up with approximately 4 quarts. Before pulling the check bolt, make sure your car is level and running. You will then pull the check bolt and wait for the oil to come to a trickle as it drains out. Once it's down to just a trickle replace the check bolt.
@@pete89spotsin Where is this check bolt located?
@@pete89spotsin The location of this bolt is not the same on 09-14 Maxima as it is for an Altima. I honestly don't see it, and if it is there you can't access it without the car being jacked up with front driver side tire being off.
The Maxima will likely be a completely different engine and transmission configuration. Of witch I can not speak on. I only have the Altima and only give advice for this specific transmission (ns2)
I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful, I'd have to be there in person to assist.
Is it safe to use Cvt Valvoline in the transmission the manual says to use ns3 Cvt fluid
Valvoline States on their website that their oil is compatible with an S3 and an S2 transmissions
@@pete89spotsin ok cool thank you I was looking for help because my cvt is acting up and everyone is telling that I need a new tranny but I refuse to believe them, I guess I'm going to be diyEr as well. Great video btw!
@@papouchemyson4618 thank you for your supportive feedback!
Paul did that help your transmsion?
Alex G I didn't even get the chance to do the work myself. The transmission is now in complete failure. Doesn't move