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2012 Nissan Altima, change CVT transmission fluid?
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:21 pm
So my daughter (no pics) has Nissan altima with a CVT transmission. When we got it I saw online one of the main things you wanted to do is change the transmission fluid every 30 to 60k due to the CVT transmission. Most sites said 30, some said as high as 60k.
So she's put 30k on it since we got it, so I figured it's time. But the local mechanics are telling her changing it will/might screw it up.
Having her call the dealership and ask now.
Anybody have any input on this?
Thanks.
So she's put 30k on it since we got it, so I figured it's time. But the local mechanics are telling her changing it will/might screw it up.
Having her call the dealership and ask now.
Anybody have any input on this?
Thanks.
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Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:28 pm to NATidefan
How many miles total? When my old Grand Cherokee hit 120,000 or so, I asked my mechanic about changing transmission fluids and he said if you don’t feel or smell anything, not to worry. He said sometimes If you start fixing what’s not broken, you cause more problems than you solve.
Disclaimer- this was back in 2010-2011 for my 2006 Jeep.
Disclaimer- this was back in 2010-2011 for my 2006 Jeep.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:30 pm to NATidefan
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:32 pm to NATidefan
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So she's put 30k on it since we got it, so I figured it's time. But the local mechanics are telling her changing it will/might screw it up.
It's a Nissan CVT. It's going to fail regardless of how it's maintained. Just save money for the day when you have to replace the damn thing.
These things aren't imploding at 50-70k miles because of a lack of maintenance (although that's a contributing factor) or because the owner uses it to tow heavy trailers (abuse is a contributing factor as well). It's happening so early and frequently because of key design flaws from the JATCO designed/built CVT that are ignored entirely by Nissan's constantly changing leadership.
Subaru, Toyota, and Honda CVT's that aren't made by JATCO aren't not failing so early like the Nissans are. The Nissan ones are so bad that they are causing people to distrust CVT's made by entirely different companies.
I would seriously consider selling the car while it still has a working transmission.
This post was edited on 2/14/23 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:33 pm to NATidefan
That Nissan Altima will have a CVT Transmission problem. I would go on the forums - they have it all
This post was edited on 2/14/23 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:34 pm to NATidefan
My wife has a newer one with the same trans.
If your daughter is doing mainly highway miles, the CVT holds up just fine. Wife at 170k and car still gets 41mpg on the hwy with me driving it.
If she's in stop and go traffic, it's a time bomb anyways. May as well change it and delay it as long as possible.
Nissan has finally staratong to go back to Jatco traditional transmissions rather than the CVT bullshite.
300k on my truck and other than hoses and valve cover gaskets as preventative at 200k... No issues.
If your daughter is doing mainly highway miles, the CVT holds up just fine. Wife at 170k and car still gets 41mpg on the hwy with me driving it.
If she's in stop and go traffic, it's a time bomb anyways. May as well change it and delay it as long as possible.
Nissan has finally staratong to go back to Jatco traditional transmissions rather than the CVT bullshite.
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300k on my truck and other than hoses and valve cover gaskets as preventative at 200k... No issues.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:58 pm to NATidefan
Had 2 Altimas, thankfully down to 1.
If transmission has a complete actual dipstick, then change the fluid. Otherwise, if it only has the top part (essentially a plug), then don't. Be sure to use the correct fluid as well.
If transmission has a complete actual dipstick, then change the fluid. Otherwise, if it only has the top part (essentially a plug), then don't. Be sure to use the correct fluid as well.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:59 pm to NATidefan
The earlier CVT Nissan had troubles with was through model year 13 I think. I've driven the wheels off a 14 & a 17 with CVTs without a single hiccup. I think if your 12 has made it this far it got the kinks worked out. I would just keep on trucking with it.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 1:05 pm to NATidefan
I don’t think Nissan appreciates how many sales they’ve likely lost in the past decade because of the CVT issues. Mildly informed buyers are staying far away from Nissan now.
There has been a huge demographic shift in typical Nissan buyers over that time. It’s no coincidence. Nissan is not perceived to be as good as most other brands anymore.
There has been a huge demographic shift in typical Nissan buyers over that time. It’s no coincidence. Nissan is not perceived to be as good as most other brands anymore.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 1:21 pm to NATidefan
Do not flush it. Drain the pain, refill, do that every 100 miles 6 times. You’ll be good then. Fluid doesn’t last forever and flushing will knock loose particles that can blow your tranny. You just want to cycle out all of the old fluid, draining it from the pain will not get all the fluid out at once, but everytime new fluid is added, it’ll eventually cycle out all of the old.
This post was edited on 2/14/23 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 2/14/23 at 1:54 pm to NATidefan
My daughter has a 2017, I think and the cvt is garbage. Yes change the fluid, but there is an additive called Jilcat Proline that will extend the life of the trans and stop or prevent all the slippin/ shuddering issues.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 7:56 pm to NATidefan
Newer model CVTs are much better than years ago. I have owned several very high mileage Altima and never had a transmission issues. Until last month. My 2016 failed at about 115,000 miles.
Never changed the fluid in any except the first two Altimas I owned. Both shifted funny after the flush do never did it again.
Nissan North America paid half for my replacement. My out of pocket was about $2,400 with taxes.
The week my car was in the shop, I drove my wife's 2020 Silverado. I noticed a weird shuddering and hard shifting. Torque converter had to be replaced with only 24,000 miles. Luckily under warranty.
Never changed the fluid in any except the first two Altimas I owned. Both shifted funny after the flush do never did it again.
Nissan North America paid half for my replacement. My out of pocket was about $2,400 with taxes.
The week my car was in the shop, I drove my wife's 2020 Silverado. I noticed a weird shuddering and hard shifting. Torque converter had to be replaced with only 24,000 miles. Luckily under warranty.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 9:28 pm to NATidefan
Recently sold my 2010 Maxima that had nearly 200k miles on it. I never did any maintenance to it other than changing the oil every 5-7k miles--no belts, fluid, nothing. Only thing I can remember having to replace was the A/C. A back window regular also had an issue, but it wasn't worth repairing. One of the best cars I've ever owned.
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