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re: 2012 Nissan Altima, change CVT transmission fluid?
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:32 pm to LSUGUMBO
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:32 pm to LSUGUMBO
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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.
Was told something similar with a Tundra - bought it used, figured I would change the trans fluid & filter- mechanic said it is a sealed system, and if no issues, then to leave it.. he had no reason to mislead me - it cost him business to say no
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Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:35 pm to coonarse
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it cost him business to say no
I’m reality it is better for business to point out unnecessary stuff. Then you come back and refer friends when a real problem needs attention.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:36 pm to coonarse
This isn't a sealed system. I've watched videso on how to change it and was considering doing it myself.
There's a plate/pan you remove.
There's tons of stuff on the net about it needing to be changed regularly and youtube vids on how to do it.
There's a plate/pan you remove.
There's tons of stuff on the net about it needing to be changed regularly and youtube vids on how to do it.
Posted on 2/14/23 at 12:41 pm to coonarse
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Was told something similar with a Tundra - bought it used, figured I would change the trans fluid & filter- mechanic said it is a sealed system, and if no issues, then to leave it.. he had no reason to mislead me - it cost him business to say no
I always do a full flush every 60,000 miles. Also do it for the diffs as well at the manufacturer's suggested intervals. I was particularly careful with the Subaru CVT we had and for the trucks we used for towing. I've never had to replace or overhaul a transmission in anything but one Ford truck - but that specific vehicle was a total lemon. Overall I'm a huge proponent of following the manufacturer's maintenance schedule as closely as possible with the exception of oil changes, which I do far more frequently than the manufacturer suggests.
I wouldn't touch a higher mileage Nissan with a CVT, and if I had one, I wouldn't pay to flush one out unless that transmission was brand new. IMO if you own one of those you should just consider the $6,000+ costs of replacement as a wear item that will hit you more frequently than traditional automatics.
I'd seriously consider trading the car in if the fluid looks rough.
This post was edited on 2/14/23 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 2/14/23 at 1:56 pm to coonarse
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Was told something similar with a Tundra - bought it used, figured I would change the trans fluid & filter- mechanic said it is a sealed system, and if no issues, then to leave it.. he had no reason to mislead me - it cost him business to say no
You should really service that Tundra transmission.
It is not “sealed” and the life of the fluid will definitely dictate the life of the entire unit.
If you dig deep in Toyotas service recommendations they recommend changing the fluid every 60k if towing. I would drop the pan and change the filter and pan gasket. at 100k also.
I serviced my buddies 2008 4.7 at 190k and the fluid was dirty and there was lots of soot in the valve body and metal sludge on the pan magnets. Gasket was also starting to seep a little.
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