re: 2012 Nissan Altima, change CVT transmission fluid?

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Has 130.

Had 100 when we got it and the fluid was really clean, so didn't change it then.

I just planned to have it changed when it got to 130.

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You need to change it. You're already clear of some of the super premature failures that happen with it. If it fails after service, it won't be due to the service itself. Mechanics spout this BS because most people with higher mileage cars wait until there are signs of failure to change the fluid. They change it and it fails shortly thereafter. It was already going to. If you're not having issues now, then you should be fine changing it (and I definitely would). The Jatco trannys are problematic on their own for sure, but that doesn't mean you should just ignore maintenance.