CVT fluid
Checking CVT fluid
The fluid level should be checked after it has warmed up to 50-80°C. Check the fluid level as follows:
1. Check for fluid leaks.
2. After warming up the engine, drive the car in the urban cycle.
- At an ambient temperature of 20°C, it takes about 10 minutes to warm up the CVT fluid to 50-80°C.
3. Stop the car on level ground.
4. Set the parking brake securely.
5. While the engine is running at idle speed, press the brake pedal and move the selector lever through all ranges.
6. Remove the dipstick from the CVT fluid filler pipe. To do this, press the lock on the probe and unlock the probe.
7. Wipe off the fluid from the dipstick. Insert the dipstick by rotating it 180°from its original position until it touches the top of the CVT fluid filler pipe.
Attention. Always wipe CVT fluid off the dipstick with lint-free paper, not a rag.
8. Move the selector lever to position «R» or «N» and make sure the fluid level is within normal limits.
Attention. When putting the dipstick in place, insert it into the CVT fluid filler pipe and rotate it to its original position until it is securely seated.
Check the condition of the CVT fluid. If the CVT fluid is very dark or smells burnt, check the operation of the CVT. After repairing the CVT, clean the cooling system.
If there are friction material enzymes in the CVT fluid (clutches, band brakes, etc.) After repairing the CVT, replace the radiator and flush the radiator tube with a cleaning solution and compressed air. See chapter «Engine lubrication and cooling system».
Liquid condition | Probable Cause | Remedy |
Deposition of sticky films | CVT fluid performance deteriorated due to high temperatures | Replace the CVT fluid and check for abnormalities in the CVT and vehicle (electrical wiring, radiator pipes, etc.) |
Milky white or cloudy | Water has entered the liquid | Replace CVT fluid and check areas where water may have entered |
Lots of metal powder impurities | Increased wear of rubbing components in CVT | Replace the CVT fluid and check if the CVT is working properly |
CVT fluid replacement
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan.
2. Screw the plug into the oil pan drain hole.
Attention. Do not reuse the gasket.
Drain plug - tightening torque. See below.
3. Fill fluids through the CVT fluid filler pipe to the required level.
4. After warming up the engine, drive the car in the city cycle. At an ambient temperature of 20°C, it takes about 10 minutes to warm up the CVT fluid to 50-80°C.
5. Check the level and condition of the CVT fluid.
6. If the CVT fluid is contaminated, follow steps. 1-5 repeatedly.
CVT fluid: See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
Refill capacity: See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
Attention:
- Use only genuine NISSAN CVT NS-2 fluid. Do not mix with other brands of liquids.
- The use of a CVT fluid other than NISSAN CVT NS-2 may adversely affect the performance and life of the CVT and will not be covered by the warranty.
- When adding CVT fluid, do not spill it on heat-generating components, such as the exhaust system.
- Shake the CVT fluid container before refilling
- After replacing the CVT fluid, erase the date of the previous filling using the CONSULTS-III tester.