Nice video man thanks My son has a 2013 Altima with about 160k miles I’m not sure if this service has ever been done it would be my first time doing it…do you think it’s safe to change the fluid out? I’m a little iffy about it from scrolling through the comments
Appreciate it! And there’s mixed opinions about it. Personally, the more I learn and see about these CVTs, the more it seems mileage is irrelevant. I’ve answered other comments and suggested against it (of course I don’t want to make a bad suggestion), but here’s my current take on it. It seems the CVT doesn't shed fibrous clutch material like a regular automatic…so by replacing the fluid, you shouldn’t be disturbing the inside of the transmission. You can get an initial gauge of fluid condition by cracking the overflow bolt while running. Grab a little cup and let some flow out into cup just enough for you to see some fluid. That way you can get an initial gauge on the condition. As long as there isn’t metal/debris in it, you should be fine, even if it’s just dark. I would probably suggest start with a spill & fill first though before doing this full service..just to be on the safe side. Then after 20k if everything is good, do this full service. Just my 0.02.
If anything I would change it. Once you do that little cartridge filter that all by itself makes a difference but it is best to drain and fill the fluid also. If you can do it without bending the pan at all which will cause a leak, clean it and change that filter too. Just beware that if that pan gets bent it will not seal properly and you will have a leak that could ruin the CVT if you don't keep a close and constant eye on the fluid level. Just be safe and be careful not to damage that pan!
This was probably the best car repair tutorial I've ever watched on YT. And I've watched a lot. No assumptions made or steps skipped -- clear, concise, well shot. Subbed!
Wow! Seriously, just wow. I’m a self-professed car repair video addict and this might be the best I’ve seen. I have the same car and have done my own CVT fluid change…and it was nothing like this. A million thanks, I leaned a ton.
My Nissan Technician told me when the warranty expired do the change ever 100k miles. As of right now I have 291k miles on my 2013 Nissan Altima and I've have change the fluid as follow. 291K so far with no issue on The CVT transmission and motor. I do my own work since warranty expired Amazing video sir Well done.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee I am experiencing slipping right now and my car is getting a catalytic convertor/oxygen sensor code. I just replaced my air cabin filter because I saw that could be a problem but its still having the same issues but not as bad. This is the first time this happened and my car stalled out on me and the battery light came on too. My battery connectors aren’t the best so it doesn’t get a good connection. Any advice? I am pretty new to all this stuff
Awesome video but at end why double check with dipstick u can either rely on overflow or dipstick let’s see dipstick doesn’t show any oil level then what would u do
This is the only TH-cam video that shows how to do this service properly. Everyone else I see doing this is spreading misinformation. I'll never do this myself because I'm lazy, but thanks for showing this to the world... I do a drain and refill every 3 years or 30k miles at my local dealership. Runs about 260 bucks.
The best video on the Nissan CVT transmission maintenance I saw , dude you made a nice job fully professional , no weird music clear view clear explanations all the torque specifications , I was able to hear you talk clearly . WOW !!! Thanks a lot man for sharing your knowledges with us , keep up the good work . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Even with the car running his voice was louder. Most maintenance content creators don’t pay attention to the audio balancing like that. Super helpful I just bought a 2016 Altima and have no idea if it has or hasn’t had the transmission serviced so I’m just gonna go ahead and do the job it’s at 96,000 and runs pretty well but I know it could be better
I just hit 65k on my Nissan and am going to be changing the CVT fluid. I appreciate the video. I have watched several before I came across this one. I can say that yours is the most informative.
I changed my cvt FLUID & FILTER and it was worth it. I would not just change the fluid because when you take the transmission pan off. The magnets inside catch a lot of gunky metal that are on them. (150k plus cars that hasn’t had a fluid change EVER disregard this message) the problem is the longer those metals sit they become part of the fluid with excessive heat cycles, flushing the Fluid OR changing the Filters won’t get all those gunky metals out running throughout your trans. The reason I did this service was because I was experiencing slips and stutter & short pause delay shifting into Reverse. I found out the reason it slips and stutters FOR ME is only when I’m accelerating at low RPM the torque converter starts to LOCK UP. All Issues resolved after this service 😎( Minor slips when Foot On gas pedal entering a light throttle)
This is the gold standard when it comes to nissan cvt fluid change. I deliberately took my 2015 xtrail/rogue to an authorized nissan service in jakarta and they skipped alot of steps as recommended in the service manual. They drained n filled the fluid twice. It took 7 litres of ns3. Didnt even touched the overfilled plug. Didnt check the oil temp. Just ran through the gears a couple of times n they were done. The car was about 100k kilometers. Two thumbs up for this great diy video
DUDE!!! ABSOLUTELY the most informative tutorial I've seen in a while. Do you realize you've done a better job than if the dealer had shown us? OUTSTANDING!!! EXCELLENT!!! You, my friend are on point!!! Thank You for taking the time to provide this much needed information. SUBSCRIBING!!!
This is definitely the best video on the Altima CVT fluid change. I wondered how to get fluid in it, there has to be a better way then that little rinky dink dipstick hole. LOL. Now I know the proper way. We purchased the car new now we have 65k on it. No issues. Great video thanks again.
The 2016 Nissan Altima transmission strainer is different for anyone who has one. The part number for it is 31728-28X0A. Every other part fits the bill. Thanks for the video!
Great video. 2 years later still helping many! Thank you TOBC! After researching parts to attempt this, the 2016 Altima 3.5 SL transmission strainer filter is 31726-29X0A. All else appears to be the same!
The referenced Service Manual fluid fill amount reads --"Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 imp qt) of the CVT fluid." The manual does not include US qt. One imperial quart is more than one US quart. 3 liters = 101.44 US fluid oz = 3 US qt + 6 US fluid oz - (Rounded UP the 0.44 oz). So far there are 4.3K posts and this may have already been noted. I will add that this video rates as THE Best of how a video can be presented. Very good detailed video with clear documented instructions and parts ID with Chapters listed for searching segments. Thank you BeeCee Built.
Thanks for a great, comprehensive video tutorial. The Nissan instructions say to refill with 2 5/8 imperial quarts (3 liters). Note that imperial (British) quarts are a little more than a liter, whereas US quarts are slightly less than a liter each. So if refilling with US quarts, you would need a little over 3 quarts with each refill.
Some people find this video longer but only that how want to save money and have interested on it can find the all information does really need to the job, thank you share
Excuse my cynicism, but I doubt one in a hundred dealership techs would go through this procedure. If they do it would Costco a small fortune in fluid, parts and labor. That being said, thanks for laying out the whole procedure so thoroughly.
man ! the clarity the clear voice the explanation of every detail and the camera < this has to be one of the best tutorials I have seen on youtube < thank you man
Awesome video. Nissan repeatedly told me I don't have to change the filter, just do a "flush" and they NEVER told me about the cartridge filter. They only referred to the metal pickup in the pan. I have since gone to Nissan and told them I want the cartridge filter changed (I even had the part number thanks to you) and the mechanic afterwards said to me "nobody ever changes those but it's a good idea yours was dirty" For some reason the sales team doesn't inform customers however the mechanics know that this should be done. Great video! Thank you 👍👍👍👍
Yup. The lack of knowledge and information surrounding the fluid changes on these CVT’s is extremely high. You can go to 3 different dealers and i bet they all tell you something different, and will only recommend or inform you they just do spill and fills if not tell you that the fluid is lifetime. There is some idiot who keeps commenting on this video saying his local dealer told him this process will ruin the transmission, as well as “called nissan USA” and they said the same thing lol. Like a major manufacturer is going to put themselves legally at risk and tell you what you can and cant do DIY-wise……of course they are gonna say dont do it 🤣 this video is straight from nissans own FSM, but its going to ruin the transmission according to the customer service rep @ Nissan USA 🤣🤣🙄
Badass content man💪 i own a couple of Nissans and have never paid a dime to have any service or repairs done to them because i do them all myself. You detailed everything from procedures down to the torque specs!! Thanks, very very informative
I don't get dealers. Everyone of them seems to deny that there is any transmission filters when you want your fluid serviced. The part numbers are literally on Nissan's part website and say they should be replaced.
Best Video I have ever seen on this topic. Thanks for taking the time and editing all the OEM items in between. CVT gets a bad rap because most people do not service their transmissions or service them incorrectly. If serviced regularly it should work as a fine tuned machine.
Best tuitorial I’ve seen. Didn’t realize there are two filters in the trans. My service advisor said there none in a 2014 Pathfinder. If there is, I will show him your tuitorial. Thanks
@TheOriginalBeeCee In certain states tge manufacturers are held liable if in fact their dealers are not following the proper procedures like you outlined here. They can suffer some severe penalties for sure. 😊
Awesome tutorial. Just bought a 2013 Altima with about 103K miles on it. No idea what the history is but I would bet that the CVT Fluid has likely never been changed. Definitely seems like a doable job thanks to this video!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee finally knocked out the fluid and filter change yesterday and followed this tutorial to the letter. I can’t say enough good things about this video. The little details like including snippets from the FSM, providing OE part numbers, torque specs.. it’s immensely useful and gives a lot of confidence to amateur garage mechanics like myself. The fluid that came out was very dark but didn’t smell burned, but the pan and old filters were relatively clean, given that the CVT has likely never been serviced. I used several clear cups to catch a little “sample” of the original fluid, 1st flush, and 2nd flush, and compared them to the new fluid. Very satisfying to see the difference. After doing some research, I ended up using Idemitsu CVTF N3 fluid, which meets all the NS-3 specs and is apparently the factory fill for most Nissan vehicles. Here’s to another 100K!
An excellent "By the Book" video. I will be changing the trans fluid in my Rogue. I know that there will be differences, but you clearly illustrate the general procedure.
Sorry for bringing back a comment that was posted 2 years ago. Just wanted to ask if the part numbers for your Rogue were identical to the ones mentioned in this video. Thank you!
hey, man, great video, always appreciate the Altima content. Thanks for demonstrating the factory procedure. I have a 2016 with almost 56,000 miles. I've been doing drain and fills, the first one at 36,000 miles ( a double drain and fill, running through the gears), then 45,000 and just did one at 55,500. I drain the fluid when cold, and almost exactly 4 quarts comes out. I put in exactly what came out, pouring it down the dipstick tube. So far no issues with my CVT. I plan on doing a 4 quart drain and fill every 12 months to keep the fluid fresh. Haven't thought about changing the filters, but now I think I can wait a while, especially since you went 150, 000 on your original filters. I drive this thing like an old lady, so I think that helps as well. Now, I have a request for another video: I'd like to change my power steering fluid soon, but it seems we can't do the "turkey baster method" since there seems to be a plastic part in the way when you remove the reservoir cap. Any thoughts on how to replace the fluid? I imagine you can remove one of the hoses and get it done, but would appreciate watching someone like you do it first. Thanks again for the great content!
Hey Glenn, thanks for the comment! Good to hear how proactive you’ve been with the fluid changes. And yea I would suggest doing the filter changes around 100K, my opinion of course, especially with how often you have been and plan on doing spill and fills. As for the PS fluid, you pretty much hit the nail on the head, removing a hose would be the route I would take. i would disconnect the line leading from the reservoir right at the pump itself, and drain from there. Once refilled with fluid and everything was back together, i would remove drive belt, and with the belt off I would spin the pulley a few times and it will help “bleed” the pump and you more than likely will get some air out. You could even cycle some fluid in and out that way.
Glenn....continue changing between 35-40 thousand miles. You are giving your CVT the best of care. You are a person that, (like me) takes care of their car. My hat is off to you !
Nissan says 96,000 km in the owners manual or 5 years. This in my opinion is way to long for these CVT’s. I had to insist on them changing one of the filters as they said it was not necessary, perhaps they would just like to install a new CVT later on, lol
Did this a few years back on my 2010 Altima and posted the info and parts on a Nisan Forum. 2010 and other years do not show a filter available or listed. Took some research to find the correct filter part number. Had to cross reference different vehicles and manufacturers that used the same transmission as they did had a filter replacement and part number. Well worth doing despite the pleated filter looking very good with only a few very small metal particles inside. For 07-12 Nissan the small pleated cvt filter part is 31726-1XFOO or Mitsubishi 2824A006. The o'ring can be reused or Mitsubishi 2920A096. It is simply an o'ring and does not have gasket material attached to it as the one in this video. I could not find the Nissan part for the o'ring but one "may be" available. I made a two trips to the dealership discussing replacing these parts, looking through their manuals, and they thought I was crazy thinking these items were serviceable.
Thank you for an very much informative education on changing the fluid on Nissan Altima. It is pass time for my car to have this work done. Most likely I'm going to take it to a shop but I wanted to know exactly what work the technician would be doing so that I wouldn't get rip off.
Great vid, super informative you may want to add flushing the trans cooler located in driver side fender well as it has more fluid and a spot to hold debris. Great job keep it up as they are known for issues best to clear out as much of the old ns3 fluid
I got a 2013 and I get the cvt serviced at the dealership for 2 reasons, 1) the price of the fluid and the amount the dealer charges isn’t much different in my area and 2) they give me 1 year warranty but now I know to make sure they swap the cartridge filter You are the best
U got my attention, I am in.... just finished my tyranny 2013 altima, fluid and filters , real smooooooth I won't forget about, next, drive belt.!!!! you are the man. 1:30
Awesome step by step tutorial for CVT maintenance. Getting ready to change the valvebody on my 2014 Pathfinder, and this video is a great reference! Thank you!
I appreciate how detailed your video was. Definitely will be using your procedure once my Altima hits 30,000 miles after it’s last cvt drain and fill. Thank you! Thumbs up 👍 and subbed!
Thanks for the detailed video. I just changes my transmission filter today and the steps work. I’ll drain the fluid next month once I order everything. Best to you.
Outstanding work 👊🏼 To think that straight out of the assembly line these CVT transmissions are made to fail & some are actually very low on fluid causing them to overheat. I personally would flush the system prior to filter replacement. Regardless thank you for sharing & thank you for doing it to specs. Quality work right here & I just subscribed 💯
I do not recall but, did you mention in this video or the other one that you put up about changing the fluid as to what temp that you should drain and check the fluid. I have recent like 2800 miles ago had another tranny put in. When I got it out I could swear I felt a jerk so I took it back but before I did, I drained the fluid to see how much fluid was inside and i got out 4 qts which is more than i have ever gotten out of my other transmissions before this one. The fluid was olive green and not what i expected as in the NS3 that I normally drain out. Also it seemed to be foamy which means it has been overfiled.
Thanks for a great tutorial. You are the first YT video that shows both filters, most people miss or skip the canister filter. I need to change transmission oil for my 2011 & 2015 Altima.
For those who need information at a quick glance, you're welcome! Nissan Model Numbers: CVT Canister Filter: 31726-28X0A O-ring Seal for Filter: 31526-3VX0A Trans pan Strainer Filter: 31728-1XF03 Trans Pan Gasket: 31397-1XF0D Trans Fluid: Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (999MP-CV0NS3) Drain Plug Washer: 11026-JA00A O-ring Seal for Overflow: 31526-3VX0B
If you want to cycle the fluid, as the FSM suggests and I outlined in the video, you would need about 10-11 quarts. Pump you can get from Amazon or a local parts store!
Excellent video. Thanks! I will say on opinion ONLY, the change frequency of the fluid, from my experience on a Murano and a couple Altimas I've dealt with, is subjective. Heavy use, such as frequent city/heavy traffic driving should make it more frequent, such as the 30k intervals suggested. I do mine at 45k on the Murano being it pulls things and does a mix of highway-city driving, and have done 60k intervals on other Altimas that didn't see more than highway, light duty, and infrequent use, like my pops used to do. The fluid did not seem broken down at all in his, so we opted for 60k, but checking the fluid at 40 and 50k for viscosity/visible condition. As I said it's subjective and opinion. All of these vehicles were bought used and got a change of fluid after purchase being there was no record of it being changed. I also agree the filters are definitely a "by 100k" thing. If you don't drive it hard it should be good, but if you do, say, drive through something like the I-285/85/75 sector of Atlanta or worse, I would DEFINITELY recommend a more frequent interval to protect your transmission. Ultimately, these cars LAST if you care for them properly and nothing says you can't follow exactly what the manual recommends, either. 😁👍
Great job BeeCee and well explained. This video made me feel comfortable that my 2013 altima will (hopefully) also reach 151k miles. I've read alot of complaints about the CVT transmission going bad and couldn't help be worried about mine. How often do you change your cvt fluid ? Also, do you feel any vibration in your car when reaching 1900 rpm?
This was the 3rd change, I gave some insight on this cars history and what I recommend at the end of the video. And I can’t say I’ve ever noticed any vibrations with the car at all really.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee hello . Sometimes i feel a jerk . Once in a month or 2.. i changed my cvt fluid at nissan . I have a 14 altima. Do you think they replaced the filter and strainer ?
@@puma1294 really hard to say. It seems dealers are over the place with this job and its specifics. If i had to guess, they probably just replaced the fluid.
Wow. This guy should be a teacher. Best how to I have ever seen. Ty for articulation. You could use a better cam though. Head mount. Side view. 3rd cam original like you had. You should have more subscribers. I owe you a beer.
Well you’re more than welcome to buy me a camera(s) if you feel like I need a better one 😆 ill take that over a beer lol. But thanks for the comment man appreciate it!
I just had my 2017 Maxima flushed by the dealer, it has 60,000 km on it. I had them save a sample so I could see the condition of the fluid, it was almost black. If I was you I would get it done very soon, disregard what Nissan says, 96,000 km is to long.
you can do it without the special tool and fill it from the top.....just measure the exact amount that came out and replace it.my 2018 rogue 2.5 took 4 1/2 quarts when i replaced both filters...filling from the top is the only way to go....
Yes, yes you can...as I mentioned in the video. And personally, I’ve done it that way as well, as I have a video on the channel utilizing that method. But no, its not the “only” way...quite obviously when Nissan has a specialty tool to avoid filling from the top. The purpose of this video was do the OEM FSM procedure exactly to spec, which to do correctly, would require the overflow tool to fill. Can you drain from the top? Of course. Does it mean its the “ only way to go”, quite obviously not.
swapping the filters would definitely restore cvt performance, right? bcs the ehem nissan tech advisors keep telling me these filters are for life, and i call it bullshit. I got a 2013 altima with 211,355 miles and ive noticed the rpm has been going higher, and gas mileage is not so great as it used to be, tranny has been serviced 3 times and it got better no high revving when you accelerate, but it came back, can the lack not replacing the filters been the problem?
That's a pretty tough question to answer to be honest. Really, anything is possible with cars. But typically when you're experiencing trans "issues", its usually past the point where a fluid change and/or filter change will fix anything. But on the other hand, like I said really anything is possible. It might not hurt to do a full service with filters, it might just give you back some of the performance you're looking for. But really there is no right or wrong answer to this question, in my opinion.
Thank you for the info and video!! I bought a 2018 Nissan Altima with 70k miles. Should I change everything like you did? Or drain and fill? Thank you!!
Wow. Excellent video man! Check engine light came on, took it to AutoZone and was told it was spark plugs or ignition coils. Decided to see what Nissan said, told me the CVT control module was going bad and we need a new transmission $6,000. My Nissan has 145K miles. The car is misfiring but not transmission symptoms I can tell of so I’ll be replacing the spark plugs, ignition coils, and now the CVT filters/fluid. Really hoping I don’t need a new tranny.
Appreciate the comment man. But just some insight, I would have codes pulled again. Do you know what the codes were? Just speculating, but Nissan is definitely going to have better diagnosis abilities than Autozone. AZ uses general OBDII code pullers. They are only capable of pulling engine codes. So if there is an underlying transmission code, AZ can’t tell you. Nissan, and anyone with a higher end scanner can not only pull engine codes, but also transmission, ABS & SRS. I would have the transmission codes pulled by another source before you start spending money & playing the guessing game. And even if its just an engine misfire, I would start with just plugs. No need to buy coils & plugs. Plugs should have been replaced by 105k in these cars. So if they are original, than it’s probably just plugs. Don’t go spending unnecessary money without some more definitive diagnosing!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Thanks for the response! The code given to me from Nissan was p17f1. I replaced the spark plugs yesterday and noticed a huge difference. Car runs better. However, I still have the check engine light. Thanks for the advice, I am going to take it to a shop and see what they have to say about it before I do anything else. If it needs a new transmission, is it even worth paying for at 145k miles?
@@Michael_G22 awe man. That is a CVT “Judder” code, which is when the belt inside the transmission starts to wear..in-turn the trans begins to slip, causing a “judder”. You typically would be feeling it…the trans would feel like it’s slipping a bit, and or shaking or a vibration. Just wont feel smooth. A new transmission is usually what is needed to fix it, but another potential cause could be a short in the CVT wiring harness tricking the code to come on. And as far as it being worth it….thats really a subjective question that really only you can answer. Some things to consider are….is the car paid off? How the car’s condition outside of the transmission…is it mechanically sound otherwise? Is it cosmetically in good condition? how much is it to repair the car vs. how much it would be to get into another car Thats reliable? Do you like the vehicle otherwise and want to invest in it? Etc etc.
Very good job.Question? Around What Price would the dealership charge. I have a 2017 Juke Turbo just turned 40,000 km . I just drove in the winter. Transmission CVT-M1-M6 AWD-FWD The dealership says I don’t have to do this. I’m no mechanic but servicing your car all the time is a good thing.
Lol. When you said you had all 19 bolts off the pan without leaving a couple on either end before you pulled it off, I was like, "Nooo!" Your reaction was better than mine would have been. Haha. Thanks for the video. So much great info and detail.
Life-saving video! Just did my transmission fluid alogtwith my oil. The link to the manual doesnt seem to eork anymore, would you happennto have another one? I want to do a few other things but cant find a copy out there!
@TheOriginalBeeCee oh yeah, I just did the oil change and was looking at the transmission. It's super easy to get to everything. Just have to get that stubborn dipstick out 🤣.
Thank you! Great explanation and detailed! Question, shifting the gears is OK to do it before reaching the temperature and at temperature? Just making sure is fluid present through all the gears
Very good video, well explained. Just have a question and some comments. Why does it matter that the fluid be a certain temperature? If you have a dip stick you can check it to what it is cold and or measure how much came out then put in the same amount or at until you get to the amount showing on the dip stick. Not being a wise guy just wanted to know why the temp concern. When I did a drain and fill, I put back the amount that came out and also went by the dip stick. This was done 2 1/2 years ago.
Well this generation traditionally doesn’t come with a dipstick. As I mentioned in the video, the dipstick I used is from a 4th gen. So as outlined in the FSM pictured, they utilize temperature measurement to ensure fluid is being drained and adjusted correctly. Just a way for the manufacturer to make it more complicated for the DIY’er, but nonetheless this is the correct method and what is outlined in Nissan’s factory service manual for all of their CVT models. Thats not to say you couldn’t accurately do it another method, but personally IMO measuring fluid is a pain in the ass and personally I wouldn’t waste my time when I can just crack open the overflow at the correct temperature and adjust to the correct fluid measurement as it was intended.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Makes sense and i think both ways are kind of a pain especially the measuring way of doing it. The dip stick way is way better but yes the manufactures want to keep us away from doing this type of work on our own vehicles. Thanks
Thank you so much for your very detailed video. I have a 2015 Nissan X-Trail (QR25DE / CVT) FWD in Australia, which I believe would be called Nissan Rogue in North America. The procedure for changing CVT fluid on the X-Trail looks identical to the Altima. I was wondering if the part numbers mentioned in your video would be exactly the same as mine. Thank you
Thanks for the video. Are the part numbers the same for a 2013? I called the dealership today. They said they wouldn’t touch the filters even if I request it. Dealer told me they put an additive into the oil change and have good success with that. Any idea what the additive is?
All part numbers are same for 2013 as long as it’s not a 2-door coupe. Never heard of an additive. Sounds like bs. I know it’s probably hard to not trust a dealer but those filters inevitably need to be changed, especially the cartridge style one.
Excellent video explaining everything step by step . The only thing that I see the other people doing is flushing the transmission cooling system also to by disconnect both and out hoses by Nissan recommended spry using half the bottle one way and the other half for the other way until clean and clear liquid comes out . That’s my only take on the video to make it a prefect transmission oil change ever . But I know you flow Nissan guidelines and procedures.
I did that in my original CVT fluid video: th-cam.com/video/ZNbG0wT1kB0/w-d-xo.html ...if it brings anyone more peace of mind to incorporate that as well, I’m def not opposed.
I’ve watched this many times. Great video thanks for sharing it. On the short video does the car have to be level? Can we drive it up on ramps and do my oil change and the dump and fill too ? Thanks again.
Great video sir - absolutely one of the best that I have seen if not the best. What might help to keep the oil pan gasket in place is to tie this loosely with a couple of snip and ties, do a couple of bolts loosely on the pan and then cut them off - never tried it myself but I have seen it work on other videos. Well done !
Hi BeeCee hope all is well! Great info on your videos, I have a question about resetting the “transmission deterioration “ with a scanner ? Is this necessary? And can it be done with the scanner you are using in the video? Regards Ed
with certain OBD tools, CVTz50 for android I mentioned in the video, and Nissan’s own CONSULT, you can reset the CVT deterioration. Not necessary though, really all it is a “maintenance minder” essentially, similar to an oil life percentage that can be reset. Has no effect on the performance of the car. The OBD I used in the video is not capable of it.
Excellent vid well done. Here's a simple approach to filling the trans. Buy a dip stick for a 2013 Altima. 2014 and later eliminated it to save $2 per vehicle. Put it in and measure the level of fluid as shown on the dipstick. Do it when cold as the oil has established a level. Do the filter change. Put new fluid down the dipstick hole until it's a little higher than your initial measurement. Run it and recheck the level and add fluid as needed. Recheck when it's cold.
You probably followed the procedure better than they do at the dealership! 🙂 I really have a problem with Nissan, though. The best they can come up with is putting new, very expensive fluid in just to further dilute the existing fluid and then having to repeat the process to further dilute the old fluid again. It's completely unacceptable and there should be a better way. I think your Altima has transmission oil cooler lines whereas my Sentra does not. But you can use cooler lines to effectively evacuate all of the old fluid while sucking in new fluid with very little waist. To do this you would drop the pan first and get all of that fluid out and then refill it with the same amount before you start the pump out/suck in process. This method gets just about all of the old fluid out.
Yea..I’ve seen it done with using the cooler lines on this particular car. I saw your comment on the other CVT video in regards to you having a recently picked up 2015, that should be pretty similar to this as far as the process/setup. From looking at the FSM, there are some small differences..like it suggests filling via the pan drain plug hole for example. But they at least have the warmer filter blow-out for the Sentra unlike the Altima: www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2014/TM.pdf
I loved the video. Excellent coverage of all aspects. I have a question. I have an 8-year-old vehicle with only 45k miles. Should I change all these filters or just the fluid?
Don't forget there's a push belt that will need to be replaced at some point. It contains 399 elements of teeth made up of metal and 20 steel bands that make up the push belt. When that push belt breaks Like a timing belt of an engine all of those steel elements will go flying and destroy the transmission.. Good video, a job well done...
Push belt you mean the steel belt that goes around the shaft pulleys? That steel band last the life of the transmission. What makes them break is friction and heat due to not changing the fluid.
Thank you so much bro you did super excellent and backed everything up with written proof! There are only facts on this video super professional! This is my first time doing a cvt transmission service like this, very different and extensive but anyways, SUBSCRIBED!
Thanks for recording and posting this vid. I just did this on my 2018 Rogue ..... before I found your vid. 🙄 Pretty much exactly what I did. I slightly over torqued the "inside the pan" filter bolts to 84 inch pounds (10 N-m) 😁. I wouldn't think it's gonna be a problem. The residue in the pan looks very minimal.
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Nice video man thanks
My son has a 2013 Altima with about 160k miles I’m not sure if this service has ever been done it would be my first time doing it…do you think it’s safe to change the fluid out? I’m a little iffy about it from scrolling through the comments
Appreciate it! And there’s mixed opinions about it. Personally, the more I learn and see about these CVTs, the more it seems mileage is irrelevant. I’ve answered other comments and suggested against it (of course I don’t want to make a bad suggestion), but here’s my current take on it.
It seems the CVT doesn't shed fibrous clutch material like a regular automatic…so by replacing the fluid, you shouldn’t be disturbing the inside of the transmission.
You can get an initial gauge of fluid condition by cracking the overflow bolt while running. Grab a little cup and let some flow out into cup just enough for you to see some fluid. That way you can get an initial gauge on the condition. As long as there isn’t metal/debris in it, you should be fine, even if it’s just dark. I would probably suggest start with a spill & fill first though before doing this full service..just to be on the safe side. Then after 20k if everything is good, do this full service. Just my 0.02.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee thanks man that helps out a lot
No problem 👍
If anything I would change it. Once you do that little cartridge filter that all by itself makes a difference but it is best to drain and fill the fluid also. If you can do it without bending the pan at all which will cause a leak, clean it and change that filter too. Just beware that if that pan gets bent it will not seal properly and you will have a leak that could ruin the CVT if you don't keep a close and constant eye on the fluid level. Just be safe and be careful not to damage that pan!
Drain plug - 19mm
Pan Bolts - 10mm
Filter Housing - 10mm + wobbler extension
Air intake tubing - 10mm
Strainer filter bolts - 10mm
Overflow bolt - 14mm
Nissan filter part number = 31726-28X0A
Filter Seal O-Ring = 31526-3VX0A
Trans Pan filter strainer = 31728-1XF03
Drain plug crush washer = 11026-JA00A
Overflow Drain O-Ring = 31526-3VX0B
Torque specs:
Filter Housing bolts = Wrist tight
Strainer filter bolts = 70 in/lbs
Pan bolts = 70 in/lbs
Overflow bolt 89 in/lbs
Drain Plug + crush washer = 25 ft/lbs
Thanks for breaking this down!
@@RealAmericanHero420 no problem! Had to write it down for myself anyway, figured I'd share
You guys are the goats. Haha just screenshoted this. I'll be doing this job next month
Thanks for the break down super helpful!
Thanks I was about to write it down I'm gonna order the parts tonight
This was probably the best car repair tutorial I've ever watched on YT. And I've watched a lot. No assumptions made or steps skipped -- clear, concise, well shot. Subbed!
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@@TheOriginalBeeCee hi could you please share the factory service manual in some cloud location. Couldn't download it
@@TheOriginalBeeCee hi sir I couldn’t download the FSM, could you please send it to email: pranavmenon216@gmail.com
Thanks
Well..there was a couple assumptions but I loved this video just as much as you lol.
I have to agree. Definitely good quality video an very informative! Just subscribed
Wow! Seriously, just wow. I’m a self-professed car repair video addict and this might be the best I’ve seen. I have the same car and have done my own CVT fluid change…and it was nothing like this. A million thanks, I leaned a ton.
I truly appreciate it man! Thanks for the comment.
My Nissan Technician told me when the warranty expired do the change ever 100k miles. As of right now I have 291k miles on my 2013 Nissan Altima and I've have change the fluid as follow. 291K so far with no issue on The CVT transmission and motor. I do my own work since warranty expired
Amazing video sir
Well done.
Wow this gives me hope cause I have 215k on mine and thankfully never had an issue with it. *knock on wood*
I hit 300 thousand miles and it started slipping. I'm thinking on buying a new transmission so I don't have to have a car payment
sorry to hear man. Are you just feeling the slipping, or are you get check engine light/trouble codes as well?
@@TheOriginalBeeCee I am experiencing slipping right now and my car is getting a catalytic convertor/oxygen sensor code. I just replaced my air cabin filter because I saw that could be a problem but its still having the same issues but not as bad. This is the first time this happened and my car stalled out on me and the battery light came on too. My battery connectors aren’t the best so it doesn’t get a good connection. Any advice? I am pretty new to all this stuff
Awesome video but at end why double check with dipstick u can either rely on overflow or dipstick let’s see dipstick doesn’t show any oil level then what would u do
This is the only TH-cam video that shows how to do this service properly. Everyone else I see doing this is spreading misinformation. I'll never do this myself because I'm lazy, but thanks for showing this to the world... I do a drain and refill every 3 years or 30k miles at my local dealership. Runs about 260 bucks.
Lol appreciate the comment 👍
BOL love this honesty!
Explained, performed waaaay better than nissan dealer mechanics. great work.
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The best video on the Nissan CVT transmission maintenance I saw , dude you made a nice job fully professional , no weird music clear view clear explanations all the torque specifications , I was able to hear you talk clearly . WOW !!! Thanks a lot man for sharing your knowledges with us , keep up the good work . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Even with the car running his voice was louder. Most maintenance content creators don’t pay attention to the audio balancing like that. Super helpful I just bought a 2016 Altima and have no idea if it has or hasn’t had the transmission serviced so I’m just gonna go ahead and do the job it’s at 96,000 and runs pretty well but I know it could be better
@TheOriginalBeeCee hi do you work on customers vehicles or just your own ?
I just hit 65k on my Nissan and am going to be changing the CVT fluid. I appreciate the video. I have watched several before I came across this one. I can say that yours is the most informative.
Appreciate it!
There is a recall on certain nissan transmission if you have under 88k I highly recommend it they put you a brand new one in for free
Was it dirty with you did drain???
@@bgood213it was dirty but not too bad.
Mine has 38k 2017 @@winterwind1169
I changed my cvt FLUID & FILTER and it was worth it. I would not just change the fluid because when you take the transmission pan off. The magnets inside catch a lot of gunky metal that are on them. (150k plus cars that hasn’t had a fluid change EVER disregard this message) the problem is the longer those metals sit they become part of the fluid with excessive heat cycles, flushing the Fluid OR changing the Filters won’t get all those gunky metals out running throughout your trans.
The reason I did this service was because I was experiencing slips and stutter & short pause delay shifting into Reverse.
I found out the reason it slips and stutters FOR ME is only when I’m accelerating at low RPM the torque converter starts to LOCK UP.
All Issues resolved after this service 😎( Minor slips when Foot On gas pedal entering a light throttle)
This is the gold standard when it comes to nissan cvt fluid change. I deliberately took my 2015 xtrail/rogue to an authorized nissan service in jakarta and they skipped alot of steps as recommended in the service manual. They drained n filled the fluid twice. It took 7 litres of ns3. Didnt even touched the overfilled plug. Didnt check the oil temp. Just ran through the gears a couple of times n they were done. The car was about 100k kilometers. Two thumbs up for this great diy video
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DUDE!!! ABSOLUTELY the most informative tutorial I've seen in a while. Do you realize you've done a better job than if the dealer had shown us? OUTSTANDING!!! EXCELLENT!!! You, my friend are on point!!! Thank You for taking the time to provide this much needed information. SUBSCRIBING!!!
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All it takes to beat the dealership is to be honest and care about what you do. But yeah, this guy is the GOAT
@@mattmgarza 🙏🙏🙏
This is definitely the best video on the Altima CVT fluid change. I wondered how to get fluid in it, there has to be a better way then that little rinky dink dipstick hole. LOL. Now I know the proper way. We purchased the car new now we have 65k on it. No issues. Great video thanks again.
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The 2016 Nissan Altima transmission strainer is different for anyone who has one. The part number for it is 31728-28X0A. Every other part fits the bill. Thanks for the video!
Appreciate the clarity!
Great video. 2 years later still helping many! Thank you TOBC!
After researching parts to attempt this, the 2016 Altima 3.5 SL transmission strainer filter is 31726-29X0A. All else appears to be the same!
I'm bout to Change mine now and 28XOA is my part number. I have a 2017 altima sv.
The referenced Service Manual fluid fill amount reads --"Fill approximately 3 liter (2-5/8 imp qt) of the CVT fluid." The manual does not include US qt. One imperial quart is more than one US quart.
3 liters = 101.44 US fluid oz = 3 US qt + 6 US fluid oz - (Rounded UP the 0.44 oz). So far there are 4.3K posts and this may have already been noted.
I will add that this video rates as THE Best of how a video can be presented. Very good detailed video with clear documented instructions and parts ID with Chapters listed for searching segments. Thank you BeeCee Built.
Thanks for a great, comprehensive video tutorial. The Nissan instructions say to refill with 2 5/8 imperial quarts (3 liters). Note that imperial (British) quarts are a little more than a liter, whereas US quarts are slightly less than a liter each. So if refilling with US quarts, you would need a little over 3 quarts with each refill.
Yes, 3.55 litres to an imperial gallon
Some people find this video longer but only that how want to save money and have interested on it can find the all information does really need to the job, thank you share
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Excuse my cynicism, but I doubt one in a hundred dealership techs would go through this procedure. If they do it would Costco a small fortune in fluid, parts and labor. That being said, thanks for laying out the whole procedure so thoroughly.
Lol yea most dealers aren’t going thru this FSM procedure.
This is impressive 😲
I'm pretty sure that not even the dealers service the CVTs like this! 💯!
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This video should be Mandatory for every single Nissan technician to watch before they are put on the shop floor doing these procedures 😮😊
man ! the clarity the clear voice the explanation of every detail and the camera < this has to be one of the best tutorials I have seen on youtube < thank you man
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Awesome video. Nissan repeatedly told me I don't have to change the filter, just do a "flush" and they NEVER told me about the cartridge filter. They only referred to the metal pickup in the pan.
I have since gone to Nissan and told them I want the cartridge filter changed (I even had the part number thanks to you) and the mechanic afterwards said to me "nobody ever changes those but it's a good idea yours was dirty"
For some reason the sales team doesn't inform customers however the mechanics know that this should be done.
Great video! Thank you 👍👍👍👍
Yup. The lack of knowledge and information surrounding the fluid changes on these CVT’s is extremely high.
You can go to 3 different dealers and i bet they all tell you something different, and will only recommend or inform you they just do spill and fills if not tell you that the fluid is lifetime.
There is some idiot who keeps commenting on this video saying his local dealer told him this process will ruin the transmission, as well as “called nissan USA” and they said the same thing lol. Like a major manufacturer is going to put themselves legally at risk and tell you what you can and cant do DIY-wise……of course they are gonna say dont do it 🤣 this video is straight from nissans own FSM, but its going to ruin the transmission according to the customer service rep @ Nissan USA 🤣🤣🙄
I'm impressed that you are making an effort to get the torque specs. Good job.
I appreciate it! I try to be as thorough as I possibly can.
Badass content man💪 i own a couple of Nissans and have never paid a dime to have any service or repairs done to them because i do them all myself. You detailed everything from procedures down to the torque specs!! Thanks, very very informative
Nice man thats what I like to hear! I definitely appreciate the comment tho 🙏🙏🙏
I don't get dealers. Everyone of them seems to deny that there is any transmission filters when you want your fluid serviced. The part numbers are literally on Nissan's part website and say they should be replaced.
Best video yet , and the only one on TH-cam using the overflow bolt
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Best Video I have ever seen on this topic. Thanks for taking the time and editing all the OEM items in between. CVT gets a bad rap because most people do not service their transmissions or service them incorrectly. If serviced regularly it should work as a fine tuned machine.
I agree! Thanks for the comment 🙏
Best tuitorial I’ve seen. Didn’t realize there are two filters in the trans. My service advisor said there none in a 2014 Pathfinder. If there is, I will show him your tuitorial. Thanks
I truly appreciate the comment! But trust me, nobody @ Nissan will care about my video lol. They do what they do and thats all they are gonna do.
@TheOriginalBeeCee In certain states tge manufacturers are held liable if in fact their dealers are not following the proper procedures like you outlined here. They can suffer some severe penalties for sure. 😊
This video deserves an Emmy Award...really appreciate it ....perfect !!!!
Lol i truly appreciate it! Thank you 🙏
I second this motion
Awesome tutorial. Just bought a 2013 Altima with about 103K miles on it. No idea what the history is but I would bet that the CVT Fluid has likely never been changed. Definitely seems like a doable job thanks to this video!
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@@TheOriginalBeeCee finally knocked out the fluid and filter change yesterday and followed this tutorial to the letter. I can’t say enough good things about this video. The little details like including snippets from the FSM, providing OE part numbers, torque specs.. it’s immensely useful and gives a lot of confidence to amateur garage mechanics like myself. The fluid that came out was very dark but didn’t smell burned, but the pan and old filters were relatively clean, given that the CVT has likely never been serviced. I used several clear cups to catch a little “sample” of the original fluid, 1st flush, and 2nd flush, and compared them to the new fluid. Very satisfying to see the difference. After doing some research, I ended up using Idemitsu CVTF N3 fluid, which meets all the NS-3 specs and is apparently the factory fill for most Nissan vehicles. Here’s to another 100K!
@@benwiley5340 glad you got it done! Really appreciate the comments & glad it helped! 💪
My Maxima is an 8th gen, will that dip stick work
Outstanding! Excellent video, descriptions, part numbers, procedures. Everything I need to do it correctly! Thanks for this video!
Appreciate it, thanks for the comment 🙏
An excellent "By the Book" video. I will be changing the trans fluid in my Rogue. I know that there will be differences, but you clearly illustrate the general procedure.
Appreciate the comment, good luck with your fluid change!
If only we could get the book, too.
Sorry for bringing back a comment that was posted 2 years ago. Just wanted to ask if the part numbers for your Rogue were identical to the ones mentioned in this video. Thank you!
hey, man, great video, always appreciate the Altima content. Thanks for demonstrating the factory procedure. I have a 2016 with almost 56,000 miles. I've been doing drain and fills, the first one at 36,000 miles ( a double drain and fill, running through the gears), then 45,000 and just did one at 55,500. I drain the fluid when cold, and almost exactly 4 quarts comes out. I put in exactly what came out, pouring it down the dipstick tube. So far no issues with my CVT. I plan on doing a 4 quart drain and fill every 12 months to keep the fluid fresh. Haven't thought about changing the filters, but now I think I can wait a while, especially since you went 150, 000 on your original filters. I drive this thing like an old lady, so I think that helps as well.
Now, I have a request for another video: I'd like to change my power steering fluid soon, but it seems we can't do the "turkey baster method" since there seems to be a plastic part in the way when you remove the reservoir cap. Any thoughts on how to replace the fluid? I imagine you can remove one of the hoses and get it done, but would appreciate watching someone like you do it first. Thanks again for the great content!
Hey Glenn, thanks for the comment! Good to hear how proactive you’ve been with the fluid changes. And yea I would suggest doing the filter changes around 100K, my opinion of course, especially with how often you have been and plan on doing spill and fills.
As for the PS fluid, you pretty much hit the nail on the head, removing a hose would be the route I would take. i would disconnect the line leading from the reservoir right at the pump itself, and drain from there. Once refilled with fluid and everything was back together, i would remove drive belt, and with the belt off I would spin the pulley a few times and it will help “bleed” the pump and you more than likely will get some air out. You could even cycle some fluid in and out that way.
Glenn....continue changing between 35-40 thousand miles. You are
giving your CVT the best of care. You are a person that, (like me)
takes care of their car. My hat is off to you !
Facts I’m just like her no capppp
I have the same issue on my 2017 Maxima, good question 0:31
Nissan says 96,000 km in the owners manual or 5 years. This in my opinion is way to long for these CVT’s. I had to insist on them changing one of the filters as they said it was not necessary, perhaps they would just like to install a new CVT later on, lol
perfect 👌 ....the best CVT service tutorial ever
I wish I can give you 100 likes or more
thank you man
I truly appreciate that man 🙌🙏
Did this a few years back on my 2010 Altima and posted the info and parts on a Nisan Forum. 2010 and other years do not show a filter available or listed. Took some research to find the correct filter part number. Had to cross reference different vehicles and manufacturers that used the same transmission as they did had a filter replacement and part number. Well worth doing despite the pleated filter looking very good with only a few very small metal particles inside.
For 07-12 Nissan the small pleated cvt filter part is 31726-1XFOO or Mitsubishi 2824A006. The o'ring can be reused or Mitsubishi 2920A096. It is simply an o'ring and does not have gasket material attached to it as the one in this video. I could not find the Nissan part for the o'ring but one "may be" available. I made a two trips to the dealership discussing replacing these parts, looking through their manuals, and they thought I was crazy thinking these items were serviceable.
Thanks!! for adding that part numbers. I have a 2012 Altima and I knew my filter housing looked different from the one in the video.
Thank you for an very much informative education on changing the fluid on Nissan Altima. It is pass time for my car to have this work done. Most likely I'm going to take it to a shop but I wanted to know exactly what work the technician would be doing so that I wouldn't get rip off.
Thank you for the comment!
Great vid, super informative you may want to add flushing the trans cooler located in driver side fender well as it has more fluid and a spot to hold debris. Great job keep it up as they are known for issues best to clear out as much of the old ns3 fluid
Great video, doing this today. My daughters CVT quit on her in 2013 Altima. I'll never buy another CVT product
Ahhh man. Sorry to hear 🙏🙏🙏
@@TheOriginalBeeCeeCTV repair Bars bottle, it's shifting again!
@@samspace81 lol noo way I cant believe that! What kind of symptoms was it experiencing, just not shifting and/or lack of power?
@@samspace81 what's CTV repairs Bars bottle?
How could anyone with any sense give this video a thumbs down
Helps them sleep better at night & give them that accomplished feeling after a nice long day.
Dang, what an amazing video!! I have simply never seen a better auto repair video on TH-cam! Thank you so much!
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Just wow. Such a well researched, well executed job! Amazing production of the whole thing! Thank you for sharing!
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I cannot believe how clean this car is
Just a well put together, clear and concise video. So much thanks for this.
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Thank you.well explained step by steep
I got a 2013 and I get the cvt serviced at the dealership for 2 reasons, 1) the price of the fluid and the amount the dealer charges isn’t much different in my area and 2) they give me 1 year warranty but now I know to make sure they swap the cartridge filter
You are the best
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Hi Ahad, How much do you pay at the dealer for cvt oil change?
@@arsalan3889 like $240 in Queens, NY
Rob, awesome camera work-good lighting and right angles for great detail work. thank you so much, also loved that you show all parts number.
U got my attention, I am in.... just finished my tyranny 2013 altima, fluid and filters , real smooooooth I won't forget about, next, drive belt.!!!! you are the man. 1:30
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Awesome step by step tutorial for CVT maintenance. Getting ready to change the valvebody on my 2014 Pathfinder, and this video is a great reference! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it helped! 👍
This is how a HOW-TO should be done, steps, part numbers, FSM info, and some helpful commentary!
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I appreciate how detailed your video was. Definitely will be using your procedure once my Altima hits 30,000 miles after it’s last cvt drain and fill. Thank you! Thumbs up 👍 and subbed!
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Thanks for the detailed video. I just changes my transmission filter today and the steps work. I’ll drain the fluid next month once I order everything. Best to you.
Outstanding work 👊🏼
To think that straight out of the assembly line these CVT transmissions are made to fail & some are actually very low on fluid causing them to overheat. I personally would flush the system prior to filter replacement. Regardless thank you for sharing & thank you for doing it to specs. Quality work right here & I just subscribed 💯
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I do not recall but, did you mention in this video or the other one that you put up about changing the fluid as to what temp that you should drain and check the fluid. I have recent like 2800 miles ago had another tranny put in. When I got it out I could swear I felt a jerk so I took it back but before I did, I drained the fluid to see how much fluid was inside and i got out 4 qts which is more than i have ever gotten out of my other transmissions before this one. The fluid was olive green and not what i expected as in the NS3 that I normally drain out. Also it seemed to be foamy which means it has been overfiled.
Thank you this video was very informative and comprehensive. Clear, concise, and easy to understand. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks for the awesome video, straight to the point and provided all the part numbers I was looking for.
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Thanks for a great tutorial. You are the first YT video that shows both filters, most people miss or skip the canister filter. I need to change transmission oil for my 2011 & 2015 Altima.
I appreciate the comment 🙏 just keep in mind the 2011 4th gen is different from this procedure
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Yes, 2011 has a dipstick so it should be easier than the 5th gen.
I am using ramps, jack stands and a jack just to be safe 🙏
@@Foodie_888 nice 👍👍
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Thanks again!
For those who need information at a quick glance, you're welcome!
Nissan Model Numbers:
CVT Canister Filter: 31726-28X0A
O-ring Seal for Filter: 31526-3VX0A
Trans pan Strainer Filter: 31728-1XF03
Trans Pan Gasket: 31397-1XF0D
Trans Fluid: Nissan NS-3 CVT Fluid (999MP-CV0NS3)
Drain Plug Washer: 11026-JA00A
O-ring Seal for Overflow: 31526-3VX0B
Cool ,thank you for collecting these info about Nissan Model number CVT Fluid change
GOOD VIDEO I just have one question how many qts of oil should I buy as well where did you get that pump
If you want to cycle the fluid, as the FSM suggests and I outlined in the video, you would need about 10-11 quarts. Pump you can get from Amazon or a local parts store!
Bro this video was on point!! You did a great job explaining the whole procedure. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
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Excellent video. Thanks! I will say on opinion ONLY, the change frequency of the fluid, from my experience on a Murano and a couple Altimas I've dealt with, is subjective. Heavy use, such as frequent city/heavy traffic driving should make it more frequent, such as the 30k intervals suggested. I do mine at 45k on the Murano being it pulls things and does a mix of highway-city driving, and have done 60k intervals on other Altimas that didn't see more than highway, light duty, and infrequent use, like my pops used to do. The fluid did not seem broken down at all in his, so we opted for 60k, but checking the fluid at 40 and 50k for viscosity/visible condition.
As I said it's subjective and opinion. All of these vehicles were bought used and got a change of fluid after purchase being there was no record of it being changed. I also agree the filters are definitely a "by 100k" thing. If you don't drive it hard it should be good, but if you do, say, drive through something like the I-285/85/75 sector of Atlanta or worse, I would DEFINITELY recommend a more frequent interval to protect your transmission. Ultimately, these cars LAST if you care for them properly and nothing says you can't follow exactly what the manual recommends, either. 😁👍
Good insight!
Great job BeeCee and well explained. This video made me feel comfortable that my 2013 altima will (hopefully) also reach 151k miles. I've read alot of complaints about the CVT transmission going bad and couldn't help be worried about mine.
How often do you change your cvt fluid ? Also, do you feel any vibration in your car when reaching 1900 rpm?
This was the 3rd change, I gave some insight on this cars history and what I recommend at the end of the video. And I can’t say I’ve ever noticed any vibrations with the car at all really.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee hello . Sometimes i feel a jerk . Once in a month or 2.. i changed my cvt fluid at nissan . I have a 14 altima. Do you think they replaced the filter and strainer ?
@@puma1294 really hard to say. It seems dealers are over the place with this job and its specifics. If i had to guess, they probably just replaced the fluid.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee me too .. id be suprised if actually changed the fluid lol..
@@puma1294 lol well i hope at the very least they did that.
Wow. This guy should be a teacher. Best how to I have ever seen. Ty for articulation. You could use a better cam though. Head mount. Side view. 3rd cam original like you had. You should have more subscribers. I owe you a beer.
Well you’re more than welcome to buy me a camera(s) if you feel like I need a better one 😆 ill take that over a beer lol. But thanks for the comment man appreciate it!
Great video and explanations, thanks a lot
The best DYI video I’ve ever seen. I am saving it for future reference when I change my fluid in my 2017 Altima. Thanks for sharing. You the man.
Appreciate the comment man! Thank you 🙏
@@TheOriginalBeeCee , you are most welcome brother.
I just had my 2017 Maxima flushed by the dealer, it has 60,000 km on it. I had them save a sample so I could see the condition of the fluid, it was almost black. If I was you I would get it done very soon, disregard what Nissan says, 96,000 km is to long.
you can do it without the special tool and fill it from the top.....just measure the exact amount that came out and replace it.my 2018 rogue 2.5 took 4 1/2 quarts when i replaced both filters...filling from the top is the only way to go....
Is More Easy.!
Yes, yes you can...as I mentioned in the video. And personally, I’ve done it that way as well, as I have a video on the channel utilizing that method. But no, its not the “only” way...quite obviously when Nissan has a specialty tool to avoid filling from the top. The purpose of this video was do the OEM FSM procedure exactly to spec, which to do correctly, would require the overflow tool to fill. Can you drain from the top? Of course. Does it mean its the “ only way to go”, quite obviously not.
I don't know where you're at but the accent brings back memories of growing up in Southwest Philly
LOL Well you’re pretty good man im not even an hour from Philly in South jersey lol
@@TheOriginalBeeCee WILDWOOD!
@@jamessouthworth1699 lmao
I HAVE 205,000 MILES ON MY 2014 ALTIMA. NO TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACED YET. . (NOW ..208,000 MAY 2021)
Jesus
Your car is 3.5 V6 Altima ???
you drive fast, aggressive???
@@CG-sp7tg 2.5L 2488CC 152Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated , NOT AGGRESIVE DRIVING. (90 + MILES DAILY )
@@PMG_canal can u pls update the odo of you altima now? Have u replace the transmission oil yet?
276,000 miles. . As today 4/16/24 Still running good. Original transmission fluid .
swapping the filters would definitely restore cvt performance, right? bcs the ehem nissan tech advisors keep telling me these filters are for life, and i call it bullshit. I got a 2013 altima with 211,355 miles and ive noticed the rpm has been going higher, and gas mileage is not so great as it used to be, tranny has been serviced 3 times and it got better no high revving when you accelerate, but it came back, can the lack not replacing the filters been the problem?
That's a pretty tough question to answer to be honest. Really, anything is possible with cars. But typically when you're experiencing trans "issues", its usually past the point where a fluid change and/or filter change will fix anything. But on the other hand, like I said really anything is possible. It might not hurt to do a full service with filters, it might just give you back some of the performance you're looking for. But really there is no right or wrong answer to this question, in my opinion.
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Thanks so much for making this thorough and precise video! It greatly helped me do my 2018 Altima's CVT fluid!
Great to hear! Appreciate the comment!
The best car repair tutorial that I’ewatch on you tube. Thank you.
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Thank you for the info and video!! I bought a 2018 Nissan Altima with 70k miles. Should I change everything like you did? Or drain and fill? Thank you!!
Wow. Excellent video man!
Check engine light came on, took it to AutoZone and was told it was spark plugs or ignition coils. Decided to see what Nissan said, told me the CVT control module was going bad and we need a new transmission $6,000.
My Nissan has 145K miles. The car is misfiring but not transmission symptoms I can tell of so I’ll be replacing the spark plugs, ignition coils, and now the CVT filters/fluid.
Really hoping I don’t need a new tranny.
Appreciate the comment man. But just some insight, I would have codes pulled again. Do you know what the codes were? Just speculating, but Nissan is definitely going to have better diagnosis abilities than Autozone. AZ uses general OBDII code pullers. They are only capable of pulling engine codes. So if there is an underlying transmission code, AZ can’t tell you. Nissan, and anyone with a higher end scanner can not only pull engine codes, but also transmission, ABS & SRS. I would have the transmission codes pulled by another source before you start spending money & playing the guessing game. And even if its just an engine misfire, I would start with just plugs. No need to buy coils & plugs. Plugs should have been replaced by 105k in these cars. So if they are original, than it’s probably just plugs. Don’t go spending unnecessary money without some more definitive diagnosing!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Thanks for the response! The code given to me from Nissan was p17f1. I replaced the spark plugs yesterday and noticed a huge difference. Car runs better. However, I still have the check engine light. Thanks for the advice, I am going to take it to a shop and see what they have to say about it before I do anything else. If it needs a new transmission, is it even worth paying for at 145k miles?
@@Michael_G22 awe man. That is a CVT “Judder” code, which is when the belt inside the transmission starts to wear..in-turn the trans begins to slip, causing a “judder”. You typically would be feeling it…the trans would feel like it’s slipping a bit, and or shaking or a vibration. Just wont feel smooth. A new transmission is usually what is needed to fix it, but another potential cause could be a short in the CVT wiring harness tricking the code to come on.
And as far as it being worth it….thats really a subjective question that really only you can answer. Some things to consider are….is the car paid off? How the car’s condition outside of the transmission…is it mechanically sound otherwise? Is it cosmetically in good condition? how much is it to repair the car vs. how much it would be to get into another car Thats reliable? Do you like the vehicle otherwise and want to invest in it? Etc etc.
Very good job.Question? Around What Price would the dealership charge. I have a 2017 Juke Turbo just turned 40,000 km . I just drove in the winter. Transmission CVT-M1-M6 AWD-FWD The dealership says I don’t have to do this. I’m no mechanic but servicing your car all the time is a good thing.
Probably $300-$500 I would say
Best ever. I mean BEST EVER tutorial. Keep it up bro.
I truly appreciate that man! Thanks for the comment 👊
Lol. When you said you had all 19 bolts off the pan without leaving a couple on either end before you pulled it off, I was like, "Nooo!" Your reaction was better than mine would have been. Haha.
Thanks for the video. So much great info and detail.
Lol....I was racing against GoPro battery life and wasn’t thinking haha. Appreciate the comment tho!
ive been doing fluid change every 60k. I am 175k now and going to do the full service soon. thanks for the video.
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Life-saving video! Just did my transmission fluid alogtwith my oil. The link to the manual doesnt seem to eork anymore, would you happennto have another one? I want to do a few other things but cant find a copy out there!
Best tutorial I watch. Everything is detailed and clear.
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Best video I've found on yt about this. Tremendous help on 2017 maxima . Thanks!
Awesome, glad it helped 🙏
This is the same motor thats in the 2013 rogue I just picked up. Doing this service next week. Great info. Thank your
Good luck with the job 👍
@TheOriginalBeeCee oh yeah, I just did the oil change and was looking at the transmission. It's super easy to get to everything. Just have to get that stubborn dipstick out 🤣.
Lol no doubt!
El procedimiento más técnico que he visto. Gracias por este vídeo.
Thank you! Great explanation and detailed! Question, shifting the gears is OK to do it before reaching the temperature and at temperature? Just making sure is fluid present through all the gears
Best video I've seen in a while, great job.
Appreciate it! 🙏
very detailed tutorial video, i like that you follow the manual AND also snapshot it into the video, thumbs up for the effort, keep it up
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Very good video, well explained. Just have a question and some comments. Why does it matter that the fluid be a certain temperature? If you have a dip stick you can check it to what it is cold and or measure how much came out then put in the same amount or at until you get to the amount showing on the dip stick. Not being a wise guy just wanted to know why the temp concern. When I did a drain and fill, I put back the amount that came out and also went by the dip stick. This was done 2 1/2 years ago.
Well this generation traditionally doesn’t come with a dipstick. As I mentioned in the video, the dipstick I used is from a 4th gen. So as outlined in the FSM pictured, they utilize temperature measurement to ensure fluid is being drained and adjusted correctly. Just a way for the manufacturer to make it more complicated for the DIY’er, but nonetheless this is the correct method and what is outlined in Nissan’s factory service manual for all of their CVT models. Thats not to say you couldn’t accurately do it another method, but personally IMO measuring fluid is a pain in the ass and personally I wouldn’t waste my time when I can just crack open the overflow at the correct temperature and adjust to the correct fluid measurement as it was intended.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Makes sense and i think both ways are kind of a pain especially the measuring way of doing it. The dip stick way is way better but yes the manufactures want to keep us away from doing this type of work on our own vehicles. Thanks
Thank you so much for your very detailed video. I have a 2015 Nissan X-Trail (QR25DE / CVT) FWD in Australia, which I believe would be called Nissan Rogue in North America. The procedure for changing CVT fluid on the X-Trail looks identical to the Altima. I was wondering if the part numbers mentioned in your video would be exactly the same as mine. Thank you
Thank you for the video, do you by chance have any advice on how to swap out the sway bar bushings. The amount of space is very narrow.
Thanks for the video. Are the part numbers the same for a 2013? I called the dealership today. They said they wouldn’t touch the filters even if I request it. Dealer told me they put an additive into the oil change and have good success with that. Any idea what the additive is?
All part numbers are same for 2013 as long as it’s not a 2-door coupe. Never heard of an additive. Sounds like bs. I know it’s probably hard to not trust a dealer but those filters inevitably need to be changed, especially the cartridge style one.
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@@noneyabusiness-hz5yq thank you so much! I really truly appreciate that! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Excellent video explaining everything step by step . The only thing that I see the other people doing is flushing the transmission cooling system also to by disconnect both and out hoses by Nissan recommended spry using half the bottle one way and the other half for the other way until clean and clear liquid comes out . That’s my only take on the video to make it a prefect transmission oil change ever . But I know you flow Nissan guidelines and procedures.
I did that in my original CVT fluid video:
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...if it brings anyone more peace of mind to incorporate that as well, I’m def not opposed.
I’ve watched this many times. Great video thanks for sharing it. On the short video does the car have to be level? Can we drive it up on ramps and do my oil change and the dump and fill too ? Thanks again.
Appreciate the comment! I would suggest the car being @ level as possible whenever servicing the CVT.
Great video sir - absolutely one of the best that I have seen if not the best. What might help to keep the oil pan gasket in place is to tie this loosely with a couple of snip and ties, do a couple of bolts loosely on the pan and then cut them off - never tried it myself but I have seen it work on other videos. Well done !
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Hi BeeCee hope all is well! Great info on your videos, I have a question about resetting the “transmission deterioration “ with a scanner ? Is this necessary? And can it be done with the scanner you are using in the video? Regards
Ed
with certain OBD tools, CVTz50 for android I mentioned in the video, and Nissan’s own CONSULT, you can reset the CVT deterioration. Not necessary though, really all it is a “maintenance minder” essentially, similar to an oil life percentage that can be reset. Has no effect on the performance of the car. The OBD I used in the video is not capable of it.
Great video man. You did an awesome job explaining everything from tools needed to part numbers. Keep it up.
I appreciate it! 🙏
Excellent vid well done.
Here's a simple approach to filling the trans.
Buy a dip stick for a 2013 Altima. 2014 and later eliminated it to save $2 per vehicle.
Put it in and measure the level of fluid as shown on the dipstick. Do it when cold as the oil has established a level.
Do the filter change.
Put new fluid down the dipstick hole until it's a little higher than your initial measurement.
Run it and recheck the level and add fluid as needed.
Recheck when it's cold.
Soo you’re saying the 2013 5th Gen. Altima has a dipstick?
Great video and tutorial! Earned another subscriber
Thank you! I appreciate it! 🙏
You probably followed the procedure better than they do at the dealership! 🙂
I really have a problem with Nissan, though. The best they can come up with is putting new, very expensive fluid in just to further dilute the existing fluid and then having to repeat the process to further dilute the old fluid again. It's completely unacceptable and there should be a better way. I think your Altima has transmission oil cooler lines whereas my Sentra does not. But you can use cooler lines to effectively evacuate all of the old fluid while sucking in new fluid with very little waist. To do this you would drop the pan first and get all of that fluid out and then refill it with the same amount before you start the pump out/suck in process. This method gets just about all of the old fluid out.
Yea..I’ve seen it done with using the cooler lines on this particular car. I saw your comment on the other CVT video in regards to you having a recently picked up 2015, that should be pretty similar to this as far as the process/setup. From looking at the FSM, there are some small differences..like it suggests filling via the pan drain plug hole for example. But they at least have the warmer filter blow-out for the Sentra unlike the Altima:
www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2014/TM.pdf
I loved the video. Excellent coverage of all aspects. I have a question. I have an 8-year-old vehicle with only 45k miles. Should I change all these filters or just the fluid?
I reviewed all my thoughts on intervals etc in the last 5 mins of the video. I would probably say do just fluid @ 60k, then do filters @ 90k.
Don't forget there's a push belt that will need to be replaced at some point. It contains 399 elements of teeth made up of metal and 20 steel bands that make up the push belt. When that push belt breaks Like a timing belt of an engine all of those steel elements will go flying and destroy the transmission..
Good video, a job well done...
Push belt you mean the steel belt that goes around the shaft pulleys? That steel band last the life of the transmission. What makes them break is friction and heat due to not changing the fluid.
@@jamesdean1598 bingo!
Thank you so much bro you did super excellent and backed everything up with written proof! There are only facts on this video super professional! This is my first time doing a cvt transmission service like this, very different and extensive but anyways, SUBSCRIBED!
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Thanks for recording and posting this vid. I just did this on my 2018 Rogue ..... before I found your vid. 🙄 Pretty much exactly what I did. I slightly over torqued the "inside the pan" filter bolts to 84 inch pounds (10 N-m) 😁. I wouldn't think it's gonna be a problem. The residue in the pan looks very minimal.
Appreciate the comment. And the bolts didn’t break, so you’re good lol. the problem would be if they bolt broke while torquing from over torquing.