CVT Full Synthetic Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

2013 Altima 3.5 owner here. Wife is the primary driver in the central FL stop-and-go traffic and the oppressive heat/humidity (the humidity also reduces the effectiveness of a heat exchanger....and this makes Florida worse than even Texas or Arizona for heat related failures). Wife does most of the driving. She had her first violent "CVT shudder" at 27,000 miles and, now at 28-and-change, the transmission is beginning to behave poorly. It's slow to change ratios, allows more vibration through the driveline, and is sluggish off the line. Nissan dealers at first refused to change the fluid as it was a "60,000 mile change interval. It's FINE." Then they agreed to change it with the newer (and thinner) NS-3 rated CVT fluid....for $330 for a drain and refill. This was the same price at two different dealers in a major Florida city. Unacceptable. So I conducted my due diligence research and found this Valvoline CVT fluid, which their latest data sheet (available on their website) indicates is compatible with the NS-3 standard. So I drove my Altima up onto a set of ramps, finagled the drain plug tube stopper (with NO DIPSTICK attached, mind you) off of the drain tube, and obtained a drain tub that has markings for fill level...so I could quickly and easily measure EXACTLY how much fluid came out. Good thing I did, because according to most folks, 6 quarts were going to exit my transmission....but only 3 quarts took the dive due to the incline of the vehicle. No biggie. It'll just take two drain and fills to use up my 6qt case. Please remember that this transmission will throw a code AND go into a full-on limp mode (crippling the car and preventing you from shifting into drive in some cases) if there is too little fluid, OR too much. So getting within about a tenth of a quart is important. Also, double up your gloves because the fluid needs to be at operating temp to be drained and this is HOT. Onto driving impressions with only 3 quarts swapped: The transmission is observably quieter, smoother, and more responsive within the first mile. Within ten miles, the difference is stark....it's back to the ultra-smoothness that sold me on the car. I'm very pleased! I'm excited to do another 3qt drain and fill this weekend and am expecting more of an improvement. In fact, at this level of economy via Amazon's great prices, I'm debating an additional drain and refill with another 6qt case just to have more of this fluid in the transmission, period. Note: this Valvoline fluid has a very light green tint to it. Not nearly as green as the factory NS-3 Nissan fluid...but at least it's not red. I do not think a dealer would even notice that another fluid has been used. It looks very close to the NS-3 fluid when new, with less green dye. Lastly, the factory fluid that came out was dark green, looked burnt, and had a burnt smell to it. It was very clearly at the end of its useful life. Having smelled a freshly opened quart of NS-3 Nissan fluid at the dealer, the factory fluid is DONE at 28k miles. It seems Nissan should be observing 20k fluid change intervals for their CVTs as my wife drives the car very easy and always lets all fluids get to operating temperature before giving it the beans in traffic. This Valvoline has a full synthetic base stock and is designed for high-temp applications. I'm very pleased so far and buy with confidence for your NS-3 compatible Altima, Maxima, or Pathfinder CVT! Go Amazon!!! A note for the 5th gen Altima: The CVT in this Altima has a circuit from the engine coolant outlet on the radiator that passes heated engine coolant directly to the transmission to speed-up the transmission warm-up and to thin the fluid so it is functioning in its most optimal range. So, while this fluid is certainly thicker than the factory fluid in cold climates, using the Nissan engine freeze plug block heater when it's cold would ALSO serve to warm this tranny up much quicker. Not a concern for me in Florida as I only see temps below 20 degrees F once or twice a year. Any Nissan dealer can install this freeze plug and there are several to choose from here on Amazon for about $40. MPG Note: My wife has seen her long term MPG creep up by .1 MPG this week. Could be weather. Could be statistical noise. But she also reports easier cruising with smaller throttle openings. Regardless, there seems to be no negative effect on fuel mileage.

I’ve been using Valvoline Full Synthetic oil for CVT transmissions, and I’m very impressed. The smoothness in my car’s shifts is noticeable right away, and the performance stays consistent even under demanding conditions. Without a doubt, it’s a high-quality product that protects my transmission and extends its lifespan.

Changed the CVT fluid for my 2020 Subaru Outback. Not a complete change, but just the 5.5 quarts that came out from the drain plug. Half the price of Subaru branded fluid, full synthetic, and haven't noticed anything different while driving. Also, at 60K miles, the old fluid looked too dirty, so I recommend changing sooner than later. I may even change again next year.

I put five new bottles of this stuff through my transmission after draining the pan. Shifted through the gears slowly while the vehicle ran on jack stands. Then I drained that out and put in another 5.5 quarts to top the system off. My 2014 Subaru Forester with 114k miles operates smoothly after doing this. It helped the old fluid out a bit, I can feel a slight difference and it's better now. I will probably change out another 6 quarts in the somewhat near future to just start a routine of keeping fresh CVT fluid in there to ensure the transmission stays alive as long as possible. I used to use this same fluid on my Nissan Sentra with the same process and we never had problems with the transmission. I sold that car at 160k and it still ran like new.

CVT fluid working good

I own a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage and the OEM CVT fluid from the dealership costs well over $30 per quart. Not wanting to pay the inflated price; I decided to go with the Valvoline CVT fluid alternative instead. So far, after performing a drain and fill the transmission is operating like normal. No strange sounds, hiccups, or harsh shifting: on a good note, my MPG has increased and smoothness going from drive to reverse is less notchy. Seeing that it is a full synthetic fluid, it should handle the transmission heat more affectively than non synthetic. Lastly, the reason for the 4 stars is that the smell is god awful; make sure you are wearing gloves just in case you get this stuff on your hands.

wow, i was hesitant to use this on my cvt transmission, the clear color threw me off, i went ahead and replaced my filter and gasket, put back 4 quarts and i got my car back. my wife had drove it slipping 70 miles from home. its a 2016 Toyota corolla. i took a chance and damm that stuff really worked. the car drives like new again, slippage disappeared, i highly recommend it. i did a 2nd fluid change after a month from the first.

The Valvoline fluid is a direct replacement for your existing OEM fluid in your modern CVT vehicle. For Hyundai it's SP-1 and for Honda's it is HCF-2. Same product that comes in OEM containers for a much higher price point. Remember: OEM "Do Not" manufacture their own products; they contract out for that and labels are applied. Don't get caught paying the higher price for a label. ✔

This transmission oil is as good as the OEM Nissan NS-3......at a lower price.

My transmission is Subaru TR580 CVT. For the first 15,000-km, My transmission kept giving jerky sensations when it automatically down shifts, and low speed launches in heavy traffic were so dull & sluggish I had to give more throttle. But after 15k and as winter became bolder, car found its rhythm, gracefully gliding along the highway of life. It’s fun now. I believe I have 20k-30k of fun before I have to change CVT oil. Maybe next time I will add some CVT lubricant/treatment.

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Pour l'entretien d'une transmission CVT de Nissan Rogue SV 2016 . N'oublier pas de remplacer le filtreur auxiliaire et le O-RING .

the right stuff for my pathfinder -- need hor for a partial change