Nissan maxima maintenance schedule montgomeryville nissan. Welcome to the growing family of new nissan owners. The fluid helps to keep all of the components of the transmission system cooled and lubricated. Nissan cvt transmissions maintenancerepairs car talk. I have a 2000 and decided to change the filter since it came with trans pan gasket. The nyc taxi nv200 is equipped with the cvt fluid level gauge. Cvt fluid and change interval nissan forum nissan forums. Since the transmission fluid is supposedly lifetime fluid, the owners manual doesnt specify when the transmission fluid should be changed. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your nissan datsun sentra can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Changing the cvt transmission fluid the nissan club.
Key services are explained in detail, along with an outline of scheduled maintenance. If not when it hits 30k miles how do you change the cvt fluid out. You might do well to change fluid at half that or 30k miles but be warned, its not cheap. From time to time, nissan may update or revise this manual to provide owners with the most accurate information currently available. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your sentra, even in the most severe driving conditions. If the deterioration data is more than 20, replace the cvt fluid. Use nissan fluid as the problems are so high you dont want to shortchange there. Everything about the 2016 nissan maxima is brandnew, from its looks to its features.
Dear ray, i have a 20 nissan altima 4 cylinder with a cvt transmission. At 30,000 miles, the service will be a bit more indepth. If the transmission fluid level in your sentra is low, you need to add. This, on top of the fact that your nissan is filled with the latest technology and automotive innovation, makes for a vehicle that improves your daily commute and saves you money. In cold weather, your vehicle will need maintenance more often if your average trip length is less than 16 kms. Ok i looked for the dipstick for the cvt trans but cant find one. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. Cvt transmissions typically do not have a dipstick and are only serviceable from the bottom of the vehicle via a drain and fill plug. Nissan sentra automatic transmission fluid advance auto. If your nissan sentra features a manual transmission, this interval is where youll have the transmission oil inspected. Talk to any decent auto transmission repairman and they will tell you the same thing.
Nissan altima cvt transmission fluid change duration. If your vehicle is a manual transmission, expect to change your transmission fluid anywhere between 30,000 to 60,000 miles. In maintaining your vehicle, you should use these guidelines to determine which maintenance schedule to use. It should include an oil change, oil filter change, and an air filter change like the previous service. The maintenance schedule only talks about changing the trans fluid if youre towing things, in which case you should change the fluid every 60,000 miles. Nissan murano questions after how many miles cvt fluid. However, like every vehicle, time can decrease its performance. How often should i change lifetime transmission fluid.
Cvt transmissions also require a specific type of transmission fluid that is exclusive to cvt transmissions. There are no clutch discs to leave debris in the fluid and even with conventional transmissions, most modern units use synthetic atf and it is rare to see a service interval recommendation other than inspect fluid every 15000 miles. What i do is hook a clear hose to the line coming from the cooler. August 2015 publication no om2e 0b16u3 printed in u. To find the available downloadable manuals and guides for your nissan vehicle, select a model and year below. Nissan reserves the right to change specifications, performance, design or component suppliers without notice and without obligation. I sure dont want to overpay at the dealer for a simple fluid change. After a period of time the transmission fluid breaks down and require changing. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties.
Your nissan is designed to run for many years to come, when correctly maintained. The engine in your 20 nissan sentra should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Dec 18, 2017 it depends on the car, but somewhere between 100400 pounds. It should include an oil change, oil filter change, and air filter change like the previous service. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. You can fill the transmission fluid on the nissan sentra in just a few minutes. Nissan service intervals trophy nissan in mesquite. Ya but if nissan planted filters in there tansmissions then they would grow,right. I have a 2015 nissan sentra sr with 8,000 miles on it. Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable automatic transmission fluid product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. The 2015 nissan sentra is equipped with a cvt transmission. But most notably, this years maxima features an allnew performance thats more powerful and fuel efficient than ever before. The transmission fluid filling process remains the same for all sentra models from 1982 to 1994, while all year models after 1994 require a different transmission fluid filling process. Please carefully read and retain with this manual all revision up.
I have searched all over the internet and found nothing. Fortunately, montgomeryville nissan is here to help prevent that. The 2015 nissan sentra has 18 problems reported for transmission failure. It is a permanent screen and luckily for people all i have to do is undo the plug from the pan and drain while hot, screw the screw the plug back in and funnel your new fluid back in to the tran from the dip stick tubemy 04 sentra 1. I have never checked the fluid level because the transmission dip stick has a seal on it that has to be broken to pull it out. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. When it comes to your nissan sentra, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Keep in mind a cvt is different from a conventional at. Nissan sentra oil change recommendations the nissan sentra is a compact sedan with great fuel economy ratings. I have a nissan published maintenance schedule that i downloaded from the internet. However, you may also need to change the transmission fluid. Risky as in mixing new valvoline fluid, with possible 140k mile old nissan fluid, and just doing what i saw people doing on youtube, which was basically just get under the car, drain the fluid, measure how much fluid came out, and refill the same amount with new fluid.
Owners manual doesnt list a service interval for the fluid. Drain and refill tranny fluid in 09 nissan sentra re. The manual doesnt tell this, but if you remove it there is a nut on the top of it and you cant easily replace this bolt and nut because the nut goes on where you cant get to it. I just had transfer case and differential fluids changed and the nissan dealership service te. This service and maintenance guide is designed to help you make sure your vehicle receives proper and timely maintenance that is necessary. Can anyone tell me where the dipstick for the automatic transmission fluid is located. Is there a site plug like there are on rear differential axles like my old honda crv had on rear pumpkin. Nissan manuals and guides provide you with important details regarding the use and care of your vehicle, such as its maintenance schedule, oil type and recommended tire pressure. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your sentra and how to check the transmission fluid level. Just had the transmission fluid drained and filled at the local jiffy lube after 41,500 miles little long i know, anyway, the guy said that my truck, a 2007 crew cab, 6 cyl. The owners manual brushes off checking the cvt fluid and on page 8 states. How can i check cvt trans fluid level in 2015 nissan. Transmission fluid level check nissan sentra 202019.
Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times at an interval of 2 to 3 seconds and release the clutch pedal. Nissan likely says change fluid at 60k miles and a lot of them tear up around that number. Nissan sentra transmission fluids, oils, additives. Nissan sentra questions transmission fluid cargurus. Canadian driving conditions are classified as severe operating conditions and therefore it is critical to ensure you follow the recommendations found in your owners manual for all maintenancerelated items. Nissan versa note transmission fluid change at cole nissan.
How does one inspect the fluid and determine it is good visually. Nissan sentra automatic transmission problems have caused a lawsuit that alleges the continuously variable transmissions cvts shudder, shake, jerk and do just about everything except work correctly. Additionally, on 2012 and later models, the fluid change procedure requires 3050% more fluid than what is listed here to fill see section 25 in manual. It hasnt ever had the cvt transmission fluid changed. It has recommended service intervals milesmonths for various routine maintenance procedures oil change. Get your next service from the highest rated nissan certified auto repair shop. Nissan sentra transmission fluid change cost estimate. Check clutch line for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Transmission fluid and filter changes nissan frontier forum. Dealer checked car and said they could n read more.
An automatic transmission may never need that fluid changed, but can also need it as soon 30,000 miles. There is a long bolt in the set that holds the filter on. Order brake fluid for your 2015 nissan sentra and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. He said that when the oil drains it flushes out the gunk from the permanent filter, and metal particulate, if there is any. How many miles on your sentra, and how does the fluid look.
The way you drive your vehicle and the conditions in which it operates can affect how frequently its components need to be inspected, adjusted or replaced. The best way to determine the amount of fluid needed during a routine fluid change is to measure the amount drained. Drain and refill tranny fluid in 09 nissan sentra bob. Nissan sentra automatic transmission problems cause.