2012 Nissan Murano CVT Fluid Change and Filter service

How to change the CVT fluid and filters on a Nissan Murano.

[@jemlnlx]

Recently did my 2012 Murano at 98k. Purchased with 82k with no history of fluid servicing. Dealership refused to service because I was too close to 100k. Drain and fill went smoothly. 10mm hex was a bit of a pain to get off...but PB Blaster and an extension pipe got it done. 5 quarts came out via drain plug...5 quarts went in via dipstick neck. Fluid was very dark brown...original fluid maybe?! No prior transmission issues or symptoms. Shifts smoothly just as it did before. Also replaced the external filter behind the driver's side wheel...not sure if this was necessary but it was cheap and convenient. Video was helpful!

[@CJ_Kraus]

Thanks! Yeah I called Nissan and they said not to do it as well and mine has 150k+ but it was acting weird so I went ahead and did it anyway. It seems much better now. And not issue knock on wood 😂. I think the main issue was the external filter on a lot of these. Best to change them for the peace of mind anyways. Cvt fluid needs changed or will destroy the trans from what I read. I’m going to change mine every 18-20k from now on. Probably just a drain and external filter. I’m glad the video helped!

[@jasonhager1422]

Supposed to take 10.8

[@keving52002]

The ATF temp count for this vehicle is 160 on a scan tool . Make sure its at this temp count to level off fluid.

[@CJ_Kraus]

After I did the video I realized this. I checked it and it’s seems to be smoother now. It’s better than it was before I changed it that’s for sure!

[@justintx75]

Were did you find the internal filter?

[@محمد-ص9غ1ذ]

Hi, could you please help me to fund the parts number, I would really appreciate that

[@CJ_Kraus]

For what part?

[@anthonynattoo1935]

YOU DO A LOT OF TALKING AND NO ACTUAL FOOTAGE OF HOW YOU LITERALLY DO REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT.

[@CJ_Kraus]

Bro you just take the bolts out. I tried to video that but you can’t see anything with my hands in the way so it was useless footage.