CVT Transmissions - The problem was the limitations of the OEM fluid, not unit design.

[@arontesfay2520]

It blows my mind how many people buy into the dogma that OEM fluid does the job better than any aftermarket products.

[@brendanlucero8585]

It comes from a belief that companies don't practice some sort of built in obsolescence.

[@rmark1083]

Dogma? What do you call what you said? With infinite knowledge at our fingertips, It blows my mind how many people end up believing their own idea of things. Jiffy lube talked my mom into a transmission flush for her Ford freestyle (cvt) Few days later the transmission failed. After an investigation Ford denied the warranty claiming jiffy lube used the wrong fluid. Jiffy lube claimed it met the specifications. Ford proved the fluid was out of spec by 20%... Jiffy lube had to pay $5000 to replace the transmission. A 20% difference was enough to cause failure. Idk about you but I'll take my chances with the OEM fluid until a alternative manufacturer approved fluid is released. Kinda like dexos... As the hardware moves forward, the oil specifications must also change to handle the additional heat and properly lubricate the engine. The tolerances in a modern engine are closer and tighter, which means that the oil's ability to keep critical engine parts clean is more important than it used to be.

[@arontesfay2520]

@@rmark1083 You really need to lookup the definition of dogma. I arrived at the conclusion that there are better aftermarket CVT fluids after extensive research and from personal experience. I didn't just assume OEM is the best because they claim to be. I can't comment on your mom's Jiffy lube experience since I don't know what they use but I'm honestly not shocked about Jiffy lube's incompetence. Please provide me with more info on what they used exactly if you can. I have no axe to grind and I'm more than willing to reconsider my opinion.

[@arontesfay2520]

@@rmark1083 Also you really think a car manufacturer would ever approve an aftermarket fluid even though they thought it met specs? You don't see the conflict of interest there?

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

@@rmark1083 I would expect the worst from Jiffy Lube.. AMSOIL does carry a warranty for the customers protection that if it is listed on their site and used in accordince of the intended purpose they will back the fact that the fluid its self will not be the cause for the damage. There are dozens of other factors. But a flushing product as far as I know should never be used in a CVT unless it's specifically listed for that use. Also what's important is not what Jiffy lube tells the customer but what does the actual product used say? Is there a data sheet which lists the applications - further listing that Ford transmission? In that case I doubt Jiffy Lube knows or can even product that document..

[@404notfound.....]

We just changed the CVT fluid on a 2017 nissan rogue. It has 60,000 km or 37,000 miles. 1st day we noticed is how smooth the transmission is now. It's definitely a win win with amsoil products. Great video!!

[@metzmatu8409]

Most Rogue having problem happen 80k-110k km milage. 'Rogue 2nd generation, which was manufactured by Nissan from 2014 through 2019, have been hit with the same transmission issues as other Nissans.' Make sure your warranty covered by switching to Armsoil fluid.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

Here locally I'm getting more feedback all the time. It's even better then my confidence when I made the video!

[@404notfound.....]

@@metzmatu8409 The reason people are having problems with their CVT transmission is because there keeping the cheap factory fluid and NOT putting IN a premium full synthetic transmission fluid like Amsoil CVT fluid.

[@metzmatu8409]

@@404notfound..... How will the car warranty goes with uncertified amsoil CVT fluid used when the CVT goes bad?

[@404notfound.....]

Lol amsoil CVT fluid meets & Exceeds all requirements from Nissan!!! There is no such thing as "uncertified" cvt fluid from Amsoil. Research my man! 🤔

[@Easystreet208]

Completely agree with you. Nissan OEM is awful. I use Castrol CVT for last 3 changes and I drain and match fill every 32K and my 14 Altima is at 220K mileage. I'm Sure Amsoil is good as well.

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

Great vid of information. I also liked his casual breakfast table talk with having his cup of coffee in hand while presenting their product. I like that. ❤❤❤❤

[@johnnymapalo8079]

Nothings wrong with Nissan cvt transmission. I had a 2015 Nissan Altima with 372,712 original miles. Engine, transmission and alternator was original from day 1. I only used Nissan OEM NS-3 transmission fluid with an external transmission cooler I bought from Ebay. Worked flawlessly until some ass rear end hit and murdered my car on February 09, 2022. Smh. 372,712 miles when it died

[@TheFlyingZulu]

Year 2014 and up models has a cooler/heater exchanger on them already. Did you see an improvement by installing another one?

[@lam_nguyenn_]

@@TheFlyingZuludefinitely, the stock cooler isn’t not that good. Buy an after market cooler

[@davesgarage78]

Honda states that HMMF and HCF-2 are not compatible and use of one where the other is specified could cause damage to the transmission. Amsoil and others say that their fluids meet both specifications. How can one fluid meet two specifications that the manufacture says are incompatible?

[@ctsfiddler]

that's a good question, wish i knew the answer. Maybe Amsoil will answer.

[@autoshaman4319]

I have a funny squeak intermittently. At the final shift point on my 2012 Subaru. Outback, no shuttering or stuttering, but a squeak. Hopefully this will solve that issue.

[@twinforce_fusion6560]

Maybe I should offer this to one of my Nissan Rogue customer. Anyway, Nissan does not even make the CVT fluid, it's a Jatco transmission.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

That's the think - people somehow think Nissan creates their fluid. If they did they would have spec-sheets and data on it as they do with the cars they sell. Auto manufacturers and the lubricants there's a BIG disconnect between them.

[@jerryyoung6494]

But doesn’t Nissan own jatco?

[@metzmatu8409]

So many tranmission problems with Nissan CVT cars, including Rogue. No oil/fuid can solve those issues other than get it fix by mechanically.

[@metzmatu8409]

Nissan have a stack in Jatco.

[@ridemfast7625]

Nissan owns part of Jatco. And how many auto manufacturers make their own fluids??? Best thing that can be done to some cvt cars is add a transmission cooler. My Altima had a recall and the fix, Nissan installs a trans cooler for free. No more over heating issues. And do change the cvt fluid to whatever you prefer.

[@igorjan6381]

I am using Amsoil motor oil and transmission fluid on all my cars… it’s amazing product.

[@mohidadeel]

I used chevron havoline cvt fluid in my Honda civic fc6. Excellent gear shifting since I shifted to it.. was previously using oem Honda hcf 2

[@sirsmarty274]

Im surprised you mentioned Scotty, im a daily watcher and informed, Let me guess, you put AT-205 in the blend? Clever

[@876r876rf]

"It's called AT-205 *Gesticulates wildly* "

[@dirtymig0pp772]

Forgive me for asking a stupid question. But i jsut bought a 2015 sentra that take ns3 cvt fluid. Now i am thinking about buying and using this instead of the factory nissan fluid. Yet i am planning on dropping the pan, replacing both of the filters and dropping the used fluid inside. This being said it will still leave a couple quarts or so in the system, so re filling it with this wouldnt that be me mixing two different types of fluids in the cvt once im done ?

[@Antimortem]

Thanks👍 " Problem was the fluid, not the design "

[@luaymurad5239]

I used ams oil in my 2016 nissan maxima i was have have judder problems cause i use other brand before ams oil i do 4 oil changes using ams oil 100 miels between each other ,, the judder is less but not gone its stay when acceleration from low rpm so i do other oil change now i switched to mitasu ns3 its great product the cvt very smooth with no judder problems by the way i test ams oil cvt and oem nissan cvt ns3 and mitasu by oil load testing machine the ams oil can handle about 3.5 kg before the rotary stop the oem ns3 handle more than 4 kg and mitasu handle about 4.5 and in the FZG ASTM D 5182 test mitasu handle all the 12 stage without fail

[@tremilford4090]

Hey I have judder problem now at low rpm sometimes what fluid do i need to get

[@charlesnoble7470]

Is reaching fluid operating temperature/viscosity priority #1 before driving hard? You mentioned the friction coefficient of the belt to pulleys, but I think of temperature & viscosity changes within the torque converter and hydraulic controls upon the pulleys. My Honda Accord has separate pressure controls for each pulley. I've also wondered if the emergency slamming on the brakes causes fast spike loads that could scar the belt and pulleys. If so I'll never buy a used CVT from a wrecking yard. Thank you very much. Great video.

[@Daddimirr]

2005 Nissan Xterra w/ Jatco Re5r05a. Transmission contaminated due to transmission cooler failure. Transmission suffers from rev-out slips. Going to switch to Amsoil tomorrow. I saw Amsoil at SEMA 2021 and their products definitely piqued my interest in higher performance fluids that exceed oem standards. We will see what comes of it soon. Definitely looking forward to popping into my local Amsoil dealer. If it works as good as others have testified, I will run 100% amsoil products and recommend them to all my cvt owners.

[@MrPhong1712]

Then could you tell me the result?

[@SulCoCrazy]

Have a CVT in my ATV, though the belt on the pulley is rubber so only the clutches are in the oil. Still use Amsoil ATV oil and my engine runs cooler. Does a great job of protecting the clutches, as ATV motor oil doubles as a transmission lubricant. Great oils. Best of the best.

[@zx9green791]

Your clutches are not in the oil on an ATV, they are in the open air. The CVT in cars use a special metal belt and have to be lubed by CVT oil.

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

Do I need to flush the OEM CVT fluid before I use the new Amsoil CVT fluid or is it ok to mix the new Amsoil CVT fluid with what will be left of the old OEM CVT fluid inside the CVT transmission? My 2015 Nissan Altima OEM CVT fluid is Nissan NS-3. Regards.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

You can as long as it's compatible. Use the AMSOIL look-up at amsoil.com and if it's on there than you can just add. No flushing needed.

[@davidcahuatijo4710]

Also is another brand Mannol CVT NS3, i would like to try it but is difficult to find, This German Oil its a good brand in engine and gears.

[@Daniel-xq7ny]

Hi. I have a 2016 Civic EX with the 2.0L engine. Is it ok to switch to Amsoil even if it mixes with the oem cvt oil?

[@vermontvermont9292]

I wish we had a store around here. Im old school and love picking up things from the store. Instead I'll have to order this.

[@charleshines8523]

I have a 2017 Rogue Sport SV with 42,000 miles on the original fluid and was planning a change. It is not acting up yet but I know by that point it may be too late to save it.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

Yes but reducing the heat as the transmission switches gears is always going to prolong it's life. Before using Amsoil just be sure it's compatible using the amsoil online look up guide at amoil.com.

[@haseebakbar914]

​​@@Syntheticwarehouseis it fully compatible with suzuki green 2 cvt fluid? The viscosity index of green 2 and ns3 is 100% same at 40°C and at 100°C. But when compared to amsoil cvtf the viscosity of green 2 and ns3 is very thin of these both fluids of nissan and suzuki. Wont putting in a thicker fluid cause gear shifting issue or major issues within the transmission in the longer run. I know for ns2 and green 1 amsoil cvtf works better than the oem fluids but thats because its extremely close to the viscosity index values. Its the opposite when choosing for ns3 and green 2 as these both are extremely thin low viscosity fluids. Please enlighten me with your knowledge that can i still use amsoil cvtf for green 2 and ns3??

[@Tier1Michael]

I would love to try the Amsoil CVT on my 2007 Altima 3.5 SL.

[@sixpackbinky]

Me too, I have a 2008 and have been concerned about the transmission.

[@nohehernandez3928]

You can do it o taked to your mechanics transmission repair I work and we do all type of transmission service it's better to check your oil and change

[@abbas674]

So it’s safe to mix amsoil cvt with Nissan cvt if I do a drain and fill with amsoil the little left in my cvt will mix

[@zepp3lin]

I use Amsoil engine oil for life but never tried Amsoil CVT fluid, I'm driving a Honda which uses Honda HCF2 and now I'm considering changing to Amsoil CVT fluid. On the label it says compatible on both HMMF and HCF2, I hope it does what it says because Honda says HMMF is not compatible with HCF2.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

The best way to check and know that AMSOIL would back you if there were any disputes is to look up your vehicle on the online look-up. www.amsoil.com/guides/?zo=510227 If it's not compatible it won't be listed with your vehicle in the transmission tab.

[@BlazerGuy1983]

I’m using castrol CVT fluid in my 2012 rogue. It got rid of the whine it had as early as 38,000 miles. I’m now at 63,000 miles. Do you think Amsoil CVT would solve the odd RPM drop and bounce back up when accelerating from a stop? No codes, all fresh fluid and pan didn’t have any major debris in it when changing the fluid. I’ve noticed this weird glitch on other same year rogues too. Dealer said it’s normal, but It didn’t do it when new. Thanks

[@ironnerd2511]

Check for vacuum leaks in the engine air intake circuit. This can also cause the symptoms you described.

[@johnnyrouse2713]

Can you just change 5 quarts or do you need to completely change all the fluid out of your car I have a 2017 Nissan rogue and a 2005 Ford freestyle with the CVT transmissions

[@rabmoody]

Will this mix with OEM fluid as the gearbox will never be completely emptied on a drain?

[@ryanrhodes4213]

I was just wondering the exact same thing. I am considering using the AMSOIL stuff on my 2012 Sentra.

[@Mrdealornodeal618]

I'm wondering the same thing or will I need to flush it.

[@12MRJERSEY]

Yes, it states that on the label. If will mix with OEM fluids with no problem.

[@truimph_bonneville]

Need to flush it because draining will give us around 4 to 4.5 quarts i believe transmission capacity is 10 quarts. Mixing of two oil especially for sensitive jatco transmission (nissan) is not a wise idea

[@Disbeat123]

The cvt fluid only my 2016 Toyota Corolla is red tho ? This AMSOIL fluid is clear ? Can I mix them ? Much help thanks

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

You can as long as it's listed on the online look-up as suggested for your vehicle. Use this to match the engine and transmission for the Toyota. AMSOIL will be compatible if your vehicles shows the CVT on the listing. www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/?zo=510227

[@minhtrietle8914]

Do 3X drain and fill with Amsouil CVT, you will get rid of almost 90% of the OEM old fluid. Last year, I did that on my 2017 Honda Accord Ex that came with OEM crappy Honda HCF2 fluid that is broken down at almost 22k miles. Toyota OEM CVT FE fluid is pink, not red.

[@minhtrietle8914]

@jomax clux Drain and fill the fluid for every 25k-30k miles. .I did drain and fill 3X to remove most of the OEM fluid that came with the vehicle .

[@minhtrietle8914]

@jomax clux I drain the fluid once a year since I drive aproximately 20-25k miles a year. Long commute to work back and forth. DIY with Amsoil CVT fluid. I don't want Honda stealership to charge me with their inferior HCF2 fluid that the vehicle first came with.

[@rwill10282]

ok but Scotty says, never use other than oem fluid, now what?

[@MrPhong1712]

I saw a video that he used Maxlife for his vehicle

[@coreybailey4173]

What about on a 2011 Chevrolet aveo5 LT Cvt with a 105 thousand miles on it?

[@GokuInstinct1]

This actually caused juddering/shuddering on my brother in law’s Infiniti QX60. It was working fine before at 70k miles and after a single drain and fill with this stuff it started. Now it’s at the Infiniti dealer and I bet they’ll tell him to change it back to Nissan NS-3.

[@peterssynthetics-independe6786]

Ces when are we getting more videos??

[@ericputman9150]

I have a 2014 Honda civic cvt been using amsoil 130000 no problems

[@John-te1kw]

Why are you holding a coffee cup?

[@sangabriel002]

Stay away from Nissan. Own a 2017 Sentra and used Amsoil CVT changed originally at 25,000 miles and every 25,000 after with filter changes. The transmission failed at 74,000 miles. Never had a transmission fail before having to change factory brakes. Bad transmissions DO NOT BUY NISSAN PRODUCT.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

Unfortunately it's like playing Blackjack.. If the belts are assembled wrong it cannot stay together. However I just had another testimonial here in the shop Thursday I wish I talked to him before the video. I'll ask him if he'll do a segment.. Here's what he said when I was talking about my research I did on these knowing he has two Altimas: he reminded me "Hey I did buy that from you already - remember? No... Anyway he owns two Nissian Altimas (06 and 2013 I think) - His quote, "We changed that last year and my son took it for the test drive and had a big grin on his face from here to here! The improvement was amazing!! So yes" - Well that says it all for me.. Wish I had that for the video.

[@sangabriel002]

Don't get me wrong the Amsoil CVT product was great when I initially change my fluid in 2017 sentra at 25,000 mile. It felt smooth and average gas mileage went up 2 gpm from 33mpg to 35mpg no shudder at low speeds anymore felt great. Just that Nissan's transmission going out before the factory brakes need to be changed that is just crazy even doing all the maintenance I was doing on it shows of an inferior product in Nissan.

[@minhtrietle8914]

When it comes to CVT transmission, Nissan- Jatco is almost the worst.

[@HIPEMS83HOP]

I believe it depends how often you have to change the transmission fluid. In my 2014 Nissan Versa SV Note it specifically states in the manual to change it every 30,000 miles go figure. No wonder you see a bunch of cases and lawsuits filed against Nissan for their CVT's made by Jatco.

[@joshuabenjaminscott2365]

I have 2016 Nissan Versa 80k with miles now.

[@AK-ky3ou]

What color is the amsoil cvt fluid?

[@toannhan5302]

Neon green

[@VIDSTORAGE]

NISSAN has 3 different types NS 1 2 3 and they only want you to use a certain one for whatever vehicle ,,AMSOIL CVT covers all of the Nissan types, it does not matter what your vehicle type calls for..... I bought it brand new and it was never used for towing and I gave mine a partial change a while back and will change it all out very soon to pure AMS CVT . .MY cvt ,from what I have learned,, is the one of the earlier in the years that seem to be fragile but so far ,no problems thanks to AMS i am sure ...,As long as the belt does but come apart ,maybe it will last as long as I need it to..

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

How’s the amz working? Now ?

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@sheerwillsurvival2064 Great ,my 2012 Nissan Rouge with the CVT is still going strong 183k with all AMS in the trans and shifts as good as new even though the earlier ones have weird shift issues with taking off slow and then it goes into overdrive too fast if you dont give it a bit of extra foot pedal or hold the O/drive switch for city driving . It is like shifting a manual trans from 1st to overdrive while going 20 mph /..The 2020 cvt trans in my newer Nissan is far better for the shifting ..Nissan improved that area by 10 x ..As long as the 2012 cvt will never go bad ,that will be awesome . Give the AMS Trans oil a chance if you have not already .

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@VIDSTORAGE thanks I have my daughters new 2021 versa at 25k now was thinking doing first fluid change with AMS not sure if warranty will be voided still wrestling with it

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@sheerwillsurvival2064 Great, My warranty states that any thing other than Nissan Fluid has to be used or it will be voided and I called the dealer and they would not give me the fluid as free so I used AMSOIL, They are wrong for stating that as a warranty . .. As long as the specs exceed or meet Nissan that is ok. .Call the dealer or Nissan Corp and hear what they say because there is a law that does state they cannot void a warranty over a different brand unless they only add the service or the products needed for no cost as a tie in for the warrant cover and they will not give it to you I am sure. “The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was a law that was passed in the 1970s and states that it’s not legal to require the use of a manufacturer part or service in order to maintain a warranty... I had a partial change in my trans with no problems ,the AMS is far better than Nissan/ Idemitsu made ... The newer Nissan with Type NS 3, I have not done anything to it yet .. Same with Coolant Anti Freeze as long as it is made as good or better.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@VIDSTORAGE that’s great news and information. Thanks Iam going to use the AMS on hers

[@Williamf1566]

I have a Nissan juke 2016 I have to use only Nissan cvt fluid?

[@12MRJERSEY]

Yes, it's an CVT transmission. If you use something like ATF you will destroy your transmission. So get yourself some Amsoil CVT fluid.

[@Hello.alexis.speaking]

What was the statement about providing the fluid you must use in the CVT? I have a 2015 Rogue and well i just ordered AMSOIL CVT fluid to change it

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

Not sure I understand your question - you mean if they say you must use the OEM fluid? If they say that or sway you away from any other brand then by federal act (in the us not Canada of course) they must provide that product free of charge otherwise you can take it to the next step which AMSOIL will help

[@Hello.alexis.speaking]

@@Syntheticwarehouse Yeah i have to look it up, but i think it says use only Nissan CVT fluid.

[@issavibez394]

​oem suck@@Hello.alexis.speaking

[@socalltd]

Is there a store like this in the Los Angeles area? been wanting to try.

[@Joe-pc3hs]

There's some NAPA affiliated stores that sell Amsoil. But it's cheaper to buy online from Amsoil if you are a preferred customer acct.

[@ayitsbozzy]

This is bias tho so how could you trust it I’ve been using the oem Nissan fluid in the car manual it specifically says not to use anything else an I’m over 150k miles now still running strong

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

Thank you for the comments as it helps move our channel up. Nothing here to trust. My reason for making this video was this being one product which I don't use myself but get a ton of comments. I run two stores and my websites make for dozens of calls daily thus I learn these issues form Customers. AMSOIL being a family run business (no stockholders) creates products only in response to a problem not being addressed. Otherwise there is no market. If the manual actually says you cannot use anything else or makes any suggestion that their OEM labeled product is the only one that will keep your warranty safe - they MUST provide that free of charge per federal law. And that's a good thing so if it's free I can understand why you use it. That said - read comments below - the heat the OEM products don't address is lost power and economy.. The engineers at AMSOIL came from the other side so they know what to do and because there are no stock holders they can be free to over build the product.

[@dawillis23]

Are you in the US? If so, is Nissan providing that fluid for free then, right? Because the Magnusun-Moss Act (federal law) requires that manufacturers that demand that OEM parts or fluids be used to preserve warranty status must provide said parts or fluids free of charge. You're beyond the warranty period, so it doesn't matter for you, but it may matter for others. The OEM fluid may be the best fluid for the job; but Nissan can't demand it specifically be used to preserve warranty.

[@timwilke16]

I use hcf2 Honda fluid. Is ams oil much better than that?

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

If it's listed on the look-up guide for your car at AMSOIL.com then certainly. I'd change it after 30,000 miles and per our local customer feedback you should notice an improvement in the acceleration and feel. BUt first check the chart when you look up your vehicle.

[@metzmatu8409]

Stay with Honda HCF2 for Honda CVT. Too many bad story after changing to other brand.

[@mhassanali4967]

I changed my TOYOTA iQ CVT fluid 1st time used AMSOIL instead of Genuine TOYOTA CVTF TC 1st 3 days was smooth Drive smooth shifting but suddenly have problem in gear shifting and scanner graph showing CVT Fluid pressure not working.now very upset what's the problem

[@karoneprincess1]

Hello, I saw your comment, 3 months ago, stated that after you changed AMSOIL CVT transmission fluid in you car Toyota, your have problem in gear shifting and stop working. How Is you car now? Do you find what the problems that cause you car stop working. Is your car working now. How you do fix it? I have Toyota Corolla 2016 CVT transmission. I’m planning to change transmission fluid my car with AMSOIL. I come across AMSOIL and people said good results after they switched over to AMSOIL. I was hyped about it. AMSOIL seemed like good product? But after reading your comments made me hold back now because I’m afraid AMSOIL do harm to my transmission. I read in owner manual it said do not use other oil beside genuine Toyota cvt, if use other will harm the transmission. But other people used AMSOIL and they said worked great o their car. So I don’t know whether to switch to AMSOIL and stay with genuine Toyota like it said. Please let me know what you think. Thank you very much.

[@anguslean4058]

@@karoneprincess1 Amsoil is the best CVT fluid out there If this guy ended up with transmission problems he had them before the fluid change. The Amsoil CVT fluid handles the heat much better and does not thin out It also lubricates much better When you change the fluid you need to do it twice You will only get about 4 plus quarts out when you drain So drain and fill then drive for a 100 or 200 miles and the drain and fill again Also make sure the paper or inline filter gets changed. Some people just change the fluid but changing the filter is just as important. Amsoil is an outstanding product and they stand behind it. It is better then any CVT fluid out there. There engine oil is also Excellent as are their engine oil filters.

[@karoneprincess1]

@ Angus Lean: hi, thank you very much for your input. I feel much better now. So it okay to mix old fluid with new amsoil fluid when first time drainning and filling it. Then drive around 100 or 200 miles. And then drain and fill again. I figured that there is a inline filter that needed to be changed too (seeing videos on KZbin showed changed filter) But when I ask my Toyota dealership to have they change the filter if I decide to bring in my car for change transmission fluid, they said there no need to change a filter, they said my car have a screen, not filter. They said they will do transmission flush. They won’t drop the pan. Not sure if they drain fluid or not. They said they will do flush getting old fluid out with new fluid, not changing the filter nor drop the pan . I don’t know whether to trust them or not. They will charge for $300 for transmission flush service without changing filter or drop the pan. I might need to find different body shop or something. I don’t mind spending $300 for transmission fluid ,but they didn’t do much of anything. That a quite ripped off. I was so annoyed to the point that I think I might just do it myself. I have zero mechanic experience and have no idea about car (i’m a girl). I will have to find inline filter that match my car and change it while drain and fill transmission fluid. I will need to buy jack and car stand and tools socket and ratchet to open the bolt nut. I have no idea what size of the bolt of the pan. Just thinking all this and plan out give me headaches. Thank you very much again.

[@anguslean4058]

@@karoneprincess1 I guarantee you can find videos on here on how to change your CVT fluid Toyota is a very popular brand Most of them will tell you the size of the sockets you need None of them are un common or cost a lot of money You may also be able to get under the car with no jacks If the dealership won’t change the filters and all they are doing is changing the fluid It’s not worth 300 dollars. I bought the Amsoil fluid online It cost me 14 dollars a quart I used 8 quarts total 4 on the first drain and fill and 4 on the second drain and fill Like I said look on KZbin you will find lots of tutorial videos !

[@karoneprincess1]

@ Angus Lean: hearing you say gives me a little more confident about me decide to change transmission fluid myself. Ok, i’m Doing it. I decided it. Ok, i’m Start searching tutorials videos on how changing transmission fluid car Corolla 2026. Thanks you very much again.

[@familytabrizi76]

What is cvt vs cvt4?

[@bobsmith-qz2pv]

I'm debating between amsoil and redline CVT...any suggestions

[@clb_52]

Amsoil every product they make is high quality

[@benwilliams1826]

I have a Lexus ls600hl with a cvt. Will this work?

[@anguslean4058]

Yes it will

[@farouqiamin7894]

For those who use Nissan Fluid you must know that its Idemitsu who makes it, so its still aftermarket, I'm going to put this fluid in my god forsaken 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan knows its failed design yet still gives us hell if we switch out fluids, they are not fair for that and failed to enhance the chemistry of the damn CVT fluid

[@3rkowtf669]

I see it meets Mitsubishi J1 / J4 cvt fluid spec. , anyone used this before in Mitsubishi cvt transmissions so far ? any reviews for that application, no close Mitsubishi dealers around here thats why im considering Amsoil.

[@TheLukeaabb]

I haven't used the Amsoil yet however I do know that CVTF J4 can be used in place of CVTF J1 for vehicles requiring J1 fluid. But not the other way round. So if your vehicle requires J4 you must use fluid of that J4 spec. Amsoil seems like a pretty top product for CVT's I am considering this also next time I change my CVT fluid, as my car has high milage. Mitsubishi CVT's are made by JATCO, same maker of the Nissan CVT's and many other brands, I would assume that if people are seeing good results in other car makes with the same transmissions that it would work well in Mitsubishi's as well, but then again it is only an assumption. I change my fluid every 40,000 km (25,000 miles). Hope this helps a little

[@ibragimov2]

any updates on how the amsoil cvt fluid performs in place of the cvtf-j1/j4?

[@3rkowtf669]

@@ibragimov2 So far no negatives at all, transmission shifts smooth, drained the fluid twice and refilled with Amsoil CVT fluid, replaced internal and external filter after second drain on my 2011 Mitsubishi outlander sport and will do another drain soon just to get rid of OEM fluid as much as possible and because it’s pretty simple. So far like I said no issues with approximately 10K miles on Amsoil cvt.

[@ibragimov2]

I see, very glad to hear some tips also, i’m finding it difficult to find the J1/J4 oem in my vicinity, I will now try to have the amsoil as the replacement. Thanks!

[@boydguie8129]

I use the j 4 mitsu. Oil due to the warrenty .

[@cochagueros6938]

Hi can I use this in my 2015 altima 2.5 cvt ns3???

[@Idahoprepper71]

Which Amsoil automatic transmission fluid do I need for a 2008 Nissan Xterra ?

[@MASViper]

So, if I used these type of fluid for my CVT, I can go a bit passed the torque limit?

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

Well that's beyond my knowledge to comment. I wouldn't think so as they are for basic economy in the first place.

[@sblagg527]

So... you title this video "the problem is limitation of CVT fluid- not unit design," and say Amsoil CVT fluid will significantly reduce wear/slippage of CVT belts/ chains way better than the OEM stuff, making the transmission last well past its life expectancy... Then someone below comments that their Nissan CVT went out on them at 74k miles even using the Amsoil CVT fluid regularly, and your response is that the unit wasn't assembled correctly??

[@joshuabenjaminscott2365]

s blagg He said that because their problem is not everyone's problem.

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

I talk to our local transmission shop owner frequently and he shows me what the issues are. There are a lot of variants and the belts are key. If you have 200 transmissions last over 100K and 20 go out at 74K (10K longer than expected) using the same fluids you're going to see proof when you open it up. Could be simply what kind of driving they do. Could also be areas of excess moisture, etc.

[@sblagg527]

​@@Syntheticwarehouse If there are a lot of variants then it's clearly NOT just the "limits of the CVT fluid." But that's exactly what the title of your video says it is! I have nothing against Amsoil- I've been thinking of trying their CVT fluid in my 2016 Outback to see if it actually does smooth out the annoying jerkiness of that transmission- but I have PLENTY against the videos I keep seeing on here that seem like nothing more than Sat morning informercials for Amsoil, all hype and no proof (the worst being the two lunkheads in an express lube shop.) If I'm Amsoil I'd be concerned about this type of stuff damaging my reputation.

[@metzmatu8409]

S blagg I was about to ask the same question that car fail at 74k even after using amsoil fluid. 😄

[@petermartinez5573]

Well you are wearing a AMSOIL sweat shirt so I'm thinking your pushing the product not giving a good comparison of the different fluids available on the market. So therefore, I'm out of here.

[@Coffeeman81]

Got a Suzuki Kizashi and now an then on a load i can hear the transmission whine. I've got 120k on it, and need belts changed, but I'm going to start using this fluid and see if this really helps.

[@zappatx]

And you dont have to do a total change out. Some customers report great results just extracting a couple quarts if your transmission has a dipstick or access with a pump.

[@PandiKristo]

Full synthetic valvolin transmission cvt is the best.

[@willmiller2387]

I have read several great reviews on Valvoline CVT. I used the standard trans fluid in my van for 150K with no problems. It is also reasonably priced at $11 a quart.

[@HIPEMS83HOP]

I have a question. I have a 2014 Nissan Versa SV Note here 36,000 miles also (salvaged vehicle) now rebuilt title and I had an incident where the transmission fluid line leaked and all the trans fluid came out. When I towed it to a nearby shop in the area they said one of the transmission fluid lines was caused by the radiator being slightly dented along with it overtime causing the leak. The radiator is fine because the a/c works and everything. They then ordered in parts for that line while they put in a temporary line to hold the fluid together which they said they tested and they decided to throw in the Carquest CVT transmission fluid brand instead of the OEM Nissan N-S3 CVT Fluid. Would you think aftermarket transmission fluid would affect my transmission??? I called them and they said it's compatible with N-S3 and said he would show me the bottle where the description says that!? Pls help. Plus I never told them to throw in Carquest CVT transmission fluid in there either. They never called me for any updates! I am always the one calling bout it because it is my car after all!

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

I would press on them to show you the spec but for a very short period I wouldn't worry about it too much for 10,000 miles but I certainly would get it out of there by then as the autoparts store brands wouldn't have the additive packages to deal with the heat and friction needed. I would expect that fluid to be past it's usefulness by then as CVT's need that critical friction additive and still protect against wear on the belt segments. It's a tough oil to make.

[@HIPEMS83HOP]

Amsoil Synthetic Warehouse and Dealer they said they would show me it's compatible towards the NS3 and thanks I appreciate the comment. But once 10,000 miles hit do you think I should go get a transmission fluid flush ? Considering this Carquest CVT fluid brand has already been inside the CVT? Or just get a drain and refill of the NS-3 brand

[@HIPEMS83HOP]

Amsoil Synthetic Warehouse and Dealer it is N-S3 compatible they showed me and they showed me the lines that were jacked up and it actually was pretty bad. I'm going to take your word for 10k miles and change it till then

[@HIPEMS83HOP]

Other than the fact he said it was making noise and I can't tell any thing different

[@Syntheticwarehouse]

@@HIPEMS83HOP Yes I would simply drain and top off once you reach that point unless you have shifting issues. Periodically use a infrared gun to measure temperature at a brief stop when you are putting a lot of miles on one drive. You need to know what the normal temperature is the best way you can.

[@amjad357wb]

nice video

[@tahquameken]

Look at the name of the channel before using.

[@spartanpatriot3163]

Meh, use any CVT fluid you want, it has nothing to do with the brand but how often you change it.

[@VeritasInsights]

Not true at all. CVTs are hugely sensitive and they vary from automaker to automaker.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Yes it does make a huge difference

[@anguslean4058]

Nissan gave CVT’s a bad name Use the Amsoil Change the fluid every 30 k along with the inline filter At 60K change the filter in the pan along with a fluid change ( that means twice ) and inline filter Don’t beat the hell out of your car or suv and barring a factory defect or bad build like Nissan did you should have no problems.

[@bestclipevermisaq5598]

Can i mix this product with OEM fluid?

[@tomc8829]

You have to, because you aren’t usually able to drain out all the fluid on one fluid change.

[@MegaHollywood1971]

Your information is misleading just as everyone else who is "selling" a product. Transmission problems occur due to TWO factors: 1) Infrequent fluid changes and 2) Driver abuse. Who is going 75,000mi on their CVT Fluid? Oh yeah! The ones who are reporting issues with their transmissions. Most of those reports are coming from persons that are the 2nd/3rd owners of the vehicle - so who knows the actual truth.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

CVT works like a snowmobile clutch…..

[@38skippers]

Valvoline

[@elsocio666]

Motul CVTF

[@solarflare1008]

CVT stand for Catastrophic Vehicle Transmission.

[@tomasmedina7989]

Funny....because it's true....

[@edwinalexander1170]

CVT for Nissan is bad very bad it behaves badly under load, makes whinning noise

[@toannhan5302]

I'm in china we make that Amsoil

[@anguslean4058]

You do good job !

[@edwinalexander1170]

@Toan Nhan must be fake, most of your products are low quality

[@21Piloteer]

Another shill for Amsoil. All this goof needs is an Amsoil hat and tattoos.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

What do you recommend?

[@edwinchoong363]

Can I use this product on my subaru xv 2.0 2014?

[@elsocio666]

Yes.

[@12MRJERSEY]

Of course.

[@yeakass1]

Can I use the Amsoil CVT transmission fluid in my 2016 Nissan Altima?

[@issavibez394]

Yes