I'm Dead Serious, Stop Buying Cars with This Transmission

[@scottykilmer]

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[@masternobody1896]

scotyy just changed the game again

[@masternobody1896]

buy the 94 celica cvt will last forever lol

[@crownhic6827]

Hello Mr. Kilmer, how is the reliability of the 2nd generation 6f35 and 6f50 transmission in the Lincoln MKZ and/or Fusions? I have a 2016 MKZ that shifts a little bit hard occasionally. It has 80k miles. AWD. All highway miles as I live in the sticks. Thanks for your time. Have a great day! Also, when changing the trans fluid, don’t you have to be concerned about over filling? Due to the expansion of the fluid.

[@rondhole]

Scotty, you will see that in few more years, Toyota will only offer hybrid in some car like 2021 Sienna, Venza, and the rest models will be 70% hybrid with e-cvt. They are indeed reliable but that's will be the new normal. It already happened in Europe on yaris, corolla, camry, and all Lexus.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Toyota is using a better rubber band in their cvt transmissions.

[@jamstagerable]

"The thing works perfectly fine until it breaks." -Scotty

[@TrazimDollare1982]

Lol

[@lazertag720]

You need to update that to, until it breaks around the corner -crysler,nissan, kia

[@johnromaine4032]

he's a reincarnated Yogi Berra!

[@xendeon]

"Thats just ridiculous " 🤷‍♂️

[@dynamo3059]

"they gooo, until they blowww"

[@adrianrouse5148]

Had two toyotas with cvt. Both saw high mileage . No problems whatsoever. Change oil and filter that's it.

[@Spitsinbums]

If they put a cvt in the corollas, you know Toyota tested it well. I have a 2013 auris it’s all good

[@Trev0r98]

Scotty once again masterfully conducts an invisible symphony orchestra.

[@jsoda41]

When I look at it from your perspective, you are hilariously correct. Good one!!!

[@johnball8758]

If you tied his hands, he would be unable to speak.

[@edondari]

Italian style

[@FrankSears-t2q]

I know-drives ya nuts, don’t it?

[@zepcrazyfre]

I’m so frustrated Standard Transmissions are being phased out and CVTs aren’t 🤬

[@kclefthanded427]

It should've been the other way around, why fix if it ain't broken

[@cstrutherskgs]

CVTs sell better.

[@ozzesty7314]

they wouldn't phase them out if people bought them.The problem is not many people want a standard. So manufacturers will mostly make what sells the most.

[@absboodoo]

I imagine they will get better and better one day. Maybe even beat DCT in response time and able to keep the car at the best rpm at all time... That's if the EVs don't kill the development of ICE vehicles.

[@ainzooalgown7589]

its cause Americans cant drive manual, they are too lazy to shift themselves

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

"As time goes on, they seem to be perfecting the CVT transmissions" In other words, the car buying consumers were Honda quality testers. And they paid the bill when the CVTs broke down.

[@txmoney]

Real world experience: 2018 Civic EX-T (1.5 liter Turbo), bought new. Currently, 94,400 miles, 33.2 mpg. Transmission fluid changed twice. Coolant flushed once. Never redlined. Rarely exceeded 4,000 rpm. Always come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive. Always use the electronic parking break before releasing the break pedal when shifting to park. As of Jan 3 2022: No issues, so far.

[@keesknees]

People here only want the bad news about cvt to form their opinion of it

[@vincestone5465]

nice!

[@vincestone5465]

@@keesknees exactly, internet “experts”

[@keesknees]

@@vincestone5465 it's so frustrating too because cvt's aren't nearly as bad as everyone thinks they are

[@txmoney]

UPDATE: As of Jan 1 2023, my 2018 Civic EXT with the 1.5 liter, turbo, GDI, CVT has 130,400 trouble-free miles averaging 34.1 mpg. The only parts I’ve replaced to date was the water pump, drive belt, and PCV valve (all maintenance) and the AC condenser (replaced under extended warranty at 120,000 miles). I still change the fluids early....3,800-4,200 mile intervals for the oil/filter and 25,000 mile intervals for the transmission fluid.

[@leonslaw5722]

Scotty's arch nemesis, the CVT Transmission

[@roscoeelcocko1863]

Should be yours, too.

[@ashtonjames7166]

Scotty vs. Jatco CVT *Top 10 Anime Fights*

[@ljames9491]

And Chrysler lol

[@crazyidiot5309]

Should be everyone's ARCH nemesis. CVT is a terrible idea to begin with.

[@hassansazid]

And Fiat

[@jflo_262]

I see that TRD Toyota Camry back there Scotty😌

[@nivlac_dj6327]

He just made a vid on it

[@calebf612]

@@RAYSGT nope, its a cool car and so is the avalon. People just can't accept change.

[@Jo3W3st]

He doesn't have a garage he has a storage facility for his junk he'll never throw out. Unfortunately his next of kin is going to have to deal with it. He's kind of a horder.

[@Smearrrrrrgle]

GT86 go drive one, you’ll think otherwise

[@barbaricbarbosa]

Goku Kakorot the red car in street you see behind him

[@MooseBeCanadian]

I’m just glad Honda still makes a solid manual transmission.

[@dParakeet]

That should be granted honestly

[@fleurdewin7958]

Agreed. Honda's manual transmission is excellent. Far far better reliability than their auto transmission.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Err a gearbox. What next? Calling a liquid "Gas"? 😛

[@anormalhickgamer5782]

@@MrWilliam.Stewart no its a transmission

[@summercoley-ward7067]

Should I get a Honda Civic Si? I'm seriously considering it instead of a CVT Civic Touring.

[@chiefs529]

2016 Toyota Corolla S has a CVT w/ 105k and no problems. Haven’t touched it...probably should change the fluid haha. Works great for me!

[@stevebartlett536]

I own a 2015 Honda Civic, same color, 62000 miles, runs great.

[@dannyp9090]

My Civic has 78k miles and still runs good. I change the CVT fluid every 20k miles!

[@adrianrouse5148]

Some companies got it right others didn't. They are not maintenance free. Rule of thumb change oil and filter every 60000 miles. Had two toyotas both saw 250 000 miles with no problems.

[@carsaver8754]

So what Scotty wants to tell Cvt is good or not i did not understand as he talks too fast :(

[@Spitsinbums]

If you buy a cvt get a Toyota they seem to be the most reliable. Otherwise stick to a 4 speed auto or such

[@rustyshackelford7651]

He's 100% right I had a CVT fail while driving. Wasn't fun and much more dangerous than how an auto or manual would ever fail.

[@wooflerstudios1194]

my cvt on my 1998 primera went out going 80mph up a hill, scary asf not being able to accelerate at all

[@mojakhaha]

false. just do your maintenance and theyll last just as long as standard transmissions

[@leo-13804]

​@@mojakhahafr, most of these people don't know what maintenance is, and they blame the car instead of themselves😹

[@jvolstad]

My previous ride was a 2001 Honda Civic HX with a CVT. I had it for 15-years. No problems and great fuel economy. My current car is a 2016 Honda Accord LX, also with a CVT. Runs fine. If I were to buy a new car in 2021, I think it would be a Hybrid. Either a Prius or Camry.

[@Retalak]

Got a used 2018 Civic Hatchback CVT a few months ago. Love it so far.

[@MrThree1zero]

Scotty: 0:02 Me: No thanks, I might blow a head gasket....Its a Dodge 🤔

[@a.kblur04]

MrThree1zero hahahahahaha you’re so freaking funny and original lol 😐

[@021scorpion]

Then you need to get a Toyota...

[@g.t.7726]

Good one

[@caodesignworks2407]

I laughed way too hard at that.

[@issaalsaloum8431]

I did it with my ram hemi and its smokes now 😂😂

[@TheLizardKing1967]

I'm Dead Serious, Stop Buying Nissan cars and start buying 94' Celicas.

[@az7378]

Nissans are junk. PERIOD!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

A Z More importantly, Renault, Renault, and Renault

[@lordmeme9965]

Nah i have 2000 xtrail and still fine but the trans are auto 4 speed more better than cvt

[@occckid123]

@@lordmeme9965 I have 288k miles on my cvt. Its been fine 4 me.

[@birdrustler]

I'll never buy a Nissan again. Poorly-engineered rattleboxes.

[@sdrape4964]

4:24 "Very competent mechanics" *PERFECT* picture for that comment, Scotty! 😂

[@dr._breens_beard]

Its honestly true in my experience. The absolute best mechanics are usually pretty rough looking and their shop is grimey af and lacking creature comforts.

[@realjohnnewburg]

He's right about if they are designed right, it will last. My 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has 160k miles and it still runs great! It does whine when it gets hot, but I change the fluid every 35k miles.

[@gregnixon1296]

I plan to change the fluid and filter every 35k miles also.

[@allanhughes7859]

Just seen i was right the old celica is where it always was and i think always will be out side the garage Well done Scotty true to your word !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jehangirsaleem5776]

The way he waves his hands all the time, is so funny 😝😝.

[@BK_2016sr5]

mechanic maestro

[@michaelsimmons261]

He admits to this by confessing to STRONG COFFEE.

[@nickstevens3139]

He must be Italian.

[@DonTSmith]

Most things work perfectly fine until they break.

[@navret1707]

Don T. Smith - which happens 2 weeks after the warranty expires.

[@KyprosEc]

A cvt is a p.o.s. fact, not fiction.

[@TheDarknessOfGames]

Nah

[@awakeningzone1614]

Got an HRV 2019 with extended bumper to bumper warranty directly from the dealer that covers 100k miles. I will drive it until then for about 6 years then I’ll upgrade it before anything happens 😏 And if anything happens I will just bring it to the dealer and they will fix it as many times as it fails.

[@eggsycro]

3:06 DCTs don't need to have an even number of gears. A lot of them have 7 gears.

[@JulianKapa]

I can't believe he doesn't know this. Maybe US spec cars don't have 7 speed DCTs (apart from supercars etc). Because heaps of VWs have 7 speed DCTs.

[@andrewnowosielski5526]

We have a 2014 civic lx with a CVT we purchased it new and now has 160,000 trouble free miles . Have changed the fluid in the CVT when it was recommended.

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

I had one of those Honda Civic HX with the early CVT. Fortunately, mine never gave out and I was delighted by the 42-45 mpg in my all gas engine way back in 2001 when I bought it used. It was a fantastic commuter car! Honda and Toyota make their own CVTs and have refined them well. But I would not buy a car with CVT in any other car.

[@christopherdominguez845]

What happens to it

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

@@christopherdominguez845 my wife wanted a newer car so we traded it for a newer Civic. But I wanted to keep it.

[@railroader8728]

My CVT just went out in my 2015 Civic. I have 261K miles on it. Cost to replace the CVT through Honda is over 7k. I can’t complain though. That’s a lot of miles on it.

[@natas12rm]

lol did you get it replaced? Did you get a used one? I’m getting interested in your Honda just like I am with Scotty’s celica

[@ShaoyangJia]

For an economy car, I still prefer the 5-speed manual transmission in my 2012 Corolla over anything else.

[@nathanscott8598]

wut

[@az7378]

Manuals are better than CVT's.

[@kombasanpracka]

Yes. But in a city with lots of traffic jams the clutch on manual will wear pretty fast as you have to constantly shift between 1st gear and neutral. CVT or classic automatic with torque converter is a better solution for such occasions. I myself drive manual, it's much more fun. But I don't have to deal with traffic jams, just 5-10 mins occasionally when I'm in the town. Otherwise it's open road - manual makes total sense for this. Should I live in the city I'm gonna go for classic automatic or CVT.

[@ShaoyangJia]

@@kombasanpracka Clutch replacement can be a pain. But Scotty told us how to replace them. Stop-and-go traffic sucks for any driving, manual or automatic. If I have to drive in such a scenario for hours in everyday commute, I will consider an automatic, or the mass transit.

[@az7378]

@@ShaoyangJia A conventional automatic will do better in traffic than CVT because CVT's are prone to overheat quickly than a conventional automatic. Plus if you want to keep your automatic or CVT to not overheat just put the car in neutral and when traffic starts moving again put it back in drive.

[@AlaouiNaoufal]

Before clicking on your video I was 100% sure it's the CVT

[@travieandfaron6920]

I’ve got a 2015 civic exl, I asked honda about my cvt and was told mine has no recall. I think it depends on what trim level of civic you have, when it was built and where it was built. The ones with the recall had weak shafts because of the metallurgy mistake, the hardness of the shafts were weak.

[@natas12rm]

If they were braking, wouldn’t harder metal make them more susceptible to brakes? Wouldn’t they soften the metal instead?

[@moun675]

I’m watching Ozzy Osbourne with the voice of Rod Stewart

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

Minus the stuttering

[@GBPaddling]

I hear Joe Pesci, ha ha.

[@LazerLord10]

For me, I'd rather have a CVT than a sloppy automatic. Manuals are still good though. But not everyone wants those!

[@jonschlegel2961]

Do the manual 2012 accords have cvt?

[@artpalombo4126]

The new automatics are very good but a stick is so much more fun

[@shifty2755]

Mercedes manuals are terrible. Should ways have an auto.

[@sureshsteven8669]

LazerLord10@ ur saying that because u haven't seen the problems cvt's gives ya.

[@Smithy2222]

@@sureshsteven8669 depends on the car, CVT aren't really that bad but companies are pairing them with wrong engines. Mitsubishi seem to be really reliable, Nissan are terrible and they both use jatco cvts.

[@jeffmorse645]

My sister and I both have a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer with a Jatco CVT. Sis changed her fluid at 60k (70k now). I changed mine at 32K (only 35K now). I know neither car is high mileage, but both still work fine. Actually, so far both cars have had zero problems of any kind.

[@peterenglezos2880]

Another perfectly ORCHESTRATED clip by the great CONDUCTOR Scotty Kilmer. Keep up the great work 👍

[@ThorD4602]

Somebody needs to send him a conductor's baton for Xmas.

[@aravinddnivara803]

Thank you sir, for sharing the wonderful insights into Honda s CVT performance over years. In 2012 November, I went for 2012 accord LX model for 19,300$ instead of 2013 for 21300$. Simply because 2013 was moving to CVT and I just did not like the fact that after spending that kind of money I have to be a Guinea pig for Honda. Today after seeing this video, I am happy that I took a good decision. Thanks for sharing information that cab save us lot of hassle and pain in maintaining a car.

[@AARNI1000]

i was lucky enough that i bought 2013 Honda civic and it has automatic transmission. i still drive the same care with 300000 km on it and it is still fantastic.

[@wasilnawazsheikh5559]

ZF company sold 3.1 million of their 8 speed transmissions in 2017... Heard Scotty say that in 4 different videos in 1 week :P Love you Scotty

[@cstrutherskgs]

I have a 2015 civic with a CVT transmission with 192k miles no problems. It was one of the last of that model year so the issue may have been fixed. Best car.

[@waynegambrell7095]

CVT transmissions are like Comet torque converters. They wear out way too soon.

[@gabrielq.906]

You can get a whole new comet for pretty cheap honestly 😂 but I believe in the technology if it's designed correctly with extra heavy duty parts I could see it outlasting a conventional automatic transmission with regular fluid changes on small cars like this but trucks and suvs with cvt doesn't sound like a good idea

[@dainiukas13]

oh yeah totally, my audi is 17years old with no service history for the last decade. the cvt works just as expected. my buddy has 2009 e class, guess what part decided to stop working? yes the legendary mb gearbox which supposedly can go half a million with no oil changes.

[@landonb2884]

Dainius Damasevicius Do you have an A4?

[@senanfoutchedjev2401]

Hi Scotty, I have the i-shift transmission Honda 2006. This is a manual trans. Robotized, there are two actuators controlled by the Computer to change the gears. Sure the clutch wears out like a normal manual transmission. The next thing is the actuators, 2 of them have to be rebuild, but that is no biggy, they are like 400 US for both. They last around 150K miles or they say. I am at 89K miles so I have few years to go yet. But in the UK where these Honda's Civic 8-gen were build, they have it down pretty well and not so expensive. I saw a video were the mechanic said that they will replace the clutch and the actuators, relearn and all in 6 hours. Thanks. Its very nice to drive many years, but that is not a drivers car.

[@kclefthanded427]

I'm sticking with a manual even if gas mileage wasn't as great now than it was before and I'm a millennial

[@GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

The Honda Civic can still be bought with a manual AND a non turbocharged engine.

[@kclefthanded427]

@@GeneralSirDouglasMcA can't get that combo on the hatchback though, missed opportunity

[@mattsherlock6193]

Bought a civic sport with the six speed manual with out turbo Love it

[@billwylde4846]

@Phillip Hampton You don't have to completely stop before shifting from whatever gear you're at to first gear. Though I would wait till you are at 8 mph or below before you shift to first gear other wise the transmission will strain itself trying to sync up the its speed to the engine speed.

[@alansmilealot]

@Phillip Hampton some manual cars are fussy about going back into 1rst gears gate without a blip to bring the revs into the right range. I think I only one manual car that could do it with blipping but my speed still had be under 8mph. My suggestion is to work on rev matching and also question is it needed to be in 1rst and not using 2nd gear from a roll

[@TheGdav0202]

It's now 2024 and I am buying a Toyota with CVT. I've heard they're very reliable. Thanks for your advice.

[@sydwelglobal1439]

Stop buying cars with a CVT! Stop buying homes with a HOA!

[@Tf34233]

Finally, someone who speaks my language!

[@mikeystephan3386]

2015 Honda Civic runs ok . But There is windshield problem . The seals go 2 crap and bubble up after couple years

[@davidkeller2832]

And the conclusion I reached from watching this video? Other than avoiding early generation CVTs and pretty much all dual clutch transmissions, I can't tell which transmission he wants us to avoid.

[@johndaniels651]

The 7 year old JATCO in my Altima just turned 100K. Still runs great! My advice: Get a trans temp gauge, if it drifts above 215, slow down. Also, I change my fluid at 26K, 48K, Filter and fluid at 79K, and (after watching Scotty) again did filter and fluid at 85K. Guess that's why its still running? That, and I very seldom put my foot in it.

[@wintercoder6687]

Scotty: I have a son, "he drives like a maniac." Considering your acceleration to 50 on what looks like a residential road, I'd say, like father like son. I do like your videos, though.

[@wydopnthrtl]

(insert laughing donkey photo)

[@jmshkm]

I have a 2014 subaru forester with a CVT. 115,000 miles and no issues and no maintenance due yet. Still works as it did the day it was driven off the lot.

[@sethlittle7338]

We have a 2014 forester with 120k (the engine burns oil but that’s beside the point) the cvt is alright but the problem I have is Subaru’s programming, for example we have and Altima corolla and forester of the three I think the Forester cvt is the worst because is huge delay when pressing the gas and how it just takes off while in the corolla and Altima you can slowly accelerate and be just as fast but the forester as soon as you barely press the gas is just goes

[@glenbenton4855]

As soon as I saw transmission the first thing that came to mind was Honda haha. Their MT's are just perfect though

[@jakubkorzeniowski1]

Passat VW 2.0tdi 140hp 6g DSG, 300kkm works perfect with no one issue. Every 60kkm wet clutches dsg oil changing. My brother has rav4 toyota cvt, it is unable to drive for me, I have got feeling it doesn't accelarate, my friend rav4 as well cvt, one week after guarantie expired cvt dead. Cost 8500Euro. Thank you Mr.Scott for good advice ;)

[@thursmornsunlight]

Yeah, I agree with Scotty about CVTs. When they're made right they last for a while. That's why most scooters, you don't need to change the transmission fluid or anything inside. But yeah since cars are more complicated things end up breaking easily.

[@acswain6720]

The scooter with CVT has the pulling belt type because of the less weight (

[@maurice4550]

The wife’s CVT in her 2015 Nissan just bit the dust at 97k miles. As a faithful student of Scotty’s, I know he teaches us to stay away from CVT transmissions and Nissans...BTW she had this car before we met so it wasn’t me that failed Scotty, LOL. Anyway, the two cars we’re looking at (Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic...again from Scotty’s recommendations) all seem to come with CVTs now. So I came here to see what Scotty thought about these new ones. I’m relieved to hear that they make them better now. We’re going to go with the civic. I myself have a Camry. I want the opportunity to personally compare the two most recommended makes and see which one holds up better.

[@jewellmendes1496]

Great mechanic and comedian I don’t think it’s possible to watch Scotty’s video’s without laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@sportsnut198]

Mitsubishi seems to have figured out CVTs, on a 2014 Outlander with 117k miles the transmission has been running like day one. They’ve had some software problems with em causing hesitation in 2015-2016 models but for the most part they seem to be doing alright.

[@mikechalette886]

Thanks for answering my question about taking the cat off my 77 vett . You're the best 👍👍

[@Tiagotaf]

I took the cat off my car too, but he didn't seem happy about it. He likes to sleep over the hood when it's warm.

[@mikechalette886]

@@Tiagotaf lol ya but I bet it runs better 😂🤣

[@mikechalette886]

@@Kamal_AL-Hinai thanks for the tip 👍but I think I'll just keep them off all together 👍👍

[@greylynnjr]

Cvt rough on mine BUT , they are amazing for long distance. Cvt is to provide minimal fuel useage. They provide just enough power to move vehicle

[@donnwiggins9587]

I have learned so much from you. You know your stuff. I will say this it seems to me that the cvt is better and long lasting in cars that have small engines 4 cylinder non turbo 120-130 hp and keep up the service.I know a couple of people with a Nissan cube they both have over 150 thousand miles on them and still going strong

[@dfuma213]

Well the Honda accords like mine (2013) are abut 190 hp and they seem to easily make it to 200K without any issues. And it’s not that slow considering, 0-60 in 7.5s is not too shabby for a cvt. As long as you do the proper maintenance, they are a dream

[@robcrossan6274]

Standard transmission is the best transmission. Love automatics, but if your good at driving a stick it's the way to go. Still cool to see the tech we have today, neat.

[@rickycollins4633]

I like conventional wet plate clutches when it comes to automatics. When set up properly will perform just as well and last much longer.

[@carsaver8754]

So what Scotty wants to tell Cvt is good or not i did not understand as he talks too fast :(

[@grapsorz]

we had a CVT in 1979. it was a DAF 66 (later volvo 66) they worked.. sluggishly, the a MICRA.. they REW to the moon constant on the 999cc engine. we had a honda with some sort of "semi auto" box thatyou had to start in low and when moving set to drive, then it was just as normal. now we have a DSG 6 speed. btw. they can be uneven. they just put 3 speed on one internal "box" and 4 on the other. in work by having an internal od and even box with it own clutch. moste is 7 speed by VAG. some use dry clutches some wet. it is a motorcycle type clutch stack.

[@shuichigojo415]

I have an 2014 Nissan Altima with an CVT engine and it working fine

[@dieselgeezer18]

until it breaks. It won't last long

[@alexrazmjookhah7625]

Not for long especially if it has high mileage

[@shuichigojo415]

I'm at 165,000 on its engine and kept up on my oil changes so we shall see

[@JDMFR3AK]

One of my friends has a 2010 altima and he has 179k. But he always changed the cvt fluid every 30k miles. He always drives fast too.

[@tails300]

CV transmission, not engine.

[@maximilianohuezo6292]

My dad, brother-in-law, and I drive a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid and it’s about to be two years old with about 115,000 miles estimated about 250 miles mon-sat and sometimes Sunday, and she’s had no issues, I’ll keep talking all updated

[@onlyhereonce7290]

I’ve heard horrible stories about CVT transmissions. And Nissan doesn’t build those transmissions right. I’ll keep my manual transmission on my 2020 Versa

[@murry001]

I bought a 2015 Subaru Forester with a CVT transmission, thinking they SHOULD be fine by now. But noooooo, CVT failed, replaced it. 2nd one failed! replaced that, and got rid of the car LOL. Couldn't agree more with you Scotty, they really suck.

[@ImNotKnown_512]

And I'm in the process of possibly getting a Honda CR-Z from my dad which has a CVT. It has well over 180,000 miles

[@MrJonsonville5]

Yeah, I drive a 2008 Prius with a CVT that has 209,000 miles on it. CVTs aren't automatically crap.

[@schonz6268]

Well it’s a Prius what do you expect ޓކހރ-ލއއބޚ

[@Saiyentarble]

@@MrJonsonville5 i driven a prius with 500k miles still runs fine lele Toyota is godly

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

ޓކހރ-ލއއބޚ the prius has an ecvt, its different from the cvt

[@ImNotKnown_512]

@@Kamal_AL-Hinai you think so? I also can't exactly buy a car as of now considering I don't have a job because of the covid

[@treeguyable]

Put a clutch in my 81 f700 dump truck, over 15 yrs ago. This truck works year round. In and out the dump hundreds of times a year, stuck in the mud a lot, gotta rock it out. Just drive em easy.

[@rodneynasir8089]

The Subaru WRX comes with a CVT let that sink in.

[@jamarward8437]

Dont and I mean DONT EVER remind us of that 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aaryeshg.6526]

My 2017 Lancer has a cvt too lol. Just passed over 10k km so far sweet running thing, no issues.

[@M_773]

A DCT and some nicer interior trim would have perfected the WRX as a daily, but it's too much to ask from a brand like subaru

[@DhruvDrives]

Ikr. It's crazy

[@HolysauceStreams]

Always get the manual version of any car

[@henrytaverner1803]

I changed the clutch on my 2001 Toyota Corolla @225,000 km. I brought the car used @100,000 km. I only buy manual cars. Can even start when the battery is weak.

[@joesmith201212]

thats really smart to have an actual gear at low speed, and starting power and the BELT driven CVT at higher speed, lower torque. That makes a lot of sense you want the high stress at take off to be on an actual durable gear, and then once the car is moving the belt driven CVT can handle the lower stress speeds.

[@thedextertech22]

I have a 2004 Civic Hybrid with the CVT with 140,000 miles on the original CVT. I have been changing the fluid every 10,000 miles and although the clutch plates are slipping a bit, the car drives fine. The key to the CVT is maintenance! Do you fluid changes and treat it good and it will last forever... I hate how they simulate shifting since most drivers are used to hearing and feeling the shifts. There is no shifting with a CVT.

[@luisfuentes3012]

My 2009 Lancer with a CVT is still going strong with 100k miles, I really love it and really hate Standard transmissions, at least on busy cities

[@richardthompson3346]

Got a 2008 Altima and a 2007 Maxima...both 3.5 with CVT's. Have changed the tran fluid on both twice. No issues. Guess I'm lucky with both.

[@bernincoal1]

Note to self: Never buy Scotty's son's car.

[@teamawesome2171]

Hahahahaaaaa

[@summercoley-ward7067]

Hahaha. Good one. Albeit, I'm not sure you can break a Corolla. Those things keep going and going.

[@DeezNuts-]

Throwing some shade at his son probably after scotty had to fix his car cuz he drive so quik

[@garryli2030]

I saw many manual civic in Montreal. Those guys definitely old school because manual civic is versatile. It's ideal a to b and super fast on the highway. Could be a camper and help you save money.

[@bobbycatgt70]

Reminds me of my mum's car.. Nissan Rogue/ X-Trail the CVT blown on 19K kilometers

[@allanriches9381]

Great explanation of CVT and dual clutch boxes.

[@craigpennington1251]

The more I watch these and other videos about the new age car, the more I know that the auto industry has lost it's way.

[@mikeoxlong3676]

They're handicapped by the EPA and other similar regulators and thus use CVT's and 4cyl engines to meet regulations. No more fun cars.

[@kevina2052]

Scotty, I bought a 2019 Corolla hatchback. Your son is right, it's quick for what it is.. especially considering the gas mileage. I'm probably not as much of a leadfoot as him though. On flat roads, 75mph and lower, I've seen in the high 40s on the freeway! That's older hybrid territory!

[@askhowiknow5527]

I’m amazed by where the redline is on the new CVT Honda Civics.

[@GordonMck]

You just hit 5 million subs. Congrats!

[@Hansolo7801]

I have a honda civic 2003 sedan 1.5litre vtec with the 5 speed automatic transmission got to repair at 170,000km the best trans in. My opinion

[@buzzer69]

Faraz Hassan what part of wearing out at 105,000 miles makes this a good transmission? Sounds like junk to me.

[@KyprosEc]

170,000km? I eat that for breakfast. My 2012 civic just surpassed 340,000km

[@az7378]

That Honda 5 speed automatic is proven unreliable. You doing a repair to it means that it has issues. If you want quality buy a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Those automatics never have an issue. Those 4 speed automatics from Toyota are simple and reliable. Plus they were avaliable in a manual. A tip is that when you come to a stop put the car in neutral. Then when its time to go put it back in drive. This is for automatics, dual clutch transmissions, and CVT's. You will thank me.

[@thorlin3826]

My 66 Ford thunderbird C6 is still original. It has a second oil pump in the tail. It even would push start which I did once when the battery died.

[@desertsoldier41]

Most Dual Clutches above 200ft lbs use wet clutches. Also my Porsche PDK has lasted 110,000 miles on the stock clutches. Also replacing them is not hard, slightly harder than a conventional manual. The software to recalibrate the clutches is cheap, VW you can use OBDeleven/ Porsche you can use a Modus or Softtronic.

[@dandunlany8366]

Thanks Scotty! (Still kind of dubious with regard to CVTs ). Personally I'm leaning towards a manual transmission while you can still get them...

[@366Gli]

Hear Hear.

[@charlestackett7137]

I have a Nissan CVT. It has 80,000 miles on it and it runs perfectly. I will change the CVT fluid at 60,000 miles intervals. The push chain/belt needs to be sufficient enough to handle the loads. Adding enough ring bands on the push chain or push belt makes all the difference. I believe in CVT.

[@Pete856]

So which Transmission should we stop buying, CVT or DCT? The problem with DCT vs a manual is in a manual you mostly wear the clutch from a standing start, and if you're gentle this can be minimized, for the rest of the shifts you try and match the revs to the gear before letting the clutch out. A DCT doesn't do this as it shifts like an auto, so it doesn't rev match and just drops the clutch into each gear.

[@jasonashley9853]

I disagree. The DCT does do some rev matching. I had a Focus with DCT and it did. The problem is they have issues with how it actually engages the clutches. If you drive them a little harder in 1st gear the clutches fare much better. Modern CVT is more reliable than DCT though. Dry DCT has been poorly engineered by the industry as a whole.

[@notroberto]

My North American market 2012 Golf 2.0 TDI (Diesel) has their DSG auto trans (dual clutch transmission) and it has WET clutches. No problems so far. In other VW markets with lower output engines there are some dry clutches.

[@j.gtheautotech8455]

As an AAMCO Technician. I got to say your spot on. Great info

[@GodzillaI]

What do you think about the CVTs on the Ford Fusion Hybrid? I have a 2018 Fusion Hybrid S and I changed the fluid in it already. Seems to be doing fine so far at 84 K miles.

[@ArandaArandaAranda]

We love you Scotty 🙂🙂🙂 thank you Scotty I took your advice and bought a Toyota Highlander, do to the fact I have this Nissan sentra terrible CVT transmission went out ONLY AT 90,000 MILES AND I HAD TO BYE A USED TRANSMISSION TO FIX THE CAR AND EVER SINCE IT ONLY BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS I HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 6 MONTH ONLY WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT FOR A YEAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT, IT HAD ONLY 79,000 MILES AND BACK IN DECEMBER 2019 I BOUGHT MYSELF A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER WHICH I NEVER LIKED TOYOTA OR THOUGH THEY WERE REALLY GOOD VEHICLES AS YOU STATED THEN I WENT AND DID MY OWN RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT EVERYTHING YOU SAID IS TRUE TOYOTA ARE THE BEST AND RELIABLE VEHICLES, AND KEED IN MIND I WAS A HONDA AND ACURA OWNER AND THOUGH NOTHING IS BETTER THAN A HONDA UNTIL I JUST BOUGHT A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2014 AND NOTICE HOW REALIBLE VEHICLES THEY ARE I BOUGHT IT WITH 147,000 MILES AND IT DRIVES AS NEW I'M SHOCK TO SEE THIS IN A VEHICLE, ALSO I NOTICE THAT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THERE ARE LOTS OF OLD TOYOTA FROM THE 80S STILL DRIVING IN THE STREETS AND THEY ARE VEHICLES BEING USED IN THE Most EXTREME WAY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND THEY ARE STILL RUNING BUT YOU LOOK FOR HONDA AND THEY ARE JUST TO LITTLE HONDA BEING USED AS A MEAN OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, WITH THAT ANALYSIS I WENT OFF AND BOUTH MY TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AND THE ONLY THING I HAD TO DO I JUST CHANGE THE OILS AND BOUTH THEM NEW TIRES THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT IT BACK IN DECEMBER 2019 GOODYEARS TIRES AND OIL CHANGE EVERY 5,000 MILES ALSO WORTH SAYING THAT I RAN A CAXFAX REPORT AND I'M THE SECOND OWNER IT CAME FROM CALIFORNIA SOMEWEHRE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE OF CALIFORNIA PEARL WHITE BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR AND THE OWNER EVERY 57,000 MILES TOOK IT TO GET IT CHECKED AND OIL CHANGE WITH 4.5 OR 5 START ON THE CARFAX REPORT, RELIABLE VEHICLE YES IT IS I DROVE IT FROM THE CITY OF SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICANA REPUBLIC TO SANTIAGO, PUERTO PLATA ON THE SAME DATE TRAVER THEM 3 CITIES THE SAME DATE AND NO ISSUES ALSO TRAVE TO LA ROMANA SAME DATE TRIP AND NOTHING NO ISSUES WITH THE NISSAN SENTRA I WENT AND TRAVED FROM THE CITY OF SANTO DOMINGO TO LA ROMANA AND ON NY WAY BACK THE TRANSMISSION CVT BLEW UP HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE LATE AT NIGHT 9PM ON A DARK HIGHWAY SCARY STUFF TO THE CAPITAL AND THAT'S WHEN I HAD ENOUGH AND BOUGHT A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER! TOOK YOUR ADVICE AND THEY ARE THE BEST SUV OUT THERE AND REALIBLE THEY SURE ARE, I HAVE 7 YEARS OLD TWINS GIRLS THEY ARE MY LIFE AND THANKS GOD THAT NIGHT WHEN I WAS DRIVING WITH THEM SCARY STUFF TRANSMISSION GO'S OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY LATE AT NIGHT WHERE THE WORST PART THAT THERE ARE THIEF THAT LATE AT NIGHT CAN ROB YOU AND EVEN KILL YOU, MILES FROM HOME AND IN A DARK SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY, I WAS LUCKY TO SEE LURKING AFAR A LIGHT AND LET THE CAR SCROLL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND NOT PRESS THE BREAK SO THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A FULL STOP AND THANS GOD IT WAS A ALMOST A SLIM DOWN HILL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BAD EXPERIANCE, AM WAITING FOR THE MECHANIC GIVES ME BACK THE CAR NISSAN SENTRA 2014 AND WILL SELL IT RIGHT AWAY AFTER HE FINISHES FIXING IT STAY AWAY FROM NISSAN PERIOD THEY ARE THE WORST VEHICLES NISSAN, INFINITI HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND HORRIBLE VEHICLES AM SURE YOU DON'T WANT TO EXPERIANCE THAT NIGHTMARE SPECIALY WITH YOUR KIDS ON IT THANKS GOD I WAS NOT WITH MINES WHICH I TEND TO ALWAYS BE WITH, THANKS GOD I WAS NOT WITH THEM.

[@michaelnippert945]

I received my insurance discount from my insurer I have my house my car and a liability policy and they gave me a check for $14 and change

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

$14? That's all? Ha! I got $16 from mine! I'm goin to Disneyworld!! Oh...wait...maybe not... :(

[@repeatman]

I got $3.00

[@brendapalen8335]

Wow you test driving my car the Honda Civic 2015 I can't believe it it's a beautiful no complaints I use it for flea market everyday never no problems with the

[@suvari225]

I love the CVT on my 2018 Corolla. It has enormous fuel economy on the highway. I have 70 miles commute one way and I can get 43+mpg easy. (45+mpg if I drive super efficiently at 65mph all the time). I save lots of fuel thanks to CVT, it holds rev down even at high speeds. If don’t drive like maniacs, Toyota’s CVTs are great!

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

suvari225 I get 40 mpg+ in my RAV4 AWD LE with some city and some highway. Toyota’s 8 speed auto and 2.5 Dynamic Force engine are very efficient.

[@DonIsadick-mf3gv]

I had same car till a week ago. Loved it. Unfortunately it got flooded where I park it at work and insurance company totalled it. So had to run out and buy a new car, got a Nissan Sentra, would of had to order a Corolla and didn't have any other transportation. Sure did like that Corolla. My running average was 36 mpg eith that Corolla.

[@paulmeudell4450]

I had a Nissan, it was a thoroughbred dog. It was diabolical. Nissan can't make CVT s.

[@gianmariavolonte4315]

The Ford Fusion used the Aisin CVT from 2010-12. We never, ever seen one back for CVT issues, and some of them had well over 150K miles on them. The 2013-present day HF-35 CVT on the Fusion.....that's a different story. Quite a few of those crap out around 60-90K. Cost to replace the HF-35 CVT, about $8500.

[@lambotama]

FCA's new motto, "Works perfectly fine until it breaks" 😂😂

[@ahsamahi4385]

I have a Nissan with CVT since 11 years ago and it still working fine without any problems , I don’t like to buy a new car without it , it makes the car faster and fuel economy, just replace its oil regularly, and everything will be fine

[@clover831]

Seems like before the Honda CVT software update my 2014 Civic's acceleration was more lively. Not as much now.. But, on the plus side: my transmission hasn't exploded yet... So far so good, I guess.😆

[@thorlin3826]

Exactly, they lowered performance so the trans would survive longer.

[@petercandance2330]

A couple of aftermarket CVT fluids like Valvoline,Castrol and Amsoil have been proven to be more efficient than OEM CVT fluid suppliers and can resolve shuddering and wear issues, specially Nissans, where there is no problem with the design and manufacture with the problem being in the fluid.

[@conradjonas6927]

CVT on my Mitsubishi Outlander, was still like new at 220km plus, when I sold it.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

Mitsubishi know what they're doing, that's why they extend the life of their models, for a decade or longer sometimes, makes things easy and they get to perfect the cars over time.

[@MrDhinkson1]

Tell my 09 Altima that. Works like a champ after 166,000 miles.

[@sethlittle7338]

Had a 09 rogue that went 180,000 miles Nissan tbh was the first to make a cvt that could go 200k with proper maintenance