Nissan Murano Mechanical Review

Here's a look under the hood and underneath the 2020 Nissan Murano crossover utility vehicle!
The Nissan Murano comes with the tried and true 3.5L VQ35DE engine paired with a CVT transmission. In this video we take a detailed look at the engine, transmission, suspension, cooling system, exhaust, power steering, fuel system and braking system of the Murano, to see what's inside and how it works.
The combination of a transverse FWD engine in a compact package makes for basic maintenance a chore. Many components are difficult to access when servicing, such as the drive belt, alternator, A/C compressor, water pump, radiator, thermostat and starter. While we can applaud Nissan for still offering a reliable V6 in the midsized 2-row SUV segment, an independent rear suspension and good use of aluminum and a fully boxed in steel sub-frame, consideration must be given to basic repair items and an unproven CVT if keeping the vehicle for the longer term.
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0:00 Introduction
0:18 Engine
6:50 Transmission
10:09 Suspension
13:12 Cooling System
15:24 Exhaust
16:37 Power Steering
17:02 Brakes
18:17 Fuel System
18:45 Final Thoughts
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[@ianeyd5215]

His arm falling while hearing the disdain in his voice when saying cvt transmission @0:36 cracks me up!

[@speedkar99]

I am still disappointed

[@Silver_o]

You call that arms flailing? Scotty will be disappointed.

[@prototype_0xD1]

I had the fluid changed out in ours at 40k, even though the manual doesn't say anything about the service interval. Figured it's cheep insurance.

[@DanielSanPedro]

It’s the little details and the massive amount of knowledge that make these videos great. Huge fan man

[@GF-mf7ml]

Save the manual !

[@Jimux]

Honestly miss the old days where cars are more simpler and roomy to work on

[@speedkar99]

Same

[@thinkkops853]

Have you seen how much working room the new 1.8 Corollas have? Its amazing

[@sergiykud]

the moment when he said 'to a CVT transmission" 👌

[@GF-mf7ml]

Save the manual

[@speedkar99]

Ughh

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I got rid of the wife’s 2016, it had 52k on it. The CVT was bucking, and on its way out. Traded for a 2020 4Runner! I’m glad I got it to the dealer!

[@morg4620]

I like the way you said cvt transmission with the disdain in your voice 🤣🤣🤣

[@sagiplahi982]

Had 2014 Nissan pathfinder..cvt..wobbling..sold it after heard of cvt failed..

[@jcynavarro]

I've got a 2015 Murano SV... I'm at 289,450 miles as of today.. 03/19/2024... only major issue's I've had was getting the CVT rebuild.. which was a huge bummer but that was back in 2021 and it cost me about 4,500.. aside from that I haven't really had any issues.. I'm running this car to the ground but trying to make it last as long as I can...anyway, great informative video! thank you.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@stojansimke4130]

Where did you get cvt rebuild please

[@jcynavarro]

@@stojansimke4130 Nissan dealer

[@dradis1]

I just picked up a 2018 Murano a few days ago. I love the car, very comfortable (I'm 6'2", 280 lbs) and moves pretty well for its size. I am glad I found this video to give me a better idea on the mechanicals. I already had the dealer change the CVT fluid before delivery and I will probably keep it changed every 30k miles or so. Hopefully that keeps the it happy! Thanks for your videos btw! I just found your channel and I appreciate how well you explain things and providing a unique point of view on vehicles.

[@glowingspotlights]

How has this car been? Any issues? Im considering this car(2018 Murano) at the moment. 6/21/2023

[@dradis1]

@@glowingspotlights Been great so far! No issues :)

[@antoniomelgar658]

@@glowingspotlightsgo for it!!!! Just bought a Murano 17’ with 40k miles, changed the cvt fluid and its been perfect!! Really strong engine

[@nikt4431]

Imagine just imagine with these even oil change you will feel overwhelmed, great video like always !

[@Nyjawonder]

Very comprehensive review as always. You never skip an essential or skimp on effort.

[@speedkar99]

Yes I am glad to bring content to you that no one else does

[@MiniatureChickenChannel]

Looks like a fine vehicle I'd recommend to my In-laws....

[@speedkar99]

Definitely. Not if I'm working on it though

[@eddynetweb]

Recommend em a Rav4 instead

[@john1240able]

Nothing wrong with it buddy gots one with 247k with original CVT engine still going strong great job Nissan.

[@speedsterwinston]

Great job making these videos bro!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks for the compliment

[@SmokeDogNY420]

Another great review. Wish I was smart enough to absorb it all, but maybe after another thousand of these I'll know something about cars.

[@hectorreyesLIVE]

Still love my 2011 Murano SE. just over 80k miles, and still looks great.

[@speedkar99]

How's the transmission

[@Mtechthewise]

The VQ waterpumps are not known for failure, and if they leak internally past 2 o-rings, the coolant is directed outside the engine. The oil filter removal is best done with the wheel cranked hard to the right, lots of room and you can leave the plastic cover in place if you want. I had a '13 Maxima and now have a '19 Infiniti QX60 and they both have VQ engines and that super smooth CVT :o)

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@user-3tf67bk46u]

Mtechthewise, appreciated reading your post. Sounds like you know more than average on these V6s. I have a question I'm curious if you or Speedkar could direct me in the right direction. I have a new 2024 and the engine revs much too high on startup. Takes a good 3+ seconds to settle into a more common 2000 rpm cold idle. It even revs high through the day while shopping at every startup on a hot engine. I'm concerned about extreme cam lobe wear etc on minus 30 days we get here in the winter. My question is, can this high rev quirk be adjusted down via a good high end scan tool? I'm reluctant to take to dealer for anything. Usually have more issues down the road than not. Thanks for taking the time. Really like this channel. It's one of a kind in all the good ways👍

[@jamsbong]

After watching a number of mechanical review videos, the loud tapping sound from direct injection is the high pressure fuel pump. In the past, I always thought it sounds like the knocking sound of a diesel engine. Anyway, very cool videos. Bring more of these videos. At some point, may be you can create one of those top 10 list of cars that is easy to work on. Like having space under the hood, easy access common maintenance bits and so on. Primarily useful for people shopping for a easy to maintain second hand car.

[@speedkar99]

1994 Toyota Celica 😎

[@jamsbong]

@@speedkar99 I think cars that old are all rust buckets. Even rust resilient German cars won’t last this long under Michigan climate.

[@repairdrive]

Yeah baby! Keep em coming. LOVE these mechanical reviews.

[@speedkar99]

Awesome glad you enjoy them

[@Canadazeus]

There is a 2004 Murano in the family which I would never have approved had I watched your CVT video, and this one. It will be cleaned and sold while we look for a Toyota Hylander.

[@rishijai]

Fantastic review

[@1MountainLife]

I was in 8th grade when the Murano first came out. I'm now 30 and it still looks the same in and out.

[@speedkar99]

Same here

[@nasirmehmood6507]

Excellent work brother ... keep it up

[@wintonhancock629]

I would love to see a mechanical review of a Volvo, Subaru, or GM product in the future

[@speedkar99]

Me too!!

[@eddsramm1]

Great video, very detailed. Thank you

[@speedkar99]

Welcome

[@rickt2419]

Another Great Fantastic Thorough review, Thank You! Wow! That is indeed one stupidly smart design to deter DIY but to bump-up the labor just to remove all the plastics before doing the basic maintenance work needless to mention maneuver around the tight spacing and assuming spending the extra $ for a Dipstick handle?! Yes, I would only recommend this vehicle to politician's in-laws.

[@speedkar99]

A VQ powered 2 row SUV sounds so good on paper. Too bad the packaging 😯

[@prototype_0xD1]

The gen3 Xtronic CVT in the murano is pretty good. We are about to hit 60k on our 2017. CVT fluid was serviced at 40k. We get ~31 mpg on HW and ~26ish in city. Motor is strong, and has great pickup. So far so good. Made sure the wife doesn't shift forward while the car is rolling backwards so the belt don't get stretched/tore up. So far no issues. We'll see

[@speedkar99]

Good to hear. Hope they last longer than 40K

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

52k on my wife’s Murano (2016) CVT was on its way out! 4Runner was the replacement (2020)

[@DirtyDanRacimg]

@@speedkar99i have muranos that ive serviced for many customers up over 120000 miles. Its all in changing the cvt fluid, internal and external filters that keep them alive. 80% of the murano/pathfinder cvt failure was due to customer action or inaction. Not servicing, hauling waaay to heavy, not fixing leaks, abuse. And fyi, fill the trans via that dip stick tube with no stick.

[@schwarzermond6033]

@@DirtyDanRacimghow many quarts does it take to exchange the fluid?

[@rrrogster]

fantastic review

[@dominicfong6341]

Seeing your video is the highlight of my day. Thank you very much dear speedkar99.

[@speedkar99]

Glad I could spice up your day

[@eddyyaeji6769]

Greatest Car channel.

[@grandpa5508]

My daughter has a rogue 2017 low mile and it has already had an engine oil leak on the cam. My 2015 79,000 mile cx 5 is still going strong, clean engine, no problem.

[@speedkar99]

I haven't heard good things about the Rogue...same thing as Journey

[@davido1953]

Rogue is junk. Infiniti, though the same company, is awesome. Rogue is just an offer to people who don't have the budget and don't know any better. My FX35 is the best car I've ever owned, built like a tank.

[@rkgsd]

The styling was ahead of its time when it came out in 2015. I believe it is where the Lexus RX350 got some of its styling cues. Interesting that Nissan hasn't changed the body in the 5 going on 6 years of this 3rd generation of it. Meanwhile the Rogue has been restyled several times during the same time period.

[@obioraonyeonwu7643]

Facts

[@bundo-san]

Awesome review as always. And omg this vehicle is such a pain in the ass to work on 😂

[@speedkar99]

Thanks and yes it's a tough one

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Yep, she’s beautiful but complicated!

[@_mahyar_]

your videos are great. thanks

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@sarhangjamal4809]

great review appreciate it

[@speedkar99]

Thank you

[@Drae5]

I love your videos!! Could you please do one of these videos on the 8th Gen 2015-2020 Nissan Maxima??

[@speedkar99]

Maybe. It's very similar under the hood though

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Same as the Murano! Built off the same architecture.

[@HasanRx7]

Very interesting videos. I would like to see a mechanical review on both the Tahoe and the Expedition.

[@speedkar99]

I'm waiting for the new full sized GMs to come out. I previewed it in my autoshow mechanical review

[@RetiredPilot]

Best, most comfortable car I have ever owned. I have a 2017 Platinum at the moment. I have not heard anything bad about the upgraded transmission. Traded a Rav 4 for my first Murano. Like going from a lumber wagon to a magic carpet. This car has the most comfortable seats of any vehicle under $70K. As for working on them I have no issues, I just take it to my friendly Nissan dealer every 8k. I am also worried they will replace the super smooth V-6 with a 4. Drove a CRV before buying the Murano. The 4 banger sounded like it was working its heart out.

[@s.i.t1012]

I have the same one and very happy with it. You guys go ahead and buy that cheap luxury car that rides on air, never breaks and costs nothing to maintain... cause I didn't find it. And I had almost all of them.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@@s.i.t1012 Same here. I own two Muranos, a 2012 and a 2016. They are beautiful vehicles when maintained properly.

[@nt4771]

I have 2017 , no issues. Running smoothly 👌. Family loves the ride comfort. Smooth engine 👌 with lots of power.

[@spol1622]

I also hav 2017. The most comfortable car I've ever own. I'm thinking about replacing it, but I'm not sure with what. Everything feels less comfortable. The only complaint I have is too much body roll at speed. Currently, atalmost 77k, and so far, nothing broke down yet; only regular maintenance.

[@tainesteele-allen3345]

I've had a 2005 Murano for 15 years and a 2011 model for 9 years now and I've never had a single issue with it besides the '05 needing a new alternator about 7yrs ago. The main complaints that I read about Murano's spring mainly from the one's built in America, the Murano's built in Japan, which were made available in Australia's market, had nary an issue.

[@franciscomendoza5296]

No CVT I suppose... 😉 I have a 99' Altima and stills run like a charm and you guess right: a bulletproof manual transmission... JATCO CVT's sucks!

[@tainesteele-allen3345]

@@franciscomendoza5296 nah, both Cvt

[@tainesteele-allen3345]

@@franciscomendoza5296 the ‘05 has been retired, motor gave out before the transmission

[@ardyjuniorcars9020]

Best video over

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

The Murano is a nice SUV... when the CVT works!

[@zxrcanada]

Nice review as always! Could you review a 2017+ jeep cherokee with V6 engine?

[@speedkar99]

Yes i have already filmed the grand Cherokee

[@RolfAnthonyYoung]

Great video!!!😍 Hello from Charleston, South Carolina 👋I just got a 2019 Nissan Murano SL with 3.5L V6 engine (VQ35DE) this past March, 2024. I love it! I am huge fan of Nissans and after driving a 2009 Nissan Cube Krom for 14 years, this V6 is a dream 😎 Question: I recently had a tech at Advance Auto Parts test the battery, alternator and starter. I am currently at 63,965 miles and figured it was time to check stuff out. After the test, AAP tech told me the battery and alternator were good. But the starter was at low voltage reading. Bright red indicator LOL. He suggested I replace it. I wonder if I use do this? Maybe I could test the starter with a multimeter? Let me know your thoughts when you can. Thanks 👍Rolf.

[@pirihern9329]

Great honest review. Cvt no go no mas

[@0xbad]

I enjoy my 2014 murano. Installed extra radiators for cvt oil, now it'll never overheat.. I hope)

[@TravisJansma]

Have 2 Nissan Murano's, one in shop getting new transmission and the second is waiting for new transmission also. Other than transmission, I really like these vehicles.

[@speedkar99]

What year is yours?

[@TravisJansma]

@@speedkar99 2009 and 2010.

[@La-yt1wr]

Great content, can you review Honda's L15? I currently own a 2018 Civic Sport Hatchback Touring with this engine, and I definitely like the powerplant.

[@speedkar99]

I really want to review Honda's but those are hard to find

[@ljpr360]

After watching this I definitely like Mazda's mechanical engineering better it's more reliable and easier to work on, I just wish they used as much Aluminum in their suspension as Nissan, Honda and Toyota. That being said as long as you rustproofed it, any Modern Mazda will outlive any Modern Nissan.

[@tolrem]

Agree entirely.

[@NoName-gv6nm]

Sure about that? Ever look into their cylinder deactivation problem?

[@joebrown9621]

Mazda V6 were not any easier to work on.. now they mostly use 4 cylinders which has more room however some use a rear timing chain and depend on what region ur in Ford's affiliation with Mazda led to Mazda's getting Ford V6 with all their known issues.. so they aren't better nor worse

[@Argedis]

Yup, I've owned my 2014 Mazda 3 with the Skyactiv engine for 5 years now and I've serviced it myself, so easy to work on. Tons of room, easy access. Simple screw on oil filter and drain plug located at the bottom with an access panel. Even the Skyactiv transmissions have a drain bolt to drain and fill the fluid. These Nissans look like a nightmare to work on.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. Mazda is much better in this regard

[@ericb950]

Great work as always, would definitely recommend it to the in laws, lol.

[@speedkar99]

Unless you are the one working on it

[@venkygoud1139]

Nice reviewer 👌🏽

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@Potatotenkopf]

Just recently started a trade program for auto tech, and this video is great, my dad has this car and I'm just trying to get a feel for how good or bad his purchase was, so far it seems it was not a very good purchase, apart from also being a bit above his means.

[@speedkar99]

It's not a bad car overall, until things start failing and labor ads up

[@ceetwyce335]

I have a 2010 Murano, and I felt every bit of your pain when you mentioned "CVT transmission. " Mines was replaced under warranty though. And It came with a dipstick.

[@speedkar99]

Sad...a 2010 with transmission woes

[@mikefrench3800]

I get 30+MPG easy in mine. Cruise control works better than any vehicle I've owned! Lots of hills in my area

[@spol1622]

I'm getting 15mpg in city driving.

[@StangBang35]

Nice review! I'd love to see you get your hands on a modern Volvo. Especially a T8 model with the hybrid, turbo, and supercharged 4 cylinder. 😂

[@speedkar99]

Man those are so hard to come by. Is there any way to get more access to cars?

[@StangBang35]

@@speedkar99 Maybe try Turo! I've seen Doug Demuro and other car reviews review rented cars.

[@lelichin]

First .. Great video!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Second I just bought a 2020 Murano SV with 15k miles got a warranty from the dealer CnA ? Is the Nissan extended warranty better? Also another dealer offers Zurich extended warranty 96m/130k miles comprehensive $0ded for a lot less But never heard of zurich.. please advise Thank you again

[@speedkar99]

Don't trust the private warranties. They won't be there when you need them

[@maheshmurali2697]

My dad had one its good to drive compared to other similar suv but prone to gearbox and AC failure.

[@speedkar99]

Did his fail?

[@maheshmurali2697]

He is a mechanic as well so sold it right before he smelled gearbox failure. Heard that the guy who bought has to repair it twice

[@moesizlac2596]

What an excellent record that will help archeologists work out why we disposed of these things rather than fix them.

[@speedkar99]

Yep

[@rickyao2468]

You should review an Acura and compare it to a Honda of similar class.

[@JaimeWyant]

My wife has this car. Had I known it was this hard to work on we would have never picked one up. I replaced her radiator recently and it was a @#$& nightmare.

[@legendsdad5141]

Replaced radiator on a 2020??

[@mauricemotors8207]

If you take the bumper face off it’s not bad just unplug fan shroud pull it out or pull both

[@JaimeWyant]

@@legendsdad5141 2009, engine compartment is just as cramped.

[@JaimeWyant]

@@mauricemotors8207 yah. If you're agile you can even leave the condenser installed. It was a nightmare. Just changed the kids radiator on her jeep grand Cherokee, it was as a cake walk. This murano, oh man...

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. Now imagine having to do all that radiator removal to change the alternator, or AC compressor

[@sickpuppyz]

I have a 2016 murano at 76k. I got tired of auto shops overcharging. So i just did my first oil change, tx fluid, rear diff, transfer case and 4 rotors and brake pads. This is my first cvt fluid change and it will take 2 more drain/refill at least to change most fluid since u only get about 3 qts out at a time using drain plug. I also have a lead foot. So far no issues with cvt. For those comparing the cx5 with rhis car, it is apples and oranges. I test drove the cx5 b4 settling on murano. Any crossover with a straight 4 cyl is a pile of garbage when it comes to acceleration. If u are driv8ng like a grandpa than sure, that is the car for you. But if you want to have ability to do more than the 6 cyl is needed in these vehicles.just my opinion.I do have one complaint about the murano. The first tire and fe9nt pads needed changing at 36k. The only reason I changed the fe9nt brake and rotor now at 76k was because the rear pads were gone. So I would say, very poor quality feom oem. And currwnt tires have at least another 20-30k left.

[@lelichin]

I do like the cvt very smooth

[@speedkar99]

But not reliable

[@lelichin]

Any advice on the extended warranty?

[@roykirich]

Do a eview of a TOYOTA PROBOX, love to see one. It'd be good luck finding it.

[@speedkar99]

What is that?

[@bigeholsteinftt1231]

Could you please make a similar video for the second generation armada?

[@Thorscauldron]

One Nissan I popped the hood on recently that had a decent amount of room round the engine was the Kicks. I wouldn't get one though.

[@speedkar99]

Nah too small

[@john1240able]

They are not bad buddy gots one with 256k original transmission and engine Murano.

[@9fishwm]

Gotta love my Murano’s. Had an 07 that lasted till 250k when I replaced it with my 2015 Murano that now has 56k. Just change the CVT oil @30k and haven’t had any problems (knock on wood). Even my sister bought a 2018 and has 64k on it.

[@joebrown9621]

good to hear.. keeping changing that CVT oil 30 to 50 based on how you drive it don't wait till 160.. burnt, oxidized oil is a killer for CVT 's

[@speedkar99]

They are ok besides the CVT and difficult maintainence

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Junk! My wife’s 2016 CVT was on the way out at 52k, lots of squeaks and rattles also! Toyota is all I buy now!

[@9fishwm]

@@JAMESWUERTELE See Toyota hasn’t been reliable for us at all. Had an 01 Camry and at 92k engine stalled and my mom crashed it. Then she got an 07 Camry and at 32k we were driving down to get my dad a kidney transplant and out of no where the transmission just down shifted to first gear. We were on the freeway going about 70-75 and when it did that it over rev the engine and blew 5 of the 6 piston out of the block. That’s when Toyota gave my mom a murano as a rental and she had to buy one. Then I went out and bought a 2011 Tacoma and that was okay until you started to get on it. The engine made a ticking noise. Then that engine also loved to consume oil like it was nothing too. I got tired of also putting in a quart of oil around 3k of driving. I traded the truck for my 12 Xterra and that now has 167k on still running strong without any problems. Now my whole family has switched from Toyota to Nissan except for my grandpa. He has an 1994 Toyota pickup that only has 130k on it. He’s is thinking about putting it up for sale and getting a bigger truck but he’s probably going to get a GMC Sierra.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I’m assuming you’re a Nissan fan... your name is Xterra

[@Blank00]

Please review the redrsigned Rogue (and the redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander for that matter) to see how Nissan's mindset changed after Ghosn stepped down (and after Nissan realized that they will be responsible for some engineering in newer Mitsubishis)

[@speedkar99]

I have an eclipse cross review already. Waiting for the new rogue but not holding my breath lol

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

I have not looked at any car repair data, however, I think Nissan gets a bad rap. Yes, they did go through a bad phase with their CVT transmissions, and they're certainly not at Toyota's level of quality, but I think the Altimas, Rogue's, and Murano's offer very good value at their price points. I would prefer they divest themselves from Renault, sooner rather than later. I own a 2007 Altima, with CVT transmission. 165,000 miles. Only routine maintenance. Engine runs like it's brand new. Had a Murano for a weekend. I enjoyed it. Only reason I would not buy one is that I prefer the truck-like ride of a body on frame SUV. My 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is the best vehicle I have ever owned. Love the thing and it is a significantly better value proposition than an equivalent year 4Runner or Wrangler.

[@speedkar99]

You get for what you pay for

[@user-3tf67bk46u]

I test drove numerous CVT and conventional auto transmissions from various brands this past few months. Of the CVTs, the Nissan easily was the smoothest most predictable and assertive and responsive of all the CVTs I drove. This was true in Murano sized, Rogue sized and Qashqai sized. The only one that came just barely close was in a Subaru Ascent. And I do mean barely. Just trying to be as fair as I can. As for longevity who knows but apparently the present-day Jatcos are much longer lasting if you simply change the fluid about twice as often as Nissan says to. This trans works so well I actually look forward to each drive. It's in a V6 though which is tuned especially for torque at low revs but fairly linearly even to very high into the rev range. I suspect these VG engines are very conservatively rated. One thing I know is off and I don't like is the fuel economy metering computer is off by at least 20% showing optimistic fuel economy. You're babying it at 50 mph at 1000 rpm on level ground and the computer will say you've been averaging 7.2 litre/100km (1.9 US gal/62.13 miles) or (1.584 UK or Imperial gal/ 62.13 miles) which is correct if using an American gallon but litres are not measured differently in the USA! It's the strangest incorrect algorithm I've seen on a car. I wonder how many brands do this. The problem is that when you're test driving and comparing vehicles if you have it set in the litres/100 km setting you're getting over 20% fewer miles per gallon (or 20% greater litre use per 100 km) than you're actually getting. If it was an honest 7.2 you'd be getting 39.22 mp Imp gallon, but with calculator in hand at the pumps you find out you only got about 31 to 32 or so (again, Imp measure not USA) So somehow they've mistakenly degraded the computer reading if set to litres/100km to calculate and show over 20% higher mileage than you're actually getting. It's too much of a coincidence the discrepancy is the difference between an American gal (3.78 litre) and a UK gal (4.546 litre).

[@GvR927461057374]

I own a 2015 Altima 2.5 with 110k+ miles and I take good care of it but the CVT is always in the back of my mind. I’m looking to sell it soon before it fails and becomes a money pit

[@kevinW826]

Are you going to do the pathfinder? I want to see how much more room you have under the hood. Probably not much.

[@speedkar99]

Nah the Pathfinder is basically the same

[@ItsCleto]

Can you possibly get your hands on an Outlander to review?

[@nickbruns4154]

Goodness. Just take the engine out to do maintenance! If anything major breaks just sell it off as a mechanic special and cut your losses. That's the issue with most new cars it seems unless you are very mechanically inclined, have a lift or have access to a mechanic who will do work on the side.

[@speedkar99]

That's why these are mechanic specials all over after 10 years

[@mobgma]

Please do the 2020+ Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Platform! Thanks

[@speedkar99]

I'm waiting for it to be available

[@AK-Star007]

its fwd only ? or optional awd?

[@derlissamaniego1914]

Can you do a video on the honda passport?

[@mustangjoe8352]

Hello hope you are well ,do you think the next time you get the chance,can you make a video on how far the oil dipstick goes into the engine, I’m considered when changing my oil,that I don’t overfill it, which I NEVER do,Just would like to know how much room there is in crank case for access oil,thank you.

[@speedkar99]

See my engine teardown videos. I have one for this VQ engine

[@mustangjoe8352]

@@speedkar99 thank you,which one specifically?

[@mustangjoe8352]

@@speedkar99 thank you which one specifically?

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

Whose tooth brush is that? 😂😂😂 💯👍 Video!

[@speedkar99]

Colgate = my brothers toothbrush Oral B = my wife's toothbrush

[@michalp2362]

@@speedkar99 😂

[@chrisd1828]

I like that it has the V6 and not a 4 cyl

[@speedkar99]

Not for long.....

[@RdltrotterRocks10808]

The biggest thing I've learned with these vehicles (Note: I've been driving for 6 years so I'm relatively new compared to others) is don't drive like a bat out of hell with them and replace the CVT fluid every 40k miles like it says in the book (alongside routine maintenance). I have a 2010 Nissan Murano with 208k miles on it and it's on it's original engine and CVT transmission with no issues whatsoever (knock on wood). We've had all recommended servicing done to it since it was new so mechanically, it's practically new! I don't know about the newer ones however... I like how you do explain how the engine works! I've always been curious about it :)

[@kkhang8617]

Do you replace a transmission filter?

[@kevinbarry71]

Trips to the dollar store on a foggy morning; how did you know that's my favorite activity?

[@speedkar99]

Thats why they offer AWD, for people like you 😉

[@SvenQ45]

There were and are a few direct injection VQs. But they´re rare.

[@trent7080]

Great vehicles

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Great vehicles when well maintained... just know that it’s not a Toyota or Honda

[@michaelmagcalas9066]

How about the new 2021 Nissan rouge review thanks…

[@kevinm2025]

Nissan Infiniti v6 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 always nice exhaust note

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

It’s Nissan.

[@Aesthetics622]

crazy to see how my 2010 nissan murano SL legit looks the same from the hood prespective nothing was changed.. prolly eevn from the 1st gen 2ndg gen besides im hoping the interior. I love the car i dont drive it much sense its more of when i need to have stuff hauled into. But besides the shitty alternator location i think its fairly easy to work on. Getting the sparks in the back can be annyoing but once you do it once its all simple and have zeroo leaks anywhere. 130k miles

[@paulwicklund5044]

Can you do the 2021 Chevy trailblazer and with the 1.3L 3 cylinder engine next.

[@speedkar99]

I previewed it in my autoshow review

[@kurtlawrence8830]

Where is the block heater located?

[@MegaHugro]

It would be cool to know what plant the OEM tires are coming from on these newer cars you're reviewing. The first two characters after the DOT stamp tells the plant's location city and country. I would prefer tires from factories in the USA, Canada, or Europe. I figure cheap Chinese tires are on cheaper cars but you never know. A Google search for DOT Tire Manufacturing Codes will bring up the current 2017 list of factories.

[@Rexery66]

A lot of Toyotas come with Japanese made tires or Germany.

[@speedkar99]

Good thoughts

[@richrichieman]

so you knock VW for plastic oil pans, but in your review of the Jeep Wrangler you said it was great because it’s easy to replace if it cracks.

[@speedkar99]

Accessibility in the Wrangler makes it easy but not preferred

[@MJ_868]

Try to get one of the new accords next!

[@speedkar99]

I'll try but Honda's aren't easy to just get

[@blackdragonx1186]

you know whats sad? when you gave it some revs there was a little bit of smoke, not just vapor. im fighting with my dmv to register my car because people reported my rev up motor g35. told the guy new cars do that too, and he called me a liar

[@TommyG11814]

Great review, sure will never have a nissan.

[@speedkar99]

How about a fun Nissan?

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@@speedkar99 Z?

[@Rexery66]

I know of a Murano with less than 40k miles on it develop a rear main seal leak.

[@speedkar99]

That sucks

[@motown8057]

Are you kidding me?! You have to remove the wheel to change the oil filter! And I thought the cvt was the only mistake. Oh, wait the water pump is chain driven. I can't imagine why Nissan is going bankrupt. Thank you for your videos! Hopefully, you saved someone from going broke.

[@Rexery66]

The wheel doesn't need to come off. You can typically just peel back the plastic cover and there is plenty of space to fit a tool. Oil does get all over the sub frame though.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah most VQ Nissans are like that with the oil filter on the passenger side

[@sickpuppyz]

I just changed the oil for first time ever. All i had to do was pop the bottom of the plastic cover and unscrew the oil filter. It is all easy.

[@geyser3445]

You have to remove the wheel to change oil filter? Good design Nissan.

[@AssadNiang]

No, you don't Just turn the wheel all the way, and you should have access to the filter

[@DashCamSerbia]

Regarding build quality, which one is better, Nissan or Mazda?

[@speedkar99]

Mazda

[@DashCamSerbia]

@@speedkar99 Thanks.

[@ryanthompson2893]

My friend Mirano v6’s cvt is still working and hasn’t gone out after 100,000 miles. Why is this? I have seen others been taken care of and it still died at 20-40 thousand miles. They have owned the car since new so there is no chance it has been replaced.

[@speedkar99]

Not all will fail. They just generally aren't designed to last

[@ryanthompson2893]

speedkar99 aah I see, they do that so that the people who get good ones will come back and get suckered into a pos.

[@anthonystreeter7217]

Yeah. Really wish they'd just make more cars rear wheel drive. Alot easier to get to things.

[@Kevin-sg5xc]

I own a 13 Altima 2.5L with 76k miles, please pray for me.

[@NoName-gv6nm]

Youll be fine

[@joebrown9621]

have you changed that CVT trans oil yet?? .. if you plan on keeping it don't wait till the oil is fully oxidized or burnt before you do.. then the damage would already be done.. don't wait till 160k

[@speedkar99]

Pray that you get something nicer soon...maybe a Maxima?

[@Kevin-sg5xc]

@@speedkar99 like a Toyota :P

[@Kevin-sg5xc]

@@joebrown9621 I haven't done that yet but I really should. I'll call my dealer and ask what that would cost.

[@madboyreadynow28]

I keep having this leaning issue at the driver side rear of my Murano. I had this issue for a while in my 2018 and the dealer kept telling me it was fine. So 2 weeks ago I upgraded to the 2021 Murano and I didn’t feel the issue on the test drive but the 2021 is doing the same thing. Why?

[@nt4771]

What issue you talking about. I also have 2021 Murano

[@madboyreadynow28]

@@nt4771 When driving you never feel the car is upright. It feels like the whole car is leaning on the driver side while driving. Do you not feel this?

[@dmcmaster3544]

@@madboyreadynow28 This has got to be a joke, right?

[@tiagobelo4965]

Cvts aren't that bad, taking into account this is pretty much a soccer mom suv, it is pretty fitting, if properly tuned/programmed it can be extremely fuel efficient, make it accelerate as hard as possible and be perfectly smooth, the problem is that people find it odd to have the car maintain the same revs, so manufacturers make it act more like a smoother auto, CVTs might be souless, but, performance wise, they are the best transmission (ignoring the fact they cant take much torque, which should get taken care of with more development)

[@viralgolwala4590]

Now toyota got 2021 sienna hybrid with CVT transmission . Nissan Quest has CVT its very 👍. Let's see how toyota sienna sales with CVT.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Nissan Murano is the ultimate soccer mom SUV

[@dmcmaster3544]

Toyotas make an excellent CVT. You'd think Nissan would copy it.

[@dmcmaster3544]

@@viralgolwala4590 Toyota knows how to make a great CVT. I've had a 2016 Avalon hybrid with a CVT. AS long as the fluids are changed every 60k, it should last 300k miles.

[@dmcmaster3544]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName Or for anyone that loves that leather driving seat. Heavenly.

[@mariocruz6941]

Please you know about Murano 2024 problems?

[@speedkar99]

Same as this one... probably CVT

[@windanthonystream]

That’s a real tight engine bay.... Even simple oil changes seems like a challenge. I would never want to work on this vehicle. Most SUVs have larger engine bays than cars, but this seems tighter than an Altima with the same engine.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah the styling won over the packaging on this one

[@TeijoKhanfan]

As a 2019 Murano owner does anybody know why Nissan recommends changing brake fluid every 20k? Currently have 42k and never changed it. 20k seems really excessive.

[@josefermalino461]

U mean brake fluid flush…should be every 25k miles

[@dmcmaster3544]

Never mess with your brakes. If dealer says to replace it, do it.