Nissan Sentra 2013 - 2019 CVT Service. DRAIN AND REFILL FAST AND EASY

[@jaredc7326]

These transmissions have 2 filters in them. One requires dropping the trans pan (not very difficult) and the other is easily accessible by removing the driver side tire. You can do it without tire removal too. I recommend changing those filters.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yeah I know they have 2 filters. I don’t recommend changing every 30k waste of money.

[@jaredc7326]

@@4WheeledAdventures they are pretty cheap on rockauto but yea you don't need to do the filters every change. Nice video bro!

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@jaredc7326 yeah I know. I no longer owe the car though. I got tired of keeping up with the cvt I have to many projects. And thank you l.

[@johnpaiz6372]

When do i change filter? Mechanic told me at 100k miles but i heard online by 30k or 60k miles...and here you say not to so i wonder lol​@@4WheeledAdventures

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@johnpaiz6372 honestly I never did and I had over 100k on it. I was about to do it then I traded in the car. I just was really on the trans oil changes I was doing it about every 3 engine oil changes or ever 3-6 months. But before that I was actually thinking about doing the filters every 30-50k .

[@polypoly7966]

Best no nonsense video, and you included how to pop the snap fit couplings without snapping them. Brilliant.

[@hispanosunidos2016]

Zz z c😊😊😊en

[@thx1138guy]

After re-installing the overflow tube into the drain, DIYers should pour in most of the three new quarts of CVT fluid (2.5 quarts at least) BEFORE starting the engine. Pouring in only one quart before starting the engine (1:25) is incorrect. The CVT should be almost full of new fluid before starting the engine after the old fluid has drained out. Then, slowly pour in the remaining half quart until fluid is seen to drip out of the overflow. CVT fluid level is temperature dependent so don't do the fluid exchange right after a long drive on a hot summer day. It's best to do a simple drain and fill after the car has been sitting for a few hours.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

I worked at Nissan for over 10 years never once had an issue doing it this way. And why do you think I shifted gears to warm up the transmission it doesn’t matter if it hot or cold it will be filled up to spec after it’s all said and done that is why they have the tube in the pan.

[@Elevenoneeleven]

Yess!! Thank you sir 🙏!! Very well put!! Easy to understand. I appreciate you for taking the time to show us this fix!! Thank you again and God bless you & ur family!! Stay safe please!

[@biggestkat1134]

Nissan isnt lying when they say their transmission fluid is specially formulated for their cars. Save yourself some headaches and pay the extra 10 bucks per bottle and buy the Nissan brand!

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yeah that why I buy the name brand fluids.

[@danbell3378]

Royal Purple doesn't make a compatible fluid?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@danbell3378 not sure but for the same price or more I rather get the oem stuff.

[@dominicacosta3765]

I used castrol cvt for many years no problems.

[@moesauto]

@@danbell3378anything that is ns-3 compatible will work, valvoline Cvt works

[@kourtniehayes5319]

Bravo couldn't be explained simpler then that. Awesome

[@lokyblack3379]

As a Nissan mechanic Let me tell you something, all cvt noises are caming from transmission CVT overheat, if you not believe me just check your transmission temperature in your scanner normal is 190-210 but always i found over 230-260f, of course this condition destroyed your bearings, variable pulleys, the push belt or chain, al your internal seals and clutchs, as well as your valve body, to prevent this problem in all CVT al least made by Jatco, install a extra transmission cooller and replace your cvt oil and 2 filters 30000 miles

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@lokyblack3379 yeah I no longer owe that car anymore I got tired of changing the cvt fluid and really didn’t like the car.

[@lokyblack3379]

@@4WheeledAdventures yes, stay away from the cvt transmission is a pain in the ass

[@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777]

I never changed at 90k miles rn my mechanic says there’s no warranty on the job has me scared to do it now.. what should I do ?

[@RodolfoAguirre-p2s]

Where can you buy the extra transmission cooler?

[@BulbdogMan]

@@4WheeledAdventureswhat trans cooler do you recommend? specifically for 2020 Altima

[@mktahir11]

Very to the point without B. S.

[@raycontreras8379]

Thank you Sir! I watch d ten other videos and NO ONE! showed exactly how to remove that damn cap, they said just pop it off and one showed the screw driver from the top but didn't show him removing it so thank you again sir 👍

[@4WheeledAdventures]

😂😂😂 no problem

[@SChristmas-he2vx]

Great vid. I can't get the dang fill cap off.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

If worst comes to worst brake it off I don’t think they should be that expensive to replace

[@charleshines5700]

I like seeing someone who knows to take the tube out to let the fluid out. I see so many clueless people dropping the thing full of fluid and making a huge mess! Really, I wonder how many of them got covered with CVT fluid! That stuff is so thin I swear a drop could run all the way down your arm (yuck!)

[@WillyManchester10]

You have the car on right when you’re going through the gears? Sorry total newbie here and just wanna make sure I get it done right.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yes, it’s on.

[@WillyManchester10]

@@4WheeledAdventuresthank you!

[@Rolotooo]

Hello bro, I want the original oil, but I went to the dealership, and the code they gave me is NP/QCVT1LTNS3. However, the one in your video is 999MP-CV0NS3. Are they the same oils?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@Rolotooo as far as I know it should work I got it off a website that verified my trans and everything.

[@AliVapeReviews]

How many quarts does it take dealer told me 7 quarts but dealers wanted $25 a bottle so order a kit of 5 quarts for $90 and bought two so I have 10 quarts coming and fillters and the oil pan gasket as I replace the valve body but I believe that’s wrong 7 quarts seems a lot for a little transmission

[@4WheeledAdventures]

If you do it how I did it without filter it’s about 2 1/2 - 3 not sure with filter. I know the whole thing holds about 7 but that probably with the torque converter filled and lines.

[@AliVapeReviews]

@@4WheeledAdventures yeah that’s the issue I’m running into is dealer doesn’t know / doesn’t wanna tell me because I replaced my valve body inside the transmission and replaced both filters i drained about 4 quarts into an oil pan then probably another quart fell on the ground if not more so issues isn’t with me not having enough ns3 trans oil i bought 2 packs of 5 on Amazon and I don’t wanna say add 6 and it only takes 5 and I can return the other 5 and get $100 back

[@pauln6150]

FYI. If you go to the dealer they go by the service manual which says to drain the fluid, and remove the overfill tube. Then add 3 +/- quarts, go through the gears, drain it again, reinsert overflow tube, add 3 +/-quarts, go through the gears. Then they check it to see if it "properly filled", so basically at the dealer your paying for 6-7 quarts +/-. It's supposed to get most of the old fluid out. This video shows a short cut getting about half of the old fluid out. Yes the entire system takes 7 quarts for a complete rebuild, but that is not necessary. If you do the method in this video every 20k it should be OK. it's up to you if you want to change all the fluid or some of it and how often. It also depends on how much you love your CVT (Nissan's are junk, I've had problems since 15k). I also have a 2011 subaru CVT with over 100k, never done a thing to it, and it has been rock solid.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@pauln6150 I changed my fluid every other oil change. That’s how I’ve done it since I owned it. I had it tell 100000 and traded in the car. I also worked at a Nissan dealership. Most of the time we just replaced the cvt because the dealership would say it’s a lifetime fluid.

[@pauln6150]

@@4WheeledAdventures Howdy. Not exactly sure the context of your reply. However, it was to the OP of the question and I was just explaining to him what happens at the dealer regarding the quarts. I think you took this a criticism on your vid, it was not. I see why you would change it so often, and don't blame you. PS "lifetime fluid" only means until the warranty expires, not entire life of the vehicle. Cheers

[@Unfortute]

How much fluid should i refill the transmission with

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Get about 3 qts and fill it till it comes out the drain plug hole.

[@Ramakan]

Will that stop the rumble strip vibration when driving?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Not sure at that point I think you might be having some issues with the belt or bearing or could be something else . Probably wouldn’t hurt to see what the fluid looks like .

[@mikeg1211]

Oh you can get under there without lifting the car? I want to do this because the dealership wants $300 or more and not sure if i missed it but i am guessing car should be off ?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yeah I didn’t lift mine at all. you could go to a slab that is flat and get close to the edge near the front and have more room to work too.

[@mikeg1211]

@@4WheeledAdventures ok! Thats a good idea! Car should be off? Do you have a video of changing the filters also? Thanks for replying, just subscribed!

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@mikeg1211 yeah car should be off tell you fill it back up. I no longer owe the car I never got to installing filters in it. Thank you .

[@mikeg1211]

@@4WheeledAdventures oh no problem!! Makes sense! Appreciate it and great video! Simple and to the point.

[@smokinonnatnick1204]

once you drain all your fluid from transmission, it only takes 3 quarts to fill it back up??

[@4WheeledAdventures]

I usually get 3 qts to fill back up . It’s takes about 2 and some change.

[@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777]

2015 Nissan Sentra owner 96k never changed oil, hasn’t had issues but if I do it now will it ruin it ?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777 I don’t think so the transmission runs off a belt not clutches

[@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777]

@@4WheeledAdventures I’ve asked couple shops near my house & all the mechanics make this face when I ask them about switching the trans fluid out, almost as if they advise not to? Weirdest thing ever

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777 yeah your not flushing it with a machine you draining and filling. A lot of mechanic think it’s still the 80 or 90 cars are a lot different now.

[@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777]

@@4WheeledAdventures going with a drain and fill then

[@victormcclain6759]

So you didn’t have to remove the transmission fluid oil pan.?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@victormcclain6759 no just remove the fill tube inside. You can change the filters if you’d like there is one in side the pan and another one on the left side you can change if you’d like. I never chanced them ever time I did it just every few I would change filters.

[@xandervk2371]

Is this how you set the level, up to the top of the fill tube? Thanks.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@xandervk2371 yes

[@xandervk2371]

@@4WheeledAdventures Thanks again!

[@livingend]

Thanks for the video man!

[@bobgraham1277]

Need 2 people cuz change gears while watching flow? You put drain plug back on after putting the oil?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@bobgraham1277 ? You fill it up wait tell it comes out. Shift gears and top it back off .

[@jvtriathlete]

The fluid was black is that bad?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

No the cvt is driven by a belt so some of the belt wearing down is going to be in the oil. Plus the oil is a blue color new so it already a darker color to begin with and in time the oil will be a black color in time just from running the car.

[@jvtriathlete]

That is such a relieve. I have a leak on a sentra that I bought used and just discovered that some work on the transmission has been done, don't know what. I will tight the hoses, flush the fluid and sell.

[@abidasghar4323]

So I should keep the car start when start putting the oil? And when it start coming out from over flow drains. I will start changing the gears. Thats what i get from the video. Correct me if I am wrong. Moreover, I am thinking of changing the upper filter only. As the other filter changing needs to open the pan. What do you suggest

[@4WheeledAdventures]

You drain the oil. Then you put the over flow tube back in then add a quart of oil. Then start it and add more oil and wait for it to come out. Then shift through the gears then add more oil till it comes out again. It’s really up to you. I had the car from 33k to 105 k never changed the filters I just changed the oil ever 30 k or earlier. I was about to change them at about 100 k but I traded in the car.

[@abidasghar4323]

Thanks for the quick reply, one more thing. Do i need to disconnect the battery?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@abidasghar4323 not really necessary. I never did.

[@carlosmoreno2387]

Thanks 🙏 man you’re awesome dude

[@ahmedaguirre4556]

Hi! What do you recommend if my mom’s Sentra 1.8 2017 has now 82,000 miles … I’ve been telling her to do the right maintenance since it was 50,000 miles but she doesn’t listen . I want to change it but I’m afraid that presents some issues afterwards. I’m from Mexico, so here cars don’t get many miles as in the US. How many qts should I buy ? I was thinking to replace the half like you did … and then do it again after the next oil change … what do you think ? Thank you in advance

[@4WheeledAdventures]

I would go ahead and change the pan filter and the little filter on the side of the transmission. They have them on eBay for fairly cheap and just make sure that you get the Nissan ns-3 fluid I would get about 5-6 qts

[@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777]

Did you mess your mom’s car up ?

[@ahmedaguirre4556]

@@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777 she took the car to the dealer to replace the oil but I have a little suspicious that they didn’t do anything… car apparently is running fine

[@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777]

@@ahmedaguirre4556 typical scammers at dealers. I took my 2019 once to get an oil change, when they brought my car back I popped the hood check & to my surprise same dirty oil. 😂 I had a field day with them

[@Rolotooo]

​@@CasperTheFriendlyGhost777I'll buy the original oil from the dealer but will take it to my mechanic to change it

[@kidnplay2148]

How do you know if the transmission fluid is low tho???

[@4WheeledAdventures]

When you pull the drain plug and nothing comes out.

[@atomboom5809]

How many miles should I change the transmission fluid on the 2019 Sentra ? Your awesome thank you

[@4WheeledAdventures]

I do mine every 2 engine oil changes to be safe. I have over 110,000 miles now no issues. Also drive a lot of highway and some stop and a lot of steep incline highways driving. So I try to change mine sooner.

[@caboose22320]

every 30k miles.

[@uniquepheniq1033]

Did you just use 1 bottle of fluid

[@4WheeledAdventures]

I used 3 bottles for a service

[@ElvisOppngGyamfi]

I have a 2018 Nissan Sentra sl with 42,000 miles on it.. is it due for a transmission oil change? If so what oil do you recommend?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@ElvisOppngGyamfi I always used the oem fluid for that cvt transmission.

[@ManuelRamirez-us7yg]

does oil come out when you remove the drain plug? or only when you remove the level tube?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@ManuelRamirez-us7yg a little comes out of the plug when you pull it .

[@ManuelRamirez-us7yg]

@@4WheeledAdventures got it. im looking to remove 16oz and add an additive

[@larryburkhard1458]

After the 3 flush then how many bottles of transmission fluid do you put in

[@4WheeledAdventures]

If you are planning to do it how I did 3 is more then enough. I only use about 2 1/2. I usually buy my oil on Amazon. I get 6 at a time.

[@W81Researcher]

Flush it three times with three quarts?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@W81Researcher no drain and refill once with 3 qts

[@walexia]

What do you mean by service fluid? Transmission fluid?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yeah I serviced the cvt fluid.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Nissan Genuine OEM CVT-3 Transmission Fluid 999MP-NS300P (5 Quarts) a.co/d/0FzxaYo

[@mrtamayo85]

Ty! ❤🎉

[@WalidAnwar-b3c]

Ihave Sentra 2016 and i didn't change the gear oil as they in the agency here warned me not to do so.what can i do.change it or litre by litre.please help me

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@WalidAnwar-b3c yeah I would change it drop the pan and change the filter and the side filter too

[@WalidAnwar-b3c]

@@4WheeledAdventures 122000kilo meters .is it accepted or dangerous

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@WalidAnwar-b3c it’s should help it but. I’m not there I’m just giving you my advice on what I would do. Regardless if you keep going with that transmission it’s going to fall not changing that fluid it will burn the belt up in the cvt.

[@WalidAnwar-b3c]

@@4WheeledAdventures I know that you are not here.I mean the number of km won't affect the change of the gear oil because here in Egypt they say much about this matter . anyway thank u for your kind help 🙏

[@claudiogadiel5857]

So, you leave the fluid tank empty ? 😒

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@claudiogadiel5857 what fluid tank ? Nothing was left empty.

[@jar248]

What is the oil type How much the quantity?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

I use the Nissan ns-3 fluid and 3 qts is all you need for a drain and refill.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Nissan Genuine OEM CVT-3 Transmission Fluid 999MP-NS300P (5 Quarts) a.co/d/0FzxaYo

[@HarjeetSingh-sx1fg]

Which is best transmission oil 2010 Nissan Sentra car

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@HarjeetSingh-sx1fg the oem trans fuild is all I use

[@thx1138guy]

NS-2

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@thx1138guy you want to use ns3 like I said in the video. Ns 2 was designed for 2007 - 2012 Nisan cvt. Ns3 was redesigned for 2013 and newer with a different add pack and viscosity.

[@seyfullahkadir9926]

Guys how do i make sure the entire old gear oil is dropped and how much do i have to replace it ?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@seyfullahkadir9926 watch the video it’s all there

[@stephensherman7827]

Does anyone have a link to the 5mm or 30 t I was told needed to remove the extra transmission fluid?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing. www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-3-8-in-Drive-x-T30-Long-Torx-Bit-Socket-SHB14430/310621641

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Quick google search

[@_otpx_]

Hey man my Sentra broke down and I am convinced it was because of the cvt fluid, now my car doesn’t turn on so what should i do differently while I’m pouring the cvt fluid?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

It could be a lot of reason really. But I don’t think the fluid will stop it from starting. Does it crank over ?

[@_otpx_]

@@4WheeledAdventures it broke down on me middle of the night and the next morning it was able to run but if I pressed on the gas too much it would die on me, now it seems like it’s on some safety mode and when I press on the gas it won’t rev

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@_otpx_ I would try to get a code reader and see what codes pulls up

[@_otpx_]

@@4WheeledAdventures 3N1AB7AP7FY362847 P0715 P2859 Miles 89682 I’ve also never changed the oil on the trans

[@_otpx_]

@@4WheeledAdventures P0715 P2859

[@Nyseki]

do u think this is cheaper than getting done at a shop tho. i need all my fluids flushed and the shop was asking for $300+

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yeah the oil is about 20 bucks a qt and you can get a pack of 6 for on Amazon for about 120 bucks and you will be good for 2 services. I use less then 3 qts when I just drain and fill the transmission.

[@Nyseki]

@@4WheeledAdventures thanks man

[@wut2dew]

​@@4WheeledAdventures how do you know how much fluid you need?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@wut2dew if you do it like I did in the video 3 is more then enough.

[@bonnessacoy8990]

Dealership is charging me $450.00. It's still under warranty, so I am at their mercy.

[@AlbertPerez-g2p]

Hello, great video. Really appreciate it. It really helped with my 2015 Nissan Sentra. I changed it today. However, I am a little confused on how the whole overflow tube works. Basically, what I did is that when I removed the 19mm drain bolt, about 2 quarts drained out. Then, when I remove the 5mm overflow tube, another 2.3 quarters came out for a total of 3.3 quarts drained. I then put the tube and plug back, and replaced with 3.5 quarts genuine Nissan Transmission CVT oil. I figured I would replace with what came out though I did add an extra 0.2 quarts from what came out. Was this the right way of replacing the fluid? Thank you in advance.

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yeah I would make sure it is by removing the 19mm drain plug again while it’s running and make sure there is oil coming out. The tube is a level in there when it’s over it will drain till the oil is level with the top of that drain tube I usually don’t wait tell it stop I like to have it when it’s coming out as a small stream and put the drain plug back in.

[@AlbertPerez-g2p]

Thank you @@4WheeledAdventures for the clarification, that totally makes sense to me now. You are the best!

[@srhabb]

you did not change the filters

[@4WheeledAdventures]

No I didn’t change the filters at that time. Just a drain and refill

[@W81Researcher]

Nissan Sentra don't have them I hear. Older ones

[@4WheeledAdventures]

Yes 2013 /19 cat have 2 there’s one on the side and near the oil pan.

[@crisf.2152]

I have to warm up The engine ?

[@4WheeledAdventures]

@@crisf.2152 I normally do the service when everything is hot to get as much stuff out.

[@Nyseki]

fucking legend

[@justinz1412]

fax

[@benl2967]

And the Nissan dealership wants to charge $480 for this lmao

[@misssincere5762]

Yes, they wanna charge me $350 for this! 😭😭😭😭 im about to do it myself!