2007 - 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L CVT Transmission - Fluid & Filter Service Guide! FULL Walk-Through!

[@perrylankford4269]

I've owned this car for 4 year's, 50,000 miles and was told that i couldn't CHECK the transmission fluid.. Thank you for teaching me how...

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome, glad to help out! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 🙂

[@Azerai]

The most work I've ever done to my car has been driving it to a mechanic, but this video gave me the confidence to replace the pan, fluid, and filter on my 200k mile Altima. Thanks a lot.

[@ericjohnson1228]

Best example of a complete transmission oil change I have seen. Thanks!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching Eric! 🙂

[@charleshines2142]

That is what I needed to because I did not know the torque specs. I don't want to strip anything and have problems. I also never had the pan off one of these and I fear leaks.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yes, they are pretty simple to do. The only tricky part is keeping the gasket on top of the pan when you're trying to put it back on. Just takes some patience and persistence but you'll get it on. The torque specs for the Altimas bolts is 70 inch-pounds (5.8 foot-pounds) but I don't know what it is for the Rogue. I'd call a Nissan service/parts place and ask if they can help. Hope this helps!

[@PureFreepacks]

Thank you it was very helpful 😊

[@barbarasmall2821]

Thank you! You made a worried Mom a confident Mom! My son learned so much from your videos! Thank you

[@TrickShiftGarage]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 🤟

[@guycarignan2263]

Wow ! The quality of this video, which is awesome, is as good as your descriptions of the task, Thank you!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks Guy! Appreciate it and thanks for watching! 😁

[@BAUMERMAN]

Thanks for doing this video! Helped me tackle this job. And to anyone ordering the gaskets by following the links, beware! I ordered the auto zone product because i needed the 19 hole gasket, and despite the description of the product it was still the 18 hole gasket. I went over to O'Reillys and they had the correct gasket for me (part #FK439)

[@chabelo55bears]

I’ve been hesitant to get my transmission serviced mostly because people say the transmission may start to slip. Thanks to your video, I am feeling confident!

[@pitttbull187]

There is another filter also. Small round. Great video . Straight to the point

[@fernandomateus6859]

Thanks for this great video! the dealership is charging me a fortune for this work that i can now do myself!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome Fernando! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@chris18228]

It is also recommended to check all the bolts for the valve body to make sure they torque down because they loosen up overtime

[@TrickShiftGarage]

I'll be sure to check them on the next fluid and filter change. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@vermontvermont9292]

I'm convinced castrol makes one of the best aftermarket cvt fluids.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Same here! No complaints 😉

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@TrickShiftGarage I've literally tried them all. Valvoline, oem, eneos, valvoline maxlife universal, stp, oreilly. I guess that's not ALL the brands. However they're the ones I can get off the shelf locally. I always go back to castrol. I ran castrol for 50,000 miles with zero issues. Then for some dumb reason I decided to experiment with other brands. Expensive experiment 😂. Now im back to castrol. I always do a 3x drain and fill when I switch over. Castrol actually recommends getting out as much oem stuff as possible, and since my car is only an 8 quart system I figure 3x is good. I do the first drain and fill and get out 4 quarts. Then fill 4 quarts with castrol. Drive 50 miles, come back and do the second drain and fill. Then I do about 200 miles and do the 3rd and final drain and fill. Then one more 5,000 miles later. I'm DONE experimenting , and sticking with castrol, AND their oil. My car loves the castrol edge.

[@markparker4032]

Excellent Job and Video. You had all the torque specs and variations of pans. Thank you!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome Mark! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@_LEONKING_]

You make absolutely fantastic content! It's almost hilarious you do it for free man😅

[@IsaiahLove-go2kx]

Great video bro thank you for helping out the community I have a 2012 Nissan Altima with 143k miles about to get the transmission serviced

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome! Glad to help and thanks for watching! 👍

[@TrickShiftGarage]

UPDATE: Pour 5 Quarts (NOT 6!) first when refilling with CVT Fluid, then check the fluid level and add more if needed! 2007 - 2008 and 2010 - 2012 Altimas with the 2.5L should have drain plugs! Easy-Peasy! 😉 If you have a 2009 model you'll have to drop the pan to get the fluid out. So sorry 😔

[@EIAdventures]

Yup you was about to get the your wrong buddy. Lmao embarrassed to say but I accidentally pulled the plug on my gf trans fluid on her 2012 bc I've never seen a drain plug on a trans and I was doing a quick oil change.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

🤣🤣🤣 I almost did that, the first time I did an oil change on her. Loosened it and started seeing red fluid and was like OOOPS! Thanks for watching Daniel! 👍

[@AP-zo1ww]

Wouldn't I need to take the pan if I need to replace the filter? Or is replacing filter not that necessary? I have a 2007 Altima and am looking to do this.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Sweet! I gotta '07 Altima too! And yes, you'll have to remove the pan in order to replace the filter. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@supergambito7016]

i have a question when you said thigh up 70 inch pound that confuse me a lot.

[@onlyonelife4229]

I am about to do this on my 2012 - so I get the hard job without the plug. Hope it works or it will be headed to the trans shop! Thank you for the video

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome! If you have any questions let us know! 😎

[@Roadhog49]

Thanks for this! You're good! I'm having this done right now as l watch you. I'll know what questions to ask when complete.😎👍

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome! Hope everything went well! 😎👍

[@kdrexler]

Excellent video. One thing I question is my 2012 Altima has a drain plug in the pan. You state that 2012 do not. I have 140K on the clock and I’m about to do this for the first time.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi Kevin! Yes, you're correct! I'll have to pin a comment to correct this mistake. Thanks for checking into it! So, 2010 - 2012's do have a drain plug on the CVT pans. It was only 2009 models that didn't (I believe). That being said, if you have a drain plug, you just need to loosen it (19 mm), let the fluid drain out, and tighten the drain plug to 25 ft lbs. If you want to change your filter, definitely drain the fluid before dropping the pan, makes it alot easier. Thanks again for bringing this to my attention! 🙂👍

[@Jsjdudjendudh]

@@TrickShiftGarageI have a 2011 and it does not have the drain plug. I thought it did and attempted this last weekend thinking it did. But I abandoned that and bought some more things to help me with attempt #2 tomorrow. Wish me luck

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes 👍

[@AJ-on-youtube]

​@CCCP1968 you can buy a new cover that has a drain plug to make it easier in the future.

[@vernholio]

Thanks a lot for this video! A bit of work, but it's gonna save us a bit on the $200+ dollars the mechanic wants to do this service!

[@raymondjiii]

Thanks!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're very welcome!

[@WillS-pl8wg]

First off thanks for great vids.Ultimately,these 2009 altima cvt transmission’s have 2 filters?? Yeah? Thanks,Cheers!!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yep! They have 2! The cartridge filter and the regular filter that all other transmissions have. Thanks for watching! 🤟

[@zsurvivalist7996]

Gets more complex without having a dipstick. The 2021 sentra ive been seeing a guy measure somewhere above 4 quarts of fluid out of their pan and another guy unscrewing a bolt above the pan to level it after draining a putting back the plug. Both around 4-5 quarts while this is around 6. At this point I may have to gamble on a mechanic seeing as the dealership doesn't replace filters and the torque may be different.

[@austingreen5330]

Excellent videos! Thank you for all the help!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Anytime! Thanks for watching! 🤟

[@timothymiller2678]

Do I check the transmission fluid while the car is running?

[@chris18228]

Put a couple dabs of RTV on it and let it sit for a couple minutes it will help the gasket stay in place and then you don’t have to worry about it

[@TrickShiftGarage]

That's a great idea! Thanks for the tip! 👍

[@formerlychucks3402]

Is there no overfill drain plug? I have a 2017 Altima and it was recommended to fill and check fluid through the overfill hole. Also, what is the fluid capacity of doing a complete filter change and fill? Do you have the Nissan spec or did you just put back in what came out?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

My 2007 Altima doesn't have an overfill drain plug, but I did find this KZbin short that shows one for your 2017 Altima, it's right at the end of the video. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 👍

[@alanmaidman3612]

I have just booked in my 2008 XTrail for CVT service, they tell me they only change oil and reprogramme the system,, do I need to worry about this ?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yes, they should be able to change the filter. I'm not familiar with the XTrail CVT but I'd think it has a filter too. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@npolite22]

The service manual indicates to never re-use the bolts for the transmission pan. Is there some sort of film on the bolts that breaks after using them once?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hmm interesting... As far as I know, there isn't any type of film on them. The bolts looked pretty average to me when I cleaned them off before re-using them. Haven't had any issues with them since doing this job either.

[@nomarwoodworks]

@npolite22 - Nearly every single bolt according to the service manual on these cars are disposable. That would cost a fortune if you can even find the bolts anymore.

[@FrankAtkinson-j2m]

Changing aftermarket fluid to NS3, there will be some of the old fluid remaining in the system, will this matter? Excellent vids by the way, outstanding

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Nope. I put the Castrol CVT fluid which is compatible with NS-1, NS-2, and NS-3. So having some of the old with the new shouldn't hurt anything. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Tngoz]

Last video I watched the guy only used 5 quarts cvt fluid and it was full. But he only did a drain, didnt drop the pan. And temp needed to be at 160 degrees to accurately check level ??

[@jamesbullo]

Super detailed thanks man 👍

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome and thanks for watching James!

[@Eaa_IC]

Im curious when you mention tightening to a certain amount of pounds how do you know its tightened to that many pounds ?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

It's listed in Nissan's service manual. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@nidiam.9217]

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to demonstrate how to replace everything step by step!! You're amazing!!!! I love all of your videos!! I do have one question, (anyone is welcome to answer please!, thank you!) I have a 2007 Nissan Altima and ever since I purchased the vehicle she has never gotten a transmission change. Due to it being a cvt trans, is it best if I change the trans. fluid little by little so that my trans. will get accustomed to the new fluid or is it best to change all in one sitting? I ask because I read incidents where a transmission will have a slight chance failing due to a fluid replacement.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi Nidia! Thank you so much for watching our videos. I'm glad it helps you maintain that Altima! I think you should drain the fluid completely then drive it around for at least one month and drain the fluid again. Doing two fluid drains should get most of the old fluid out. If your Altima has the 2.5 liter, it should come with a drain plug which makes it much easier compared to unbolting the pan. I went almost 200k miles without changing my fluid and did this and have had zero issues with my CVT. If you have any other questions just let me know, thanks again for your support! 🙂👍

[@liver4ever80]

@@TrickShiftGarage still no problem for your gear till now ?

[@dukecraig2402]

There is a chance of that happening on high mileage transmissions that've never had the fluid changed. What happens is even though the transmission has a filter in it they only filter down to a certain size, with a high mileage transmissions there can be just enough metal in the fluid to help old clutch plates grip each other, by putting new fluid in you're losing that little bit of traction from the microscopic size bits of metal that old clutch plates need to help grip each other and your transmission will start slipping. That being said the fact is if your clutch plates are that close to going out it wouldn't have been long anyways, so it's not like changing the fluid in a perfectly fine transmission will ruin one, if it happens it wasn't long for the world anyways.

[@artpapi7778]

Hello sir, my pan doesn’t have a drain bolt. What should I do to drain it?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Unfortunately, you will have to loosen all the bolts around the pan and let it drain through there, start on one side of the pan by removing bolts slowly and catch the fluid as it comes down. Bring lots of rags 😉

[@kikogomez3636]

Nice video and demonstration

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks for watching Kiko! 👍

[@AJ-on-youtube]

Why did I think this was supposed to involve liquid gasket maker? Is that another option, or am I just mixing this up with a different procedure?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

I don't think so, I've only seen the regular gaskets for this project. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@AJ-on-youtube]

@TrickShiftGarage I figured it out. Apparently an expert on justanswer had recommended I use the liquid gasket maker when I asked them about this procedure awhile back. They said it's more durable than the hard gasket.

[@AJ-on-youtube]

Upon further research, it seems to be a point of controversy (whether to use liquid gasket maker or just the solid gasket).

[@johnwootten994]

My son has a 2008 Nissan Altima manual shift and we can't get it into gear. Is it a Fluid problem because I know it needs to be changed, A solenoid problem. I think it's a neutral but when I released the clutch pedal it wants to move. I really like your videos Thanks John

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi John, thanks for commenting. Wish I had a manual clutch Altima, those are rare! That being said, I'm not sure what's going on exactly. I would drain the gear oil out and fill it with some fresh gear oil, that may clear up your issue, plus it wouldn't hurt to change it either way. I'd also check over the shifter linkage/ mechanism. Make sure the everything is moving freely and nothing is blocking it's travel path. Also, look into the clutch linkage, and make sure it's not low on clutch fluid. Sorry that my experience with manuals is pretty limited but these are some things you can check out that may help you. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@latinmazda]

I would like to know why you're removing bolts with a torque wrench

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yeah, I'm not sure either, it's not like the bolts were that tight either lol. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

[@Dentre2016]

Thank you so much for this informative video❤

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching Denise! ❤️

[@raymondjiii]

Just trying this job today. I cannot get the pan to drop and there's not much I can grab onto. I don't want to to hit it if I can help it. And....I can only find 18 bolt hole gaskets and I have a 19 hole - and e every store claims 18 will fit.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hey Ray! Sorry to hear your having issues, try taking a flat head screwdriver and wrap it with some tape and try to use it to pry the pan off. And ... No, an 18 bolt gasket will not seal correctly to a 19 bolt pan. Here's a link to a 19-bolt gasket: kzbin.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTl2TlVfeV9Hd3daakJSQ0dkcXJyMThfTDZmZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMlp5Q2ZNQkwyWWtkUFpza09oNnpzd1k1bHBOSXdYSVExdklYeUotNU5zZU90WklGYVRZam5obWZVTWVlSjQtQ3RSUlhfbFFRdzBMdURXUE0yODh3UG5RSVdjM2xuM2V5dndyVzVncTB6bnN6ZVNRYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.autozone.com%2Ffilters-and-pcv%2Ftransmission-filter-a-t%2Fp%2Fduralast-automatic-transmission-filter-tf705%2F247730_0_0&v=_aTZv3ocE7Q Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions Ray! 👍

[@raymondjiii]

@@TrickShiftGarage Hi there and thanks for your help. What I did.....on the front of the pan there is a small lip and I grabbed that with needle nose pliers. I used some carb cleaner (and my fingernail) to remove existing gasket pieces. I also used just a touch of substance to hold the gasket in place, of which I found....52 miles away in the next state. I am glad this job is done. Next is to get to that little filter that you have a nice video about!

[@nevver]

how important is the torque spec? if i didnt have a torque wrench could i just use best judgement as far as tightening things or is that going to cause issues someway or another?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

It's important not to over-tighten, as it could cause the gasket not to seal properly and if it's not tight enough if it could loosen and fall out overtime. If you're in a pinch, go ahead and hand tighten using your best judgement and keep an eye on the bolts over next week. Check the bolts to make sure they are snug and there's no fluid leaks. Harbor Freight sells 1/4" drive torque wrenches for around $20 (in my area) so pick one up for next time 😉 Hope this helps!

[@nevver]

I will definitely pick one up when i get a chance, its my first year owning a car so I'm learning all i can about maintaining it well and building up my lil tool collection. I appreciate the response alot! Your videos helped me do my oil change the other day on my 2008 altima, this is what is coming up next!@@TrickShiftGarage 🤝

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Sweet bro, congrats on your first car! We have plenty of Altima maintenance and repair videos. Tools are investments so don't shy away from buying tools as you need them. Once you have a good collection they will last your whole life (most of the time lol). Good luck and let us know if you have any questions going forward. 😁👍

[@garneroutlaw1]

Tighten the gasket bolts to what you can torque it with two fingers. In other words, very light torque. Just enough to snug, then give it an extra half a turn.

[@akliludebas9001]

Awesome video good description 👍 thankyou

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!👍

[@mitchelllong5848]

Awesome video, was very helpful!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Glad it was helpful Mitchell. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Chimpnole]

Lots of detail - thanks!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@giannygalindo6730]

Is there another filter that looks like the oil filter?

[@ruthless90sbaby86]

Great video helped a lot

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 👍

[@frankdevito132]

is it the same process for 2010 Altima hybrid? Thanks!!

Do you not need to use a sealant on the gasket when reinstalling?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

No, you don't need sealant but it probably would have helped hold the gasket still to get the first few bolts on lol. Thanks for watching! 👍

Thanks for the fast response.

[@koreyhannan9071]

I have a 2008 with no drain bolt. Little more messy but already done it a few times no prob

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Ah ok, it's like Nissan said lets include half of the transmissions with drain bolts and the other half (of owners) can kick rocks! 😂

[@koreyhannan9071]

@@TrickShiftGarage lol exactly. Makes no sense. I have to say I won't buy another Nissan

[@TrickShiftGarage]

I don't blame you one bit lol

[@southerndipper6159]

What kind of transmission fluid goes back in a 2010 Nissan altima 2.5 ?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

It should be NS-2 spec fluid. Double check your owners manual just to be sure. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@southerndipper6159]

Thank you

[@pabloes1883]

Thanks for your video. ❤

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome and thanks for watching! ❤️

[@onelove3092]

Hello, I really enjoyed your video. So I have a question please. I have a Nissan altima 2008 2.5 sedan, sometimes when I drive 100 km hours on the highway for a long time the engine engine causes it to stop and when I try to accelerate there is like a jumping and after stopping the engine completely 10 minutes later the engine returns to normal. And sometimes while driving I expect whistling. So please I really need your opinion do you think I should go and change the transmission oil and filter. Because Nissan had put me a new transmission 4 years ago now. Thanks

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. How many kilometers have you driven in the 4 years since you had gotten the new transmission from Nissan?

[@Chris-gl3vh]

Hey, no links for those parts in the description. Can you provide them?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Here you go! 😀 19 Bolt Gasket & Filter - www.autozone.com/filters-and-pcv/transmission-filter-a-t/p/duralast-automatic-transmission-filter-tf705/247730_0_0 18 Bolt Gasket & Filter - amzn.to/3rFmIAw Castrol CVT Transmission Fluid (1 quart) - amzn.to/30ywGtU Castrol CVT Transmission Fluid (1 Gallon = 4 quarts) - amzn.to/3ytYj3R 1/4" Drive Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3FVFGYG 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3E3Kkmm Drain Pan - amzn.to/3E0MUcX Shop Rags - amzn.to/3e3OBv3 Shop Towels - amzn.to/3mRx0dG Brake Cleaner - amzn.to/3uyr8vT

[@Chris-gl3vh]

@@TrickShiftGarage hey thanks!

[@WendyKopecki]

I'm wondering if you could possibly help me figure out how to replace solenoid A in a 2008 Altima? I'm so lost. My daughter just bought this car and it threw a code P0745. Can you possibly help me? We're going to have to fix it ourselves because she doesn't have the kind of money to take it to a shop.

[@mikeblaz]

I have the 2009 Altima w/146,000 miles. Every 6 months (3-4k miles) I syphon a quart of transmission fluid out from the dipstick opening then add a new quart. Only takes 10 minutes. May be right, may be wrong but my car continuously has old fluid flushed out and a new quart put back in every 6 months...

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks for your comment. That's certainly one way to do it! It's understandable that by continually doing that every 6 months the old fluid gets slowly pulled out and new fluid put in. Eventually, the internal mesh filter will need to be replaced, and you'll know how to do it with our video! Haha! 😎

[@mikeblaz]

@@TrickShiftGarage Oh yeah, I know but who knows how long I'll keep the car and it's running/shifting fine currently. Maybe when/if I hit 200,000 I'll drop the pan and replace the filter. Being in my 50s crawling under the car isn't as easy as it once was...lol. Good instructional video either way!

[@juniorromeo9905]

Is the same case for altima 2015 2.4L ?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Probably not, 2015 is a newer generation of the Altima. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@elisr357]

I have a 2008 Altima and no drain plug. 19 bolt pattern

[@luisl5418]

NICE VIDEO MAN! i have a question how many liters it takes to fill up? and you didnt change the another filter of the transmision ?the cartrige one that goes in the front. cheers!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks Luis! I would start with 5 quarts which is about 4.7 liters and then measure with the dipstick, add a quarter liter at a time until you get to full. Lol, yeah I didn't know that cartridge filter even existed until after I did this video. I did change it though you can find that video right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYuuYaKYa7CHZ7s Thanks for watching! 👍

[@lenbata]

My friend has 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 and it has transmission drain plug

[@crivera505]

Great Vid 👍

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! 👍

[@BorisPalma-x8n]

Why Nissan doesn’t recommend to replace the filter

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Just my opinion, but the only other possible reason I can fathom is, they rather replace the whole transmission... 💰 Nissan could have promoted maintenance and replacing the filter would/could have brought in some business to the service shops. Granted, there's not as much money in routine maintenance compared to a full on transmission job, but it wouldn't have caused a bad reputation as they have now with the CVTs since they were telling us it was a "service-free" transmission. Anyways, just my .02 cents lol. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@alan-cl1rj]

Is it fine if 1 out of 19 bolt holes is stripped?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

If it doesn't leak, it should be fine temporarily. However, buy a new bolt as soon as possible and install it just to be on the safe side. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@alan-cl1rj]

@Trick Shift Garage thanks for the advice! But I think it's the screw hole of the pan or worse, the transmission. I've been keeping an eye on leakage, and it doesn't seem like it's leaking so far. Do you have any experience with tapping or helicoil? I'm not sure which one would be better in this case. Thank you

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Ahhh ok, was hoping it was just a bad bolt lol. I don't have any experience tapping or using helicoils, sorry! What I would do is keep an eye on it periodically and if it starts leaking you have two options, take it to a shop and have them deal with it or take the pan off and try using some RTV along the area of the pan-gasket-transmission and hope it sticks! It's a band-aid solution and will eventually need to be properly fixed with a helicoil.

[@alan-cl1rj]

@@TrickShiftGarage thanks again for the advice! I will try that

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're very welcome!

[@ksciscokid9816]

Hello I have a 2012 Altima with 117000 miles on it not sure when the transmission fluid was changed last as I just bought it a week ago , my question is my friend said I should drain and fill it three times rather than get a transmission flush because of the miles I wonder what your thoughts on this was and how long should I wait between each fill to refill the second and third time or is twice enough ?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hey Sciscokid! I think draining and filling is definitely the way to go, just to be on the safe side. I drained and refilled my Altima twice but three times is just fine as well. The fluid gets cleaner with each drain and fill that you do! If I remember correctly, I think I drove about 500 miles (two weeks for me) between my drain and refills and it worked out well. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions , just let me know! Thanks for watching! 😎

[@ksciscokid9816]

@@TrickShiftGarage Thanks

[@garneroutlaw1]

I would just drain everything once and refill. Change all filters, wipe everything down. Just change it every 60k.

[@flowgat]

Before 150kmilles is recomen change oil?, dont have problems?

[@flowgat]

My altima have 200kmilles

[@ARCADEGHOST]

Dont need to apply RTV on the transmission pan gasket?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

No RTV, the gasket is enough to seal it.

[@FrankAtkinson-j2m]

Hi there, is this the REOF10A CVT unit? cheers

[@ramcorta1364]

Do you put any gasket sealer?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

No, Nissan doesn't call for any gasket sealer, the gasket is designed to be used without it. Hope this helps, thanks for watching Ramiro! 👍

[@Hawkins1]

I might have posted this same comment somewhere else (but cant find it). My altima's at 185k with no fluid or filter changes. Always heard that waiting this long, I'd be better off not doing it at all due to possible slippage that could occur. In your vid, you indicated you're at 200k. Any issues with fresh fluid? I know these CVT's can be a bit tricky

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi, yeah, I've heard of that too. I've had no issues with the CVT since changing the fluid and filter. It does feel like it "shits" better since changing the fluid. CVTs are very sensitive to high temperatures so changing the fluid is important. If you have any other questions just let us know! Thanks for watching Hawk! 🙂

[@roadwarrior6555]

Good video and good camera work. Just curious if you really put 6 quarts in? Did it run ok? I may have slightly overfilled at around 5.5.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thank you! Yes, mine took 6 quarts. I've heard from some viewers that it's causing them to overfill. So I suggest starting at 5 and checking the fluid level as you go. As long as it's in between the two notches your good! Hope this helps.

[@garneroutlaw1]

@@TrickShiftGarage Mine took 6 and took it about 60-70% up the dipstick mark lines.

[@stevecarranza9578]

is it for the transmission to smoke a little under the hood after you change the fluid ? i finished and turned the car on and noticed some smoke coming out, but then i backed into my driveway and it felt a lot better

[@stevecarranza9578]

i think i have to put a bit more fluid in

[@stevecarranza9578]

just added more fluid, will check tomorrow😅😅

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi Steve, if you are asking if it's normal for the transmission to smoke, no. But it's pretty easy to spill some fluid on the exhaust pipes (happened to me lol) and then have it burn off when you turn the car on. It shouldn't smoke anymore after that though 😉

[@stevecarranza9578]

@@TrickShiftGarage after a while the smoke did stop, hopefully it was just that 😅😅

[@TrickShiftGarage]

😂😂 Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@dancarter6044]

My 2009 Altima Hybrid doesn't have a pan

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hybrids are a different breed lol.

[@DavidRodriguez-cf3fp]

How do you find all these torque values?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You can find them in a Haynes or Chilton manual! Thanks for watching! 🤟

[@jonphotos8631]

The first time u changed ur fluid was at 200k???

[@stevenholabird9904]

Is this the same for an 08 rogue 2.5 awd?

[@DavidMartinez-ll2nz]

Great tutorial! Unfortunately the sump filter housing was rusted so I broke one of the four bolts, I’m really hoping it doesn’t leak and that maybe it’ll be fine with 3 bolts on, I didn’t have any gasket maker so I used the same one it had since the box didn’t come with one

[@mrsfc7602]

You know the 2007 to 2010 are the same cvt?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yeah, same CVT through 2012, though Nissan gave some of them different pans (with no drain plug) and bolt patterns. Not sure why they took away the drain plug and changed the bolt pattern for some of them but it is what it is, thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Landostacking]

Have you ever changed the fluid before? I have 2012 Altima 168,000 miles and never changed it. Thinking of changing it soon would you recommend it?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Honestly, I haven't changed it before until now. I should have changed it earlier because the transmission seems to be performing better now that I've driven it around. I recommend that you change the fluid and filter since you probably have to drop the pan anyway.

[@stevecarranza9578]

does it matter which type of cvt fluid you use? i read in the owners manual that you need a certain type that you have to buy from the dealer but i was wondering theres any difference between using that and the cvt fluid that you used

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yes, the type matters. This CVT requires the NS-2 type. As far as whether to buy Nissan's fluid or go with Castrol or any other brand doesn't matter. As long as the fluid is compatible with NS-2 you'll be fine. The reason I went with Castrol was money. Nissan charges crazy prices for the NS-2 fluid, while Castrol is much cheaper and gets the job done. 😉

[@louofm1]

For my 2010 Altima, while my transmission was under warranty, I took it into the dealership to change the fluid at 60000 and 120000. It was super expensive and I had them do the full fluid exchange (not a flush). It was close.to 12 quarts. I did this so as to not void my warranty, if it ever went south. Now the car is sitting at about 155000 miles so I'll be doing the drain and fills on my own (less than 6 qts). I'll probably do it every 30000-40000 miles (along with a filter), since all the fluid is not being replaced. I read somewhere that the fluid Nissan uses is made by Idemitsu, though I'm not certain about that. It has the same exact slight green tint. However, I'm not sure if this brand is considered synthetic. May just go with Castrol, but not sure.

[@hammymrm]

Any thoughts on Lubegard CVT Recharge?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Never heard of it but will check it out! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@chrisnichter9895]

Lubegard products are phenomenal!

[@robertocarlospr6136]

Cuando se deja escurrir por lo menos 24 horas, sale medio 1/4 de aceite mas.

[@JesusHernandez-rd6cc]

A very very good video 👍🏻100

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@donaldvagi8150]

I have a 12 and out pans look the same

[@Hossam.Al-Gohary]

good work but i recommand Nissan CVT fluid

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Can't go wrong there Hassam! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@antoniomadrigal3545]

This car needs 6qts of oil right??

[@TrickShiftGarage]

I ended up using 6 quarts of trans fluid. But I would start with 5 quarts, measure the level, then add half a quart at a time until it shows full. Thanks for watching Antonio! 👍

[@antoniomadrigal3545]

@@TrickShiftGarage Thank you very much for the information, excellent videos 💪🏼😎

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're very welcome! 💪😉

[@TyRC12]

Do not put 6 qts like this video suggest. Put 5 than check. I learned the hard way by doing it the same way as this video. I was a qt over when I checked the level. Also was told by the dealer that it's only 5 qts.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thank you for letting us know! I will look into this and pin a comment informing viewers to start at 5 qts and then check level and add accordingly. 👍

[@TyRC12]

Thank u. Also ,You should only use nissan transmission fluid ns2. How is your altima doing since u put the Castrol in. Thanks for caring. Appreciate the info.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome! Yeah, I was worried about not using Nissan's NS-2 fluid in the beginning, but the Castrol CVT fluid has been good, running normally and smooth, no issues that I can speak of. The Nissan brand NS-2 is good to use too but at the time the video was made they were charging A LOT for that fluid so I decided to give Castrol a chance and I don't regret it. Hope this helps and thanks for watching! 😁

[@jackmacdonald8598]

how about the hybrid. told there is no filter, just drain and replace...

[@TrickShiftGarage]

What year hybrid?

[@joecharron3984]

Was that NS-2 CVT fluid?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Here's a video showing the removal of the filters on a Jeep Compass kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LIZ6WhpKmUZs0 Gotta take out the battery and tray, starting around eight minutes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpnCmmOwjpmtfcU Play this one up to two and a half minutes then skip to seven minutes where he takes out the battery tray and then replaces the filter.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks man! I'll check it out.

[@liquidslayeryt612]

So when your checking the level at operating temp you don’t lock the dipstick? You turn it so it doesn’t lock, and push all the way down?? Great video! Just swapped an engine into mine and I want the fluid to be at the perfect level, my scanner says my atf temp is 195-200 when at highway speeds, 190-195 idle

[@paulchannell2751]

Did you put a new paper filter in it? Don't the CVT have two filters.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi Paul! You are correct, there are two filters. When we were creating this video, we couldn't find one in stock. We will be creating a video for the paper cartridge filter soon, so stay tuned! 🙂

[@bentley2495]

@@TrickShiftGarage I couldn't find anything regarding another filter. Do you know what it's called exactly?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hey Bentley! I call it a cartridge filter lol. Here is a link off of AutoZone: www.autozone.com/filters-and-pcv/transmission-filter-a-t/p/duralast-automatic-transmission-filter-tf246/555500_0_0 I plan on changing mine soon, so stay tuned! 😎

[@gerardocarreon.9766]

Video? Please they chance filter cooler transmisión

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hey Gerardo, here you go 😉 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYuuYaKYa7CHZ7s

[@thebfam6191]

I forgot to add the magnets inside the pan !! Is it necessary???

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Unfortunately, yes. The magnets are used to grab metallic particles from the transmission fluid so they don't circulate around and damage the internals. I know you don't want to hear that, but I would go back and drop the pan to put the magnets back in. You can use a super clean drain pan or container to catch the fluid so you can re-use the fluid. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching! 💪

[@thebfam6191]

@@TrickShiftGarage for the mean time can I stick them outside the pan?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Sure! It wouldn't hurt anything, unless the magnet falls off, but it should help for the mean time.

[@thebfam6191]

Thank you for the info!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

You're welcome!

[@thebigone6298]

Sir.. this engine same with MR20DE, right ?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

No Sir, this engine is a QR25DE. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@raymondjiii]

That was awesome. Do you have to do anything to the rim (clean it with any chemical etc) before the new gasket goes in?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks Ray! No, you don't have to. I just wiped mine down and it was already clean. Make sure there's no dirt or remnants of the old gasket left on, as that would mess with the new gasket sealing properly. You could spray some brake cleaner into a clean rag and wipe it down if you want it to be really clean. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@hectorcuellar7953]

Have a 2012 Nissan Altima it has a drain plug….

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Awesome! Makes it so much easier to take the pan off without having to worry about fluid going everywhere lol.

[@yayarearaider4636]

Use eneos fluid it’s who makes the fluid for Nissan

[@olegmihov6971]

Hi! How many quarts need to fill? I guess it should be 5 Quarts?

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Hi Oleg! I'd start with 5 quarts, then measure and add 1/2 quart increments as necessary. Thanks for watching! 😎

[@olegmihov6971]

@@TrickShiftGarage Thanks for the info. Confirmed!

[@olegmihov6971]

I didn't reach the normal level with 5 quarts for my 2012 Nissan Altima coup 2.5S. Fluid lightly touches dipstick.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Add half a quart, then check again, make sure fluid is hot, car is warmed up and running.

[@enryqueemanuel4610]

Thank

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 🤟

[@edwardgilby509]

Noticed you're not using air gun.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Yes, I prefer hand tools unless necessary. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@abrarhussain2094]

Good❤

[@joserivera-vs7kw]

Sorry but that is not the catridg3

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Here is the cartridge filter 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYuuYaKYa7CHZ7s