![]() Some 2013's and newer CVTs don't have a fill tube/dipstick. You can generally deduce that by looking at the fluid if it's very dark brown and has a burnt odor, it's shot! Anybody who believes the advertising about "lifetime fluid" is doomed to a dead tranny around 100K, maybe less.įor a simple drain/fill on a 2013 and newer CVTs, it takes about 3.5 quarts of the NS-3 fluid There should be a fill tube with a locking cap that you can see from the top of the engine compartment. This gradually breaks down and shortens the long-chain molecules that have the unique frictional properties required for the belt. The other is shearing force generated by normal operation of the belt, which increases on hills or with a load. The fluid has two great enemies, overheated fluid is one of them caused by excessive jack-rabbit starts, pulling a heavy load, being stuck in snow trying to get out, etc. When the fluid stays in too long, the chemical properties of the fluid get compromised and it can no longer provide the unique frictional properties required that's so needed between the steel belt and the cones. To enhance longevity, the CVT fluid should always be replaced every 30,000 mi. ![]() Changing it incorrectly could be hazardous to your CVT and wallet. I myself would not trust a mechanic I had no references for or prior experience with. If you're not confident to DIY make certain that the mechanic who does the fluid change knows the correct procedure and uses the correct fluid. He also refills the fluid into the CVT through the drain plug hole which is entirely unnecessary as the fluid canīe more easily added through the dipstick tube after removing the cap. Manual technique of CVT fluid replacement on one of his videos which does not need to be followed completely. There is an excellent video on YouTube by CeeBeeBuilt. Paper filter on the warmer/cooler attached to the CVT. ![]() A complete change requires about 9 quarts if you don't remove the pan or replace the ![]() Tricky as it's done within a narrow temperature range. You can DIY but don't fool yourself that you'll only need 4 quarts of NS3 or equivalent to change out the old fluid. ![]()
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