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That cartridge looks like it's half the size it could / should be. Can you post a pic of the cartridge and can laying down, side by side?

It makes sense that it's used in Dodge / Chrysler applications as the fluid is called Chrysan LV, as in CHRYsler / NisSAN.

Thank you for the detailed information on this application, well done. Interesting. There are very few applications where a fluid change is not recommended. In my equipment I try to change out the fluid early 2-3x and some of the professional documentation will back this up but often not the...

Thanks for the info! Cool story, looking forward to the next episode. 😉 With your dedicated maintenance I'm surprised they don't last longer. Glad to hear that you've upped the fluid spec.

Thanks for the post and the pics! Do you have any information on service history and failure of the past transmissions? Cause? Definitely recommend dropping the pan at the next engine oil change, or one year, to clean the pan and magnet(s). Adding extra magnets can really help keep the fluid clean.

Thanks for the tip! I just noticed our pump cycling about once / hour with no usage. I'm pretty sure it's just the RO system charging the tank but it has me thinking.

I'm assuming all diodes and transistors have been tested and cleared for opens / shorts? There is too much text here to wade through but step one is usually looking for shorts / opens.

Thanks for the link. I cut open three of these and was not impressed overall, decided not to use them. There were glue issues and I wasn't sold on the media either. Also, you may notice that the "M-Pleat" is not really a thing, two short pleats per five long in this filter. 109 in.sq. is not bad...

Amsoil DCTF is also a "high" viscosity fluid like Red Line. I wonder how many issues / disappointments it has caused in the PDK community. Is HPL also in this club?

I would definitely try the Valvoline Restore and Protect ATF as its cleaning ability seems to be unique and new to the industry. What's the fluid / service history in this transmission?

I would definitely trust Red Line on this, Toyota WS is not new or "special" and Red Line has a long and very positive history. To compare check in with Amsoil and HPL. Lots of quality & premium options for your Toyota application.

Sounds great. Wish you the best of luck and hope you'll keep us posted.

I would never run OEM branded filters unless they were better / cheaper than anything else I could easily get locally. None of the OEMs make their filters, it's just different labels & part numbers. I will cut any new-to-me oil / fuel filter before it goes on the equipment. Bad assembly /...

Nissan manuals are here: https://www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals

Cleaning up the pan and magnets is critical, the type of CVT fluid is absolutely not. - Use the most convenient, economical CVTF you can find to do the drain & fills. - get the CVTz50 Android app and a $20 OBD bluetooth adapter - read the TCU info using the app (firmware) and check that against...