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They actually do. Or, they tend to outlast the rest of the car (300k miles minimum) if they have been properly maintained.

Yeppers, that's what many of them look like.

The first time I saw a reference to a 20W-20 engine oil I did a triple-take. Is it possible for an SAE 20 to not pass the 20W viscosity requirements?

If the magnets are good and clean then I think you're good to go!

Is that oil milkshake on the cap?!?

Think whatever you like. The facts are: - CVT steel belts are clamped in steel pulleys under high pressure - CVT fluid provides the traction required for torque transmission - the belt is continuously slipping (slowly) during torque transfer - there is a continuous shedding of steel from the...

I remember an old website / blog that had anti-sieze test info for stainless or titanium threaded fasteners used on bicycles (I think). He was testing everything he could get his hands on but I can't seem to find it now.

The answer is yes. Valvoline makes great products and is a trusted and established brand. Use with confidence if it's available to you at an affordable price.

Post a link to the product info or spec sheet / PDF. I didn't see anything about "Millers" on that thread and I haven't heard of them before.

2nd up we have: NAPA ProSelect 21356 Made in Mexico by Affinia Serial / Date: 071222 AR3 06:10:20 Filter media measures: 1 3/4 x 40.25" = 70.4 sq.in. 44 x 1022mm = 44968 mm2 (449.7cm2) The bypass valve is ~11mm dia. The can and media are noticeably thin compared to the Full, media is at...

First one under the knife and it's a bit of a surprise! Full 2-ons001 (interchange 15208-9e01a) Made in Thailand Serial / Date: X705K2 Filter media measures: 2 1/8 x 60.5" = 128.6 sq.in. 54 x 1539mm = 83106 mm2 (831.1cm2) The bypass valve is ~8mm dia. and does show a sliver of light on one...

For the most part the OEM fluids are "fine". The trouble starts when service is neglected especially in the first year to three (~10k miles). CVTs will not tolerate the same metal contamination in the fluid as a typical AT will. The fluid is clamped between the belt and pulleys where there is a...

Aside from Amsoil and HPL you can also check out Red Line and Motul.

Interesting, thanks for the tip. (though, not a fan of the audio cables if I remember my history correctly)

You are correct! https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/mega-75w90-testing-thread.378175/

... and now you know at least two/three technicians who are not looking out for the customer.

Good work and a lucky owner having you looking out for them.

Puller and pusher both rely on traction from pulley to belt. The rest of the transmission is basically the same which overlaps with AT requirements. ie, a CVT requires an ATF with the additional requirements of belt / pulley traction. Otherwise, they both use same components (pumps, bearings...

Yes, I'd go for the Motul or Amsoil over the Nissan fluid. Amsoil was significantly cheaper with "free shipping" otherwise I'd use Valvoline Maxlife ATF, Castrol Transmax, etc. Just as important as good, clean fluid is getting the pan off for cleaning along with the magnets. The magnets are a...

More important than changing the filter is cleaning the pan and magnets. Did you get the pan off?