Hello, My Nissan dealer wanted $ 330.00 (Cad) to change the CVT fluid on my 07 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Is that price a bit high? Is this easy to do or best leave it to the pros. Thanks Samsing
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Sounds like it might be a tad high, but i would shop around another Nissan dealer and ask them if possible.
What is the make/model/year of your Nissan?
What is the make/model/year of your Nissan?
CVT fluid is extremely expensive. $400 is not unheard of.
Thanks 901 Memphis, Wonder if places like Mr. Lube can do the same kinda thing.
I would stick with the dealer if possible, since not using the correct CVT fluid can spell disaster, and it wouldn't be too crazy for Iffy Lube to put in some Dex/Merc and ruin your setup.
Are you still under warranty? If you are, let the dealer do it. That price doesn't seem too too bad, especially considering dealers always cost more and you're in Canada.
If not, it's not too difficult to change the fluid. Here are the instructions.
Down here, CVT fluid usually costs about $10 per quart on the shelf. Canadian prices are probably higher, but still not $300!
If not, it's not too difficult to change the fluid. Here are the instructions.
Down here, CVT fluid usually costs about $10 per quart on the shelf. Canadian prices are probably higher, but still not $300!
DO NOT go to a quick lube place. They have put transmission fluid in CVTs before and ruined them.
Thanks everyone , Learning a lot already. Car still under Warranty for another half year with 100000km/60000miles on it now.I'll phone a few Nissan dealers to compare.
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Cheers
It looks easy enough: LINK.
I don't get all of the hand-wringing and doom-and-gloom "take it to the dealer" stuff. It's your car, if you want to do it your self, do it yourself. I have news for you--I've asked 2 or 3 local dealers about doing a CVT fluid change in my own car, and after talking to service managers there, I wouldn't trust any of them to work on my car...
$400.00 sounds like a lot for a simple drain and fill. It's also not rocket surgery to buy the correct fluid--just order the OEM fluid online. It's really not hard.
I don't get all of the hand-wringing and doom-and-gloom "take it to the dealer" stuff. It's your car, if you want to do it your self, do it yourself. I have news for you--I've asked 2 or 3 local dealers about doing a CVT fluid change in my own car, and after talking to service managers there, I wouldn't trust any of them to work on my car...
$400.00 sounds like a lot for a simple drain and fill. It's also not rocket surgery to buy the correct fluid--just order the OEM fluid online. It's really not hard.
Nothing wrong with doing it yourself, but if you are going to have someone else change a CVT, better off with the dealer.
If the quick lube does put in the wrong fluid, you would probably end up with a new transmission.
If the quick lube does put in the wrong fluid, you would probably end up with a new transmission.
Thanks JOD, the link info looks pretty easy to do. I do change all my oil on my other cars but just never tackle tranny or CVTs. Its just this Warranty stuff the dealers are pushing that get me work up.
A guy in that "LINK" used $8.00 suction pump from Autozone and got around 5 quarts from fill tube.
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A guy in that "LINK" used $8.00 suction pump from Autozone and got around 5 quarts from fill tube.
That's how I change my oil and do tranny fluid exchanges.
A guy in that "LINK" used $8.00 suction pump from Autozone and got around 5 quarts from fill tube.
That's how I change my oil and do tranny fluid exchanges.
I've had my '07 Altima done twice at the dealer; first at 50K was $100, and second one at 100K was $150.
Question: How the heck do you get the Xmsn dipstick out? Would like to check to make sure its full.
Question: How the heck do you get the Xmsn dipstick out? Would like to check to make sure its full.
Is there a filter in the CVT needs changing, anyone?
Thanks
Thanks
It looks like it has an external filter as pictured in the write up on the other forum.
You still haven't told us what year and model Nissan you have but just looking at the 2007 Sentra on rockauto it specs an ACDELCO Part # TF101M
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-Tf101M-Transmission-Fluid-Filter/dp/B0012PFLDS
You still haven't told us what year and model Nissan you have but just looking at the 2007 Sentra on rockauto it specs an ACDELCO Part # TF101M
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-Tf101M-Transmission-Fluid-Filter/dp/B0012PFLDS
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
You still haven't told us what year and model Nissan you have but just looking at the 2007 Sentra on rockauto it specs an ACDELCO Part # TF101M
You didn't read the first post very well
Originally Posted By: Samsing
Hello, My Nissan dealer wanted $ 330.00 (Cad) to change the CVT fluid on my 07 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Is that price a bit high? Is this easy to do or best leave it to the pros. Thanks Samsing
Just be careful as a lot of the Toyota Hybrid CVT actually run WS not CVT TC fluid (same as Nissan NS-2). I call around a couple of dealer for the best price. Pay the money get it done right, CVT are expensive to fix if you get it wrong.
You still haven't told us what year and model Nissan you have but just looking at the 2007 Sentra on rockauto it specs an ACDELCO Part # TF101M
You didn't read the first post very well
Originally Posted By: Samsing
Hello, My Nissan dealer wanted $ 330.00 (Cad) to change the CVT fluid on my 07 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Is that price a bit high? Is this easy to do or best leave it to the pros. Thanks Samsing
Just be careful as a lot of the Toyota Hybrid CVT actually run WS not CVT TC fluid (same as Nissan NS-2). I call around a couple of dealer for the best price. Pay the money get it done right, CVT are expensive to fix if you get it wrong.
Originally Posted By: JOD
It looks easy enough: LINK.
I don't get all of the hand-wringing and doom-and-gloom "take it to the dealer" stuff. It's your car, if you want to do it your self, do it yourself. I have news for you--I've asked 2 or 3 local dealers about doing a CVT fluid change in my own car, and after talking to service managers there, I wouldn't trust any of them to work on my car...
$400.00 sounds like a lot for a simple drain and fill. It's also not rocket surgery to buy the correct fluid--just order the OEM fluid online. It's really not hard.
I don't believe there is any hand wringing and doom and gloom. More, people trying to want the OP that CVT's require special fluid and be cautious of quick lube joints that very well may use the wrong stuff.
The actual change procedure is the same for CVT's as a rule but if you don't use the right fluid you are SCAREEEEWEED!
$400 seems a bit high true but then again the CVT fluid is generally pretty expensive which is a big part of the high cost of having a CVT serviced. My Jeep uses a Jatco CVT like those used in Nissans( at least some models )and the MOPAR CVTF+4 fluid runs anywhere from $15 - $30 a qt depending on where you buy it. NOT cheap.
I don't know about the OP's vehicle buy on the Jeep models running the CVT you need a special tool to check the fluid level as well. The vehicle has to be sitting perfectly level to check the fluid too.
Trans services are very messy and while not hard technically they are not something I think of as an ideal DIY item. I would rather pay a dealer a reasonable $$$ and let them do it. My dealer gets approx. $225 to service my Jeep CVT. Well worth it to me.
It looks easy enough: LINK.
I don't get all of the hand-wringing and doom-and-gloom "take it to the dealer" stuff. It's your car, if you want to do it your self, do it yourself. I have news for you--I've asked 2 or 3 local dealers about doing a CVT fluid change in my own car, and after talking to service managers there, I wouldn't trust any of them to work on my car...
$400.00 sounds like a lot for a simple drain and fill. It's also not rocket surgery to buy the correct fluid--just order the OEM fluid online. It's really not hard.
I don't believe there is any hand wringing and doom and gloom. More, people trying to want the OP that CVT's require special fluid and be cautious of quick lube joints that very well may use the wrong stuff.
The actual change procedure is the same for CVT's as a rule but if you don't use the right fluid you are SCAREEEEWEED!
$400 seems a bit high true but then again the CVT fluid is generally pretty expensive which is a big part of the high cost of having a CVT serviced. My Jeep uses a Jatco CVT like those used in Nissans( at least some models )and the MOPAR CVTF+4 fluid runs anywhere from $15 - $30 a qt depending on where you buy it. NOT cheap.
I don't know about the OP's vehicle buy on the Jeep models running the CVT you need a special tool to check the fluid level as well. The vehicle has to be sitting perfectly level to check the fluid too.
Trans services are very messy and while not hard technically they are not something I think of as an ideal DIY item. I would rather pay a dealer a reasonable $$$ and let them do it. My dealer gets approx. $225 to service my Jeep CVT. Well worth it to me.
Originally Posted By: SXE10
Just be careful as a lot of the Toyota Hybrid CVT actually run WS not CVT TC fluid (same as Nissan NS-2). I call around a couple of dealer for the best price. Pay the money get it done right, CVT are expensive to fix if you get it wrong.
Good point. I can't find a 2007 OM to check on the OP's vehicle but 2008+ Altima Hybrids run eCVT fluid not the regular NS-2 CVT fluid. Yet another reason to go to the dealer if you don't know. I would bet dollars to donuts a quick lube shop might put in regular CVT fluid but I highly doubt they would know there is a special fluid for the hybrid CVT's.
Just be careful as a lot of the Toyota Hybrid CVT actually run WS not CVT TC fluid (same as Nissan NS-2). I call around a couple of dealer for the best price. Pay the money get it done right, CVT are expensive to fix if you get it wrong.
Good point. I can't find a 2007 OM to check on the OP's vehicle but 2008+ Altima Hybrids run eCVT fluid not the regular NS-2 CVT fluid. Yet another reason to go to the dealer if you don't know. I would bet dollars to donuts a quick lube shop might put in regular CVT fluid but I highly doubt they would know there is a special fluid for the hybrid CVT's.
Originally Posted By: NHHEMI
Originally Posted By: SXE10
Just be careful as a lot of the Toyota Hybrid CVT actually run WS not CVT TC fluid (same as Nissan NS-2). I call around a couple of dealer for the best price. Pay the money get it done right, CVT are expensive to fix if you get it wrong.
Good point. I can't find a 2007 OM to check on the OP's vehicle but 2008+ Altima Hybrids run eCVT fluid not the regular NS-2 CVT fluid. Yet another reason to go to the dealer if you don't know. I would bet dollars to donuts a quick lube shop might put in regular CVT fluid but I highly doubt they would know there is a special fluid for the hybrid CVT's.
The eCVT can use Toyota WS, since it is just a Toyota dual electric motor gear box. This CVT will be way more reliable than any Nissan / Jatco CVT out there that uses belt or torodial.
You can probably just drain and refill it yourself for $70.
Originally Posted By: SXE10
Just be careful as a lot of the Toyota Hybrid CVT actually run WS not CVT TC fluid (same as Nissan NS-2). I call around a couple of dealer for the best price. Pay the money get it done right, CVT are expensive to fix if you get it wrong.
Good point. I can't find a 2007 OM to check on the OP's vehicle but 2008+ Altima Hybrids run eCVT fluid not the regular NS-2 CVT fluid. Yet another reason to go to the dealer if you don't know. I would bet dollars to donuts a quick lube shop might put in regular CVT fluid but I highly doubt they would know there is a special fluid for the hybrid CVT's.
The eCVT can use Toyota WS, since it is just a Toyota dual electric motor gear box. This CVT will be way more reliable than any Nissan / Jatco CVT out there that uses belt or torodial.
You can probably just drain and refill it yourself for $70.
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