1ST TO 2ND fake shift point has a stutter. It only happens between these two "gears". I see Bar's Leak has a CVT additive fix-in-a-can.
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Is CVT additive RIGHT FOR ME?
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What kind of car is it? Does the problem only happen in manual mode? Or whatever mode you have to select to get the fake shift points?
I think some CVT's let you choose between the fake gears and it behaving like a regular CVT
I think some CVT's let you choose between the fake gears and it behaving like a regular CVT
I myself would not use an additive, I would just change to Amsoil CVT IF again ...IF it is approved for your CVT by Amsoil. There are many Subaru CVT people that had shudders and Amsoil fixed it. Do at least 2 flush and dumps.
Nissan Juke CVT, fake shift points are factory, no disable function, unless I like to disable overdrive.
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I would not use an additive.
Is it under warranty?
Has it been serviced?
I serviced a high mileage Altima; it has ove 90K now.
I serviced it twice; it runs like new.
Is it under warranty?
Has it been serviced?
I serviced a high mileage Altima; it has ove 90K now.
I serviced it twice; it runs like new.
There is no way that I would put anything in a CVT but the correct CVT fluid. Unless of course, you can afford to replace it if needed.
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Originally Posted By: BHopkins
There is no way that I would put anything in a CVT but the correct CVT fluid. Unless of course, you can afford to replace it if needed.
Good advice. Any additive that might modify the traction coefficient is a no-no.
There is no way that I would put anything in a CVT but the correct CVT fluid. Unless of course, you can afford to replace it if needed.
Good advice. Any additive that might modify the traction coefficient is a no-no.
Originally Posted By: Mainia
I myself would not use an additive, I would just change to Amsoil CVT IF again ...IF it is approved for your CVT by Amsoil. There are many Subaru CVT people that had shudders and Amsoil fixed it. Do at least 2 flush and dumps.
I also vote for a fluid change if it never had one.
Otherwise there's a defect or problem brewing in the transmission.
I myself would not use an additive, I would just change to Amsoil CVT IF again ...IF it is approved for your CVT by Amsoil. There are many Subaru CVT people that had shudders and Amsoil fixed it. Do at least 2 flush and dumps.
I also vote for a fluid change if it never had one.
Otherwise there's a defect or problem brewing in the transmission.
Originally Posted By: benjy
CVT's benefit manufacturers as they are cheaper to build, BUT i would NEVER buy a vehicle with one BUT they are being used more + more! maybe another 10 years they will be perfected???
My wife's 2006 Ford 500 has a CFT-30 ZF Batavia (Ohio) Constant Velocity Transmission, and 187,000 miles later (two flushes and fluid changes) it works as smooth as it did 12 years ago. Much of the aversion might be to the unlimited gear ratios versus standard 'shift' ranges.
CVT's benefit manufacturers as they are cheaper to build, BUT i would NEVER buy a vehicle with one BUT they are being used more + more! maybe another 10 years they will be perfected???
My wife's 2006 Ford 500 has a CFT-30 ZF Batavia (Ohio) Constant Velocity Transmission, and 187,000 miles later (two flushes and fluid changes) it works as smooth as it did 12 years ago. Much of the aversion might be to the unlimited gear ratios versus standard 'shift' ranges.
CVTs are different and need specific fluids, sticking with OEM fluids on a complicated engineering marvel will keep your sanity intact.
Any mechanical part that is lubricated needs constant attention - overlooking them is a costly mistake.
Regular D&F or better off fluid flush is something one needs to understand quickly on their specific vehicle.
One has plenty of time to read up or watch YouTube to find out how that can be accomplished.
Preventive maintenance is the mantra with any moving park that is lubricated.
Any mechanical part that is lubricated needs constant attention - overlooking them is a costly mistake.
Regular D&F or better off fluid flush is something one needs to understand quickly on their specific vehicle.
One has plenty of time to read up or watch YouTube to find out how that can be accomplished.
Preventive maintenance is the mantra with any moving park that is lubricated.
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