2012 Nissan Rogue that just hit the 60K mile mark so my warranty is over for my transmission. I did a drain and fill at the 40k mile mark with the factory fluid. This time I used the Amsoil CVT fluid plus 1 quart I had left of the factory fluid. I have enough to do 2 more drain and fills. So at this time I have 3 quarts of the Amsoil in there. I drain about 4.25 quarts at a time. I only took it for a little test drive of about 5 min but it does seem quieter and smoother. Looking forward to getting more of the Amsoil fluid in there.
Just changed my CVT fluid
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Do they have a changeable filter like most planetary automatics?
what is the total capacity of the unit?
sounds like a good fluid for that application! Enjoy the smooth sailing
Amsoil costs as much as or more than the dealer. I'd use Castrol instead
I'd use the Amsoil too.
I'm jealous in a way.
My friend has a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander with 57K and he's overdue for CVT flush.
Always grousing about money, he's put it off and WON'T just buy Castrol/Amsoil/Amalie/etc. product because he says it'll void his warranty.
I've been wanting to do the job with him and feel the "before & after".
My friend has a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander with 57K and he's overdue for CVT flush.
Always grousing about money, he's put it off and WON'T just buy Castrol/Amsoil/Amalie/etc. product because he says it'll void his warranty.
I've been wanting to do the job with him and feel the "before & after".
Originally Posted By: Kira
I'm jealous in a way.
My friend has a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander with 57K and he's overdue for CVT flush.
Always grousing about money, he's put it off and WON'T just buy Castrol/Amsoil/Amalie/etc. product because he says it'll void his warranty.
I've been wanting to do the job with him and feel the "before & after".
Tell your friend that as long as the fluid is compatible with the fluid type his transmisison calls for...which is DiaQueen CVTF-J4.
Did a cursory search:
Castrol Transmax is not spec'd
Amsoil & Valvoline is spec'd. Valvoline stuff is under $10/qt on amazon...if you have prime, you get it in 2 days. I learned the hard way you cannot bank on local parts stores carrying Valvoline CVT. Needed several qts in middle of nowhere IL on a Sunday. I cleaned out a neighboring city's supply from 3 parts stores...only got 6 qts.
He should also call up the local stealership's service dept. My Outlander has regular AT. When I first bought it, ATF-J2 was about $12/qt. Last time I bought it, I was pleasantly surprised to see it was $7.50/qt.
I'm jealous in a way.
My friend has a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander with 57K and he's overdue for CVT flush.
Always grousing about money, he's put it off and WON'T just buy Castrol/Amsoil/Amalie/etc. product because he says it'll void his warranty.
I've been wanting to do the job with him and feel the "before & after".
Tell your friend that as long as the fluid is compatible with the fluid type his transmisison calls for...which is DiaQueen CVTF-J4.
Did a cursory search:
Castrol Transmax is not spec'd
Amsoil & Valvoline is spec'd. Valvoline stuff is under $10/qt on amazon...if you have prime, you get it in 2 days. I learned the hard way you cannot bank on local parts stores carrying Valvoline CVT. Needed several qts in middle of nowhere IL on a Sunday. I cleaned out a neighboring city's supply from 3 parts stores...only got 6 qts.
He should also call up the local stealership's service dept. My Outlander has regular AT. When I first bought it, ATF-J2 was about $12/qt. Last time I bought it, I was pleasantly surprised to see it was $7.50/qt.
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