2015 rs nissan juke. I bought 2 5 qt jugs from amazon, but as I relook at the owners manual, it says that the ns2 is for the nismo model, and that the rs model requires ns3. Should I look for ns3, or put in the ns2 and rest easy?
Ns2 instead of Ns3 cvt fluid ok?
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Although I don't know for a fact, I'd look for the NS-3. I believe it is a better formula(full syn) than the NS-2(blend???).
However, I believe that NS-3 is backward compatible and can be used instead of NS-2.
It seems strange that the NISMO model(more sporty/high performance) only calls for NS-2 and the RS calls for NS-3!
Unless the NISMO uses an older CVT...which may be more beneficial for its particular engine???
I always thought the RS & NISMO were one & the same.
However, I believe that NS-3 is backward compatible and can be used instead of NS-2.
It seems strange that the NISMO model(more sporty/high performance) only calls for NS-2 and the RS calls for NS-3!
Unless the NISMO uses an older CVT...which may be more beneficial for its particular engine???
I always thought the RS & NISMO were one & the same.
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I'm assuming it's not Nissan fluid given 2.5qt jugs? All the OEM NS-2 and NS-3 CVT fluid I've seen and purchased only comes in 1qt bottles. I wouldn't use the fluid you bought unless it suitable for use with what your car needs. They say it's a big no-no to use N2-2 where NS-3 is spec'd, or the other way around. Nissan NS-2 is green in color and NS-3 is blue. Problem is, they both look greenish once they have some miles on them. Then to further complicate things, universal CVT fuilds that cover NS-2 and NS-3 are either red or motor oil colored.
My choice would be Castrol CVT fluid. A few times a year, it goes on sale for $5/qt at the major parts stores. Amazon has it for $35 for a case of 6
The 5 qt bottles I was referring to are:
Idemitsu 30040091-95300C020 CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan-5 Quart
It was 43$ on amazon and I bought two. The nismo using ns2 is what is really puzzling me.
Idemitsu 30040091-95300C020 CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan-5 Quart
It was 43$ on amazon and I bought two. The nismo using ns2 is what is really puzzling me.
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Originally Posted by hooperswish1
The 5 qt bottles I was referring to are:
Idemitsu 30040091-95300C020 CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan-5 Quart
It was 43$ on amazon and I bought two. The nismo using ns2 is what is really puzzling me.
Looks like you have to go with their "TYPE-N3" fluid to get NS-3 specs.
What I'm getting at is, your Nissan being a 2015 should spec NS-3. I would not use an NS-2 only fluid in it.
I get my NS-3 off eBay for around $10/qt shipped. If I still have my Nissan Quest beyond warranty, I'll use a universal CVT fluid in it that says suitable for NS-3 use.
Like slacktide suggested above, if you are not concerned with warranty coverage at this point, Castrol CVT juice covers pretty much all specs. I'd use it.
The 5 qt bottles I was referring to are:
Idemitsu 30040091-95300C020 CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan-5 Quart
It was 43$ on amazon and I bought two. The nismo using ns2 is what is really puzzling me.
Looks like you have to go with their "TYPE-N3" fluid to get NS-3 specs.
What I'm getting at is, your Nissan being a 2015 should spec NS-3. I would not use an NS-2 only fluid in it.
I get my NS-3 off eBay for around $10/qt shipped. If I still have my Nissan Quest beyond warranty, I'll use a universal CVT fluid in it that says suitable for NS-3 use.
Like slacktide suggested above, if you are not concerned with warranty coverage at this point, Castrol CVT juice covers pretty much all specs. I'd use it.
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Based on my research, the NS3 is a lower viscosity than NS2, I don't recommend you use NS2 in a CVT that spec's NS3. If the newer NS3 was backwards compatible, there would be notice from Nissan, and phasing out of the older spec fluid - prevents stocking both.
Get some NS3 and sleep well.
The 5 qt bottles I was referring to are:
Idemitsu 30040091-95300C020 CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan-5 Quart
It was 43$ on amazon and I bought two. The nismo using ns2 is what is really puzzling me.
Idemitsu 30040091-95300C020 CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan-5 Quart
It was 43$ on amazon and I bought two. The nismo using ns2 is what is really puzzling me.
Oops doube post. I see nc3 sticker on the hood, so that seals the deal. Maybe the nc3 is full syn.
Thanks all...
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Originally Posted by KGMtech
Based on my research, the NS3 is a lower viscosity than NS2, I don't recommend you use NS2 in a CVT that spec's NS3. If the newer NS3 was backwards compatible, there would be notice from Nissan, and phasing out of the older spec fluid - prevents stocking both.
Based on Analysis, NS-2 and NS-3 CVT fluids have all been between 7.1 and 7.5 cSt@100C.
Based on my research, the NS3 is a lower viscosity than NS2, I don't recommend you use NS2 in a CVT that spec's NS3. If the newer NS3 was backwards compatible, there would be notice from Nissan, and phasing out of the older spec fluid - prevents stocking both.
Based on Analysis, NS-2 and NS-3 CVT fluids have all been between 7.1 and 7.5 cSt@100C.
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