Did a partial dump and fill on the CVT today at 59,500 kilometers and 2 years from date of manufacture. Drained out 3.6 quarts ~ approximately. The old fluid was pretty clear, no burnt smell or anything worrying. The QX60 drove fine before, and should keep doing same
Used my Android app and OBD bluetooth reader for measuring the fluid temp to set the level per service manual, worked perfectly. Nice that the transmission pan drain plug uses same size copper washer as the engine oil pan, no need to source something unique. The fluid level check port uses a drain bolt with a rubber O-ring, this should last for a few changes. Sourced Idemitsu NS3 from ebay, got 6 quarts for $148 CAD delivered.
Hardest part of the process was getting the car on 4 jack stands, and completely level - my double car garage floor slopes down in the middle to a floor drain, so I had to adjust the driver front stand a bit higher than the 3 others.
Will do again in 50k kilometres, but will add in a pan gasket and filter for a better refresh of the NS3.
Used my Android app and OBD bluetooth reader for measuring the fluid temp to set the level per service manual, worked perfectly. Nice that the transmission pan drain plug uses same size copper washer as the engine oil pan, no need to source something unique. The fluid level check port uses a drain bolt with a rubber O-ring, this should last for a few changes. Sourced Idemitsu NS3 from ebay, got 6 quarts for $148 CAD delivered.
Hardest part of the process was getting the car on 4 jack stands, and completely level - my double car garage floor slopes down in the middle to a floor drain, so I had to adjust the driver front stand a bit higher than the 3 others.
Will do again in 50k kilometres, but will add in a pan gasket and filter for a better refresh of the NS3.