Indeed. This is where the website shines - “you go first” - and then another hundred or so !
There isn't a single "approval" on that bottle. It's all what Castrol claims it is "suitable for".
Universally good experience with it with Nissan CVTs from what I could find. They are about as picky as they come. I did ultimately go with Red Line, but I almost bought this.
Idemitsu from Napa with a coupon is generally around $10 per qt. Eneos eco is my favorite but is getting harder to find, but really quiets the cvt down. I’m not a fan of anything that is red in color, definitely not in an under warranty cvt. My daughter beats the daylights out of my old Altima and keeps chugging along with Valvoline so I have real world proof on that stuff. It did seem to burn off in the 30k it was in service. When I changed it a few weeks back, it was noticeably lower on the dipstick and zero leaks.
Using Amsoil CVT in our 2017 CRV isn't skimping. This car has a few issues now (actually fuel dilution only) but the CVT is not one of those issues. Well over 100K on the fluid, probably time for a complete multi (5) change out.
5w-30 synthetic oil in gm transfer cases!
I use Amsoil MTF (vis range same as 5W-30) in my 2019 Tacoma. Works better than stock and likely protects better as well - and in theme with other comments here. Don't need a 4 cSt fluid!
i didn’t know that existed! i will likely buy that when i do another drain and fill as it will likely be compatible with the synchro in 99-07 gm transfercases
100k without any changes on the CVT fluid!?
My Tundra says to use 75W-90 GL-5. I use AMSOIL Severe Gear.
Yeah I did. Sorry. I changed with a multi dump and fill (5 times) way back. Then let it run. No degradation in shifting or oddities. Wife wants an e-car/hybrid at some point.
That's an impressive run! I am too scared of our CVT to let it go that long. Planning on a drain and fill every 10k or so.
If amsoil wouldn’t tint the fluid red then I’d be all over it from the initial change with my Nissans. If I did have a cvt issue and the dealer drained the fluid they’d instantly stamp it as the wrong fluid, then it would be a fight. Nissan oem is blue but goes golden in 1k so anything close is fine. Pretty much why I’ve never used castrol.
I did a drain and fill with lubegaurd cvt fluid and the additive probably 30k ago. I fell for the bitog hype about anything lubegaurd. My cvt temps rose by 8 degrees on a somewhat cooler day and the shutter was very present. I dumped both when I got home from my trip and did subsequent drain and fills to get rid of it. I believe it was the Lubeguard cvt fluid that has a gazillion recommendations but still haven’t used either since.
Curious... How do you know your cvt temperatures? I used Honda HC-2 in my '13 and '17 Accords; last year I serviced a friend's '17 Accord with Lubeguard when he got it used. The transmission seemed to really like it.
