1.) The QR has always had a chain. 2.) The best info I could give you on the CVT would be to direct you to the Murano FSM that we host on NICO. It will have a full section on the CVT. The info should be basically identical to the Rogue. http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/mu...urano/3.) Here's a pic of the engine bay. It looks very cluttered at first glance, but once you isolate all the air intake tubing, the battery, and some other easily removable items.. it should be fairly easy to work on. As easy as any other FWD engine layout at least.. My only beef is that the intake and injectors are on the firewall side of the engine.. I would have designed the engine to sit opposite so that the intake and injectors were in the front of the bay.. But I'm no expert, so I'm sure they had good reason to lay it out in the fashion it is.MC Wack wrote:Hello, I'm interested in getting a Rogue but I have some questions which I'm hoping you guys can answer:
1: Does this engine have a timing belt or chain?
2: What kind of maintenance does the CVT transmission require over time? Does it need for example fluid drain & flushes?
3: Is the engine bay mechanic friendly? Like is there lots of room to work on it?
thanks all!
The service manual says every 60,000 miles to do a full flush. But, since CVT NS-2 fluid is 19.90/qt. (somewhere around that price) and since we don't have a full-flush machine like we do for the Matic-D fluid (yet), we do them on an as-requested or as-sold basis. The shortest interval I've done a trans service for a CVT is 30,000 miles (customer beat up on the Murano) and I've had some over 60,000. It depends on how you drive the car.MC Wack wrote:Thanks! I did check out the pdf file on the CVT. It mentions the fluid that is required but no mention of what(or when) is needed for regular maintenance. The reason I asked about this is because a Jeep Patriot I test drove also had a Jatco CVT tranny. The Jeep dealer mentioned the CVT required no regular maintenance at all so I was kinda surprised and wasn't sure if he was pulling one over me.
It's either because of the Inline-4 engine or Nissan decided to make it as unfriendly to the DIY'er as possible to ensure service would be done at their "stealerships". I'm a basic DIY'er (oil, filter, spark plugs) so this isn't that much of a big deal but I know mechanics that would charge more if they needed to spend more time getting around a crowded engine bay.
Two more tech questions for you all:
Anyone know how the rear spoiler attaches to the Rogue? I see this available on Ebay but if it's the type where you stick it on with adhesives then I'll pass.
Fog lights. I'm interested in the S AWD but it doesn't come with fog lights nor is it available as an option. Do you think it can be added easily to the S without much hassle?
Thanks for all the info on this and other posts!nissantech06 wrote:
The service manual says every 60,000 miles to do a full flush. But, since CVT NS-2 fluid is 19.90/qt. (somewhere around that price) and since we don't have a full-flush machine like we do for the Matic-D fluid (yet), we do them on an as-requested or as-sold basis. The shortest interval I've done a trans service for a CVT is 30,000 miles (customer beat up on the Murano) and I've had some over 60,000. It depends on how you drive the car.
I'm relatively certain that you CANNOT add fog lights to the S. The reason I say that is because Nissan is making add-on foglight packages rare on the '07+ cars. It isn't like the '02-'06 Altima where you can buy the kit and the car is prewired, almost like you can't get satellite radio on a car that isn't pre-wired from the factory.
Thanks for the info. What's disappointing is my local Nissan dealer told me the CVT in the Rogue required no maintenance at all and he specifically mentioned fluid changes. I'd rather take your word over a dealer. It's too bad these salespeople can't get their facts straight and would tell you things that would help sell the car.nissantech06 wrote:The service manual says every 60,000 miles to do a full flush. But, since CVT NS-2 fluid is 19.90/qt. (somewhere around that price) and since we don't have a full-flush machine like we do for the Matic-D fluid (yet), we do them on an as-requested or as-sold basis.
Who told you? A sales guy? Most of them don't know their head from a hole in the wall.MC Wack wrote:Thanks for the info. What's disappointing is my local Nissan dealer told me the CVT in the Rogue required no maintenance at all and he specifically mentioned fluid changes. I'd rather take your word over a dealer. It's too bad these salespeople can't get their facts straight and would tell you things that would help sell the car.
Very disappointed in Nissan for this decision. I'm fine with the S AWD packaged but they force you to go towards an SL trim and special packaging in order to get fog lights. Other manufactures wouldn't hesitate in offering options for all trim levels and provides the dealers the opportunity for reaping in extra cash.
NICE. You're right, it shouldn't be hard to wire, but like I said, I don't know if it's plug and play like most accessories.Eikon wrote:Thanks for the info nissantech.. great to have an expert on board!
I wanted to make one comment about the fog lights issue. As long as their are holes in the front bumper for fog lights.. you can install fog lights. You just can't get them like that from the factory.
Of course, this perspective is coming from an old 240sx owner who has a Nissan Skyline engine installed.. Trust me.. wiring in some fog lights is not a difficult task to undertake.
LOL yeah it was a sales guy.nissantech06 wrote:Who told you? A sales guy? Most of them don't know their head from a hole in the wall.
A dealer I talked to stated the S models would have black plastic inserts in place of where the fog lights would normally be situated.Eikon wrote:I wanted to make one comment about the fog lights issue. As long as their are holes in the front bumper for fog lights.. you can install fog lights. You just can't get them like that from the factory.
Those aren't factory accessories, they are knock-offs that require you doing your own wiring.
Great find, I think this might deserve a sticky.tikus wrote:Anyone want to know about Rogue QR25DE engine, this is the site to visit.
http://NICO Articles
The spoiler is NOT held on by tape.....There are 4 bolts that attach it to the rear hatch. That means 4 holes that need to be driled into the top of the hatch. I bought a spoiler and contimplated installing it myself, but didnt trust me to do it. There was a note in the instructions to use a rust preventative on the drilled holes or there WILL be red rust and streaking. I decided to let the dealer instal it for me.Anyone know how the rear spoiler attaches to the Rogue? I see this available on Ebay but if it's the type where you stick it on with adhesives then I'll pass.