CVT Fluid Change Questions

[Rob.Vegan]

Well for the past year or so I thought the CVT transmission fluid was to be changed every 50k miles or so, according to another thread it's every 30k.

Now, I am at about 35k now and I figure this to be the underlying issue of my manual mode transmission problems lately. When I shift (in manual mode) there is a cracking/popping sound coming from under the car. Also while downshifting my car makes a weird noise (as if it's electric or something). Now I am going to be laying real low on driving my car after this weekend because I don't want any damage to my transmission.

My question is, since I have recently installed headers and have the Injen intake. Should I switch back to stock before taking my car in ??? I'm not sure if my car is still under warranty but I doubt it is (last year, early this year Nissan kept calling to warn me about it's expiration). If it's not I shouldn't have to worry about them voiding anything right... Do you guys think it's safe to take my car in at it's current state, or should I switch back to stock before taking it in ??? I don't want to go to another mechanic in fear of the wrong fluid or something happening to my transmission, I want to know it's done right, with the right oils.

Also, if anyone can list the prices they have paid for this oil change that would be wonderful, I've heard of prices for the oil and prices of labor, but not from anyone who has actually had it done.

Thanks in advance

edit: sorry for the duplicate thread title from the other thread discussing the cvt fluid, I wasn't sure what it was named, and please don't think of this as a repost. I would like to know if I should go back to stock or not and warranty information on the matter

[dangeris]

Rob I don't believe your modifications have anything to do with your CVT. I would just take it there for service and have them change out t he fluids and see what happens.

[Rob.Vegan]

I don't think that the headers or intake have anything to do with the transmission either but I don't want to take it in and them see them and then them screw me over somehow.

I'll probably take it in the way it is I just wanted some feedback on if you guys think I should or not.

p.s. Can someone please change the title of this, I feel like a NEWB posting a thread with the same name as another thread on the 1st page

[Hussain]

first thing i thought when i saw your post like 3 posts above mine was "wtf kind of idiot doesnt see the thread right below it?!!!" lol but then i saw it was from you and knew you had said your already at 35k...... your warranty is gone for the most part at 3 years or 36,000 miles... the only things covered to the 5 year, 60k mile warranty is the engine and transmission.... and your having transmission issues so your still good.... it all depends on your dealership, i asked the girl that handles all my stuff at the dealership about my warranty if i were to take off my cats and she was like what ever as long as it doesnt mess up anything and if it does then they wouldnt cover what it messes up but they would still cover everything else.

[Viper5000]

Taken from Manual:

[toxik]

Taken from Manual:

so its 60k for us? i hope so cuz im at 29,900 lol

[Hussain]

pic i just took of MY ALTIMA maintenance manual that came with my car.... they give you like 4 manuals, this is the maintenance or service one.... the one that tells you what to do to the car at every mile segment.

[Altima_Coupe]

^^ yea thats for the "Premium" maintenance schedule. I have been told to change it around 45-60,000

[Hussain]

idk how accurate it is but most of the people ive heard of having their CVT transmissions go out on them happen around the time they replace their CVT fluid... your warranty is 100% gone at 60k miles... i'm doing it at 30k and if anything happens, the car is still under warranty. PLUS i'm a car enthusiast like everyone else and occasionally race my car so it will require more maintenance to stay running perfect for a long time.... they say most people dont even have to change their oil every 3,000 miles but most people do it anyways just to be safe and have the car run good.

[XXplosive990]

im at 29100, n race... ALOT lol, should i be taking it to the dealership??? how much would they charge??

[Hussain]

thats what i'm trying to figure out (i'm at 27,xxx). i remember people a while back saying $400 to $500. then some people said its easy to do yourself and some who have done it... i was trying to get there input but the only one who commented was brian who reminded us that we just need to change the fluid at 30k and not flush the whole system (thats for 60k).

[bembol]

I visited a different dealership and once again they said not to change it. If I want I can get the technician to hook it up to see how much life is left. Of course it's not free, the want $100+ for it.

All dealers keep saying I will be doing more harm than good?

BTW, I only have 55k/km and also have the Nissan Extended Warranty, I'll leave it alone and leave it to the experts.

[Rob.Vegan]

first thing i thought when i saw your post like 3 posts above mine was "wtf kind of idiot doesnt see the thread right below it?!!!

Ya sorry about the same name thread, I didn't mean it.I'm going to go talk to the dealership in a couple days and get some more info on my warranty and price quotes and stuff

[Hussain]

lol its all good, just threw me off for a second.

[trayharrell951]

I finally hit 30,000 miles on my car and I had my tech thats done all the cars in my family including the turbo kit on my z did the cvt fluid change. He lives in orange county. He did the 30,000 mile check up on my car from front to back. Brakes were good because they had a recall this year and nissan gave me new brakes front and back and new calipers. Total service charge was 150. And he replaced the wipers.

[Rob.Vegan]

Would you be able to send me your tech's info ???

[trayharrell951]

yup you got it. His name is Rob. His business name is Rob truck and Auto in Anaheim. I am not at my condo right now but when I get back I will give you the number!

[trayharrell951]

Hey Rob check your email!!!

[Ranga14]

I called my Nissan dealership to inquire on CVT flush and they said to do it at every 60,000 miles, not 30.

[elevate]

Hey Rob check your email!!!

aww can i get his number too please?? lol that sounds very cheap

[elevate]

pic i just took of MY ALTIMA maintenance manual that came with my car.... they give you like 4 manuals, this is the maintenance or service one.... the one that tells you what to do to the car at every mile segment.

holy s*** checking all that at the same time sounds like a fortune...just looking at it i think it might be 500+ lol