CVT question

[Naison]

Hey everybody.Do all 2003 Muranos have the CVT transmission and how do you tell if it does or not. I'd like to change the transmission oil and I want to make sure I get the right oil. I know for the CVT it is recommended Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2.
Thanks

[kerrton]

All Muranos have the CVT, they were not offered with any other transmission. And, most importantly, there is no "recommended" transmission fluid, but rather there is ONE AND ONLY ONE fluid that will work, and it is only available at Nissan service depts. If you use any other transmission fluids your CVT will fail as the CVT fluid is completely different than other transmission fluids, and unfortunately it is not cheap. But, it lasts a very long time, so I'd recommend having Nissan check the fluid to determine if needs to be changed - this fluid can last 100,000 miles depending on driving conditions.

[Naison]

Thanks.

[Naison]

By the way what is the color on brad new Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2. Is it supposed to look clear or red?

[nafddur]

this fluid can last 100,000 miles depending on driving conditions.

Depending on how you drive your car (remember, it's NOT a truck) the CVT fluid should last way longer than 100K miles. Still, having a dealer analyze it is the only way to know for sure what the state of the fluid is.

The service manager at my dealer just laughed when I asked him at 75K miles if I should have the CVT fluid checked. Of course I check the level and visually check for leaks every 6 months or so, but that's no different than I've treated all of the fluids on any car I've ever owned.

[kerrton]

Yes, with the Nissan CVTfluid you cannot tell when it's time to change it using a visible inspection, it must have the Nissan Consult-II access the onboard computer which monitors and calculates fluid degradation. Apparently you can have a CVT fluid that visibly looks "dirty", but is still in very good shape.

This is one maintenance item that you can't get away with on your own, you need to take it to a Nissan service dept..

[Donchusky]

Mine is a 2007 AWD automatic model (without manual). It starts off well but gear fails to select as you speed up. I sped up to 100km/hr, engine roars very high yet gear fails to change. I down shifted from "D" to "S" and there was a change. I still tried out the "L" position and it changed but putting back to "D" it fails to change to a higher gear. By my observation, it appears more like when gears 1 and 2 select but it fails to do 3, 4 and 5.

The oil looks good and is properly gauged. I do not know however if there had been an oil change previously and wether the correct CVT oil was used since I just bought it off a friend who has traveled out of country for good. Would this happen if Non CVT oil is topped into the gearbox? If so, what would be the proper thing to do to fix the problem?

I haven't done any diagnostic checks yet cause my OBDII reader is in the mail.

Has anyone had this experience? What other cause would be responsible for this kind of problem? Could it have something to do with the TCM? Some local mechanics are suggesting that I change the gearbox completely. I need help please! Thanks guys!

[67hat34c]

Consult with Nissan on CVT issues, Aftermarket shops do not know what they are talking about.

Problem sounds electrical instead of mechanical.

Transmission has 10yr 120k warranty. Take it to Nissan.

[Timmbo]

Actually, I know that in 2003 any Murano shipped to Guam had a 4-speed Automatic transmissions, not sure why, but that was the case.

[Donchusky]

Following my earlier post and the suggestions I got, I had the ODBII reading done today and it was a "P0328" code (Knock sensor). While driving, I also compared the RPM against the actual speed. At 40MPH, engine speed was between 2800 amd 3000RPM. The CVT appears to be constant instead of variating with throttle application, road condition as well as actual speed. Shifting the gear lever downward to "S" and "L" jerks RPM higher but returns to previous state when put back in "D".

Would a bad Knock sensor on the engine cause this transmission to malfunction?

Could it be that the gear is in Fail Safe as a result of bad Knock Sensor?

[basefie]

Currently i have been problem on CVT Murano 2005, the problem is high Noise during running, but i would like to replace with new one the price still expensive, is there any body can advice me how to get the used CVT so far.

[kerrton]

basefie,

Your CVT transmission has a 10-year/200,000 km warranty so if you do have diagnosable issues with the CVT Nissan will replace it free of charge to you!! Now does that brighten your day or what??!!

[Donchusky]

There have been two previous owners before I bought it. Won't it affect the warranty? I am not in the U.S, My location is in West Africa.... we have a Nissan dealer here but not very sure if they will handle the situation correctly. However, I am going to try.

[kerrton]

The warranty is transferable no matter how many times the vehicle changes hand, it stays with the vehicle. I'm not sure about a West Africa vehicle but can only guess that if all North American Nissan's have the 10-year CVT warranty that the same would apply to you. I'd recommend asking your dealership, they should be able to handle that basic question!

[Donchusky]

Thanks! I'll do just that.

[basefie]

Thank you for the information,I am not in the U.S, My location is in Qatar (Middle east). I was going to the dealer and i tried to introduce about CVT warranty, unfortunately they can not give the warranty, they said i have to buy it by itself . so what is the solution? is there any idea how to comp-line to Nissan center due to not giving the same service to all country??

[basefie]

Is there any one having email address to Nissan Center in japan, I need to know the CVT warranty.

[67hat34c]

10yr warranty is only in the US.

[AbleSmith]

I have to agree with others, so far there are far less and fewer problems on the 2nd Gen CVT since 2009 then on the 1st Gen CVT that that all you early 1st Gen Murano owners have. I'm not saying there are not a few people still having problems with the 2nd Gen but I have read only a handful compared to the hundreds on the 1st Gen. Its b/c of the 1st GEN CVT Nissan had to step up and inact the transmission warranty extension to 10yrs/120k miles.

[BuickGN]

Just an FYI, Redline CVT fluid works great in the Nissan CVT. I've been using it for 30,000 miles. Torque convertor lockup is much smoother and that jerk it used to have under low throttle/low speed is gone. Overall CVT operation is much smoother. As with Honda and their Z1 trans fluid they will scare everyone into believing only the factory stuff will work and your trans will fail right away if you use anything else when in fact wear was cut by over half on clutchpacks from using an aftermarket type F fluid. The CVT is much more sensitive and it will fail right away if the wrong fluid is used but a high quality CVT specific fluid like Redline is an improvement on the factory stuff and it costs the same.

[DCMin94545]

Follow-up 2nd Gen. I have a 2009 LE AWD. Dealer noted seal leak on transfer case at 21K miles