CVT Fluid Change

There's no way I'd change the CVT every 10K miles. In my opinion, 30K is more than sufficient. You could probably go 50K depending on driving style and conditions (highway v. stop and go)

As for lifetime and those claims... I have a older Toyota and I kept wondering when to change the ATF (the manual doesn't specify). Two Toyota dealerships and my other mechanic never mentioned it and when I asked them to check it, they look at it and said it's fine each time.

Just put 100K on that car and the ATF was still pink the way it should look. I did change it, but just because I figure it went 100K on that, probably should change it at this point, but both of the dealerships and my mechanic still said it was fine and I abused the hell out of that car.

What's crazy is that car gets almost the same mpg as my brand new civic (about 35 mpg). I'm hoping the civic's improves after the break in period

I contacted my dealership today. They will not perform a CVT fluid change unless it is with Honda Fluid. I am going to find a place and maybe get a flush and fill will Amsoil Synthetic CVT Fluid. I am definitely getting Amsoil in my CVT before applying any performance modifications that add torque or horsepower.

EDIT (4/25/17):
My order of Amsoil arrived today. Is it worth it to take the car to a transmission specialty place? What about a flush to make sure it is only the best stuff in there?

I had thought doing flushes in these transmissions was a bad idea?

i wouldnt worry about doing a flush unless you want to waste a lot of your Amsoil on doing it. Why not change the fluid yourself? its basically like changing the engine oil

dc2turbo said:

i wouldnt worry about doing a flush unless you want to waste a lot of your Amsoil on doing it. Why not change the fluid yourself? its basically like changing the engine oil

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agreed, it's not that hard at all. a little more involved since there is no dipstick only difference is you have to check with the check bolt underneath, if it's over filled it will drain, you basically fill it until it spills out. it's idiot proof lol.

dc2turbo said:

i wouldnt worry about doing a flush unless you want to waste a lot of your Amsoil on doing it. Why not change the fluid yourself? its basically like changing the engine oil

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I currently so not have a flat surface to use my jack stands. That's why I'm using the free first dealership oil change instead of doing it myself.

IronFusion said:

I currently so not have a flat surface to use my jack stands. That's why I'm using the free first dealership oil change instead of doing it myself.

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your not worried about using the amsoil fluid? I'm intrigued but worry it's not up to spec.. would like the extra protection before I get tuned

Quicksipper said:

your not worried about using the amsoil fluid? I'm intrigued but worry it's not up to spec.. would like the extra protection before I get tuned

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I'd rather switch to a manual transmission than do power mods on my CVT.

(until high-torque belt and pulley upgrades hit the market, anyway)

BarracksSi said:

I'd rather switch to a manual transmission than do power mods on my CVT.

(until high-torque belt and pulley upgrades hit the market, anyway)

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me too lol but life tells a different story

Quicksipper said:

your not worried about using the amsoil fluid? I'm intrigued but worry it's not up to spec.. would like the extra protection before I get tuned

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I'm worried about /not/ having switched to the Amsoil fluid before completing mods. I have PRL replacement down and front pipes coming, but I am not going to get a tune until I get the CVT fluid swapped.
I chose the Amsoil because it meets or exceeds OEM Spec, is synthetic (ought to stand up to heat and oxidation better), Amsoil certifies that it will not void any warranties, and I read about their lab tests on Nissan CVTs vs OEM Fluid. I understand that each vehicle is different, manufacturers too, but I was impressed with their results in another CVT.
I have my Civic today because the transmission in my last vehicle was toast, and not worth replacing. I guess it's a learned paranoia of mine.

IronFusion said:

I'm worried about /not/ having switched to the Amsoil fluid before completing mods. I have PRL replacement down and front pipes coming, but I am not going to get a tune until I get the CVT fluid swapped.
I chose the Amsoil because it meets or exceeds OEM Spec, is synthetic (ought to stand up to heat and oxidation better), Amsoil certifies that it will not good any warranties, and I read about their lab tests on Nissan CVTs vs OEM Fluid. I understand that each vehicle is different, manufacturers too, but I was impressed with their results in another CVT.
I have my Civic today because the transmission in my last vehicle was toast, and not worth replacing. I guess it's a learned paranoia of mine.

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Proper plan

IronFusion said:

I'm worried about /not/ having switched to the Amsoil fluid before completing mods. I have PRL replacement down and front pipes coming, but I am not going to get a tune until I get the CVT fluid swapped.
I chose the Amsoil because it meets or exceeds OEM Spec, is synthetic (ought to stand up to heat and oxidation better), Amsoil certifies that it will not void any warranties, and I read about their lab tests on Nissan CVTs vs OEM Fluid. I understand that each vehicle is different, manufacturers too, but I was impressed with their results in another CVT.
I have my Civic today because the transmission in my last vehicle was toast, and not worth replacing. I guess it's a learned paranoia of mine.

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just looked it up now, I like the fact it says it keeps the torque converter clutch from shuddering because I definitely feel it sometimes, gonna get some in mine since the V2s are finally shipping. I need the CVT cooler already.

It seems that when the manual says 25K if severe driving conditions, that would mean double that (50K) for Normal conditions.

That's how they do everything else.
My car has 22,000 miles and don't plan on changing the cvt fluid until minder asks for it.

Has anyone changed the CVT fluid yet? Any difference? Smoother?

Anyone here have a DIY tutorial on how to change the CVT fluid? I looked at it and it seems to just have a fill port but no way to measuring how much fluid does it have. I would prefer doing it myself rather than take it to the dealership for them to replace it if possible.