How to change 2012 Nissan Versa CVT oil. How to check Nissan CVT transmission oil.

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Nissan Nut

Nissan Nut

Күн бұрын

This is the correct way to check and replace your CVT oil. First time doing this on a sloped driveway. I mention 3.5quarts in video, this was for my Sentra I just did, Versa is only 2.5 quarts. There is a tube inside the oil pan that will set the correct level. You just have to fill when temp is correct. As long as fluid drains out a little bit, you have the correct amount. This makes it hard to overfill or underfill a CVT.

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@ProMachinist
@ProMachinist Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and perfectly narrated. Thank you for taking the time to create this and for sharing. Andy 🇨🇦
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@rmoran9999
@rmoran9999 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the better videos regarding the Nissan versa I decided to use a pump I bought on Amazon it was about 100 bucks I did everything like you did but I pumped it from the bottom it was much easier but the way you did it works too it just little more work regarding taking those things away so you have room to get to that ridiculous fill cap thank you for the video looks good
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I will use a pump next year.
@pearlrival3124
@pearlrival3124 2 жыл бұрын
lol try doing it from the tire well. youtube is notorious for people winging it.
@scotth9535
@scotth9535 2 жыл бұрын
I used a long 3/8 extension with a socket swivel and took the whole tube out, got the fill tube cap off and then reinstalled the tube. Then used a length of tubing from a fuel siphon and stuck it into the fill tube, stuck a small funnel at the top end since I couldn't get any of my funnels in either. Just a thought, thank you for the helpful videos!
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! I am going to try the pump up drain hole next year. Going to change once a year.
@user-et3sv7gn8f
@user-et3sv7gn8f 2 ай бұрын
I have 2016 nissan versa note I change transmission fluid by taking off driver's side tire and wheel well plastic cover and u can see side and bottom of trans also get to the dipstick tube and take it off by one little bolt. Also the side transmission filter is right there too don't forget to replace it and the one in the trans cover.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 ай бұрын
great idea.
@scotttracy6840
@scotttracy6840 2 жыл бұрын
I doubt this will help, but I'm gonna give it a shot before flushing $4200 down the drain on a transmission. If it lasts a few months from now, I'll be happy. Can't drive it more than about 2-4 miles before the tranny won't react. It'll just idle, regardless of how much I press the accelerator pedal down. When it cools off, it's good. But at operating temp, it's got an attitude problem. I already know the bands are stretched. I'm just hoping with a fluid swap, just maybe it'll make it a couple months before going completely kaput. Thanks for the other video that has this video linked in the comments. I thought this was gonna be a major undertaking. Pretty simple actually. Thanks again for both videos. Wish me luck 🤞🤞🤞🤞
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helps. Its not hard, just a different process than traditional autos.
@1289lt
@1289lt 2 жыл бұрын
So did the change of oil help sir.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
@@1289lt I dont have any issues with either vehicle. I did as maintenance.
@IvanWalker-505
@IvanWalker-505 Жыл бұрын
bro what about the transmission cooler filter . ??
@jreinno12
@jreinno12 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This video got me where no auto parts store or even the Dealer could. My problem was that the coolant line got worn through by the radiator hose's netting. Do you know if I have to bleed the sytem somehow, since I had to replace that line?! Also, I got almost 4 quarts out of mine, so will have to add more.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
To bleed coolant just top off radiator. Don't install cap until engine is warmed up. If 4 quarts came out, it could be overfilled! This is why the drain pan bolt design sets the correct level.
@jreinno12
@jreinno12 Жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 There is no cap for the oil cooler
@ShazadMohamed09
@ShazadMohamed09 2 жыл бұрын
Should i just throw 3 quarts in and drain the excess with the drain plug until its dripping? I bought 4 ns2’s… also can i just use my scanner to check cvt fluid temp? First time working on this cvt dont wanna screw anything up lol
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
You want to drain, before you add fluid. If your scanner can read the fluid temp, Yes.
@tylerpete44
@tylerpete44 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Is it bad if I ask (for a gauge sake) if you remove your oil dip stick, clean it off and use it to check your transmission fluid level after a service or I would take that reading level even now to check roughly where the fluid line should register? Asking for a quick check sake, if not, that’s ok too!
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. The dipstick has no gauge. Its just a plug. I use that hole to refill. Next year I will refill from drain plug like manual suggests.
@tylerpete44
@tylerpete44 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the quick response! I understand that the transmission fill neck doesn’t contain a dip stick. I have seen on another channel (less reliable than yours) that they use the engine oils dip stick (after it is cleaned) and inserted it into the transmission fluid fill neck as a means to check the transmission fluid level. This would be a transferable, quick measurement and I would trust what your transmission fluid level reading would be wayyyy more accurate than theirs. (I understand if you don’t like this as a method of measuring, I just think it would be helpful to a lot of viewers who don’t have the quality/quantity of tools to check this correctly)
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
@@tylerpete44 I saw a video like that. This new method prevents overfilling. I did overfill once. and it shifted very HARD.
@mohamedalshikh6186
@mohamedalshikh6186 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video it's very helpful and i want to ask you how many quarts my 2014 sentra 1.6 cvt needs its from Thailand.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
3.5 US quarts for American made models. Should be same for Thailand if CVT. Here is that video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qq6EY5SjxtjShX0.html
@mohamedalshikh6186
@mohamedalshikh6186 Жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 my Engine is HR16DE 1.6 with xtronic cvt transmission is it the same as yours
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
@@mohamedalshikh6186 Mine is MRA8DE. Not sure on trans. But if you fill until it spills out the fill plug you will get correct level.
@gabepresnell9315
@gabepresnell9315 2 жыл бұрын
When accelerating hard (getting on interstate, etc..), my 2013 Versa with 163k climbs to 5k rpm and never wants to move to the next ratio. Letting off of the accelerator helps occasionally, but not consistently. I have no codes or check engine light. Getting it into a transmission shop next week, but hoping the avoid the $2800-$3500 repair cost. In your experience, could this be a symptom of low or dirty CVT fluid?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what that issue would be. Has the fluid been changed?
@gabepresnell9315
@gabepresnell9315 2 жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 have never changed the fluid. It'll be going to the shop next week, but hoping it's not a full replacement.
@Gleone58
@Gleone58 Жыл бұрын
If it had good lower ratio and starts to act up above 30-40mph it is a failing solenoid in valve body. Had a similar issue in a 2013 sentra. The valve bodies can be bought pretty cheap. A fraction of the cost. I would try that before condemning the entire trans. Nissan dealers do not usually work on the transmissions and rather just throw reman unit in left and right.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
@@Gleone58 Thanks for the advice!
@steventaylor214
@steventaylor214 Жыл бұрын
So stupid mine does the same thing sometimes these trannys suck just weak but I think a lot of owners with these models are having the same issue prolly lol
@RobertoPerez-lr6hm
@RobertoPerez-lr6hm 5 ай бұрын
I have a 2010 Versa and have put 120k+ miles on it via daily driving and cross country driving from Miami to Canada (about 7 long roadtrips). I've never touched the CVT or added fluid either. Have I been lucky? I've changed the spark coils, plugs, batteries and air filters throughout the years. Is this the best Nissan built or what? And they say Honda & Toyota are the best.....
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 5 ай бұрын
Thats just like all my Nissans. I only buy Nissans since 1984! You should change the trans oil though.
@okanaganrider4332
@okanaganrider4332 3 ай бұрын
Your setting the car to 3 degrees but measuring on the lift and not the car. Where is the angle taken on the car? And is it 3 degrees front up or front down?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 3 ай бұрын
when the lift touchs the car, they will be the same. The car is currently same as driveway 3deg. I think the 2 degree warning is on side lifts.
@shehryar123auchoudhry4
@shehryar123auchoudhry4 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dear my versa note 2014 cvt transmission already have red color fluid so can i add blue color cvt fluid Please help me for this matter
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Should be clear color. I have only seen clear colored. Never seen red CVT oil. Red is used for ATF. I would change ASAP. I am in the USA. Not sure what's available to you. I use this www.valvoline.com/en/continuously-variable-transmission-fluid/ in both my 2012 versa and 2014 Sentra. Both need NS2 compatible. This oil does NS1, NS2 and NS3.
@shAy117
@shAy117 11 ай бұрын
For the record oem fluid is red ns2 and ns3 is blue.
@johngatsby1473
@johngatsby1473 2 жыл бұрын
I just checked the dipstick and it didn't register anything at all. Is it supposed to?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
No. The dipstick on the 12 versa and 2014 sentra is 3" or less. Its not a normal dipstick. I think the altima or earlier models may have had a normal dipstick.
@JT2023.
@JT2023. Жыл бұрын
So when I reopen the drain plug will the excess oil drain. Only the excess?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
You want a trickle to come out while running at normal engine temp. Just to confirm its full.
@dnyecosprings
@dnyecosprings 2 жыл бұрын
Accidentally drained approximately 0.5 qt of transmission CVT fluid from my 2012 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, should I be concerned that about 0.5 qt came out? Was that just previous overfill? It was amber and clear in color? Or, should I just add that approximate amount back into the fill tube? Thanks in advance for any help!
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
its overfill if you did not remove the tube and only the bolt.
@michaeljaystaufferjoyce7235
@michaeljaystaufferjoyce7235 9 ай бұрын
Great vid, but what year is the Versa, Mine is a 2020, I dont want to go out and get stuff, just to crawl under and realize your car is differnt..
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Versa is a 2012.
@joatrating385
@joatrating385 Жыл бұрын
What year is your versa?? How can I tell if this procedure covers my versa?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
2012, I think all auto versa sedans are cvt.
@user-sf4pv8kn4y
@user-sf4pv8kn4y Жыл бұрын
I didn’t see you put the trans in all gears during the fill up while engine running ? Which could explain all the new fluid you lost in overflow, it seem like a lot off new fluid was wasted. Just a thought
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Good point. I put in a quart too much. But you should shift through the gears, like the FSM states. I may have off camera, done this process on 2 cars every year. Should be doing Versa again soon. Fluid is $7 a quart. I would rather loose a little than be low. Versa is now doing 700mile road trips! Close to 100k miles now.
@user-sf4pv8kn4y
@user-sf4pv8kn4y Жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 question? I bought a used Nissan Versa 2013 with 86,000 that did not have any records of trans oil Changes , Can I change the oil on it? Some people are telling me not to change the oil do to contamination ? Thank you for the response on this.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
@@user-sf4pv8kn4y Definitely! I bought both the versa and sentra used, and change both every year. the first year they where very DARK. Been 5 years now on both. No issues on either. Yet to change any filter.
@user-sf4pv8kn4y
@user-sf4pv8kn4y Жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 Thank you, is a flush needed ?? The shop wants 325.00 for this seems very expensive?. Thank you
@okanaganrider4332
@okanaganrider4332 3 ай бұрын
In Canada Nissan wants $690.
@Gleone58
@Gleone58 Жыл бұрын
Hurts to see no filter change. Not just the pickup screen but the element cartridge as well. This step has to be repeated multiple times to actually get all the fluid replaced. Most US locations of valvoline can perform the flush service which uses a calibrated machine to change fluid while running. Exact amount out exact amount in through cooler lines
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Good point. I change them every year.
@payloadperformance9706
@payloadperformance9706 2 жыл бұрын
how much ended up coming out of the trans? i filled mine with 4 1/2 quarts and had almost 3 quarts of trans oil come out before it started to drip, it kinda freaked me out a little and i added a bit more and i’m redoing the process to make sure i didn’t drain out too much! lmaoo
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
About 1.5 quarts. I put in 1 quart too much. The sentra takes 1 quart more than versa. You cant drain out too much. As long as you have the tube installed it will keep enough fluid in. I think this new method of filling is to make sure you don't underfill or overfill. Its actually a fool proof way of filling. I am actually starting to like this process.
@payloadperformance9706
@payloadperformance9706 2 жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 awesome good to know thank you for the reply! i started driving the car today and it’s running great, shifting better too. now that i know how to do the oil change it’s actually not really all that difficult, just a little more time consuming
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
@@payloadperformance9706 Awesome!
@joeycarpeal
@joeycarpeal Жыл бұрын
I warmed my car up. Drained it. Filled it up with 4 quarts. Drove it around for about 10 mins and went to drain overflow and about 3 quarts came out. I'm a little skeptical on this. Doesn't seem right to me.
@BiHBalija
@BiHBalija Жыл бұрын
@@joeycarpeal How much came out?
@goding-jm2320
@goding-jm2320 Жыл бұрын
Is the same process with Versa new models?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Its should be. My 2014 sentra is the same per Factory service manual. What is yours?
@1289lt
@1289lt 2 жыл бұрын
Sir so how much oil did it take.I took the oil pan out clean the filter with brake parts cleaner it took 3.8 liters to fill till over flow same car as yours.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
3.5 quarts sentra, 2.5 quarts versa.
@okanaganrider4332
@okanaganrider4332 3 ай бұрын
The oil pan can hold as much as 2 litres even after the drain plug and overflow pipe is removed. My car was level measured at the door sill. I wish I new more about the 3 degree issue. Could make a difference.
@garrieparsons2265
@garrieparsons2265 2 жыл бұрын
how much thw quick jacks cost ? any good ?
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
1600 shipped on sale on black friday. So I saved $200. I bought direct from there website. Costco is much cheaper I noticed. But I could not find on there website when I wanted to order. I have used on 4 vehicles so far. I am loving them, so much easier than 4 jack stands.
@garrieparsons2265
@garrieparsons2265 2 жыл бұрын
@@NissanNut74 could you send me details of item from Costco please 👌awesome
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын
@@garrieparsons2265 www.costco.com/quickjack-5000tl-portable-car-lift-bundle.product.100833721.html this is an awesome price if you are a costco member. This 2 less than I paid, plus it comes with $200 in accessories. Only good until 3/27/2022 it says.
@raulavila8022
@raulavila8022 10 ай бұрын
What I know is that Versa hasn´t CVT transmission
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 10 ай бұрын
This is a USA model. Made in Mexico. Versa in other countries my or may not use a CVT. But this one is. I have driven it many times and changed the fluid every year.
@HB-yq8gy
@HB-yq8gy Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure on your Versa . I think on the Toy Rav 4 to check the cvt level you must stay in drive. My son has 2011 Cube with a costly $3500 rebuilt CVT with now 60,000 going to drop the trans pan replace the gasket & filters & do the proper cvt maintenance. Just trying to make it last 2 more years it's 12 years old 170,000. Never again any type of CVT garbage!
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Correct. Sorry I should mention this from FSM: While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from “P” to “L”, and shift it to the “P” position.
@truth409
@truth409 Жыл бұрын
If you put in some fluid that says Nissan compatible and you didn't get it from the Nissan dealer it will probably last about 9 months and your transmission will be probably completely destroyed....
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Its been 4+ years and both versa and sentra and working perfect. I change every year. Valvoline guarantees compatibility.
@roberts.3712
@roberts.3712 Жыл бұрын
Screw this...just get a cheap pump and pump it in the pan standpipe tube.
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
I agree, the sentra was easier to fill from above. But I plan to order a pump for next time.
@bahe2010utube
@bahe2010utube 22 күн бұрын
Bad video. Your all confused. You don't need all that shyt
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 21 күн бұрын
Just following the service manual. Its very easy once you get used to process.
@jerrypatterson55
@jerrypatterson55 Жыл бұрын
there is no need to drain all that oil back out and waste it... after the fill how you do it is get a pan the wife wont miss and you can use for this in the future get the trans up to normal operating temps take it for a drive... then drain replace the fine metal filter and pan gasket then see what comes out when hot aka measure it with a quart cup then you know what it needs .. then heat up that amount in the pan dont do it over a stove use a propane heater with a fire extiqwusher near by heat up the new oil the temp you measured when it came out and then you have the right amount to put back in no wasting .5 of a quart anymore with those stupid inner dip stick tubes they are designed to waste oil so you buy .5 over every time..
@NissanNut74
@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын
Not much comes out. I do plan to change the filters next time. But don't plan on removing pan again. Did it the first year.
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