How to change transmission oil on Nissan Sentra 2014

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2 жыл бұрын

How to change the CVT oil in a Nissan with a CVT transmission. I use this procedure on my Sentra and Versa. About 3.5 quarts. Made in America (Mexico) models.

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@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

Here is a better full version on my Versa. More details. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLRoqaygvcvMZ3U.html

@carlsnyder1449 Жыл бұрын

Different car

@phillipram12 Жыл бұрын

Your video was very helpful 👍

@xxndgamingxx 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my cvt at 110k I did all the maintenance, but was a kid and didn’t know about having to change the cvt fluid . Crazy urs lasted 180k all Original

@justinh7560 Жыл бұрын

How is it running after replacing it? Ours is dying at 120k. We’re not sure if it’s worth replacing or not

@xxndgamingxx Жыл бұрын

@@justinh7560 it’s been running good. The mechanic I went to for it said they upgraded a few parts . But it had problems the first time They replaced it , and re did the whole job. When I finally got it , it was super filled with transmission oil . And noticeably running better after draining. Just not sure how prone this issue is to happening again with maintenance

@justinh7560 Жыл бұрын

@@xxndgamingxx Oh ok. Well hopefully it stays running good for you. We ended up having hers replaced too. 2 weeks in and so far no issues. It cost a lot of money though, but at the same time buying another used car isn’t cheap either which is why we decided to do it

@dumbeezy5480 Жыл бұрын

Shit, parents Altima has 170k and the fluid has never been replaced lol.

@yellowspike3344 10 ай бұрын

@@dumbeezy5480 and it doesn't have any issues? No jitters or slips?

@denisekoenig9479 Жыл бұрын

While the car is running after you put the fluid in shift thru all gears and pause for like 5 sec b4 u shift from gear to gear. Go from park all the way down even in over drive then slowly back up to park

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

That is correct. It is mentioned in factory service manual.

@semsticks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the Awesome post, Question is the Allen Bolt prevent Over-Flow thus the removing of the 19mm bolt after fill????

@NissanNut74 2 ай бұрын

It allows for the correct amount. Here is the best steps: remove drain plug, remove tube "allen bolt", drain fluid. reinstall tube and plug. Add oil. remove drain plug, start engine let warm up. Then reinstall plug. You can fill from bottom or dipstick.

@omarguerrero8263 Жыл бұрын

Ive seen other videos to make sure how to do it. I’ve seen other videos not tighten the drain plug all the way to let it drain the new oil. If it waterfalls the new oil, that means it’s full enough?

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

Correct.

@lawrencemutisi1347 Жыл бұрын

Good work, I followed all instructions n I maneged to win but before I did this my car hasn’t been changing gears very well it’s taking too long change wen driving forward gears , I replaced the transmission fluid hoping it will be better.

@kattyca1643 Жыл бұрын

Did it get better? I am.having the same problem with shifting gears.

@bagelsecelle9308 Жыл бұрын

Cvt dont change gear. Theres no gear on a cvt transmission. It’s simply adjusting the size of the pullys. Changing the oil will definitely help with the lubrication

@Bushwakbill 9 күн бұрын

After watching tgis it would seem a lot safer and better to have it done. This guy makes it seem impossible.

@meltdownblitz 3 ай бұрын

How tight to tighten the drain pan bolts ? Mine leaks no matter what. I've tried multiple gaskets and 2 different pans. Any ideas?

@NissanNut74 3 ай бұрын

What I do is use gasket maker. I run a bead around, no gasket. Assemble immediately. The loosenly tighten bolts. After 1 hour snug up bolts. Dont tighten for 24 hours. let the sealer cure. no leaks.

@1289lt 2 жыл бұрын

The Allen bolt tube is the transmission fluid level keep adding till it over flows.

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

yes. with the engine running.

@1289lt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I didn't now that.

@princetonbanks 11 ай бұрын

I’m a little confused. So I should take off the main drain plug and unlossen the smaller drain plug to drain all the old fluid.. Then I should tighten the smaller drain plug. Then I go to the top and take off the dip stick. Add the 3 quarts fluid using the funnel. Then check under the car and when I see it slowly dripping that means it full Then I put the dip stick back in? Is that everything?

@NissanNut74 11 ай бұрын

remove drain plug, remove tube, drain fluid. reinstall tube and plug. Add oil. remove drain plug, start engine let warm up. Then reinstall plug. You can fill from bottom or dipstick.

@johngatsby1473 2 жыл бұрын

Once you added the fluid......did it register on that dipstick?

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

There is no traditional dipstick. Its just a plug. There is no way to calculate what is inside.

@estevez001 4 ай бұрын

You need to use the cvt fluid nissan sentra OEM

@yellowspike3344 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately my cvt shat the bed at 130k. Was hoping cvt fluid change would fix the issue but it did not. Surprised i made it home with how bad it jitters and slips, there were times when im at a stop light and the car would just not move and i have to restart my car several times. Also i heard some noises probably from the cvt while i was going back. I don’t hear anymore after the fluid change tho. As i was doing my fluid change i notice about 5 mm shards and sprinkles not sure if thats normal but i assume not. Someone told me to try and do a flush and filter change as it's already broken and might as well go all out as it won't really matter if it does get worse. I've also been told it might take some driving before anything changes.

@markmelanio 9 ай бұрын

sounds exactly like what im going through rn. were you able to fix it with this method?

@yellowspike3344 9 ай бұрын

@@markmelanio unfortunately not. Sold the car a couple weeks ago.

@scotth9535 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues using the Valvoline CVT fluid versus the Nissan fluid?

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

No, using it on 2 of my Nissans for 4 years now. I am not sure who makes the Nissan version. But its not Nissan.

@scotth9535 2 жыл бұрын

@@NissanNut74 Great! thank you ~ so helpful. Either DIY or there's a two week wait for a shop plus a ton of money.

@rosieclark3661 Жыл бұрын

@@NissanNut74 idemitsu of Japan makes Nissan as well the Honda fluid and that’s part of the problem personally I prefer the castrol for imports CVT version on Japanese cars like Honda and Nissan and if your willing to spend more money the Amsoil is best

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

@@rosieclark3661 Thanks, I did use castrol engine oil exclusively on all My nissans since 1984. I had used castrol trans fluid for a few years. I recently switched to valvoline due to clearer Nissan compatibility on the transmission oils. So now I use valvoline trans and all 4. They make trans oil for my LEAF, versa and sentra CVTs and my Frontier auto trans.

@Ramakan 4 ай бұрын

Does the oil change stops the “rumble strip vibration”? A lot people complain about this vibration in Nissan forums and mentioned that transmission oil change fixes it.

@NissanNut74 4 ай бұрын

My kids own these 2 vehicles. Neither has noticed any issues before or after the oil changes. I change the oil every few years. I test drive them occassionaly and have noticed no issues.

@Ramakan 4 ай бұрын

@@NissanNut74 it’s an annoying low vibration. The transmission gears changes perfectly fine. Just bought the car for my daughter. I would hate to go spend $6K+ to swap out the transmission. I am having the transmission oil change tomorrow at the dealer, $400 to do it. I am hoping it will resolve it. Will the rumble get worse over time? She will be driving locally a total of 14 miles a day going back and forth to school. Should I be overly concerned?

@NissanNut74 4 ай бұрын

I would definitely change the oil. Its cheap and easy. Then I would check cvaxles and mounts first. I had a vibration on my 04 quest, 5 speed auto. Turns out it was just a torn trans mount. @@Ramakan

@Ramakan 4 ай бұрын

@@NissanNut74 ok. Good to know! Thank you so much! I appreciate it a lot!

@crisf.2152 6 ай бұрын

I have to worm up the car before drain the fluid?

@NissanNut74 6 ай бұрын

To check the level, it should be at a certain temp range. You can drain when cold.

@mmdcom01 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - where can i get the service manual that you are using?

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

2 places. www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals or www.nissan-techinfo.com/

@jessegoodspeed5076 Жыл бұрын

Imagine dropping that dill tubes bolt inside that cvt

@jessegoodspeed5076 Жыл бұрын

I have a sentra and I bought it and the transmission went like 10kmiles after I bought it. The dealership reluctantly had the cvt changed for me for free. I'm now coming up on 35k miles since and I think inshould change the fluid. This seems so complicated just spill and fill no more uh. How much does nissan charge from this

@jessegoodspeed5076 Жыл бұрын

How much would nissan charge for cct fluid drain and fill no filter change and to change cv axles and seals if I have the parts. So price for just fluid change and price with fluid change and cv axles and seals. Its not a big job I usually do t his myself but this cvt shit sucks

@AlexSANCHEZ-ch7ei 8 ай бұрын

How many liters of oil does the CVT box carry?

@BreezyCreates 3 ай бұрын

This is what I’m still tryna figure out

@carlsnyder1449 Жыл бұрын

On my 2019 the tranny refill tube faces up? Why did you take the tube out?

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

I removed the tiny dipstick to refill. I took the tube out to unclip the dipstick.

@Mikangelovillalopez 9 ай бұрын

I wanted to watch you do it not talk about it 😢

@Okikor1 Жыл бұрын

when i went to the Nissan dealer, they said it's not a good idea to replace/flush the fluid as it could make it worse. I have a 2013 Sentra SL.

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

I agree. That's why I don't flush like an Auto. Just drain and replace old fluid. Both my cars and still working perfect.

@jedidiahlawton2149 Жыл бұрын

How can I get a service manual?

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

There is a few options on mywebpage nissannut.com/fsm/

@miguelgudino9795 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I followed all your instructions, it was very helpful and easy to do it. The only thing I don’t understand is, what’s the reason to put more cvt fluid than what is needed and then drain again? Why not put what is drained out? I think is a waste of fluid, I think.

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I just wanted to make sure full.

@miguelgudino9795 2 жыл бұрын

@@NissanNut74 thanks for responding, I guess is the only way to know it’s full since Nissan didn’t put a deep stick.

@sjyrkas Жыл бұрын

no point in changing fluid if not changing filters...both filters. pan filter and intercooler filter behind driver's wheel well

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

The filter does not need to be changed. I notice the difference.

@dirtymig0pp772 Жыл бұрын

Dang no part 2 ?!? 😅 i just boight a 2015 sentra and HAVE TO DROP THIS DIRTY CVT FLUID lol

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

No part 2 needed. Did I miss something? Check out my versa version for more details. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLRoqaygvcvMZ3U.html

@dirtymig0pp772 Жыл бұрын

@NissanNut74 no my man. Enjoyed the video

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

@@dirtymig0pp772 Thanks!!

@todd5082 Жыл бұрын

How hard would it be for the factory to just add a small dipstick?? All this pain in the ass would be solved.

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

Both of mine have a dipsticks, just dont work as before. But I think the point is auto leveling. You fill until the fluid drains out, so the correct amount is entered. Does that make sense? I am going to fill with pump from below next year. I change every year.

@todd5082 Жыл бұрын

@@NissanNut74 great video by the way. I’m changing my 2013 Sentra as we type. I’m adding a Hayden trans cooler (w/built in thermostat). I bought a trans cooler adapter that has 4 tubes instead of factory 2 tube. That allows an inline trans cooler.

@LuisRomero-sh1yj Ай бұрын

Did you just put Automatic transmission fluid on a CVT transmission. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

@NissanNut74 Ай бұрын

No, its CVT oil, its totally different than ATF. I use valvoline brand. Its clear.

@marknyquist3275 5 ай бұрын

Not for me going to Nissan

@davidgallardo1928 2 жыл бұрын

That’s not good at all American cars you can access any fluid the car has? Almost makes me want to get another car 👎👎👎

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

I agree my USA made Nissan Frontier I can check the oil.

@abelromandelrio5367 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the second part for this?

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

@@abelromandelrio5367 I do have another one. I will upload today.

@NissanNut74 2 жыл бұрын

@@abelromandelrio5367 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLRoqaygvcvMZ3U.html Here is a newer version of a complete CVT oil change

@wallylopz9797 Жыл бұрын

Cry and complain too much

@NissanNut74 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Bushwakbill 9 күн бұрын

Waste if time. Looks nothing like my 2014 nissan Sentra SL. Very indescript poorly thought out video of not much guidance or help.

@mrinternational5185 28 күн бұрын

Your suppose to change the internal filters, your wasting your money and time if you dont and you will need a new transmission

@NissanNut74 28 күн бұрын

I plan n the next oil change.