Re: CVT Fluid
Hello Brosi. Thank you for sharing your experience of using AMSOIL CVT Fluid in your Nissan. It will help others who are thinking about an alternative to OEM fluid. Happy motoring.
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CVT's require a unique transmission fluid with specialized frictional characteristics designed to ensure the belt or chain remains in contact with the pulleys without slipping. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides outstanding metal-to-metal frictional properties and excellent protection and performance for CVTs throughout vehicle manufacturer-recommended drain intervals.
Package sizes include:
1-Quart Bottle
2.5-Gallon Bottle
55-Gallon Drum
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is recommended for belt and chain type continuously variable transmissions requiring the following:
- Audi/Volkswagen TL 52180, G 052 180
- Dodge/Jeep CVTF+4®, NS-2
- Ford CVT23, CVT30, MERCON® C
- GM/Saturn DEX-CVT
- Honda HMMF, HCF-2
- Hyundai Genuine CVTF, SP-III
- Kia SP-III
- Mercedes-Benz 236.20
- Mini Cooper EZL 799
- Mitsubishi CVTF-J1, SP-III
- Nissan NS-2
- Subaru Lineartronic® CVTF (P/N K0425Y0710), NS-2
- Suzuki TC, CVT Green 1, NS-2
- Toyota TC
*Not for use in eCVTs
Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) create unlimited gear ratios using a belt or chain running between two variable diameter pulleys. CVTs require a unique transmission fluid with specialized frictional characteristics designed to ensure the belt or chain remains in contact with the pulleys without slipping.
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides outstanding metal-to-metal frictional properties and excellent protection and performance for CVTs throughout vehicle manufacturer-recommended drain intervals. It is Warranty Secure and will not void your vehicle's warranty. AMSOIL
Synthetic CVT Fluid is a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fluids.
Field testing was conducted to compare AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid and Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid. Four vehicles (two equipped with AMSOIL CVT Fluid and two with Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid) were driven 100,000 miles before the transmissions were torn down and inspected.
As indicated by the lack of wear in the belt and pulley photos below, AMSOIL CVT Fluid provided outstanding protection throughout the duration of the field trial, proving it is a high-quality replacement for Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid.
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AMSOIL lab testing also reveals AMSOIL CVT Fluid met, and in some cases surpassed, the protection and performance of Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid:
• In FZG wear testing (ASTM D5182),
Nissan NS-2 achieved a 7 stage pass, while AMSOIL CVT Fluid significantly surpassed it with an 11 stage pass.
• In the JASO LVFA Anti-Shudder Durability Test, AMSOIL CVT Fluid lasted six times longer, translating into improved anti-shudder durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness.
The metal-to-metal frictional properties between the CVT's belt/chain interface and the pulleys are important, relying on the CVT fluid to prevent slipping. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides exceptional metal-to-metal frictional properties to help prevent belt and chain slipping and help extend transmission life.
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is durable. In normal and severe service, it effectively resists wear to the transmission's vital parts, helping achieve long life.
In elevated heat, Synthetic CVT Fluid's thermally stable formulation guards against the harmful effects of thermal breakdown. It resists the formation of varnish that can threaten transmission performance and life.
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides superior wet-clutch performance for outstanding anti-shudder durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness.
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid should be changed according to your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for the intended application and according to the recommendations in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Click here to view the MSDS Data Sheet for AMSOIL CVT.
Keep out of the reach of children. Don't pollute. Return used oil to collection centers.
| TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES Synthetic CVT Fluid | CVT |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D445) | 7.1 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D445) | 32.8 |
| Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270) | 187 |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D92) | 212 (414) |
| Fire Point °C (°F) (ASTM D92) | 224 (435) |
| Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D97) | -45 (-49) |
| Brookfield Viscosity, cP (ASTM D2983) | 8779 |
| Foam Tendency (ASTM D892, Sequence I, II, III) | 0/0, 10/0, 0/0 |
Product Name: Synthetic CVT Transmission Fluid
Current Rating: 4.85out of 5 stars
Votes & Reviews: 41 vote(s) and 32 user reviews.
Re: CVT Fluid
Hello Brosi. Thank you for sharing your experience of using AMSOIL CVT Fluid in your Nissan. It will help others who are thinking about an alternative to OEM fluid. Happy motoring.
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Reviewed by abraham: 
hola
que aceite CVT es mejor ?
amsoil? o valvoline full sintetico ?
espero me puedan responder objetivamente
saludos
Re: amsoil v/s valvoline ?
We currently do not have scientific test data comparing valvoline vs amsoil cvt. Please look at the technical specifications to compare their differences.
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Reviewed by John:
I bought the CVT Fluid for a 2014 Infiniti QX60 aka Pathfinder. In my case the CVT was slipping bad. When on the interstate going 70 mph it would slip a little; when passing other vehicles it would slip a lot. There was/is a code P17F0 (transmission jutter/shutter) that the deal found when I brought the vehicle in for service. The service department said its ether the valve body or the CVT transmission its self. Between $1,000 for the valve assembly or $2,100 for a new CVT, by the way this is parts not labor. I decided to go with AMSOIL. The jutter/shutter is almost gone. I was only able to drain out 1/3 of the fluid. I have put over 3k miles on the QX60 and have reduced the slippage to about 5-10% of the time with just 1/3 of the fluid replaced. I recommend 100% AMSOIL CVT Fluid.
Reviewed by Jeff:
I use this cvt fluid for my 13 Honda Accord Coupe. All I can say is it Rocks! Buy it, use it, and expect a difference over the OEM fluid. Tranny performs better with no slip. Most CVT's perform ok, but after using the AMSIOL I won't go back to the OEM fluid.
Reviewed by Jeff:
This is $5 cheaper than Nissan cvt fluid. I replaced my cvt fluid cooler with an aftermarket and started using this fluid. Very happy with it!
Reviewed by Bryan:
Could definitely tell a difference for the good and the shifting of my CRV and also the fuel mileage went up 1 mile per gallon Which means less drag on a transmission and great savings over the life of my vehicle.
Reviewed by Joseph:
Replaced the CVT fluid in my 2016 Subaru Legacy and is working will.
Reviewed by nissan 2010:
My dealer said I was wasting my money changing my CVT fluid on my 2010 Nissan Sentra as the fluid had long life with 166,000 kms on it, nine years of use. I told them I see a change in the fluid turning brown and gritty. I'm glad I did change it because what a difference, much smoother, no shutter , better response and I'm sure there will be a gas mileage difference. Thank goodness I listened to my son( Amsoil Dealer) not the dealership as I'm sure that it would have lead to a transmission failure in the future.
With my car I use only Amsoil products and should have known it was much better than Nissan NS-2 from the factory . My only regret was I didn't do it sooner.
Reviewed by sneekypete63:
I used this CVT fluid in a 2015,Nissan Sentra with 60k miles on it. I by dropping about 2.6 quarts at a time measured
in a graduated paint bucket I was able to drain out the old fluid and add this CVT fluid till I was able to get 12 quarts into it at 2.6 quarts in each drop. till I had diluted the old fluid with new.
After just the first 2.6 quarts, the shifting had noticeably changed for the better and by the time I was done it was a dramatic improvement. Great product
Reviewed by Mike:
As is typical with Amsoil, this product is superb. Put it in my Jeep Patriot with a CVT, and the whine that they have almost disappeared.
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Reviewed by Brosi:
CVT Fluid
At 90'000km's on my Nissan van I changed the original CVT fluid to Amsoil CVT fluid. I also changed the pick-up screen and the little oil filter at the same time. Then over the following year I did two more fluid changes (just pan drain) to increase the % of Amsoil fluid. Now at 118'000 km's the transmission performs perfectly and I hope it will continue so for another 100'000 km's!