Installed a Rogue oil cooler. Same as the oil cooler in the Altima recall cooler kit. It has a thermostat bypass built into it!! It will not cool oil until its up to temp. These after market oil coolers do not do that and always cool the fluid. Maybe yours works where you live in Florida, but other climates it will create a problem. Also, their is a small trans FINE filter on the side of transmission that is replaceable. You can see its housing in your vid, 0:45 mark. The return line you touched goes into the fine filter housing. The housing is mounted using 4 small screws. I did a lot of research and other car makers use the same cvt trans and show the filter as replaceable. Some more research and cross referencing and this is the filter: Nissan 31726-1XF00 or Mitsubishi 2824A006. Nissan does not sell the correct oring for the fine filter housing. Mitsubishi does: Mitsubishi 2920A096. The crush washers for the return line going into the housing are Nissan 21626-32U00. I did a write up of this a few years back on a nissan forum. Best of luck to those that own a pos cvt.
@@ChristOurKing Buy the Nissan Kit if you have an 07-12. I may have saved some money doing it with a Rogue cooler but the kit would be a lot easier. Nissan 21606-ZX59A 21606-ZX50A. The Rogue cooler is 21606JM01A. You will have to make a mount for it.
You just blew my mind. I always worried about the reliability of my fiance's Altima on the CVT specifically. Hopefully I can finally silence that worrying whining noise that comes from it on hot days pulling past other cars on the highway!
@@Windchamber I put a external XMSN oil cooler on my car last Sunday. I’ll be making my 3 hour drive to work tomorrow. I’ll let you know if it works or not.
The explanation is straightforward, clear and understandable. Sure, the visuals aren’t as clear as the explanation, but if you are looking closely, you can still figure it out and follow along. It is worth watching over again if you didn’t catch it all on the first watch. This is about helping you give your car a longer life. Don’t be afraid to ask! Better to be certain than sorry because you didn’t ask!
A lot of the Nissan issues are certainly from too much heat and early failure of trans fluid. I think the issue with the older CVTs using NS-1 or NS-2 (based on described failure modes and what Nissan has changed over the years) is hydraulic failure of the fluid when it burns (get's black). There's some Nissan techs that have posted that the NS-1 and NS-2 fluid had a tendency to foam and cavitate as it wears. Some part of that is CVT design but mainly CVT fluid failure. This is why Nissan spec'd NS-3, which is full thinner and allegedly performs better under duress, more similar to traditional synthetics. CVT whine is likely foaming/cavitation happening at higher speeds, indicating hydraulic failure. Slipping and shuddering is usually a sign of viscosity issues and/or non-slip additives being spent. Meaning, the fluid is no longer in spec. Long story short, fluid drain and fill is the most basic preventative maintenance. A secondary cooler is a good idea too but simply extending the time between intervals.
So then question, is it the heat that causes the cvt band to stretch over time, already had to replace one cvt, trying to get this one to last a bit longer
@@DaftknightLP CVTs don't really stretch in the way dealers describe. It's more heat fatigue and wear. I had zero problems with my Infiniti CVT after I settled on partial fluid changes every 30-40K. I also use synthetic CVT fluid, not the OEM. But only do something like this if you're out of warranty.
I don’t know how my 07 Altima has 217k miles and transmission is still fine. Ima change the fluid it on very soon. I don’t think it’s ever been changed. Thanks a lot for this video i will want to do this mod soon to extend its life. Also Nissan pisses me off for sealing this transmission and locking up the dipstick
What you have done needs a patern number on the fabrication for the hardware if it could be legally done but would have to go through the ego of nissan engineers not shore how that will go
This seems to get-around the design defect: Keep 'em cool as many ways of reduced coolant/distilled water ratios, both filters and best cvt fluid each 30k, allow set overnight or allow 8 hours for full warm drain to obtain around 5.5 quarts if not flushing, seal all air leaks of radiator plenum (Time -consuming), keep radiators clean. I'm now 209k Mojave hard-and-hot conditions, full AC
Ok, so you are completely by passing the radiator?? You are not fitting the cooler inline with the radiator. My '12 Altima went into lump mode (30 mph,a self protection mode) going over the 'grapevine' grade in SoCal. I need to keep it cool. But I need to understand how you routed this fix. Thanks for the video!!
Found this, the part numbers from Nissan for cooler that fits a number of models : SERVICE KIT-COOLER ASSY 21606-ZX59A 1* NS-2 CVT Fluid 999MP-NS200P (1) I think this is a great idea. If there are other issues, solenoid / pump / pump-valve for the transmission are also suspects. The idea behind the CVT is pretty sound otherwise.
Amigo, you need to support the hose on that left-hans side bendwhere it goes around the Condenser. Too much unsupported weight. Otherwise, lovely , informative video. (I gave you a LIKE)
thank you brother u are so kind to share information. in my case even the hose to radiator must be blocked --> from heater directly to transmission radiator with a fan over it then back to the (heater with 4 ports) even though i canceled 2 water ports because degrees here may reach up to 53 C degrees so coolant water reaches 98 degrees within 10 minutes driving
I own a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi with a Jatco JFO11E CVT, 132k. I service it every 25-30k... So far so good. I thought about installing a cooler. Good idea???
Great Job ! I must have went through 10 different video that only felt there way through and then edited the video and said , ok it's done ..lol And I'm like , what's done , how did you do it ..smh . Well anyway I have a 7 gen. Maxima so if you have any work that comes in your shop that you want to put on video , I'll be watching . Whatever it is I'll probably be doing it to mine sooner or later .. Keep making good video's
Great instructions on installation. I just purchased an 09 Altima with 60k miles and I'm interested in putting this on my car. Please provide me with a parts list for the installation. Thank you
Unfortunately it may be too late but Nissan did extend the transmission warranty on the Altima's with cvt's to 120k miles. I've read of multiple people getting a transmission cooler installed by Nissan for $50. The price when your car is out of warranty is about $700 depending on where you live plus 3 to 4 days with out a car (my 07 is at the dealership now).
@@kismyc0untryazz-491 bro true story. I had a car accident in my 11 Atlima a month ago. Lady hit me from back. I got back 2k more than what I paid for the car. Long story short I bought a 2012 Toyota Camry SE cash. Car drive smooth.. feel like I got a huge upgrade.. I had the Altima at the time for 4 and a half years.
I've been wanting to do this myself. My fluid is frothing after a couple of months. The first time I changed it it only lasted 10k miles (I'm ok changing the fluid yearly since I do. It myself). Last time I changed I made the mistake of mixing different brands of fluids (I was low on fluid and had to drive, when I realize it was a really bad idea while driving, I used another qt I had in the trunk). I just changed it again and used only one brand (amsoil). If it starts frothing again, I'm gonna have to install this cooler and hope that's what making the fluid go bad so fast.
Great video, i wish i never purchased any CVT. However, we got a 2011 Cube cvt trans failed at 106000 miles. Nissan service trans 85000 miles. A rebuilt cost me $3500 1 year or 12000 miles warranty. now out of warranty. I live in NJ where can i find that trans cooler & parts for 2011 Cube & 2009 Sentra? My daughter's 2009 Sentra with 182000 miles original trans overheated in FL on a long trip. It was midday with AC on trans lost acceleration so they shut off AC check engine light was on. They let car cool down then drove only 70 mph. The next few days check engine light went out.
Will this fix help if your transmission is already having issues (i.e. slips, jerking)? It seems to me it happens when my car gets about 15 min into drive.
Hello....Wow .great information...we have a 2013 Nissan Rouge with 45K miles...Driving back from a vacation, on a hot day after one hour, the vehicle loss power, rpms went up, but vehicle would not shift.....barely made it home...The next morning, the vehicle ran like nothing happened....it had cooled down, therefor, back to normal....But after an hour of driving, same problem...This is a perfect solution. Where do we buy a Trannie cooler for out 2013 Rouge?....and will our local transmission shop be willing to do this? What would that cost? What state are you in? Thank you ahead of time for your help!
have a 2008 Nissan Sentra recently purchased for my mother. Last year she had the CVT fluid changed, and a car ran well for one year. After that, the car started hesitating again. I changed the CVT fluid yesterday, and the car was running fantastic until I took it down the street. It's holding back and hesitating, I believe the transmission is overheating. I left the car in the parking space, and did not drive it too far. To install the cooler, what you fix this problem what do you recommend.. where are you guys located? It's close by I'd love to drop the car off and have you guys work on it.. or if you explain to me how to do it and where to buy the part I can do it myself. Feels like this transmission is junky! I never seen the car with so many transmission problems like this one.. I have nothing against Nissan, but wow is this transmission troublesome.....
You did the nice thing, Did this help also issues of whining noise from the transmission? ? share the link so that we too may purchase the transimission cooler. Thank you.
Thanks for the awesome video. So is this transmission to cooler and cooler to transmission return? Or is it transmission feed to bottom of radiator > top of radiator to bottom cooler > top cooler to transmission return?
it is the latter as described, but i wonder if the first way you mention would be better. If there is a concern of the fluid getting too cool (like in the dead of winter at highway speed) it seems that having the radiator after the cooler would work better and still the cooler would ensure the oil isn’t too hot.
aisin now makes ns-3 available at rockauto, around $7 a qt +shipping, i just received my case, and with the trans cooler i also ordered, just finished doing this.
Did anyone have issues with leaks going in and out , what could it be from when I have everything connected? I’m the clamps not being tight enough or the hose not being far enough
thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge on this CVT problem. I've got 07 & 08 Altima CVT ( lucky me - not! ) 08 is slipping after getting hot. your suggestions please
A cooler may help get a little more life out of it it definitely wont hurt to install a cooler and new fluid. Chances are it could be already on its way out but it wont hurt to try to get a little more life out of it
@@origintuning7000 where can I purchase the cooler you used in this video? Also, what did you use to close off the fitting on the radiator? Please advise asap. Thank you & great explanation in the video.
I put the cooler on my 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5l cvt just as you described in the video and it only held about 1/2 qt more and i noticed smoother shifting right away and haven't been on the freeway yet either just running backroads of central Kentucky going to work and home , thanks again for the great information and video on how to install 😎
@@daveanderson8354 how many miles? I have 190k miles on mine original engine and transmission we're shooting for 250k minimum and 300k is our real goal.
@@daveanderson8354 also the 2013 is the new body style you can use the 2007-2012 round body transmission dipstick on the 2013-2017. We just bought a 2013 and confirmed it works! The 2013 doesnt have a transmission dipstick its the dumbest little cap
The 2013 Rogue some model have a smaller cooler than yours. But on those it comes in the top and exits the bottom of the cooler - opposite of what you indicated. Second, the radiator coolant is in the 185-205 deg range all the time. Transmission fluid generally is lower than that right (165-185 deg I am guessing). Therefore running the trans fluid through radiator is actually heating it up instead of cooling it? Am I wrong?
I installed the Hayden transmission cooler model 516 on my 2013 Altima Coupe . My car happens to have a dip stick when I bought it used so I don't know if it was bought that way by the original owner. So having said that and assuming that this is the correct dip stick should the fluid be up to the second notch up on the marker area of the stick? I concerned about having the correct amount of fluid for now I added about 9 ounces after installing the cooler and it measures at between the two notch marks. Any advise on how to make sure I have the correct fluid level would be much appreciated. Great video , thanks for sharing to the many frustrated Nissan owners with CVT trans.
No it should be in between the two notches when the transmission is up to temperature just plug-in to the OBD two and check your transmission temperature I don’t remember the temperature off the top my head I want to say 160° but you can Google that
Every 60-80,000 miles. You go to Valvoline and do a CVT flush, $199. You buy only Nissan original CVT fluid and have Valvoline put your Nissan fluid! in instead of the Valvoline one. They don't give you credit if you bring your own but after the flush it shifts strong no slipping. My Altima 2017 (I drive Uber) has 297,000 on first engine and first CVT.
I have Nissan Altima 2013 SV 2.5L My Car lose power while I'm driving , and it's not accelerating. I call Nissan affairs customer service, I asked them if my car has a recall for the Transmission, They told me No, I ask them for Assistant to fix my car. She said yes, we can open case for you but you have to go to the dealer for diagnostic test, I told her They Asked $200 for diagnostic test. I went there they said it's not the transmission it's the MAF need to be reprogrammed, and I pay $370 for that, problem came again next day, I call Nissan they asked me to do the diagnostic test again and pay another $200 I agreed, in the end they told me Transmission need to be replaced, Nissan Company called me and she said because you have high mileage we will not be able to assist you, I told her you know my mileage from the beginning why you asked me to went to the dealer for the test and pay $370 and $200 and $288. and you already had the decision in advanced? I recommend every body don't buy Nissan their car is piece of Junk. They work with dealer to make money from you don't buy their car it's not reliable
This is why I have replaced my CVT fluid twice. Current odometer reading: 119,xxx Next, because of the problems with this, I bought a Car Shield repair policy.
My cvt transmission they said I have to get a whole new one. I have a 2014 Altima and I have had it for 3 years and one day it just started slipping horrible I had to creep all the way home. Can I do this to c if it works or no I shouldn’t waste my time
I have a 2008 altima its whiney will this fix it ? I also switch the handle to manually shift to 6th gear and drop it to 55 and that helps the whiney part.. But that doesn't fix the problem all the way please tell me the parts to use
Just bought a 2010 Altima 2.5S the other day… I wonder if just one auxiliary intercooler would do it? I live in the PNW, and summers can get pretty hot. Winters get pretty damn cold…
I have a Nissan altim 2012 no codes , the transmission go to the Neutral , Park , drive , ect , good , no limp mode , just when put in gear or drive , ect , make a sound and not let me run more 15 or 20 mhp . I don't know is the CVT going bad or just change filters and Transmission fluid fix the problem ? Please any suggestions
I found out when a cop hit my car they replaced the radiator with a non cooling port for the cvt fluid. So I have had my transmission fail 2x and nobody figured this out til my brother looked and asked where the cooling line went. I drive 15 miles to work thats it and had a failure under 10k miles 2 x. Would the valve body still be good if its a fluid overheat issue. And would the gears be bad. Just wonder if its worth trying to solve this still.
I'm working on 2012 altima 3.5 so on cooler the bottom line goes to top of transmission and top hose goes to bottom of radiator or top I have 2 inlets on my radiator? Don't want to damage the trans
I want to put one of these on my 2007 nissan sentra. I live in Southern California and getting ready for the hot summer. Does it matter which the fluid gets run through first Radiator then Cooler or Cooler then Radiator? Seems I might get a bit lower temps running the cooler second rather than through the hot radiator second?
fluid flow should be out of trans to bottom of cooler in radiator, coming out top of cooler in radiator to external trans cooler, goes through external cooler, then into tans it self,
@@huggiebear1122 Thank you for the info on that. My nissan did not even have the fluid flowing through the radiator, just a bean can sized cooler mounted to the block. I had to get a replacement for that part that has 4 tubes, that allow fluid to flow out from it to an external cooler which I also installed. I was asking around in the net trying to figure out which of the 2 fluid ports on the block mounted cooler was the outflow, explaining I wanted to run fluid from bottom of external cooler to top, I could not get an answer or people would say it does not matter. But I wanted to follow you advice, I finally figured it out after finding a Nissan service report meant for mechanics on installing the units and it turns out it was bottom tube on little block cooler was the outlet. so if any of you are installing the little 4 port cooler and an external cooler, just remember it is bottom tube to bottom of your external cooler and top of external cooler to top tube on little block cooler. Bottom to bottom, top to top.
@@JohnNorris411 you are right with cooler ports, depending on model, some don't go through radiator cooler, 2013 14, 15 altimas , would go through radiator cooler, then in 2016 , 17 and 18 model years nissan stopped going in to radiator cooler, still had extra ports on bee hive, but just connected a short hose, for ports that should go to radiator cooler, i know that because, i am a master nissan tech, now after replacing a trans , nissan has new program update, for trans, it puts more line pressure on the cvt belt, so belt don't sip, and has done good job , but will not fix issues with cvt , if belt has already started slipping , and now for 2019 altima, has cooler back in radiator
I think this was done to my Altima but I still have a p1778 code that won't clear with my code scanner. Issues seem ok except the traction control light comes on also. Can these be related to the type of repair done?
So I hook the new line going to the cooler to the top radiator spot and run it to the bottom of the cooler? Then run the top line on the cooler to the small cooler on car on the top one?
NISSAN WILL HELP U... but you have to make them. My warranty covered me until 100,000. At 65k my transmission began failing/slipping. So I drove it out until 89k to get as much life out of it as possible. They installed a new one for free. Now at 112k my warranty is over and the new transmission is failing after only 22k. I opened a case with Nissan consumer affairs and said this is ridiculous. They responded agreeing to help me outside of my warranty by paying half of the quoted $3400 CVT replacement job so $1700. I respond saying that I will only pay $1000 bcs the CVTs are garbage. They happily accepted my offer and helped me outside of warranty and will even provide a rental car. They are already being sued for the CVTs so they are trying to step up and help ppl. The consumer affairs rep was very honest and helpful. It’s one less person getting in the class action lawsuit so it helps them in the long run I guess lol. Good luck, just be respectful and stand your ground.
I have a Rogue and it doesn't appear that the lines currently go to the radiator. It looks like they go into the intake. Did you just bypass that path? My Rogue actually has antifreeze that runs through the transmission not external transmission fluid lines to the radiator????? Please explain
And it does fix the limp mode? And would you suggest replacing solenoids that pop up on the code reader if I have metal shavings in it or just replace the whole cvt
i know this is a older video, but do you happen to know where the transmission fluid pressure sensor is exactly on a 2018 altima. maybe a pic or exact location?
Amber Green call performance mod shops, or even transmission shops. I have a guy from a transmission shop willing to mine after I told him I will supply the extra cvt fluid that the trans will need after
I have The Same Issue on a 2015 Nissan Sentra I am in California but seems there’s nobody out here that can do the job I have work on my own cars so I’m sure I can get it done.but do you think this will work on my Nissan Sentra? I researched and so many people have the same problems from 2013-2018
Lots of info by Googling Nissan Altima CVT transmission problems..or the Nissan Forum..Hayden 678 heavy duty cooler kits..I just installed one on my 2012 Altima 4 days ago and its a huge improvement..the kits has everything you need to do complete install,except the CVT fluid.
@@jd3521 I just went on to Ebay and wrote Hayden 678 transmission cooler and there it was...it could also say the kits # is 1678..same thing...mine is still running and driving awesome since my install.
lighting is really bad< would have liked to have seen a better view on hooking the hoses up right. I could not see what you were explaining. Also I assume you didn't bypass the radiator all together so it is running through both the radiator and the new cooling system
gabriel sarabia That’s great - i’m thinking about trying it to stop the whining and limp mode problem. Nissan wants $4500 to fix it. screw that - my wife has been driving it around town for three years since it had limp problem on a big hill and Nissan said it was toast.
Hello, just got a 2007 Altima and after getting new transmission oil and jiffy lube and driving about 200 miles back home it began to show several issues. Including not downshifting on the highway. Also the spedo dropped to zero and the no key indicator began to show along with some flashing warning lights. Anyway I got home and now I’m wondering if a cooler will prevent the need for a new transmission. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Got the same kit . Good looks. thanks for the tutorial. got 87k on the car hopefully can drive it for another 100k. how many is on that altima? and still first trans?>
@@origintuning7000 where are you located i have a 2012 altima coupe 3.5 with 70k miles and would like this done,just got it now im worried, and cost on getting it done?
I just got my CVT replaced under the 10 year 120k mile warranty on my 2010 Altima earlier this month (it was fixed 5k miles prior- code P1778 which is posted on my channel) I don’t think mine was an overheat problem as I never went into fail safe or had the whining and changed the fluid at the dealer every 30k but I noticed you said the fluid frothing could cause pump failure, my transmission was replaced due to pump failure, could my pump of failed because of overheating even without the typical symptoms?
Definitely could have failed from running too hot. It only enters fail safe around 235 degrees F. Our altimas with The cooler operate all day at a steady 175-185 degrees F. We're going on 190k original transmission. Only had to replace one transmission axle seal when we replaced a bad cv axle ( general wear and tear maintenance item)
ORIGIN MOTORING thank you for clarifying that for me! I’ll definitely look into the cooler as my warranty ends in 2020 and I want to protect the new transmission. Thanks again!
Hello. Can someone help. I installed the cooler exactly this way, checked fluid level ALl good but I am getting Air Bubbles on the tranny dipstick. Sounds like there is air trapped in the lines somewhere. I did not pre-filled the cooler with the CVT fluid. Does this matter ?
I have a 2009 Altima 2.5 s and I tried getting the part at autozone they said they had the part but that they have different size oil coolers or hoses I believe he said . And a part of the transmission fluid what type of cvt fluid can it be any fluid or does it have to be Nissan fluid ?
Ns2 cvt fluid is a must if you want to maintain your tran. Its around $20 a quart which is a pain but trust dont try and buy the other type of cheaper oil thats not made by nissan. I just changed my transmission oil and gasket today at 140k miles which is a bit overdue but i bought my car at 115k miles so i was unaware if they serviced it. Ohh and I have the exact same car as you.
When i went to autozone they have a ns3 cvt fluid in castrol brand should i stick to cvt ns 3 in nissan brand? Or does it matter what brand?? I was wanting to buy the castrol brand ns 3 because its cheaper
Hey man, I bought the Castrol cvt fluid from autozone I read on your description that it is compatible and also on the fluid label it says that it is compatible, but I've heard that it strictly needs to be the dealership fluid any thoughts on that thanks
why not put the aftermarket cooler before the radiator cooler? wouldn’t that cool hot fluid to a reasonable temperature and the radiator cooler would make sure it was still warm enough (if for example, it was dead of winter).
Do not use those cheap after market coolers. The Nissan oil cooler kit has a built int thermostat bypass for the reason you stated. And will actually cool very good despite is size because of how fluid flows through all the fins. Get this: Nissan 21606-ZX59A
@@ridemfast7625 The hayden unit fixed the transmission overheating issue and we have had thousands of trouble free driving in the west virginia and N. Penn. mountains ever since. It basically gave us our car back after 3 years of keeping it just in town.
How you doing man do you have pictures of what you need for the job or a diagram cuz I will need it for 2014 altima before it get fk up I have 150k with no replacement but I have rattle noise
I have 2007 and if i am correct my cvt is going for a second time , first time the dealer changed it for free but if i change this one myself can i simply reset it after the swap with a regular scan tool?
Add 4 qts fluid in transmission after installing the cooler Put the transmission in neutral or park first check the level. Then put it in drive and reverse then back to park check level again. Drive car a little bit then check level one last time and youre done. This transmission uses about 3.5 qts of fluid but i like to add .5 extra for the cooler capacity increase. Sometimes it may take up to 4.5-5 qts but thats rare. I own 8 altimas i use as rental/loaner cars
Thanks for answering so fast. The biggest problem for the CVT is heat related. Your video shows in detail exactly how to install the trans cooler. Thanks' again.
Great video but, I can't see the hoses you're identifying on the beehive. I have a 4 port beehive this will work perfect ! but I'm not sure which hose you talkin about. Can't see on the video.
H B is the 4 port cooler working for you? I have a sentra same cvt problem. I don’t know if i should just leave the one it has and just buy the external cooler or by the 4 port cooler as well
@@ericceballos9330 My Son In- Law decided not worth extra repairs for the cooler. It did start to slip a little at 200,000 miles all original. So she replaced the 09 Sentra for 2016 Toyota Avalon much more reliable. Never again any type cvt especially Nissan!!!
I just got a Nissan Altima 2010 I put a new transmission on it I changed the fluid and filter after that I added a transmission cooler the next day I drove it for about 2 hours some city driving and some back roads then I started whinging and when I got to a stop it wouldn't accelerate do you think I put the hoses the wrong way? Or what's the problem
Installed a Rogue oil cooler. Same as the oil cooler in the Altima recall cooler kit. It has a thermostat bypass built into it!! It will not cool oil until its up to temp. These after market oil coolers do not do that and always cool the fluid. Maybe yours works where you live in Florida, but other climates it will create a problem. Also, their is a small trans FINE filter on the side of transmission that is replaceable. You can see its housing in your vid, 0:45 mark. The return line you touched goes into the fine filter housing. The housing is mounted using 4 small screws. I did a lot of research and other car makers use the same cvt trans and show the filter as replaceable. Some more research and cross referencing and this is the filter: Nissan 31726-1XF00 or Mitsubishi 2824A006. Nissan does not sell the correct oring for the fine filter housing. Mitsubishi does: Mitsubishi 2920A096. The crush washers for the return line going into the housing are Nissan 21626-32U00. I did a write up of this a few years back on a nissan forum. Best of luck to those that own a pos cvt.
Do you have part number for oil cooler?
@@ChristOurKing Buy the Nissan Kit if you have an 07-12. I may have saved some money doing it with a Rogue cooler but the kit would be a lot easier. Nissan 21606-ZX59A 21606-ZX50A. The Rogue cooler is 21606JM01A. You will have to make a mount for it.
Best detailed video I've seen on how to connect a transmission cooler to the Altima's CVT. Excellent explanation!
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@@terrencelachlan1633 stop talking to urself weirdo
You just blew my mind. I always worried about the reliability of my fiance's Altima on the CVT specifically. Hopefully I can finally silence that worrying whining noise that comes from it on hot days pulling past other cars on the highway!
Did this fix the "whinning" issue and the xmsn not wanting to downshift after about an hour of driving on the hwy?
@@blackhawkip I’ve got the same problem
@@Windchamber I put a external XMSN oil cooler on my car last Sunday. I’ll be making my 3 hour drive to work tomorrow. I’ll let you know if it works or not.
@@blackhawkip how's it ben working
@ Zacharia Gamble did you manage to install? Did it work in calming the car from the whinning noise when overtaking other cars on the highway? ?
The explanation is straightforward, clear and understandable. Sure, the visuals aren’t as clear as the explanation, but if you are looking closely, you can still figure it out and follow along. It is worth watching over again if you didn’t catch it all on the first watch. This is about helping you give your car a longer life. Don’t be afraid to ask! Better to be certain than sorry because you didn’t ask!
A lot of the Nissan issues are certainly from too much heat and early failure of trans fluid. I think the issue with the older CVTs using NS-1 or NS-2 (based on described failure modes and what Nissan has changed over the years) is hydraulic failure of the fluid when it burns (get's black). There's some Nissan techs that have posted that the NS-1 and NS-2 fluid had a tendency to foam and cavitate as it wears. Some part of that is CVT design but mainly CVT fluid failure. This is why Nissan spec'd NS-3, which is full thinner and allegedly performs better under duress, more similar to traditional synthetics. CVT whine is likely foaming/cavitation happening at higher speeds, indicating hydraulic failure. Slipping and shuddering is usually a sign of viscosity issues and/or non-slip additives being spent. Meaning, the fluid is no longer in spec. Long story short, fluid drain and fill is the most basic preventative maintenance. A secondary cooler is a good idea too but simply extending the time between intervals.
So then question, is it the heat that causes the cvt band to stretch over time, already had to replace one cvt, trying to get this one to last a bit longer
@@DaftknightLP CVTs don't really stretch in the way dealers describe. It's more heat fatigue and wear. I had zero problems with my Infiniti CVT after I settled on partial fluid changes every 30-40K. I also use synthetic CVT fluid, not the OEM. But only do something like this if you're out of warranty.
I have a 2017 altima almost 100k. I change my fluid every 30k particularly because i drive a ton.
Mitsubishi also has the same problem with the CVT and also needs the cooler as well.
I don’t know how my 07 Altima has 217k miles and transmission is still fine. Ima change the fluid it on very soon. I don’t think it’s ever been changed. Thanks a lot for this video i will want to do this mod soon to extend its life.
Also Nissan pisses me off for sealing this transmission and locking up the dipstick
Thanks you broke this down 100%
And everything you said makes sence hope Nissan is watching you and makes a deal
What you have done needs a patern number on the fabrication for the hardware if it could be legally done but would have to go through the ego of nissan engineers not shore how that will go
@@jahbiggs9244 the hell with NISSAN they do absolutely nothing for the consumer
Really good video I never would have thought reversing hoses would make a difference, Thanks
😂🤣😂 he crack me up,good job explaining. I really like this I wish you can service my car.
I have an 09 cube with a similar set up. Your waterfall theory makes sense. thanks
This seems to get-around the design defect: Keep 'em cool as many ways of reduced coolant/distilled water ratios, both filters and best cvt fluid each 30k, allow set overnight or allow 8 hours for full warm drain to obtain around 5.5 quarts if not flushing, seal all air leaks of radiator plenum (Time -consuming), keep radiators clean. I'm now 209k Mojave hard-and-hot conditions, full AC
Ok, so you are completely by passing the radiator?? You are not fitting the cooler inline with the radiator. My '12 Altima went into lump mode (30 mph,a self protection mode) going over the 'grapevine' grade in SoCal. I need to keep it cool. But I need to understand how you routed this fix. Thanks for the video!!
Found this, the part numbers from Nissan for cooler that fits a number of models :
SERVICE KIT-COOLER ASSY 21606-ZX59A 1*
NS-2 CVT Fluid 999MP-NS200P (1)
I think this is a great idea. If there are other issues, solenoid / pump / pump-valve for the transmission are also suspects. The idea behind the CVT is pretty sound otherwise.
Amigo, you need to support the hose on that left-hans side bendwhere it goes around the Condenser. Too much unsupported weight.
Otherwise, lovely , informative video.
(I gave you a LIKE)
Thanks for the informative video, I have a 2015 and am adding a cooler soon!
thank you brother u are so kind to share information. in my case even the hose to radiator must be blocked --> from heater directly to transmission radiator with a fan over it then back to the (heater with 4 ports) even though i canceled 2 water ports because degrees here may reach up to 53 C degrees so coolant water reaches 98 degrees within 10 minutes driving
I own a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi with a Jatco JFO11E CVT, 132k. I service it every 25-30k... So far so good. I thought about installing a cooler. Good idea???
I just got an Altima coup 2008
I guess I didn’t do enough research.
Great Job ! I must have went through 10 different video that only felt there way through and then edited the video and said , ok it's done ..lol And I'm like , what's done , how did you do it ..smh . Well anyway I have a 7 gen. Maxima so if you have any work that comes in your shop that you want to put on video , I'll be watching . Whatever it is I'll probably be doing it to mine sooner or later .. Keep making good video's
Great instructions on installation. I just purchased an 09 Altima with 60k miles and I'm interested in putting this on my car. Please provide me with a parts list for the installation. Thank you
Unfortunately it may be too late but Nissan did extend the transmission warranty on the Altima's with cvt's to 120k miles. I've read of multiple people getting a transmission cooler installed by Nissan for $50. The price when your car is out of warranty is about $700 depending on where you live plus 3 to 4 days with out a car (my 07 is at the dealership now).
@@kismyc0untryazz-491 bro true story. I had a car accident in my 11 Atlima a month ago. Lady hit me from back. I got back 2k more than what I paid for the car. Long story short I bought a 2012 Toyota Camry SE cash. Car drive smooth.. feel like I got a huge upgrade.. I had the Altima at the time for 4 and a half years.
I've been wanting to do this myself. My fluid is frothing after a couple of months. The first time I changed it it only lasted 10k miles (I'm ok changing the fluid yearly since I do. It myself). Last time I changed I made the mistake of mixing different brands of fluids (I was low on fluid and had to drive, when I realize it was a really bad idea while driving, I used another qt I had in the trunk).
I just changed it again and used only one brand (amsoil). If it starts frothing again, I'm gonna have to install this cooler and hope that's what making the fluid go bad so fast.
Great video, i wish i never purchased any CVT. However, we got a 2011 Cube cvt trans failed at 106000 miles. Nissan service trans 85000 miles. A rebuilt cost me $3500 1 year or 12000 miles warranty. now out of warranty. I live in NJ where can i find that trans cooler & parts for 2011 Cube & 2009 Sentra?
My daughter's 2009 Sentra with 182000 miles original trans overheated in FL on a long trip. It was midday with AC on trans lost acceleration so they shut off AC check engine light was on. They let car cool down then drove only 70 mph. The next few days check engine light went out.
Will this fix help if your transmission is already having issues (i.e. slips, jerking)? It seems to me it happens when my car gets about 15 min into drive.
Hello....Wow .great information...we have a 2013 Nissan Rouge with 45K miles...Driving back from a vacation, on a hot day after one hour, the vehicle loss power, rpms went up, but vehicle would not shift.....barely made it home...The next morning, the vehicle ran like nothing happened....it had cooled down, therefor, back to normal....But after an hour of driving, same problem...This is a perfect solution. Where do we buy a Trannie cooler for out 2013 Rouge?....and will our local transmission shop be willing to do this? What would that cost? What state are you in? Thank you ahead of time for your help!
Did it fix your problem?
have a 2008 Nissan Sentra recently purchased for my mother. Last year she had the CVT fluid changed, and a car ran well for one year. After that, the car started hesitating again. I changed the CVT fluid yesterday, and the car was running fantastic until I took it down the street. It's holding back and hesitating, I believe the transmission is overheating.
I left the car in the parking space, and did not drive it too far. To install the cooler, what you fix this problem what do you recommend.. where are you guys located? It's close by I'd love to drop the car off and have you guys work on it.. or if you explain to me how to do it and where to buy the part I can do it myself. Feels like this transmission is junky! I never seen the car with so many transmission problems like this one.. I have nothing against Nissan, but wow is this transmission troublesome.....
This is exactly what's needs to help this issue
You did the nice thing, Did this help also issues of whining noise from the transmission? ? share the link so that we too may purchase the transimission cooler. Thank you.
Thanks for the awesome video. So is this transmission to cooler and cooler to transmission return? Or is it transmission feed to bottom of radiator > top of radiator to bottom cooler > top cooler to transmission return?
it is the latter as described, but i wonder if the first way you mention would be better. If there is a concern of the fluid getting too cool (like in the dead of winter at highway speed) it seems that having the radiator after the cooler would work better and still the cooler would ensure the oil isn’t too hot.
Can you add part numbers for all the stuff you need please
aisin now makes ns-3 available at rockauto, around $7 a qt +shipping, i just received my case, and with the trans cooler i also ordered, just finished doing this.
How did it turn out?
Did anyone have issues with leaks going in and out , what could it be from when I have everything connected? I’m the clamps not being tight enough or the hose not being far enough
Maybe left fluid in the radiator mine leaked alil to but it was from the fluid left in the radiator
When you installed transmission cooler, did you remove the transimission cooler already installed in the vehicle?
Thanks for this video. Wish I lived in Orlando.
You recommend transmission oil change every year at most? My god, my Nissan engine oil change sometimes goes to 13 or 14 months apart...
On a 2018 Altima is adding one of these coolers necessary? Or have the problems been addressed?
thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge on this CVT problem. I've got 07 & 08 Altima CVT ( lucky me - not! ) 08 is slipping after getting hot. your suggestions please
A cooler may help get a little more life out of it it definitely wont hurt to install a cooler and new fluid. Chances are it could be already on its way out but it wont hurt to try to get a little more life out of it
@@origintuning7000 where can I purchase the cooler you used in this video? Also, what did you use to close off the fitting on the radiator? Please advise asap. Thank you & great explanation in the video.
I put the cooler on my 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5l cvt just as you described in the video and it only held about 1/2 qt more and i noticed smoother shifting right away and haven't been on the freeway yet either just running backroads of central Kentucky going to work and home , thanks again for the great information and video on how to install 😎
I used the Hayden 516 kit and bought 4 feet of their 3/8 transmission hose for peace of mind , thanks again my friend
@@daveanderson8354 how many miles? I have 190k miles on mine original engine and transmission we're shooting for 250k minimum and 300k is our real goal.
@@daveanderson8354 also the 2013 is the new body style you can use the 2007-2012 round body transmission dipstick on the 2013-2017. We just bought a 2013 and confirmed it works! The 2013 doesnt have a transmission dipstick its the dumbest little cap
@@origintuning7000 92,000 miles and i noticed i had to check the transmission fluid level with the car not running lol
@@origintuning7000 i purchased the dipstick for a earlier model also lol
The 2013 Rogue some model have a smaller cooler than yours. But on those it comes in the top and exits the bottom of the cooler - opposite of what you indicated.
Second, the radiator coolant is in the 185-205 deg range all the time. Transmission fluid generally is lower than that right (165-185 deg I am guessing). Therefore running the trans fluid through radiator is actually heating it up instead of cooling it? Am I wrong?
I got a Nissan Maxima 2012 living in Arizona I have this problem with the cvt transmission I need to put this on my car hope it will work
I installed the Hayden transmission cooler model 516 on my 2013 Altima Coupe . My car happens to have a dip stick when I bought it used so I don't know if it was bought that way by the original owner. So having said that and assuming that this is the correct dip stick should the fluid be up to the second notch up on the marker area of the stick? I concerned about having the correct amount of fluid for now I added about 9 ounces after installing the cooler and it measures at between the two notch marks. Any advise on how to make sure I have the correct fluid level would be much appreciated. Great video , thanks for sharing to the many frustrated Nissan owners with CVT trans.
No it should be in between the two notches when the transmission is up to temperature just plug-in to the OBD two and check your transmission temperature I don’t remember the temperature off the top my head I want to say 160° but you can Google that
@@timmyl2005 Thank you for the reply and your videos.
Every 60-80,000 miles. You go to Valvoline and do a CVT flush, $199. You buy only Nissan original CVT fluid and have Valvoline put your Nissan fluid! in instead of the Valvoline one. They don't give you credit if you bring your own but after the flush it shifts strong no slipping. My Altima 2017 (I drive Uber) has 297,000 on first engine and first CVT.
I have Nissan Altima 2013 SV 2.5L
My Car lose power while I'm driving , and it's not accelerating.
I call Nissan affairs customer service, I asked them if my car has a recall for the Transmission, They told me No, I ask them for Assistant to fix my car.
She said yes, we can open case for you but you have to go to the dealer for diagnostic test, I told her They Asked $200 for diagnostic test. I went there they said it's not the transmission it's the MAF need to be reprogrammed, and I pay $370 for that, problem came again next day, I call Nissan they asked me to do the diagnostic test again and pay another $200
I agreed, in the end they told me Transmission need to be replaced, Nissan Company called me and she said because you have high mileage we will not be able to assist you, I told her you know my mileage from the beginning why you asked me to went to the dealer for the test and pay $370 and $200 and $288. and you already had the decision in advanced?
I recommend every body don't buy Nissan their car is
piece of Junk.
They work with dealer to make money from you
don't buy their car it's not reliable
change the transmission oil. buy a hand pump to suck the oil out. thatll fix it
Exactly change the oil I think you will be fine
@John Smithy Nowadays, most AT car are CVT
This is why I have replaced my CVT fluid twice. Current odometer reading: 119,xxx
Next, because of the problems with this, I bought a Car Shield repair policy.
@@billaustin2347 I did also.. how did things go with that
What cooler size did you use? or the make and part number of it. Thank you.
My cvt transmission they said I have to get a whole new one. I have a 2014 Altima and I have had it for 3 years and one day it just started slipping horrible I had to creep all the way home. Can I do this to c if it works or no I shouldn’t waste my time
So the line going to the bottom is the hot line ? And the one going to the top of the radiator is the cool return line ?
I have a 2008 altima its whiney will this fix it ? I also switch the handle to manually shift to 6th gear and drop it to 55 and that helps the whiney part.. But that doesn't fix the problem all the way please tell me the parts to use
U are one smart dude! Thx.
Just bought a 2010 Altima 2.5S the other day… I wonder if just one auxiliary intercooler would do it? I live in the PNW, and summers can get pretty hot. Winters get pretty damn cold…
Hello. I have a 2010 Nissan Altima and I was wondering where you located and what would you charge to add this to my car?
I also wanted to ask why not also run it through both the new cooler and radiator rather than just the cooler? Pressure issue?
Im wandering the same,might be better
It goes thru both. The radiator keeps the fluid warm when it's cold it's a must to do both
I have a Nissan altim 2012 no codes , the transmission go to the Neutral , Park , drive , ect , good , no limp mode , just when put in gear or drive , ect , make a sound and not let me run more 15 or 20 mhp . I don't know is the CVT going bad or just change filters and Transmission fluid fix the problem ? Please any suggestions
I found out when a cop hit my car they replaced the radiator with a non cooling port for the cvt fluid. So I have had my transmission fail 2x and nobody figured this out til my brother looked and asked where the cooling line went. I drive 15 miles to work thats it and had a failure under 10k miles 2 x. Would the valve body still be good if its a fluid overheat issue. And would the gears be bad. Just wonder if its worth trying to solve this still.
I'm working on 2012 altima 3.5 so on cooler the bottom line goes to top of transmission and top hose goes to bottom of radiator or top I have 2 inlets on my radiator? Don't want to damage the trans
I want to put one of these on my 2007 nissan sentra. I live in Southern California and getting ready for the hot summer. Does it matter which the fluid gets run through first Radiator then Cooler or Cooler then Radiator? Seems I might get a bit lower temps running the cooler second rather than through the hot radiator second?
How do you connect the hose to both cooler and radiator?
@@emoegbeju9567 in general or on my specific model of car?
fluid flow should be out of trans to bottom of cooler in radiator, coming out top of cooler in radiator to external trans cooler, goes through external cooler, then into tans it self,
@@huggiebear1122 Thank you for the info on that. My nissan did not even have the fluid flowing through the radiator, just a bean can sized cooler mounted to the block. I had to get a replacement for that part that has 4 tubes, that allow fluid to flow out from it to an external cooler which I also installed. I was asking around in the net trying to figure out which of the 2 fluid ports on the block mounted cooler was the outflow, explaining I wanted to run fluid from bottom of external cooler to top, I could not get an answer or people would say it does not matter. But I wanted to follow you advice, I finally figured it out after finding a Nissan service report meant for mechanics on installing the units and it turns out it was bottom tube on little block cooler was the outlet. so if any of you are installing the little 4 port cooler and an external cooler, just remember it is bottom tube to bottom of your external cooler and top of external cooler to top tube on little block cooler. Bottom to bottom, top to top.
@@JohnNorris411 you are right with cooler ports, depending on model, some don't go through radiator cooler, 2013 14, 15 altimas , would go through radiator cooler, then in 2016 , 17 and 18 model years nissan stopped going in to radiator cooler, still had extra ports on bee hive, but just connected a short hose, for ports that should go to radiator cooler, i know that because, i am a master nissan tech, now after replacing a trans , nissan has new program update, for trans, it puts more line pressure on the cvt belt, so belt don't sip, and has done good job , but will not fix issues with cvt , if belt has already started slipping , and now for 2019 altima, has cooler back in radiator
I think this was done to my Altima but I still have a p1778 code that won't clear with my code scanner. Issues seem ok except the traction control light comes on also. Can these be related to the type of repair done?
So I hook the new line going to the cooler to the top radiator spot and run it to the bottom of the cooler? Then run the top line on the cooler to the small cooler on car on the top one?
NISSAN WILL HELP U... but you have to make them.
My warranty covered me until 100,000. At 65k my transmission began failing/slipping. So I drove it out until 89k to get as much life out of it as possible. They installed a new one for free. Now at 112k my warranty is over and the new transmission is failing after only 22k. I opened a case with Nissan consumer affairs and said this is ridiculous. They responded agreeing to help me outside of my warranty by paying half of the quoted $3400 CVT replacement job so $1700. I respond saying that I will only pay $1000 bcs the CVTs are garbage. They happily accepted my offer and helped me outside of warranty and will even provide a rental car. They are already being sued for the CVTs so they are trying to step up and help ppl. The consumer affairs rep was very honest and helpful. It’s one less person getting in the class action lawsuit so it helps them in the long run I guess lol. Good luck, just be respectful and stand your ground.
Was this over the phone ? Or in person at the dealership ??
Hello teacher, my Nissan Altima 2013 2.5 L makes a noise like it is scraping something in the transmission.
Do you think the 2020 Altima cvt bade model will be like the previous years or more updated?
Wow thank u so much man! I want that for my Altima
Can I add this cooler I live in Michigan we have colder climate most of the year will this work in the winter time?
I have a Rogue and it doesn't appear that the lines currently go to the radiator. It looks like they go into the intake. Did you just bypass that path? My Rogue actually has antifreeze that runs through the transmission not external transmission fluid lines to the radiator????? Please explain
And it does fix the limp mode? And would you suggest replacing solenoids that pop up on the code reader if I have metal shavings in it or just replace the whole cvt
Don't bother trying to fix it. Replace the whole thing and add a cooler. We're going on 190k with the original transmission
Appreciate the time you take out of your day to help us out brother.
i know this is a older video, but do you happen to know where the transmission fluid pressure sensor is exactly on a 2018 altima. maybe a pic or exact location?
Man, I wish you guys were in California. A month ago I bought a 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5s I'm worried about the CVT transmission.
Amber Green call performance mod shops, or even transmission shops. I have a guy from a transmission shop willing to mine after I told him I will supply the extra cvt fluid that the trans will need after
@@jacobheinrich6557 ok thanks! I'll see if there's one in Southern California.
Failure is imminent.
What cooler is that. Can you post the name of the cooler your showing.
Great info where in L A Ca can I take my daughter car to add a heat transfer for her 2015 altima
I have The Same Issue on a 2015 Nissan Sentra I am in California but seems there’s nobody out here that can do the job I have work on my own cars so I’m sure I can get it done.but do you think this will work on my Nissan Sentra? I researched and so many people have the same problems from 2013-2018
All Nissans with cvt this will work. Rogue murano altima maxima sentra versa
ORIGIN MOTORING dope man thanks I am going to order thank you man I only owe a 7thousand to the bank and can not mess up my credit.
Call lemon law
Would that be the problem Im having with my 2011 altima not shifting or going faster than 30 mph?
Sounds like ur trans is already toast
Mine goes 100 and takes off quick no mods 168k miles,,
Did you use a kit or just buy the parts separately? Looking to do same thing on 2012 Altima. Thx
We sell the kit on eBay
Lots of info by Googling Nissan Altima CVT transmission problems..or the Nissan Forum..Hayden 678 heavy duty cooler kits..I just installed one on my 2012 Altima 4 days ago and its a huge improvement..the kits has everything you need to do complete install,except the CVT fluid.
I can’t find your kit on eBay. Can you provide a link?
@@jd3521 I just went on to Ebay and wrote Hayden 678 transmission cooler and there it was...it could also say the kits # is 1678..same thing...mine is still running and driving awesome since my install.
Great video.
lighting is really bad< would have liked to have seen a better view on hooking the hoses up right. I could not see what you were explaining. Also I assume you didn't bypass the radiator all together so it is running through both the radiator and the new cooling system
So from top of factory " cooler " to bottom of other " cooler ". Then top of other " cooler " to transmission ??
Should i just do a cooler flush then fill it up again with the NS3 im swapping a 15000 mile transmission or does it need an aftermarket cooler
So did you bypass the original radiator? My 2014 Altima has a transmission hose hose that goes to the radiator already.
Just noticed this is a 3rd or 4th gen Altima that was made from like 2002-2012 ish... So maybe they did this already on the 5rd gens.
You guys still have this Altima in Hmmmm as your loaner? If so, how many miles you rack up on it?
Great job bro, thank you so much. Thats what Ill do
Much love best of luck. Get it done as soon as you can
Did you try it? if so, did it help? thanks
David Ruggio I did it, never has an issue again. And consider I live in Arizona, heat is an issue here. But the CVT has been running awesome since.
gabriel sarabia That’s great - i’m thinking about trying it to stop the whining and limp mode problem. Nissan wants $4500 to fix it. screw that - my wife has been driving it around town for three years since it had limp problem on a big hill and Nissan said it was toast.
David Ruggio dont think about it that much and do it. It wasnt that expensive and it was very easy to do. You wont regret it. Good luck my friend.
Hello, just got a 2007 Altima and after getting new transmission oil and jiffy lube and driving about 200 miles back home it began to show several issues. Including not downshifting on the highway. Also the spedo dropped to zero and the no key indicator began to show along with some flashing warning lights. Anyway I got home and now I’m wondering if a cooler will prevent the need for a new transmission. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Had codes p0840, p0845, and p0507
Does it make a cherp noises from 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th. If so go get full coverage insurance an total it. There is no fixing it
Great job
For a 2013 Altima what do you suggest Hayden 403,405 or 678 or ?? Gracias!!
676. Great size imo
No problem shifting. It doesn't shift lol. Great video tho. I may consider purchasing them after seeing this.
You dumb as hell even if a transmission is automatic it still shifts gears.🤦♂️
Got the same kit . Good looks. thanks for the tutorial. got 87k on the car hopefully can drive it for another 100k. how many is on that altima? and still first trans?>
190k original trans
What's the model of the cooler if I may ask?
@@origintuning7000 where are you located i have a 2012 altima coupe 3.5 with 70k miles and would like this done,just got it now im worried, and cost on getting it done?
ORIGIN MOTORING is the cvt still running ?
Would this be great to still do for 2019 Altima and up ? Where is your shop ?
I just got my CVT replaced under the 10 year 120k mile warranty on my 2010 Altima earlier this month (it was fixed 5k miles prior- code P1778 which is posted on my channel) I don’t think mine was an overheat problem as I never went into fail safe or had the whining and changed the fluid at the dealer every 30k but I noticed you said the fluid frothing could cause pump failure, my transmission was replaced due to pump failure, could my pump of failed because of overheating even without the typical symptoms?
Definitely could have failed from running too hot. It only enters fail safe around 235 degrees F. Our altimas with The cooler operate all day at a steady 175-185 degrees F. We're going on 190k original transmission. Only had to replace one transmission axle seal when we replaced a bad cv axle ( general wear and tear maintenance item)
ORIGIN MOTORING thank you for clarifying that for me! I’ll definitely look into the cooler as my warranty ends in 2020 and I want to protect the new transmission. Thanks again!
Hello. Can someone help. I installed the cooler exactly this way, checked fluid level ALl good but I am getting Air Bubbles on the tranny dipstick. Sounds like there is air trapped in the lines somewhere. I did not pre-filled the cooler with the CVT fluid. Does this matter ?
I have a 2009 Altima 2.5 s and I tried getting the part at autozone they said they had the part but that they have different size oil coolers or hoses I believe he said . And a part of the transmission fluid what type of cvt fluid can it be any fluid or does it have to be Nissan fluid ?
Ns2 cvt fluid is a must if you want to maintain your tran. Its around $20 a quart which is a pain but trust dont try and buy the other type of cheaper oil thats not made by nissan. I just changed my transmission oil and gasket today at 140k miles which is a bit overdue but i bought my car at 115k miles so i was unaware if they serviced it. Ohh and I have the exact same car as you.
When i went to autozone they have a ns3 cvt fluid in castrol brand should i stick to cvt ns 3 in nissan brand? Or does it matter what brand?? I was wanting to buy the castrol brand ns 3 because its cheaper
Hey man, I bought the Castrol cvt fluid from autozone I read on your description that it is compatible and also on the fluid label it says that it is compatible, but I've heard that it strictly needs to be the dealership fluid any thoughts on that thanks
Castrol works great
@@origintuning7000 ok thanks
@@origintuning7000 Have you used the Idemitsu type N for Nissans?
why not put the aftermarket cooler before the radiator cooler? wouldn’t that cool hot fluid to a reasonable temperature and the radiator cooler would make sure it was still warm enough (if for example, it was dead of winter).
Do not use those cheap after market coolers. The Nissan oil cooler kit has a built int thermostat bypass for the reason you stated. And will actually cool very good despite is size because of how fluid flows through all the fins. Get this: Nissan 21606-ZX59A
@@ridemfast7625 The hayden unit fixed the transmission overheating issue and we have had thousands of trouble free driving in the west virginia and N. Penn. mountains ever since. It basically gave us our car back after 3 years of keeping it just in town.
@@Vidmr2407 Great! Take out the radiator thermostat also.
Or is there only transmission fluid the nS3? And the cooler cools that?
How you doing man do you have pictures of what you need for the job or a diagram cuz I will need it for 2014 altima before it get fk up I have 150k with no replacement but I have rattle noise
I did a tranny oil change and now it's slipping on a 2014
shouldn't your exit to your external cooler go to the inlet to the radiator, to make sure it's warmed.
I have 2007 and if i am correct my cvt is going for a second time , first time the dealer changed it for free but if i change this one myself can i simply reset it after the swap with a regular scan tool?
Where are you located I would like to do the cooling on my sentra
Do the 2013 and up have a cooler as standard?
Do you need to purge the system of air before connecting the return trans line or will the pump purge itself?
Add 4 qts fluid in transmission after installing the cooler Put the transmission in neutral or park first check the level. Then put it in drive and reverse then back to park check level again. Drive car a little bit then check level one last time and youre done. This transmission uses about 3.5 qts of fluid but i like to add .5 extra for the cooler capacity increase. Sometimes it may take up to 4.5-5 qts but thats rare. I own 8 altimas i use as rental/loaner cars
Thanks for answering so fast. The biggest problem for the CVT is heat related. Your video shows in detail exactly how to install the trans cooler. Thanks' again.
Great video but, I can't see the hoses you're identifying on the beehive. I have a 4 port beehive this will work perfect ! but I'm not sure which hose you talkin about. Can't see on the video.
H B is the 4 port cooler working for you? I have a sentra same cvt problem. I don’t know if i should just leave the one it has and just buy the external cooler or by the 4 port cooler as well
@@ericceballos9330 My Son In- Law decided not worth extra repairs for the cooler. It did start to slip a little at 200,000 miles all original. So she replaced the 09 Sentra for 2016 Toyota Avalon much more reliable. Never again any type cvt especially Nissan!!!
Just don't let it get hot in the summertime better roll the windows shut off AC put the heat. Especially in traffic in Florida.
I just got a Nissan Altima 2010 I put a new transmission on it I changed the fluid and filter after that I added a transmission cooler the next day I drove it for about 2 hours some city driving and some back roads then I started whinging and when I got to a stop it wouldn't accelerate do you think I put the hoses the wrong way? Or what's the problem
bro i know u might trying save money but you should let the dealer change (not flush ) your trann fluids
Or maybe you just got another shitty transmission...
does anyone else die a little whenever he says TraNMission
Where are you guys located? Can you post a video on how to do this
Fail safe mode. I have 170k my Altima 2017 and thinking about doing this mod.