I have car with CVT, (Toyota) i have owned this car for 9yrs now.. I am a funny of how CVT transmission equiped cars drive, quick response and quick acceleration with no gap on gear shifting., (Yet CVT transmission is always at perfect gear ratio because of absence of pre defined gear ratios, unlike traditional Automatic gearbox, so this eliminates gear hunting problem in CVT equiped cars as compared to cars equiped with normal automatic gear box:-the problem of geat hunting is common to traditional AT especially going uphill, this is due to predefined gear ratio) Cvt transmissions require proper maintenance (usage of OEM transmission fluid) unless otherwise your transmission fail prematurely. Nissan and Mitsubishi CVT transmissions have inherent manufacturer defect. Design issues is what commonly leads to premature failure of Nissan cvts... I wish one day you post a video on dissected nissan cvt vs Toyota cvt, then your viewers will understand what i want to say here...nissan design is very vulnerable to failure compared to Toyota one.. nissan cvt pulleys slides on shaft equiped with very small balls (three balls) where these balls are in between grooves of pulleys and grooves of input shaft from engine side (from torque converter), so these balls transmit torque from input shaft to the input pulley, then input pulley (driving pulley) transfer energy to driven pulley through belt..and gear shifting is achieved through diameter variation between driving pulley and driven pulley (remember belts is of fixed size, so when diameter of pulleys of onevside increase, the other one decreases to effect gear ratio variation. So with time these small balls fail, or they do create their own grooves due to being subject to torque every time, so these created grooves make a way for these balls inside shaft to escape, hance cvt transmissions failure... But this is not a case for Toyota and Honda....where the shaft and pulley grooves are connected by multiple rods to reduce torque stress on each individual rod...so this make inherent design failure to be absent in Toyotas and Hondas. Also Toyota has gone far in their cvt design by introducing first gear which is physical gear for high initial torque and followed by normal cvt in rest of gears. Since CVT is a gearless transmission, and uses belt (which run through gearless/teeth less pulleys) to transmit power to tires, the belt need mechanisms of getting friction grip to enable Power transfer in a gearless environment. So here is where CVT transmission fluid comes in..cvt fluid is different from ATF transmission fluid.. ATF fluid is used in transmission system with gears, so ATF is only providing pressure to enable clucthes to hold together so that power to get transferred to wheel, but also to provide lubrication and cooling but not to create friction.. But cvt fluid apart from all other uses of ATF fluid, CVT fluid creates grip/friction to pulleys surface to enable cvt belt to carry power from driving pulley to driven pulley.. So when ATF fluid is used in CVT transmission car there will be no friction created between pulleys and belt so slippage will start to happen...the slippage will cause burning, burning will lead to failure of the transmission system..hence expensive repair... So my cvt people like what Erick has said, stick to recommend cvt transmission fluid if you want it lasts longtime, avoid using universal transmission fluids. If you are a heavy foot driver (driving like maniac, higher rpm) avoid Nissan cvt...unless drive steady let the car pick up speed and it wont take time for cvt equiped car to gain speed because of gapless gear shifting, remember cvt equiped cars go higher speed at low rpm. For Nissan people mwaweza install the after market heat exchanger for your transmissions zitadumu muda mrefu( for them to last long) Karibu Tanzania, na kwa watanzania wenzagu wanao hitaji ushauri juu ya magari napatikana kupitia +255763503046. Ushauri ni bure kabisa. Karibuni sana.
I have a Nissan tiida of 2006. It has a connection to the radiator for cooling CVT fluid, does that mean it is not enough and still need to install the after market heat exchanger? It is still doing good though.
I have just purchased a Toyota Corolla Fielder 2010 with a CVT transmission before watching this video. This car will be shipped anytime after inspection. I cannot ask the seller for the exchange but the seller has assured me this car is good and in perfect condition. Personally, it looks great and I can't let go. My quest is, how much does CVT for this car cost in Kenya shillings or USD just incase my cvt requires replacement in the future? Thank you for educating us.
Great channel with great information na lazima tufike 1million subs.. Thanks wokabi and team..na nakumbuka mkisema wewe Ibra na Mbugua kwa ile review ya mark X that mtatupea a video dance tukifika 100k subs.
Mine just collapsed. So expensive to replace the gearbox. I had replaced the fluid 3 years ago when I bought it. Just disappointed and had to rethink getting a forester
@sammywere7762 of course your CVT fail... u replace your fluid as long as 3 years ago... is should be done every 30k KM... any car u drive will fail if u repeat this mistake again...
They do that coz CVTs are designed with their proprietary fluid in mind. Any use of a different fluid will cause them to fail, that's why they won't just sell you anything they don't want you blaming them later down the line. Nissan and even Honda want you to use only specific fluids and nothing else.
Good information! Although you could do less with the visual effects in the video as I'm currently blazed watching this and thought my laptop needed a new screen.
@@CARNVERSATIONS Nimeshukuru sana kiongozi, niko na request though. Kindly could you review an Elgrand? I like it but sijui mengi kuihusu and I can't rely on info I am getting from other sources. I am sure kuna wasee wako na the same opinion. When it is convinient bro. Good work!!
I had a Nissan Teana 250 XV which could just lose power whenever I could climb even a small hill that a toddler can crawl and pass. I used to shift to parking, then back to drive and it picks. I got tired of that and sold it.
Hey Auto repair, I have a suzuki solio which vibrates intensely that it also shakes dashboard after slow down or after a bump upon accelerating, I have checked for mounts which are all good, i have changed cvt oil but its still vibration. For me to avoid vibration i just put it to neutral and back to drive. What could be the cause.
Mr.Wokabi do you think we shoud slightly increase the amount of CVTF in the transmission after installing another cooler? What is your take on this. Good day.
@@dindiharris6375 But remember that when the engine runs and fluid circulation takes place, there will be alittle reduction of fluid in the transmission because the new cooler and its piping will be filled with oil even if you did not lose oil during the instalation. Not much though, depends with cooler size. Anyone with any opinion can drop it down here for discussion. Good day.
My toyota ractis I have combined puma and total cvt fluid, 4years now no issues, I want to change it this year, one time it had low fluid, made noises for 6 months without getting my attention, it didn't die then my mechanic told me to top up cvt, I topped up with TC, so now it has puma, total and TC in there 😂😂😅
I have a Nissan tiida of 2006. It has a connection to the radiator for cooling CVT fluid, does that mean it is not enough and still need to install the after market heat exchanger? It is still doing good though.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers. my question is '' what if i install that after market cooling system on my toyota cvt transmission, will it increase the performance and efficiency of the cvt especially on long distance driving?
@@edwinjabongo6521 the only cvt thats is so hard to come by is the suzuki green 1 but all the same iko toyota kenya at 13k 4l can. CVTs are so sensitive.
That car has no deep stick.. but to replace the transmission fluid, if you open your engine hood (bonnet) right side of your transmission (passenger side) or if you remove front tire of passenger side you see a very big bolt with letters (TC) that is where transmission fluid is filled.. ractis with CVT transmission uses CVT-Tc fluid... And the way to drain the transmission from your car, (below the transmission sump there is draining plug, where when you open that plug small amount of fluid will come out, then you remove a certain pipe at that same place where you removed drain plug, then all fluid will come out.. after then reinstall the pipe as that small pipe is what act as deep stick.. then refills the fluid.. (it takes almost 3lts, so fill the fluid until when transmission fluid will start to drop down through that small pipe where drain plug goes.. so once you start seeing drippings of excess fluid, it means the fluid has reached its required level. So return the draining plug and you are good to go.
@@mnjaladonald9834 Are the pulleys enclosed too? If you're buying a car that hasn't been used locally you won't even need to look because the sellers/manufacturer's description should give all details about it.
@@danielmwanzia5567 its true if u buy new u will get all details... I bought my Vitz sometimes back then i sold it later but up to now i can't tell whether it was CVT or automatic.
I have car with CVT, (Toyota) i have owned this car for 9yrs now..
I am a funny of how CVT transmission equiped cars drive, quick response and quick acceleration with no gap on gear shifting., (Yet CVT transmission is always at perfect gear ratio because of absence of pre defined gear ratios, unlike traditional Automatic gearbox, so this eliminates gear hunting problem in CVT equiped cars as compared to cars equiped with normal automatic gear box:-the problem of geat hunting is common to traditional AT especially going uphill, this is due to predefined gear ratio)
Cvt transmissions require proper maintenance (usage of OEM transmission fluid) unless otherwise your transmission fail prematurely.
Nissan and Mitsubishi CVT transmissions have inherent manufacturer defect. Design issues is what commonly leads to premature failure of Nissan cvts...
I wish one day you post a video on dissected nissan cvt vs Toyota cvt, then your viewers will understand what i want to say here...nissan design is very vulnerable to failure compared to Toyota one.. nissan cvt pulleys slides on shaft equiped with very small balls (three balls) where these balls are in between grooves of pulleys and grooves of input shaft from engine side (from torque converter), so these balls transmit torque from input shaft to the input pulley, then input pulley (driving pulley) transfer energy to driven pulley through belt..and gear shifting is achieved through diameter variation between driving pulley and driven pulley (remember belts is of fixed size, so when diameter of pulleys of onevside increase, the other one decreases to effect gear ratio variation.
So with time these small balls fail, or they do create their own grooves due to being subject to torque every time, so these created grooves make a way for these balls inside shaft to escape, hance cvt transmissions failure... But this is not a case for Toyota and Honda....where the shaft and pulley grooves are connected by multiple rods to reduce torque stress on each individual rod...so this make inherent design failure to be absent in Toyotas and Hondas. Also Toyota has gone far in their cvt design by introducing first gear which is physical gear for high initial torque and followed by normal cvt in rest of gears.
Since CVT is a gearless transmission, and uses belt (which run through gearless/teeth less pulleys) to transmit power to tires, the belt need mechanisms of getting friction grip to enable Power transfer in a gearless environment. So here is where CVT transmission fluid comes in..cvt fluid is different from ATF transmission fluid.. ATF fluid is used in transmission system with gears, so ATF is only providing pressure to enable clucthes to hold together so that power to get transferred to wheel, but also to provide lubrication and cooling but not to create friction..
But cvt fluid apart from all other uses of ATF fluid, CVT fluid creates grip/friction to pulleys surface to enable cvt belt to carry power from driving pulley to driven pulley..
So when ATF fluid is used in CVT transmission car there will be no friction created between pulleys and belt so slippage will start to happen...the slippage will cause burning, burning will lead to failure of the transmission system..hence expensive repair...
So my cvt people like what Erick has said, stick to recommend cvt transmission fluid if you want it lasts longtime, avoid using universal transmission fluids.
If you are a heavy foot driver (driving like maniac, higher rpm) avoid Nissan cvt...unless drive steady let the car pick up speed and it wont take time for cvt equiped car to gain speed because of gapless gear shifting, remember cvt equiped cars go higher speed at low rpm.
For Nissan people mwaweza install the after market heat exchanger for your transmissions zitadumu muda mrefu( for them to last long)
Karibu Tanzania, na kwa watanzania wenzagu wanao hitaji ushauri juu ya magari napatikana kupitia +255763503046. Ushauri ni bure kabisa. Karibuni sana.
Duh! hio after market exchanger ina cost bei gani kwa nissan xtrail
@@williambaraka8619 we upo nchi gani?
niko tz
I have a Nissan tiida of 2006. It has a connection to the radiator for cooling CVT fluid, does that mean it is not enough and still need to install the after market heat exchanger? It is still doing good though.
@ Tanzania cars channel which transmission cooler for Nissan Xtrail you would recommend between plate and fins or tube and fins? ? ? ? ?
I have just purchased a Toyota Corolla Fielder 2010 with a CVT transmission before watching this video. This car will be shipped anytime after inspection. I cannot ask the seller for the exchange but the seller has assured me this car is good and in perfect condition. Personally, it looks great and I can't let go.
My quest is, how much does CVT for this car cost in Kenya shillings or USD just incase my cvt requires replacement in the future?
Thank you for educating us.
It’s amazing to see the channel at 100k. A lot of work and dedication has gone into it. Well done bro. Great conversation.
Congratulations for attaining the 100k subs. Keep on the good works. Always offering us well-researched content.
the best gearbox is zf , both in audi, jaguar bmw vw n range rover. fast gearbox na easy
Nimechanuka weh!👌 very informative
Congratulations Wo"car"bi and the gang
Great channel with great information na lazima tufike 1million subs.. Thanks wokabi and team..na nakumbuka mkisema wewe Ibra na Mbugua kwa ile review ya mark X that mtatupea a video dance tukifika 100k subs.
U the best Erick with the CK!!!
Congrats on 100k🔥🔥🔥🔥😅
Thank you for the NS3 clarification. That means am comfortable to use NS3 on my 2011 Nissan. Congratulations on 100k.
You could have talked about lineartronic CVTs from subaru them being the first company to start using CVTs
Mine just collapsed. So expensive to replace the gearbox. I had replaced the fluid 3 years ago when I bought it.
Just disappointed and had to rethink getting a forester
@sammywere7762 of course your CVT fail... u replace your fluid as long as 3 years ago... is should be done every 30k KM... any car u drive will fail if u repeat this mistake again...
If you go buy cvt fluid from Toyota they insist you check whether the recommend type Fe or tc they won't sell
They do that coz CVTs are designed with their proprietary fluid in mind. Any use of a different fluid will cause them to fail, that's why they won't just sell you anything they don't want you blaming them later down the line. Nissan and even Honda want you to use only specific fluids and nothing else.
Good information! Although you could do less with the visual effects in the video as I'm currently blazed watching this and thought my laptop needed a new screen.
Kindly discuss injector cleaning and common errors
I can buy a Nissan, they have very good looking and "technically" reliable cars but hiyo issue ya CVT was scaring me. Thank you so much mkuu
Yes definitely you always have to watch out for the CVT in Nissans
@@CARNVERSATIONS Nimeshukuru sana kiongozi, niko na request though. Kindly could you review an Elgrand? I like it but sijui mengi kuihusu and I can't rely on info I am getting from other sources. I am sure kuna wasee wako na the same opinion. When it is convinient bro. Good work!!
@@CARNVERSATIONS do Mazda demio second generation have a conventional automatic transmission and how do know? I'm interested in buying one
Watu warudi kujifundisha kuendesha manual, simple. CVT problems solved.😂😂
Manual ni lifetime bro..bado niko na Toyota 110 manual .1300cc and enjoying it to the fullest without any stress
The fear of owning a nissan in the carlos Ghosn era.
The solution is to get a manual, a pre 2003 model or forget about it.
I had a Nissan Teana 250 XV which could just lose power whenever I could climb even a small hill that a toddler can crawl and pass. I used to shift to parking, then back to drive and it picks. I got tired of that and sold it.
My Nissan serena too..same problem...
My Nissan serena c25 too.same problem.... planning to buy transmission oil cooler ..
Did you tell the new owner about the problem?😂
@@markmendez1014 yeah, he said he got a solution
So I'm good in a Toyota 2015 new model sienta.You haven't talked anything negative on Toyota
Happy to see you at 100k sub, this is the most informative channel, looking forward to more.
Kwa hivyo CVT fe iko na soko kinangop na Nyahururu?
My coworker just paid Honda $6200 to have her CRV CVT replaced with only 54,000 original miles on it. Honda CVTs suck!
Excellent thanks for clearing up the Ns3 fluid debate 👍👍
Thanks @Wokabi lakini mbona hujafikia CVT for Honda??
2007-2013 Nissans are the worst cars...i have had an experience with 2008 dualis.
What about the correct cvt fluid for diahatsu Mira
Hey Auto repair, I have a suzuki solio which vibrates intensely that it also shakes dashboard after slow down or after a bump upon accelerating, I have checked for mounts which are all good, i have changed cvt oil but its still vibration.
For me to avoid vibration i just put it to neutral and back to drive. What could be the cause.
Very insightful. Thank you.
Mr.Wokabi do you think we shoud slightly increase the amount of CVTF in the transmission after installing another cooler? What is your take on this. Good day.
Yes kiasi tu , not alot , but depends if you lost some amount during installation....
@@dindiharris6375 But remember that when the engine runs and fluid circulation takes place, there will be alittle reduction of fluid in the transmission because the new cooler and its piping will be filled with oil even if you did not lose oil during the instalation. Not much though, depends with cooler size. Anyone with any opinion can drop it down here for discussion. Good day.
Congratulation CK for the 100k..maahn God is good..na Bado
My toyota ractis I have combined puma and total cvt fluid, 4years now no issues, I want to change it this year, one time it had low fluid, made noises for 6 months without getting my attention, it didn't die then my mechanic told me to top up cvt, I topped up with TC, so now it has puma, total and TC in there 😂😂😅
am the 100000th subscriber. tuma kakitu sasa
I heard that nissan ,mistubishi n renault ni company moja
Current toyota cvt's have 1 gear n yet to have issues
Tumefika 100k wow..... Umesahau suzuki in that problem of stalling
Great job,especially from a language and accent that I understand.
Great work what about changing the gearbox to automatic or to manual is it applicable and is it an option
Has Nissan improved CVT reliability recently compared to year sub 2020?
After how long should you change the Cvtf especially for Subarus? A claim for life long?
Change your fluid every 30,000 miles.
Congratulations on 100K Subs. Great content as always.
Greetings from Mozambique
I am using Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 second generation.
How and when do I have to know the overheating problem
I have Nissan nv200 I know how bad Cvt transmission I don’t have any idea why in USA Nissan still selling this kind worse cars
I have a Nissan tiida of 2006. It has a connection to the radiator for cooling CVT fluid, does that mean it is not enough and still need to install the after market heat exchanger? It is still doing good though.
Carnversation at 100k sub silver,.
Tuma za chai wokafi.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers. my question is '' what if i install that after market cooling system on my toyota cvt transmission, will it increase the performance and efficiency of the cvt especially on long distance driving?
Yes! I've been using the Coolinator 3000 for the past 3 years and never had a problem.
@@E140Fanatic How many miles have you done in the last three years since fitting the cooler
Hi Erick with a CK. Leo nimekubali Nissan ni Nissan tu.
Does it whine when they start overheating ????
Which fluid is used in Subaru CVT?
Thanks for the insight bro
Thank you very much for this one
Thank you 🙏
Congratulations on the 100k subs!?
Thanks bro and team bana
Hello sir
I need a nissan nv200 2017 for work, but hyo cvt inanipaa stress kidogo... What's the better alternative
Hii lesson nimefloat ajab
Congrats on surpassing 100k
Thank you for making it happen
Thank you for making it happen
u now. almost all car in Malaysia car is cvt.
Feeling good with 100k others
100k congrats
Thanks for the info
What about aisin cfex? Noted it is compatible with NS1,2 n 3, J1,J4, cvt 3320, e-cvt, FG, toyota TC n FE🤔
Do not use these.. use manufacturers recommend fluids. I import them. I know
@@maclaudeamumbwe2663 what if the manufacturer recommended is not available?
@@edwinjabongo6521 the only cvt thats is so hard to come by is the suzuki green 1 but all the same iko toyota kenya at 13k 4l can. CVTs are so sensitive.
Which company manufactures the Cvts on suzuki Swifts?
My advise to you is just replace the gearbox coz sometimes repair might cost you more than expected and carries no warranty.
@@nurezdawood8363 Thanks for the advice, but I meant to ask, which company manufacturers the Suzuki Swifts' CVTs?
My 1st gen Toyota Ractis has a sealed cvt. How do you replace the Cvtf?
That car has no deep stick.. but to replace the transmission fluid, if you open your engine hood (bonnet) right side of your transmission (passenger side) or if you remove front tire of passenger side you see a very big bolt with letters (TC) that is where transmission fluid is filled.. ractis with CVT transmission uses CVT-Tc fluid... And the way to drain the transmission from your car, (below the transmission sump there is draining plug, where when you open that plug small amount of fluid will come out, then you remove a certain pipe at that same place where you removed drain plug, then all fluid will come out.. after then reinstall the pipe as that small pipe is what act as deep stick.. then refills the fluid.. (it takes almost 3lts, so fill the fluid until when transmission fluid will start to drop down through that small pipe where drain plug goes.. so once you start seeing drippings of excess fluid, it means the fluid has reached its required level. So return the draining plug and you are good to go.
Let me know if you succeeded to have the oil changed
@wokabi Review Toyota Isis 2015/16
Thank you
You need to reward the 100k subscriber
How can u tell whether the car is CVT or automatic by just looking when u open bonet?
CVT has two pulleys joined by a belt.
@@danielmwanzia5567 But rem..the belt is enclosed.... My question is...How can u tell by just looking??
@@mnjaladonald9834 Are the pulleys enclosed too? If you're buying a car that hasn't been used locally you won't even need to look because the sellers/manufacturer's description should give all details about it.
@@danielmwanzia5567 its true if u buy new u will get all details... I bought my Vitz sometimes back then i sold it later but up to now i can't tell whether it was CVT or automatic.
@@danielmwanzia5567 the pulleys are enclosed yes...
I WATCHED THIS ALLURING EPISODE ON 19/07/2022
boi you promised dance after 100k subscribers
you promised a dance after we hit 100k subs, leteni dance with the boys
Nissan ni Nissan tu
100k 🔥🔥🔥
Bad camera bro what happened??
Very informative piece, Thank you @ErickWokabi