Just changed this filter and the internal filter on my 14 Maxima and it literally drives like a brand new car. No more bogging down off the line, lagging or pulling at certain rpms. This works great 👍
I recently replaced both transmission filters and the fluid on my 2012 Murano with 57,000 original miles. This fixed the slight slipping problem I was having on one specific hill. After driving 200 miles I drained and refilled the fluid again, which should leave me with about 75% new fluid, since a drain and fill only gets about half the fluid. I used Amsoil CVT fluid, which is both superior to the Nissan OEM fluid and less expensive, to boot. It protects the warranty (exceeds factory specs). It now responds quicker and no longer slips on that particular hill.
That’s awesome That’s all they need if you take good care of these transmission and service them properly they will last a long time. I always push for preventing maintenance services and that’s on every car not just Nissans
@@antonioaguirre6166. Hey I have a question if you can help me out with it. I have a 2007 nissan maxima CVT trans. . I Got a used transmission and installed it and its leaking fluid where the engine and trans bolt together. Could this be the torque convertor or the torque convertor seal ? If it's the seal is there a inner and outter seal ? I Cant find alot of information about this thing . Any advice would help. Thanks
@@jrb45 most likely is the torque converter seal however inspect your torque converter and make sure that the surface where the seal rides is smooth and don’t have a groove.
I just picked up a 2013 Pathfinder with 163k miles on it,, has the code of "death' so I took a chance on it. Drove it 100 miles home and you could feel it dragging. Did two spill & fills and added two bottles of "Jil-Cat" 100 miles later & car has improved so much I may keep it. By pass the built in Trans Cooler in the Radiator & added a small external cooler. Castrol CVT Fluid seems to work well. I am also installing a inline filter after the cooler. App called CVTz50 allows you to monitor several pids with the CVT, AWD & Engine.
My "mechanic" scanned my 2014 Nissan Maxama V6 and said transmission pressure was low. He suggested baby it and trade. Fluid full getting filter today wish me luck. Thanks for the help
Great upload! I didn't realize there was an internal tranny filter, just the external one. I have changed the external filter a few times already, quite easy. Going to change the internal filter as soon as weather warms up here. My 2010 Maxima currently has 209K miles on the clock. If anyone can change motor oil you can also change cvt fluid too! Easier than changing motor oil. Do a three drain and fill is the rule to changing tranny fluid. Your tranny will thank you!
That’s great I try to post videos for people to know and understand what this transmissions need. Preventive maintenance services are the best. Don’t wait till the transmission goes out right!
@@antonioaguirre6166 that is just a wire mesh in it, no filtration at all. It is just like calling your Houses screen door an air Filter? Just because some Auto Parts Store Miss label it still dose not make it a Filter.
There is no internal filter on 7th Gens, that is just a screen. I have a 2010 Nissan Maxima SV with 277,000 Miles on it. I replace the fluid every 40K and filter every 20k.
@@isaiahmcnair1277 I use a measuring Bucket to determine how much fluid comes out. usually 5.5-6.0 qts. Amsoil is good also used the Nissan fluid many times. Nissan NS-2 CVT Automatic Transmission Fluid is Factory.
Yes he's right, 31397-1XE0A is called a gasket -oil pan. Its a two n one gasket with a 10 section filter. Only move that if u feel that that gasket is done not the the filter. That's what BG Transmission Quick Clean is for. Now for that ext filter, yes change it. But if I use a impact gun with 1000-1500 ft-lbs on ya wheel nuts, ur nissan is done. And that goes for any vehicle made 09 and up.
Thanks for such a great informative video. I just picked up a 2010 Maxima and I’m changing this external filter first thing. 3:00 Do you happen to have a part number for the internal filter as well?
I don’t have the part number for the internal filter. I usually clean it with gasoline or solvent and put it back. The most important filter is the external
@@antonioaguirre6166 Got it - if you happen to have the gasket part number let me know. I just changed my external filter and hoping to do the internal next.
Thanks for your Nissan Maxima CVT maintenance tips. You talked about cleaning or replacing internal CVT filter I am really curious about what the inner filter looks like I replaced on 2012 Nissan Maxima external CVT filter, which I purchased from a Nissan Auto Dealership.
They never do and they never will. They’re not trained for it all they do is drain the fluid and refill it. You will be better off to go somewhere where they deal with cvts the dealer don’t fix them they just replaced them
@@Jan96106 a lot of times has to do with liability and that’s at any shop. The way we see it is like if the transmission is already having problems is better not to mess with it. most likely it’s gonna go out and we don’t wanna be responsible for it. I had that issue before
Hey Antonio by chance could I know where your shop is located? You sound fair and reasonable and very knowledgeable so if your close to me Dallas TX or who would you recommend to work on transmission
I am in Houston Texas on the south side. Close to Galveston. To be honest with you I don’t know anyone on the Dallas area. I don’t like recommending anyone unless I know they are very good at it
You are welcome to come by I will help you with your transmission service. I just did the Nissan rogue if you like to watch the vide. I can make another video of the Nissan maxima if that helps for you. Step by step
What year are you talking about….because newer models have the skid plate that must be removed to get to filter with 4 bolts. Should you flush or change the N3 fluid and when? Every 30,000 miles or when? Why are dealerships saying they do not change filters…..damn?
Yes service intervals are around 30k if you have your original service manual, it will tell you everything about your services. Like I said before they are not trained for it and lots of times if you don’t have a service record with them they will not touch it after 100k miles
Thank you for the vid, my 2014 has 80k and im doing the tranny flush soon. im not sure if im gonna clean out the internal one, ima see what the fluid looks like first.
Yes, good idea at 80k it should be ok. If you decide to remove the internal filter there are 2 bolts that are different in length just make sure you put them back in the same spot
I believe the 2016 is the new body style. I'm not sure to be honest with you. I installed a 2015 cvt in 2009 Nissan maxima before and it worked fine. and a 2017 cvt on a 2014 Nissan Altima and it worked well. The Nissan Altima changed the body style in 2016 as well. so, there is a big chance the 2016 cvt will fit your 2011 maxima. look at the sensors see if they are the same and sensor locations, also look at the main plug and count the pins in it.
good question, now you are making me wonder and I want to try it. let me know if you try it, I'm kind of curios. thank you for watching like and subscribe it helps.
The dealership told me my transmission is failing and they wont change the fluid at this point. They advised my only option is to replace it. I have 148k miles on my 2012 Nissan maxima and want to keep it running. What options do I have?
If it’s already going out all you can do is to remove the oil pan and remove the internal filter. Clean it and put it back together. Also remove the external filter and replace it with a new one. Fill it up again and drive it. It doesn’t warranty that the transmission is gonna get better but it will extend the life of it
the stepper motor usually doesn't go bad, they get stuck when there is a lot of metal in the fluid. but if that's the case, if you have fine metal in the system the new stepper motor will get stuck too.
Nissan trash I have a 2018 Nissan Sentra 85,000 miles and the dealership said I need a new transmission , luckily they paid 60% I paid 40% … was out of warranty ….. but they know it’s trash that’s why they gave me a discount
The Nissan Sentra seems to be the weakest transmission. They are smaller and can’t take too much abuse they will go out very quickly. If you look at your manual it calls for fluid change every 30k miles I believe. If you don’t follow the maintenance guide it will go out. The maxima seem to be able to take more abuse and can go a lot longer without fluid changed but it’s recommended to follow maintenance intervals
@@pancholin1950 I don’t think it’s goes that far. You can always buy an extended warranty to be on the safe side and trusts me it is worth it. My friend just got her transmission replaced at the dealer right about 70k miles. She had extended warranty and she did not pay a dime.
Just changed this filter and the internal filter on my 14 Maxima and it literally drives like a brand new car. No more bogging down off the line, lagging or pulling at certain rpms. This works great 👍
Wow that’s amazing!!! I’m glad you catch it on time. It makes me wanna make more videos like this to help others
Best video by far put it this way it's saved in my favorites 😅
I am glad you like it. like and subscribe to support my channel, thank you
I recently replaced both transmission filters and the fluid on my 2012 Murano with 57,000 original miles. This fixed the slight slipping problem I was having on one specific hill. After driving 200 miles I drained and refilled the fluid again, which should leave me with about 75% new fluid, since a drain and fill only gets about half the fluid.
I used Amsoil CVT fluid, which is both superior to the Nissan OEM fluid and less expensive, to boot. It protects the warranty (exceeds factory specs).
It now responds quicker and no longer slips on that particular hill.
That’s awesome
That’s all they need if you take good care of these transmission and service them properly they will last a long time.
I always push for preventing maintenance services and that’s on every car not just Nissans
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@@antonioaguirre6166. Hey I have a question if you can help me out with it. I have a 2007 nissan maxima CVT trans. . I Got a used transmission and installed it and its leaking fluid where the engine and trans bolt together. Could this be the torque convertor or the torque convertor seal ? If it's the seal is there a inner and outter seal ? I Cant find alot of information about this thing . Any advice would help. Thanks
@@jrb45 most likely is the torque converter seal however inspect your torque converter and make sure that the surface where the seal rides is smooth and don’t have a groove.
@@jrb45 unfortunately you have to remove the transmission again to replace the converter seal
I just picked up a 2013 Pathfinder with 163k miles on it,, has the code of "death' so I took a chance on it. Drove it 100 miles home and you could feel it dragging. Did two spill & fills and added two bottles of "Jil-Cat" 100 miles later & car has improved so much I may keep it. By pass the built in Trans Cooler in the Radiator & added a small external cooler. Castrol CVT Fluid seems to work well. I am also installing a inline filter after the cooler. App called CVTz50 allows you to monitor several pids with the CVT, AWD & Engine.
My "mechanic" scanned my 2014 Nissan Maxama V6 and said transmission pressure was low. He suggested baby it and trade. Fluid full getting filter today wish me luck. Thanks for the help
Thanks for sharing. let us know how everything went. good luck on your project, like and subscribe it helps the channel.
Great upload! I didn't realize there was an internal tranny filter, just the external one. I have changed the external filter a few times already, quite easy. Going to change the internal filter as soon as weather warms up here. My 2010 Maxima currently has 209K miles on the clock. If anyone can change motor oil you can also change cvt fluid too! Easier than changing motor oil. Do a three drain and fill is the rule to changing tranny fluid. Your tranny will thank you!
That’s great I try to post videos for people to know and understand what this transmissions need. Preventive maintenance services are the best. Don’t wait till the transmission goes out right!
That is not an internal filter, it is just a screen.
@@ragingwargamer1165 that is the proper term, always remove it and clean it or replace it when servicing
@@antonioaguirre6166 that is just a wire mesh in it, no filtration at all. It is just like calling your Houses screen door an air Filter? Just because some Auto Parts Store Miss label it still dose not make it a Filter.
@@ragingwargamer1165 still provides filtration against large particles of metal even if you don’t want to call it a filter.
There is no internal filter on 7th Gens, that is just a screen. I have a 2010 Nissan Maxima SV with 277,000 Miles on it. I replace the fluid every 40K and filter every 20k.
How much of fluid ? And what kind do you use ?
@@isaiahmcnair1277 I use a measuring Bucket to determine how much fluid comes out. usually 5.5-6.0 qts. Amsoil is good also used the Nissan fluid many times. Nissan NS-2 CVT Automatic Transmission Fluid is Factory.
Yes he's right, 31397-1XE0A is called a gasket -oil pan. Its a two n one gasket with a 10 section filter. Only move that if u feel that that gasket is done not the the filter. That's what BG Transmission Quick Clean is for. Now for that ext filter, yes change it. But if I use a impact gun with 1000-1500 ft-lbs on ya wheel nuts, ur nissan is done. And that goes for any vehicle made 09 and up.
thank you for watching like and subscribe. it really helps
Thanks for such a great informative video. I just picked up a 2010 Maxima and I’m changing this external filter first thing.
3:00 Do you happen to have a part number for the internal filter as well?
I don’t have the part number for the internal filter. I usually clean it with gasoline or solvent and put it back. The most important filter is the external
@@antonioaguirre6166 Got it - if you happen to have the gasket part number let me know.
I just changed my external filter and hoping to do the internal next.
Thanks for your Nissan Maxima CVT maintenance tips. You talked about cleaning or replacing internal CVT filter I am really curious about what the inner filter looks like I replaced on 2012 Nissan Maxima external CVT filter, which I purchased from a Nissan Auto Dealership.
That’s great just make sure you keep the bolts in order. I think there is 1 or 2 different length but I can’t remember rn
My Nissan dealer told me they don’t recommend changing the filter. That makes no sense to me.
They never do and they never will. They’re not trained for it all they do is drain the fluid and refill it. You will be better off to go somewhere where they deal with cvts the dealer don’t fix them they just replaced them
They didn’t even know that the filter on the side could be replaced. I had to get someone at the dealer to figure out the part number of the filter
That's terrible that they told you that.
@@Jan96106 a lot of times has to do with liability and that’s at any shop. The way we see it is like if the transmission is already having problems is better not to mess with it. most likely it’s gonna go out and we don’t wanna be responsible for it.
I had that issue before
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Hey Antonio by chance could I know where your shop is located? You sound fair and reasonable and very knowledgeable so if your close to me Dallas TX or who would you recommend to work on transmission
I am in Houston Texas on the south side. Close to Galveston. To be honest with you I don’t know anyone on the Dallas area. I don’t like recommending anyone unless I know they are very good at it
You are welcome to come by I will help you with your transmission service. I just did the Nissan rogue if you like to watch the vide. I can make another video of the Nissan maxima if that helps for you. Step by step
Yeah I’m gonna try n get it down there I know where you talking about and I’ll give your shop a call Gracias Hermano 🙏🏻
What year are you talking about….because newer models have the skid plate that must be removed to get to filter with 4 bolts. Should you flush or change the N3 fluid and when? Every 30,000 miles or when? Why are dealerships saying they do not change filters…..damn?
This is a 2010 Nissan maxima. I think this transmission runs all the way up to 2016 but I might be wrong. The latest one I worked on was a 2016.
Yes service intervals are around 30k if you have your original service manual, it will tell you everything about your services. Like I said before they are not trained for it and lots of times if you don’t have a service record with them they will not touch it after 100k miles
Thank you for the vid, my 2014 has 80k and im doing the tranny flush soon. im not sure if im gonna clean out the internal one, ima see what the fluid looks like first.
Yes, good idea at 80k it should be ok. If you decide to remove the internal filter there are 2 bolts that are different in length just make sure you put them back in the same spot
Can l put 2016 cvt trasmission on 2011 cvt nissan maxima?
I believe the 2016 is the new body style. I'm not sure to be honest with you. I installed a 2015 cvt in 2009 Nissan maxima before and it worked fine. and a 2017 cvt on a 2014 Nissan Altima and it worked well. The Nissan Altima changed the body style in 2016 as well. so, there is a big chance the 2016 cvt will fit your 2011 maxima. look at the sensors see if they are the same and sensor locations, also look at the main plug and count the pins in it.
good question, now you are making me wonder and I want to try it. let me know if you try it, I'm kind of curios. thank you for watching like and subscribe it helps.
You think I can put an 2018 Nissan Cvt transmission into an 2010 Nissan cvt transmission ?
Obviously, some of the people making comments under this video did not watch the video.
The dealership told me my transmission is failing and they wont change the fluid at this point. They advised my only option is to replace it. I have 148k miles on my 2012 Nissan maxima and want to keep it running. What options do I have?
If it’s already going out all you can do is to remove the oil pan and remove the internal filter. Clean it and put it back together. Also remove the external filter and replace it with a new one. Fill it up again and drive it. It doesn’t warranty that the transmission is gonna get better but it will extend the life of it
How bad is it ?
@@antonioaguirre6166 It's not terrible but you feel the lag
Don't trust the dealership, they are a ripoff!
@@marl745 if it’s not terrible try to service it yourself. Just drain the fluid and change the exterior filter that will help a lot.
When you take the filter off is a lot of fluid. Going to drain out?
only a little bit.
do you mean the internal filter or the external filter? the internal filter you have to drain the transmission before you remove it
@@antonioaguirre6166 how would I clean the external filter ?
@@1700tums I won’t recommend to clean it. Just replaced it. You can try to blow it off with compressed air in both directions
What year of Nissan transmission is?
This one was the 2010 Nissan maxima
Does this information the same for 2017 maxima
Edit. Is
in not sure to be honest with you. I will think so since Nissan has no changed from the cvt transmissions.
So it will take at least 6 qz when changing that filter ?
Yes more or less. If you have a dipstick put 5 qz first and check then dipstick
Car has to be running on even ground to check dipstick ? Correct ?
@@kash4550 yes that’s correct
Do I have to prime the filter with transmission oil or anything ?
@@kash4550 no need for that. The transmission pump will do that for u
Looking for a mechanic, what area are you in?
I am in Texas City close to Galveston
How often should this filter be changed
The fluid should be changed every 30k miles. Just drain and refill. The filter should be changed around every 60k miles
That will keep your transmission very healthy
Does anyone know the transmission oil pan filter part bumber
It’s probably best if you call the dealer and give them your vin number. They will get you the right part
need help with a stepper motor wonder if you could help
the stepper motor usually doesn't go bad, they get stuck when there is a lot of metal in the fluid. but if that's the case, if you have fine metal in the system the new stepper motor will get stuck too.
I don't have a transmission available right now otherwise I will make you a video of how to replace it.
How to replace CVT with 6 speed manual?
Good question. I never try it before
What about the transmission fluid, should u change?
Yes, always drain it out and add new fluid
It takes about 4 to 5 quarts. Order it from Nissan
Nissan trash I have a 2018 Nissan Sentra 85,000 miles and the dealership said I need a new transmission , luckily they paid 60% I paid 40% … was out of warranty ….. but they know it’s trash that’s why they gave me a discount
The Nissan Sentra seems to be the weakest transmission. They are smaller and can’t take too much abuse they will go out very quickly. If you look at your manual it calls for fluid change every 30k miles I believe. If you don’t follow the maintenance guide it will go out. The maxima seem to be able to take more abuse and can go a lot longer without fluid changed but it’s recommended to follow maintenance intervals
Its my understanding that the warranty on that CVT type transmission is 8 years or 94,000 miles
@@pancholin1950 I don’t think it’s goes that far. You can always buy an extended warranty to be on the safe side and trusts me it is worth it. My friend just got her transmission replaced at the dealer right about 70k miles. She had extended warranty and she did not pay a dime.
Very helpful. I recycle my internal filter by spraying with brake cleaner. Waiting on transmission cooler line filter to arrive and replace.
Step 1: get rid of your Nissan
Step 2: don’t buy another CVT
Step 3: buy a regular automatic or manual transmission vehicle
Bruh…2 CVTs in 3 years. Both under 100k miles. 14’ Maxima S.
Don’t buy these shyts lol