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Review on Idemitsu CVT Type N (NS-2) Transmission Fluid for Nissan - 5 Quart by Stephen Cooper

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Save your Nissan CVT Transmission

My daughter has a 2013 Nissan Juke. CVT transmissions have a terrible reputation for failure and are expensive to repair. I change my transmission oil frequently as I've been told that changing the fluid extends the life of the transmission. Changing the fluid is as easy as changing the oil, and their special vehicle uses NS-2 fluid. Idemitsu makes liquid for Nissan. Check what 'NS' fluid your Nissan uses and don't forget to get a new drain plug gasket. A change only changes part of the oil, so I'm doing the second oil change this season, part of the oil stays in the gearbox and doesn't spill. Nissan recommends changing the transmission oil every 80,000 miles, but I've heard it should be done every 30,000 miles, especially if you live in a hot climate, I live in Texas. Other CVT fluids claim to work in Nissan vehicles, but many people suggest only using Nissan NS-2 if the car calls for it. There is also Nissan NS-3 fluid used in newer models.

Pros
  • Precise friction properties provide superior performance in difficult high torque conditions
Cons
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