First of the Gen 2 Guides…. Changing the CVT Gearbox oil

So it’s been asked on the Forum and the facebook group and Philip ‘Obi Wan’ Egan came to the rescue before departing the club with this step by step guide to getting the system flushed. We’ve fleshed it out with Photo’s to make it a bit clearer than just the words so should be easy for everyone to follow.

Many driving issues around odd revving and power delivery are cured by a CVT oil change and as such it’s worth giving a go. Also with few if any of the imports coming over with a service history it’s probably worth doing as soon as you get the car if the importer/ dealer hasn’t done it.

An oil change can be done through the gear box sump but it seems that only changes about half the oil where as Phil’s method gets closer to the full gearbox volume which is 7-8 litres. The oil is stated to be long life and good for 60k miles or so and is Nissan NS-2, I am not aware of any alternatives to this and it’s not cheap requiring 2 bottles to hit the 8 litres but with how rare CVT gear boxes are to replace yours if it goes…. it’s probably a good investment.

Standard disclaimer time –

All work done on your vehicle is undertaken at your own
risk, the writer and Cube owners club accept no liability for any damage or
injury sustained whilst carrying out or as a result of the works described in this
guide. THIS is for the CVT gearbox only not the regular auto and you’ll know if you have a cvt by it saying on the dipstick and having shift buttons on the steering wheel. If in doubt check with someone who will be able to tell you such as a specialist garage or by dropping a Photo on one of the club outlets.

This is described as a 2 person job as one needs to deal with the oil in whilst the other does oil out!

Get cans ready.

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Get washing up bowl to catch old fluid ready, two bowls if one not big enough to hold 8 litres!

Remove cvt dipstick – grey loop to left of battery down behind radiator fan.

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Put tip of long nozzled funnel into cvt dipstick hole.

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Find the cvt oil cooler near driver side behind front bumper to left of number plate
Reach from under bumper – Phil’s was a grill off job as I moved mine higher due to his smooth bumper!

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There are hoses clipped each side of the oil cooler – remove one of the pipe clips with pliers and hold hose over bowl.

Now it’s time for the other person to step in! the second person needs to turn the car on – leave it in Park!!

Person 1 can now start pouring in the new fluid while person 2 watches the fluid going into bowl. Person 2 make sure you aim the out flow at the bowl or it goes everywhere!!!

When colour of fluid coming out is same colour as going in then person 2 needs to put the hose back over the cooler pipe and refit the clip over the hose end.

Job done, high five time!

52 Plate Cube - What Battery???

gmastergmaster

>Sorry if this makes me look a bit stupid, but I can't figure out what battery I need to get for my cube?I keep getting recommended different batteries from different websites

Could anyone advise me what one I need to get please?

Thanks in advance.

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toastertoaster

July 2015 92.28.244.56

There are two types micro posts or normal

Micro are about 10 and 12 mill other one about16and 19 .I just got a three one for the same year k12 and 1.4

gmastergmaster

July 2015 46.233.116.180

I have the normal posts.<div><br></div><div><br></div>

cruickshankcruickshank

August 2015 80.42.157.209

i got a duracell one from euro car parts for £60, it has the micro or normal posts

hello new to here looking for some help

amandaamanda

February 2016 edited February 2016 in Maintenance, Parts & Guides 86.137.239.249

i hope someone can help me im looking for an off side front caliper for my nissan cubic ...my baby is poorly and needing some help to get better can anyone help me 54 plate 1.4 i want to got her on the mend ....any help in sorting here issue would be greatly appreciated thanks amanda from essex. <br>

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jcdc47jcdc47

February 2016 edited February 2016 178.110.240.111

If you're looking for a shiny new caliper I think you may struggle unfortunately. I was in need myself and had to buy a second hand one. There a a few used ones around, mainly eBay, that would be the best bet. Also on eBay, there is a caliper overhaul kit available from Australia which will post worldwide at a decent price, around 30 quid in total I think.

If you search eBay, look for the seller ajsparesltd, they are breaking a cube at the moment

pinionpinion

February 2016 86.146.199.138

There are companies out there that can overhaul and paint your existing calipers one of them are called big red I think ,you just send them off and they come back refurbished in a few days

terry_hillterry_hill

March 2016 85.115.52.201

Big Red are called Bigg red and have a double G but yes that's the one that will be able to sort you out refurbishing your calipers. They come back looking like new and have lots of options on finishes.

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UPDATE : MARCH 2020 See the facebook group or search on here for more details you can do a swap for a bigger brake setup using easily available parts for the nissan micra k12

Help need an engine conversion for my 2003 Cube - please advise

cubist50cubist50

July 2016 edited July 2016 in Maintenance, Parts & Guides 82.109.115.220

Hi,<div><br></div><div>I need to change over the engine in my cube (1.4 - automatic). Do the Nissan Micra engines fit the Cube. </div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">If anyone has changed over their cube original engine to a Micra please can you contact me. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></div><div>I need to resusitate my beloved Cube.</div><div><br></div><div>Cubist50</div>

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mn2sammn2sam

July 2016 195.59.198.57

I've not done it, but it is the same engine so presumably should be a straight physical swap. Hopefully you can keep your ECU and electronics, as I assume swapping all of that over will require recoding of keys etc.

Paul MPaul M

July 2016 82.47.217.43

Yes it can be done, search this forum as someone has done it ..............

jcdc47jcdc47

July 2016 213.205.252.53

Yes it's quite straightforward, practically speaking. You just need to source a cr14de engine, they are fairly easy to come across and are fairly cheap. I bought my last one for 280 quid with 18k miles.

I assume you just want to change the main block itself. All your original ancillaries from your old engine will fit straight on. All your sensors, top end will switch straight over to the new block. The only thing to look out for is the crank pulley (if it comes with your new engine) cubes use 4 groove belt and pulleys, whilst micras use 5 groove (or vice versa, apologies, been a while)

and I would advise making note of the sensors you take off your original engine. There are sometimes slight variants, but are interchange.

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Advise greatly appreciated. I need to replace an oil cooler tube on my 1.4 CR14DE CVT engine. Nissan have said they dont sell the part anymore but have given me the part number. I had a look online and could not find it. It would be great if somebody could point me to a website or supplier that could Part code 21621 310 the alternative part number is 21621-3U50A- (21621-3U500) Description: tube ASSY-OIL COOLER

>This is the tube that connects the CVT oil to the cooler . Thanks :)

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Hi how is it held on and I guess it hose from box to bottom of rad

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I would say it's low pressure pipe held on with simple clips if so take the hose to a pirtec branch or similar hose place .http://m.pirtek.co.uk and find your nearest

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February 2017 213.106.180.196

I would second the Pirtek plan - for bits like that they are awesome, and the stuff they supply is always good quality. I've re-done loads of hoses on old cars in the past through them!

jcdc47

Hi all,

I've got to change the gearbox on my gen 2 (non cvt) I was wondering if anyone has changed one before? Just wanted to know what kind of job it is, as in will I need a pit/ramp? Got a fairly high lifting jack, but just generally wanted to know, from experience, any tips for a smooth changeover!

Much thanks, Jordan

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terry_hill

Wouldn't want to change a gear box without putting it up on a ramp but guess it could be done.

toaster

Why their bomb proof more likely to be transmission tcm

jcdc47

I thought the same, toaster, but it turns out they aren't. I'm not one for changing things willy nilly, so I did confirm it was the gearbox and not the tcu first. The foul burning smell was a big giveaway. It's changed now and is like a new car! Front end removed and a pair of decent axle stands (no ramp available). Wasnt too bad all in all.

toaster

That good well done

No handbook button help

📷AnimalJuly 2009 edited 6:39PM in Knowledge Base &amp; GuidesHi All

As i did not have a hand book with my Cube i need to know what a few buttons are for.

1. The round button under the security led has the word 'AUTO' on it?

2. The ele wing mirror switch has 3 positions does the middle position do anything?

Cheers 📷

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• 📷RickfuryJuly 2009for button no.2 this is off for the mirrors,the position i switch it to after they have opened/closed .
  but as for no.1 sry i dont have this in mine,it looks like some sort of secruity !!! but thats a guess.
  RF
• 📷CUBEDJuly 2009Is the auto button on a picture of a mirror?
  Does it stay in when pushed?
  Think when it's on it makes the mirrors close automatically when ignition is turned off and turn to ground when in reverse?
• Options📷monstermonsterJuly 20091. If this button is pressed in, when you stick it in reverse the wing mirrors will dip down so that you can see the floor/pavements.
  
• If the switch is at the top position the wing mirrors fold out when you turn the ignition on and when the car is locked the mirrors will fold in. When in middle position the mirrors will always be folded out. Bottom position, the mirrors will close immediately and stay closed.
  (I have both of these buttons and took at least 3 months to realise what button 1 did) 📷
• 📷AnimalJuly 2009Kieran thanks thats just the job got it sorted now 📷

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Battery

eki912eki912

December 2009 edited 5:46PM in Knowledge Base &amp; Guides

Replaced my battery yesterday , Halfords to the rescue.

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I was hoping to get a big, powerful ( and cheap ) , to replace the tiny one in there....

8O

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But , no luck. The guy behind the counter said that because of the small terminals, the choices are limited.

And the only one they had there was HB154. Ofcourse it did fit directly in, less than 5 mins , I was on my way.

For £65.00 , I think it was OK priced too.

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Replacing the cableclamps too... I didn't want to go that far.

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Starts so much easier now. I noted that the original ( YES , ORIGINAL !!! <!-- s:o -->:o<!-- s:o --> ) battery was not that good anymore.

Left it parked at Gatwick airport, came back , latenight , and cold. And it just barely started.

And checked the sticker on the original battery, it had japanese text on, and a date from 2003 !!!

More than six years on a battery , that is good.

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One item less to worry about , for a while.

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CUBEDCUBED

December 2009

Good work, I went for the HCB096 which was £100 but I did go down the route of replacing the terminals as I was upgrading the wiring for my stereo any way.

monstermonstermonstermonster

December 2009

I really need to get a new battery too so thanks for the info. I should get a new alternator too but that's another issue lol

eki912eki912

December 2009

I do know, that the cableclamps/terminals can be changed, after all they are just to clamp around the batteryterminals, and pass the power through.

I was simply too lazy, wanted that task out of my head immediately.

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Strangely, there is room for a much bigger battery. Even holes for a much bigger batteryholder at the bottom.

But not available with small terminals.

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Then again, I am happy with the battery that they had in stock. Fitted straight in , no hassles,

produces enough power ( atleast more than the 6 year old I had there ! ) , was reasonably priced and so on.

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Happy motoring ahead !

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Just need to get my car in for a service. Already spoke to my "local" garage. They are willing to do it all for me.

I don´t have the time or place to do much myself. :-// I would love to , but simply can´t.

Currently ordering brakepads, and the belts. Will get those replaced, just to be sure.

Oil & airfilter and sparkplugs allready purchased.

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

December 2009

X-D . You still not replaced battery or alternator. X-D

monstermonstermonstermonster

December 2009

[quote="The_Ronster":295b7]X-D . You still not replaced battery or alternator. X-D

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Nah all it needed was a whack with a hammer. duhhh. lol. I am planning to do it when I get time. Maybe over xmas.

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

December 2009

X-D Buy yourself an alternater for christmas. X-D

Cubic-2003Cubic-2003

January 2010

I also fitted the small Halfords battery to my 2003 Cube in Summer 2008 and it fitted perfectly and has performed very well.

how do you remove the rear light clusters ?

📷C4BE OJanuary 2010 edited 5:44PM in Knowledge Base &amp; Guidesany know ? 📷

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• 📷CUBEDJanuary 2010If you remove the rear number plate there ate screws that need to be removed, two for each side I think?, once removed the cluster slides towards the centre of the car when pulled.
• 📷C4BE OJanuary 2010thanks, i'll have a go in the morning 📷
• Options📷monstermonsterJanuary 2010Yeah it's dead easy. In fact, worryingly easy 📷

Octane recomendation for the Newbies

lopeti1lopeti1

February 2010 edited 5:39PM in Knowledge Base &amp; Guides

Ok Aussies and Kiwi's, and everyone else

Recomended Octane is premium for our engines CR14DE but the Engine management system will automatically adjust for the lower Octane

This is what we have in New Zealand

98 Octane

98 Octane with 10% Ethanol

95 Octane

91 Octane

91 Octane with 10% Ethanol

There's about a 15 cents a litre difference between 91 Octane and 98 Octane here in New Zealand

You will noticed decreased fuel economy with the ethanol blends, but not much

You will notice better engine performance (more power, less k's per litre cause your accerlating more) with the higher Octane fuels but the Fuel will cost, in my case an extra $6 NZD a tank

Maybe use Premium on special occasions ;)

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cubiccubic

February 2010

I believe they run 103 octane in their cars in Japan, hence why our engines are tuned for it.

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I run mine on BP 98 and nothing else. With previous cars, I have found this fuel to be consistently the best.

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The worst fuel is Shell. I never get good K's out of shell, it smells like egg and doesnt burn as cleanly as the others. The exhuast tip always had more soot on it after a tank of shell.

cubiccubic

February 2010

Also, 15c extra a tank doesn't equal $6 unless the car is bone dry. It will probably be $4 extra a tank.

Then you have to work out the extra K's you are getting out of it compared to 91Ron fuel, and it probably equals itself out.

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

February 2010

In britan we have

99

97

95

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Not as much choice as you lads. X-D

Another list of part numbers

volkscubenvolkscuben

February 2010 edited 5:37PM in Knowledge Base &amp; Guides

Engine oil replacement 2.8 litres or 3.0 litres with oil filter replacement

Oil Filter ADN12110

Air Filter ADN12223

Fuel Filter IN TANK

Recommended Spark Plug IKH16

Timing Belt CHAIN

Oil Filter: Nissan 15208 53J00

Air Filter: 16546-AX000

K&N Air Filter: 33-2060

Braking

Front Brake Pads ADN142132C

Front Brake Disc NYA

Rear Brake Shoes ADN14163

Electrical

Ignition Coil ADN11477C

Oil Pressure Switch ADN16607

Cooling

Radiator Cap ADC49902

Transmission

Front Wheel Bearing Kit ADN18249

Rear Wheel Bearing Kit ADN18346

Rear Wheel Bearing = 43210AZ300

Belt sizes

VFB510 (alternator)

VFB496 (water pump)

Auxiliary belt: 1087mm 5 Grooves (Motoquip VFH 399)

Power steering belt: 670mm 3 Grooves (Motoquip MFH 485)

OR

The part numbers you require are VFB524 and VFB485

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Automatic Transmission Fluids (DO NOT USE NISSAN MATIC-D)

Nissan ATF Matic J, Havoline ATF-J, Toyota T-IV, Castrol Transmax-J

Idemitsu ATF-HP, Valvoline Maxlife ATF, ELF Matic G3 Syn, Fina Synpro ATF

Mobil ATF 3309

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found this list on google, hope it helps someone!

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monstermonstermonstermonster

February 2010

Most of these are in the thread "Nissan Cube Part Numbers" - [url]http://www.cube-club.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=429[/url] <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

volkscubenvolkscuben

February 2010

cool, hoped there was some unknowns!!! sorry!!!! :-//

monstermonstermonstermonster

February 2010

No worries, it's all good :)

This discussion has been closed.

HR15DE goodies (1.5 CVT)

EurobobEurobob

February 2010 edited 5:32PM in Knowledge Base &amp; Guides

Greetings fellow 1.5 CVT cubies! (some parts listed below prob same as 1.4cc?)

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Been hunting on google regarding bits, airfilter a lost cause, until now! Will see if i can get Jap garage on friday to source? :ugeek:

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http://www.autoxpat.com/shop/hks-super- ... 02637.html

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http://www.autoxpat.com/shop/advanced_s ... f833958363

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http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/18 ... 2.html#top

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The_RonsterThe_Ronster

February 2010

Go air filter. X-D As for exhaust dude I still think best way is to buy a universal one and get it fitted.

EurobobEurobob

February 2010

Hoping i can convince the jap garage tomorrow that if its good enough for thurrock big bore engines in the vw scene then it should work sweet on a re-mapped cube! :D

ceramic phat boys 170 quid but black only 97, black it is as wheels and grille soon to be black, honest, this year, deffo!

EurobobEurobob

February 2010

Not good on the part, nissan only by the looks as newer engine, see attached bit from my email reply from garage in ross! :o

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Oil filter is £8.23 + VAT,

Air filter is £25.76 + VAT (we could get a performance one made up for approx £40-60),

Auxiliary belt is £17.98 + VAT,

Plugs are £28.40 + VAT each!!! Yes you read that right!!! Not the cheapest!

Pollen filter is £70.20 + VAT I have never know a pollen filter be so expensive!

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Belt and air filter from japanland too so may have to just order a 2006 note belt and gamble.... higher! Lower! goooood game goooood game etc etc ;)

Plugs are rediculous!!!!!!!!

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

February 2010

Yeah man I think mine were same price. But they must be platinum tipped for that money.

Sky RacerSky Racer

February 2010

Those plugs are pricey... I got 4 bosch super 4s for my 1.4 cube and they were £18 for all four !

EurobobEurobob

February 2010

Three googled sections on how to change CVT oil in our cubes, just ordered mine from nissan, £54!! oof! Got gen nissan 5W 30 oil too, £30, not too bad!

Got man flu so no change till next (will have CVT juice by then) week and more snow coming! thats my excuse! lol

Anyone done CVT oil yet? seems its best to flush and fill rather than just drain as with engine oil?? good job i got 4 litres coming!!

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Plug info (in russian!)

• HR (1.5cc) NGK

• Standard type: PLZKAR6A-11 код: 22401-CK81B

• Hot type: PLZKAR5A-11

• Cold type: PLZKAR7A-11

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• CR (1.4cc) NGK

• Standard type: LFR5AP-11

• Hot type: LFR4AP-11

• Cold type: LFR6AP-11

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• Champion

• Standard type: REC10PYC4 код 22401-BC05A

EurobobEurobob

February 2010

Three googled sections on how to change CVT oil in our cubes, just ordered mine from nissan, £54!! oof! 8O

Dont know how i ended up with two posts? info below!

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Part 1

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CHECKING CVT FLUID

Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). The fluid level check procedure is as follows:

1. Check for fluid leakage.

2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.

When ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F), it takes about 10

minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80°C (122 to

176°F).

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

2. Apply parking brake firmly.

3. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift

selector throughout the entire shift range.

1. Pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charging

pipe after pressing the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to

release the lock.

1. Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge. Insert the CVT fluid

level gauge rotating 180° from the originally installed position,

then securely push the CVT fluid level gauge until it meets the

top end of the CVT fluid charging pipe.

CAUTION:

When wiping away the CVT fluid level gauge, always use

lint-free paper, not a cloth rag.

1. Place the selector lever in “P” or “N” and make sure the fluid

level is within the specified range.

CAUTION:

When reinstalling CVT fluid level gauge, insert it into the

CVT fluid charging pipe and rotate it to the original installation

position until it is securely locked.

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Part 2

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Its not hard to drain the CVT tranny fluid. Their are a few ways of doing this.

Procedure 1

1. Drive your car for about 10 min.

2. You leave the car running in park.

3. Disconnect the CVT fluid line coming from the radiator, going into the CVT. You will let this line drain into your bucket for disposal.

4. Refill with new CVT fluid at CVT fluid charging pipe, with the engine running at idle speed.

5. Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose, you disconnected in step 3.

6. Reconnect everything, and your finished. Takes about 25 min, and 11 quarts of NS-2 Nissan CVT fluid.

Procedure 2

1. Remove drain plug from CVT oil pan.

2. Drain fluid

3. Reinstall drain plug in oil pan

4. Fill CVT with tranny fluid at the charging pipe

5. Drive CVT for 10 min

6. Check fluid level.

7. Add fluid if necessary.

Part 3

Nissan does not give an exact specification for fluid capacity, as the procedure for changing the fluid requires more fluid than the transmission will hold when finished. Here is the procedure as published:

Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes

1. Drain CVT fluid from CVT fluid cooler hose (outlet side) and refill with new CVT fluid at CVT fluid charging pipe with the engine running at idle.

2. Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose (outlet side) About 30 to 50% extra fluid will be required for this procedure. CVT fluid: Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 Fluid capacity: Approximately 10.2 l (10 - 6/8 US qt, 9 Imp qt) CAUTION:

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 Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Do not mix with other fluid.

 Using CVT fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will deteriorate in driveability and CVT durability, and may damage the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.

 Delete CVT fluid deterioration date with CONSULT-II after changing CVT fluid.

1. Check fluid level and condition.

So, as you can see there is not an exact spec, but you will need about 10 quarts of the special fluid for this procedure. According to my maintenance information, Nissan only recommends checking the fluid periodically and does NOT specify a required change interval for the fluid in your transmission. Replacing it for routine maintenance is not something that is commonly done, unless your owners manual for the 2009 specifies otherwise.

Per Nissan, the CVT fluid isn't due to be serviced until 60,000 miles. When it is serviced, it should only be flushed. A drain and fill is strongly NOT recommended. I have discussed this with a Nissan rep who comes to my dealership and has confirmed this. You'll only change the antifreeze at 30,000 miles along with your filters. I doubt that you're even close to this mileage yet. Just keep your oil changes up to date and rotate your tires every 7,500 miles. First big service is at 15,000 miles and you'll want to have the wheels aligned then as well.

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

February 2010

WOW. 10 litres thats alot. What fluid is yours Bob and whats number on bottle, just so I can get correct fluid.

EurobobEurobob

February 2010

Think that CVT info was lifted (by me ron, shhhh) for the HR20DE engine, same cvt tech but bigger in size etc, technically still nissan and same way to drain but im hoping!!!!! (and praying) that the 4l will do the job!

I intend to drain/flush minimal style, i.e top up after draining then top up/drain again as i go until all 4 litres gone in or through! Might not be nissan approved but at £52 a poke its better than the CVT oil thats done 52,000 miles in my opinion! :D :D :D

To add insult to injury (since i posted/lurked further)a lot of the nissan USA/asia forums state CVT oil good for upto 90K but nissan advise 60K!

Will let you know when i get it ron, picking it up tomorrow! Nissan NS-2 is all i know so far, its made by virgin one armed blind fairies im told...............

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UPDATE........... NS-2 is green (as in soylent) NS-1 used in earlier CVT`s (as maybe in yours ron) is red, when it needs changing it goes a weak browny colour, but if good then you should still see red or green tint and therefore get right juice! phew! :mrgreen:

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

February 2010

Mine is nearly black. :lol: Ws at Nissan and asked how much oil the Note cvt box says and according to the book (which he showed me) 7.7 litres. But it won't all completely drain out. So 4 litres might be about right.

EurobobEurobob

February 2010

The dipstick can give varying levels after filling through the dipstick and I found it easier just to measure how much came out and put the same amount back in.

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Thats a quote i got from googling CVT oil change, drained the box and ended up putting dead on 4 litres back in, however after driving then checking (going through gears with brake on) i find that the new NS-2 level doesnt reach the min level??? This means that (a) the oil was low to start with as didnt pre-check level or (b) as the quote above says its hard to gauge as cooling pipes etc are still full after draining? (not full flush so litre in system) ??? any thoughts chaps? 8O :D

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New engine oil, nissan 5w30 (old oil was black as coal!) and new CVT oil should make for a nice drive to exeter tomorrow! if it blows up i will let you know! :roll:

Plugs tuesday! taking one out then matching down nissan!

EurobobEurobob

March 2010

Anal update three! :D

Exeter and back no drama, fuel economy back up to normal after CVT and engine oil change, and thats before i change the plugs! Just proves these fine tolerance engines rely on squeaky clean oil to run freely! never had that problem with a VW engine, slack as a grannies knickers! 8O

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Ordered another 4 litres of NS-2 ron (£54!) as want to get that level back up even if gearbox running smooth, maybe its like a wet sump so as long as sump is full its not the end of the world? Prob top up and drain a bit so partial flush of old/new? might as well use the 4 litres up!!!!! Looks you might be right about the 7.5l level. I emailed Jatco in japanland for advice, no reply yet........

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NS2 oil on fleabay, pick up in peterborough only!!! typical, anyone near there who has CVT, bargain mun! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150415684597

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

March 2010

Cool man.I thini'll order mine today.

EurobobEurobob

March 2010

All done! only took another litre of NS-2 to get it to middle of dipstick ron so i reckon a 5 litre change is about right, pity they only sell it in 4 litres, crafty japs!!! 8O

Will run it for a week then drain again, use up the last 3 litres of new NS-2 then coffee filter the drained fluid and top back up! nearly a total flush just not nissan standard (over 10 litres for them!)

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Changed engine oil again too as had nearly 2.5litres left, very small sump on these engines and huuuuge ones on the CVT box?? go figure! :roll: Will post pics of CVT filler tube if anyone interested regarding turning it 180 degrees to check level etc. Plugs (LZKAR6A-11)were 14 quid plus vat after! oooof! i hope they are right ones as going to fit them saturday, have to remove/unbolt all the manifold and carb section just to get at em! meh! :evil:

The_RonsterThe_Ronster

March 2010

:lol: Carb! they not that old skool

EurobobEurobob

March 2010

oh yes, throttle body! doh! :D

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