What type of CVT does Nissan use?

XTRONIC CVT
XTRONIC CVT Continuously Variable Transmission | Nissan USA.

Is all CVT oil the same?

CVT-Specific Fluid Not all continuously variable transmissions are made alike. In fact, there are three subtypes of these transmissions: pulley, toroidal, and hydrostatic.

Can I use ATF in CVT?

ATF is used to lubricate and actuate a more conventional transmission consisting of a hydraulic pump, a set of gears, clutch discs and bands. It is not going to do the job with CVT transmissions that are gearless systems of chain-driven or belt-driven conical blocks or pulleys or discs and rollers.

What color is Nissan CVT fluid?

Nissan CVT fluid is golden in color like motor oil. At no time was it ever red. Nissan is very explicit about using only their fluid as it’s specifically engineered for their CVT’s. The fluid is actually an integral part of the CVT’s operation and was a major breakthrough in terms of CVT technology.

What happens if you put ATF fluid in CVT?

In a CVT transmission, it is impossible to drain all of the CVT fluid. If you have accidentally added ATF, your transmission would then contain a mixture of ATF and CVT fluids. Eventually, however, permanent damage will occur and you have to rebuild your transmission.

What kind of transmission fluid does a Nissan Xtronic CVT use?

What kind of transmission fluid does a Nissan XTRONIC CVT use? The required fluid for all XTRONIC CVT-equipped Nissan models is Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3. Do not use Automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Manual transmission fluid, or mix this fluid with other fluids, as it may damage the CVT transmission and void the warranty.

What’s so cool about Nissan’s toroidal CVT?

Perhaps even cooler is the specialized lubricant that Nissan developed that’s able to fit between the toroidal CVT internals while still being able to transmit power. Its molecules are actually shaped to lock together when compressed so that the power roller and discs can still transfer force, even when there’s a lubricant in between them.

Which Nissan vehicles have CVT transmission?

XTRONIC CVT® is available on most vehicles across the Nissan lineup, include SUVs like Pathfinder and Rogue. The XTRONIC CVT’s innovative system, which gives it such exceptionally smooth and versatile performance.

What is Nissan’s hyper CVT?

Nissan’s HYPER CVT is the world’s first CVT that is applicable to 2-liter class engines. HYPER CVT (for 1.0 to 1.3-liter class vehicles) Nissan has developed a new HYPER CVT unit for use on compact cars to succeed the N-CVT that has been widely acclaimed for its nimble driving performance and low fuel consumption.