Thanks for confirming everything my mechanic told me about my cvt transmission, great video too!

Change differential and transmission fluids every 30,000 miles. Our vehicles last > 250,000 miles with this schedule

@RBTheMechanic

10 ай бұрын

Nice job!! Good to know

thank you for the valuable information. I am surprised to see "Warming up" is a thing again with CVTs

Like many things, babying it will prevent premature failure.

Nothing at the dealership is free except the coffee.

@RBTheMechanic

10 ай бұрын

That’s not free it’s added to ur bill as fees lol

@Claroboy911

14 күн бұрын

SIKE!!! That express service oil change price had free coffee into account

@buttsexandbananapeels

6 күн бұрын

They don’t have free coffee at my closest dealer. It’s in a vending machine.

Great video. Definitely good advice on the fluid change schedules. Thank you.

Have done all and it had a dramatic effect Also do check Variable speed sensor

Thank you for the very helpful information. Great video.❤

@RBTheMechanic

6 ай бұрын

Welcome!

My friend every video is super good I learned how do everything in my car with you

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro more comming he’ll of moreee video I’m mad tho why I didn’t do this type videos before I learned lot in school when I went to mechanic school all books smart. I got oxygen sensor video comming and catalytic u gotta watch those

Very informative. I had a 2019 Prius with the CVT and got over 70k miles, no issues what so ever. Good point on changing the fluid every 30k.

@z1az285

Ай бұрын

prius has a ECVT not a CVT though it requires fluid replacement only the interval is longer

Thank you for making this video.

@RBTheMechanic

3 күн бұрын

Welcome

Thank you for the info. I have a Toyota Corolla cvt transmission. 2016 Corolla ❤️😊

@RBTheMechanic

6 ай бұрын

Cool that are fit difficult to flush

This taught me everting I needed to know. About why the transmission felt so off. I’m not a huge car dude. But I know some stuff. But this cleared it all up. Thank you good sir l. Great video

@RBTheMechanic

23 күн бұрын

Glad I could help

********* I agree with you 100% , My Subaru manual states " No maintenance necessary on my CVT Transmission, ( I BET BTHEY SELL MANY ) **************

I'm afraid to take my car to a dealer for service/update. It may run better broken than it would after they "fix" it.

@SmokyMountainStarlight

Жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly 😂

@jimthompson3030

4 ай бұрын

I worked at auto dealers ships only worse criminals is our politicians that are owned by our criminal corporations think about it!!!! 76 year old mechanic.

Awesome vid. Thanks

@RBTheMechanic

4 ай бұрын

Thank you

Thank you for this . Very informative.

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for another great video,you saved me a lot of time and money when I was doing it by myself.My teenager daughter driving 2014 Sentra and I showed her all these tips make sure she was following it. Any chances you have video how to change transmission fluid on 2014 Nissan Sentra? I can't find it in your selection.Thanks,man!!!

@RBTheMechanic

Ай бұрын

No I don’t have it on Sentra sorry

You did well thank you...

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thank u

Thanks for this info. I'm about to buy a Subaru Forester 2014 and I'm worried about the CVT. So helpful

@RBTheMechanic

5 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

You are awesome!

@RBTheMechanic

7 ай бұрын

Thank u!!!

This is a big concern for new Honda owners. More videos on this topic would help.

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yupp I will do more video and I have flushes and filter change video on these Hondas cvt

@SFTimG

Жыл бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic a video on the reliability of Honda CVTs would do big numbers.

Nice demo with the pen.

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Thank you bro

@RBTheMechanic

2 ай бұрын

Welcome

Great video thank you!.. On my 2013 Accord and only on long highway trips.. my AC barely works.. doesn’t blow as cold and is weak coming out…. The next day, works fine.. what could it be?

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Might be low on Freon have it reserviced

Thank you

@RBTheMechanic

10 күн бұрын

Welcome

good job!

@RBTheMechanic

8 күн бұрын

Thanks!

It's super funny at point 4 you mentioned a slop of almost 45 degrees! 🤣Be careful guy! The world's steepest street is in NZ, and its steepest section is 19 degrees. Garages or driveway can be different but can't be too far from that. Look can be deceiving. Apart from that! Cool advices!

@RBTheMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Yup

@luisdelcastillo3729

8 ай бұрын

¿Llevaste matemáticas en la escuela?

@hoanglanle1455

8 ай бұрын

Yes mate, maths and physics as well. But I don't get why we need maths here.

At my normal driving rate, it would take 9 years to hit 30K miles, so I'm thinking every 3 years or 30K miles change the CVT fluid, because all auto fluids degrade of time for a variety of reasons. Same reason why I change my oil every 6 months, even though that is only about 1700 miles driven.

Great video. I own (2) Honda’s. A 2017 Civic EXT and a 2016 Accord EX-L V6. I changed the Civics transmission fluid out at 48k. I used Amsoil. It cost a little more but has better heat tolerance than the Honda brand. I definitely felt the difference after the change. I do have a question. Do you recommend changing the 2 filters O rings and pan gasket? If so at what intervals?

@RBTheMechanic

10 ай бұрын

I would change the filter at 90k

@boomerguy9935

5 ай бұрын

I also use Amsoil CVT fluid in my 2016 HR-V but I change it at 30K miles. This transmission has presented no problems at all since I bought the car new. There was a recall in which Honda checked the transmission for any damage, then re-programmed the software and extended the warranty on it to 150K miles. Love it!

@jonboz7585

5 ай бұрын

Excellent info, thanks. I was considering a 2024 Honda HRV to replace my 2012 Honda Fit Sport, but I’ll either have some repairs done on it or purchase a Mazda CX-5 with geared automatic. I’ll never trust any CVT.

@boomerguy9935

5 ай бұрын

I think CVT is OK for light use in a passenger car and the fluid is changed regularly. However, the regular automatic transmissions are much more durable and reliable. From what I've read and experienced, as long as the fluid is changed regularly with quality full synthetic ATF, the filter will not need to be changed. However, if you don't know the transmission's history, I would definitely change the filter. This is what I've done and I've never had a problem. @@jonboz7585

dfor nissan rogue, do u use nissan tran fluid or other brand? what about changing filters? change or leave alone

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Use original Nissan fluid and filter u can change after like 3-4 flud changes then proceed doing filter

2019 civic coupe ex-t. I changed mine at 20,000 miles, and again at 40,000. Almost at 60,000 now. Honda guys are going to go crazy...but i use castrol cvt fluid. I also use a cvt conditioner. At 60,000 ill do both filters, and clean up the pan etc. Also adding a cvt cooler come spring time. Its so cold where i live i really dont see the point right now. Ive always been a fan of castrol products. I use their oil, brake fluid, now transmission fluid. I like to keep up on my car. Maybe its overkill, but i do plugs once a year, air filter 2x a year, change my oil every 3500 miles. Clean the maf 4x a year. Clean the throttle body every spring and late fall. Keep my car super clean and protected. Fluid film black undercoating every fall. Ceramic coating for the paint, then lots of wax over that. Every time i wash it i dry with a large soft microfiber towel and tec582. All season mats to keep moister away from the carpets and rusting out those areas. I keep damp rid containers in the trunk, and one under the seat. Im sure the transmission wont make it past 250,000 but i want to try. I might buy a spare from a lower mileage car just to have. Theyre only around $700 right now. Plus I save by doing my own work. Be nice just to have it before prices go up once all these CVTs start to fail in the 10th gens from people being stupid.

@RBTheMechanic

6 ай бұрын

U did lot and some too fast erly

@vermontvermont9292

6 ай бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic I figure it's not hurting anything. Oh and when I switched over to Castrol I made sure to do several drain and fills to get all the OEM hcf-2 out. I contacted Castrol and that was their recommendation anyway. I know I do things way too early, I just enjoy it. Thinks like plugs and filters aren't that expensive, especially from Rockauto. Anything to keep this car going. I always wanted the coupe, and when I finally got one I told myself I would do everything I can to keep it looking and running like new that I could. Just waiting for my injectors to go out lol. I run too tier 93 octane , and I'm always tossing in FIC. If the cleaner is actually working we'll see. Same with my crc intake valve and turbo cleaner. I do that a few times a year too right before an oil change.

@RBTheMechanic

6 ай бұрын

@@vermontvermont9292 yeah I did things Ery on my honda it still running like new

I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla S with a cvt transmission i drain and fill the cvt transmissions fluid every 50,000 miles, the car now has 185,000 miles on the odometer and it runs like the day i purchased it

@RBTheMechanic

Ай бұрын

Yup good !!

I read on a forum that you shouldnt flush the CVt transmission because flushing affects the seals. Is this true or is this only for some specific model. Your advise to flush, is this specifically for honda models?

@RBTheMechanic

5 ай бұрын

No it’s fine to flush is just keep it up to date some people don’t rush for years and 100k miles then it’s a issue especially before cvt automatic transmission

They also highly recommend to put transmission cooler to protect CVT transmission. Between Tube and fins or plate and fins cooler which one is good? ?

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Fines would be better choice more cooling

@edwinalexander1170

Жыл бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic both have fins but there is one with tube of 8 pass and has fins while the other is plate and fins. For example hyden transmission cooler part number 516 and 679 which one is more efficient in cooling?

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

@@edwinalexander1170 I can’t locate the part number u got links I’ll take a look

@edwinalexander1170

5 ай бұрын

​@@RBTheMechanichyden part number 526 with moving fan is this good?

I'm looking at a 2011 Nissan Rogue SV AWD and am doing my research, especially considering in the ad they mention it decelerating when it gets to about 65-75 mph... I looked at it and drove fine with the test drive, it has the black trans cooler installed already, and has had the fluid changed a few hundred miles ago, has 80k on the clock, new battery... I wonder what else can be done...

@RBTheMechanic

7 ай бұрын

Didn’t understand what’s the issue

@mekial2222

6 ай бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic After all that's been done to it (fluid change, cooler, computer reset assuming disconnecting the battery does it on that car, etc) and for it to still have the issue periodically, what else can be done? Is it worth it at any price? Should CVT trans just be avoided?

I recently bought a 2014 Nissan Altima and so far it’s running fine. But I wanted to check the transmission fluid. I can’t get the dipstick out. Do I have to take it to a dealership to add fluid in. I’m a recent widow so I know very little about cars. But I’m trying to learn. Thank you for any info you can give me

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

First of all u shouldn’t have to add fluid, is there reason why u want to add ? I ask because there’s process to add and check which not everyone can do at home something like this leave it to mechanic shop but u can ask me anything you like I usully get back every day but to get the dipstick it u have to move the clip there push on it to release it but don’t ass without know the level u don’t want to over flow and damage it

@debragonzalez9800

3 ай бұрын

No there’s no reason. The car is running fine. I just thought it was like checking your oil. So you never should have to add transmission fluid? And one more question, I bought the car a couple of months ago and had no need to put the air conditioner on but I recently did put it on and it doesn’t seem to be blowing cold. Where do I start with finding out what might be wrong? That you for your knowledgeably input.

Never had a problem. Going on 7 years

@RBTheMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

@jimthompson3030

4 ай бұрын

you are the luckiest person in the world

How to check the fluid level on cvt transmission for a 2014 Sentra? Thanks.

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I have to check and look in to that if it got dipstick most of them got it not sure about the new ones I will check next time I get a sentra

Hey, boss, what do you think about this CVT addictives like Lubegard? Would it help more?

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

I don’t think so

So on high way when i overtake i should not flourish the acceleration pedal ? ? ?

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

U can but smoothly if ur jamming it it wount just go 0 to 300mph it will take its time slow increments

@tommycodfish

Жыл бұрын

Drive your car like a scooter

Great video I have a Honda Civic Saloon 2020 with CVT in UK I want to keep the car for a long time ie 15 to 20 years if possible, would you say Honda CVT are reliable for that long , as. Long as I follow the service schedule, and take your advice 👍

@RBTheMechanic

11 ай бұрын

Not the best transmissions but keep the fluid changes on time and go easy on transmission should last u long time

@nadeemqutubuddin2998

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply, I guess Honda do make reliable CVTs

@thromboid

3 күн бұрын

My Honda has a CVT and is 18 years old and still working well. It has had problems at times with start clutch judder, but the newer models use a convertional torque converter. I change the CVT fluid every 2-3 years, let it warm up gently, and don't drive it hard.

@nadeemqutubuddin2998

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info👍

A flush? Scotty kilmer doesnt recommend flushing, only draining and filling, changing filters.

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Drain and fill is what I do maybe i said it in a way watch all of my videos

olden days they use to say that changing tranny fluid could cause your transmission to break a month later. was that true? does that apply to cvt?

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the but for cvt it’s important u change it erly on time

@tommycodfish

Жыл бұрын

Money grabbing changes😂

I’ve got a 2020 Infiniti QX60 FWD with 51k miles. I use Amsoil for the engine every 5k miles 30k for the transmission. it’s got that stupid Jatco CVT from Nissan. When I bought my 2017, Hyundai accent people told me that it was a throw away lighter 155K miles and it’s still running strong. You think I could get at least 200K from the QX 60?

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

That would be if ur very luckyyy they don’t usully go that far

@starmember132

Жыл бұрын

It’s all about luck. For example I still have my 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT that I got back in 2012. It currently has almost 130k miles. Original transmission and never had an oil change (for the cvts back then the manufacturer said the oil should last at least the complete life service of the transmission). However, for having 130k miles on it and never changed the oil, it has worked pretty well. I think this Jatco on my caliber was one of a kind. Hope it gets to 200k someday

What is a good temp on the transmission while warming up that is acceptable? I have a gauge that reads transmission temperature real time.

@RBTheMechanic

6 ай бұрын

I would need to research

@charlesabbott9605

6 ай бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic Thank you sir!

@RBTheMechanic

6 ай бұрын

@@charlesabbott9605 what year make mode is ur car

@charlesabbott9605

6 ай бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic 2021 Honda civic ex hatchback 1.5l.

Hello sir! Can you tell me something about the nissan cvt transmission on nissan juke? Thanks

@RBTheMechanic

Ай бұрын

Same thing. What u wanna know tho

I have a 2018 civic cvt with 18k miles on it. Should I do my first change at 20k like the dealer told me, or wait until 30k? Should I just do a fluid change or should I do a flush as well? Thanks!

@roberts1159

2 жыл бұрын

30k change intervals should be just fine. But if you are doing mainly city driving and plan on keeping the car many years then 25k would suit you better. Use only Honda CVT recommended fluid. Personally just change fluid with recommended fluid quantity and call it good.

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Do it at 20k even better then continue to do it at 20 every 20k

@tommydukes1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic drain and fill, or flush too?

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommydukes1979 drain and fill keep it up to date u shouldn’t have to flush there’s also filter u can do after 3 flushes

@CurtisDJunior

Жыл бұрын

Yes every 20k

Hi mate i have toyota verso 1.8 2013 automatic cvt can u tell me please how many liters gear oil i need thanks and which oil Lc13 wna my car reg uk registration thanks

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have the capacity data but this one is about how much u take out and put in that amount usully these Toyotas I do them with machine so machine pull out and add same amount

@buttali6054

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Toyota dealers refuse to change cvt fluid prior to 60k miles

@RBTheMechanic

Ай бұрын

They will void ur warrnty if u don’t do it every 30k so u can’t win with them

what about neutral drops like we did on 1970 chevys

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that home has ended with these

For tip #1, how many RPM do you recommend maximum? For tip #2, how many minutes do you recommend?

@RBTheMechanic

Ай бұрын

Rpm I would say stay normal shift RPM like Automatic transmission Close to 2,700 and no time frame give it good 10 minutes

Hint: Don't buy a car with a Jatco.

Dang man I bought accord sport to drive it like "sport" thing has paddle shifters for a reason right !

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Yeah

@ALEJANDRORASCON

2 ай бұрын

Was able do do the drain and fill easily from the top without lifting the car ! Keeps everything level !

I ran 260,000 miles on my Altima with no trans fluid flushed or change and is running like a champion. BELIEVE IT OR NOT.

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

Cvt is old school unreliable gearboxes, just buy a a car with a Aisin Ecvt gearbox. Lexus/Toyota and your safe, they have no belts to break, planatary gears

@RBTheMechanic

11 ай бұрын

Yeah true

Basically CVTs are not for the average knucklehead driver. Certainly introducing them to the US was asking for trouble.

@RBTheMechanic

Ай бұрын

This CVT junk don’t even go out of my back yard in reverse it has 20degree slope I hade to turn the car around to come out.

Whatever happened to the regular good-old Automatic Transmission??, that you can throw it in reverse backup 10ft., Slam on the break and drive!, and then back up another 10 ft. etc.??? CVT=Continued Valueless Transmission

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao that’s a good name and that electrical throttle body dosent allow u to slam the peddle

@danielfair4675

11 ай бұрын

You obviously never drove an 80's or 90's Dodge/Chrysler. Lol

@debragonzalez9800

3 ай бұрын

Why did they even make cvt transmissions if they aren’t any good. Now I’m hella worried. Just bought a 2014 Nissan Altima!!!

@goodguygto

3 ай бұрын

@@debragonzalez9800 Don't mind helping you, please tell me, is it the 2.5L 4 cylinder or the 3.5L V6?

@debragonzalez9800

3 ай бұрын

It’s not a 4 cylinder. Its a v6

How can you warm up your transmission without driving?

@RBTheMechanic

8 ай бұрын

It spins the fluid as it idles torque converter!!

@ryanwang2194

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I didn't get it. Isn't the torque converter on the input side? When it idles, it heats up the torque converter for sure. But it doesn't do anything to the transmission.@@RBTheMechanic

I hate cvt transmission....

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Yeah they r smooth and fast but they brake down and very weak reverse

If they know CVT transmission is problem why they keep doing it means money pit.

@RBTheMechanic

8 ай бұрын

Yup they don’t care after 60k miles warranty is over

warmup how long???

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

10-12 minutes

@tommycodfish

Жыл бұрын

They created the ctv to save on fuel cost and performance yet you have run your car 10 to 12 minutes of fuel before you go. Well mpg is gonna be real great isn't.

Change the CVT filters also

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Yup

So how do you warm up a transmission?

@RBTheMechanic

10 ай бұрын

Let it run it will warm up from engine heat

No flush. drain and fill.

@RBTheMechanic

8 ай бұрын

Ok

4:52 5,000 miles out of your pocket?? Huh?

If you want your transmission to last don't buy a CVT, but if you decide you want that car make sure is not a Nissan with CVT.

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Nissan cvt be going like good bye it’s 60K miles times up

@mikeblaz

11 ай бұрын

@@RBTheMechanic 2009 Altima 150,000...change fluid every 25,000 and no jack rabbit acceleration.

@debragonzalez9800

3 ай бұрын

Oh boy did I mess up. I just bought a 2014 Nissan Altima. I’m a recent widow and I liked the way the car ran!!!

@jerrypauling7809

18 күн бұрын

@@debragonzalez9800 My sister in law has one at 174k and no problems ever

👍👍👍💪💪💪🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Happy 4th

Thanks for the information but it still sounds like the vehicles with the CVT transmissions are UNRELIABLE!

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yup and revers is weak

A top tip to improve CVT longevity is not to drive your vehicle.

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah that will last long long time good too bro I like my e scooter

@owenjudd7466

6 ай бұрын

It does seem to be the only way😐👍

@bobochan4699

3 ай бұрын

Too strict, just buy a camry with 8 speed AT

@debragonzalez9800

3 ай бұрын

I hear that!!

Don't abuse it? Come on, during certain traffic situation, you have to punch it or cause an accident. I had to punch my CVT once and it just screamed, and the computer prevent it from redlining. I believe cars are designed to handle this, as long as you don't drag race it every other day. So what is abuse that you are talking about?

@RBTheMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Trust me people floor it

7:45 NEVER as in NEVER Flush a CVT...................NEVER.....drain and fill

@RBTheMechanic

10 ай бұрын

Ok

Worst advice yet , don't drive it , how about don't buy it.transmission cost more than the car 😢

Why all these cvts everything is getting cheaper😮

@RBTheMechanic

4 ай бұрын

I don’t like these

Tip #6. To make it last, park it in the shed until you can get another sucker to buy it before it breaks down.

@RBTheMechanic

2 ай бұрын

lol that’s the best tip!!

Don't purchase anything with a CVT all the maintenance in the world is not going to help!!!! Trust me!! There JUNK!!

@RBTheMechanic

3 ай бұрын

Cvt is very smooth but not the best reliable

Cut sucks

@RBTheMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

I kinda don’t like them manuals all the way

I have a suggestion, just dont buy a car with a cvt !!!

@RBTheMechanic

11 күн бұрын

That’s one thing

Nonsence ..don't buy car with cvt..

@RBTheMechanic

16 күн бұрын

I didn’t say stop buying

smart people would not buy absolute junk check it out do not live in poverty or at the dealership...65 years as mechanic i know junk when i see it.