V35 Cvt Service

[newv35owner]

Hey Guys,

As you know from my previous post, I am having issues with the CVT in a newly purchased V35.

We have finally after many months of searching found what we need to service our CVT and I thought that I would share with all of you guys on here, because nobody in Australia knows anything about them. I know from experience that the search is quite frustrating especially when people tell you what you know is incorrect and will just cost you more money.

From other forums I know that this website has been mentioned www.cvt.co.nz. I have recently been in correspondence with them and they have been incredibly helpful.

Alot of places in Australia will tell you to use Nissan NS-2 fluid in the CVT of the V35, but the CVT in the V35 is the Extroid and if you use this fluid, you may as well just kiss $10k good bye because you will be up for a new transmission. The correct fluid is the Nissan KTF fluid. Nissan part number KLE51-00004.

I have been quoted by CVT NZ $1,222.31 AUD to have the required amount of fluid (8 litres), o-ring and gasket, and the instructions on how to complete the transmission service delivered to myself in Adelaide. On the purchase price of the items you do need to pay 5% duty and 10% gst to Australian Customs when importing into Australia. This brings the total to $1,493.04 to have the fluids, parts and instructions delivered.

You can get the fluid from Nissan in Australia but the price for the fluid alone is over $1,300.00 and they are unable to supply the parts or have any idea on what is required for the service. I have also been lucky enough to find a transmission specialist in Adelaide who is willing to complete the service with the instructions supplied.

I hope that this information helps any of you guys out there that may be in the same frustrating situation as myself.

[mxfly]

There's a mob in Waterloo/Alexandria that services and repairs cvt trannies. I've been there to drop off a rooted unit. Can't remember the cost as my work paid for the repairs but it was done under warranty claim.

[sonicii]

Alot of places in Australia will tell you to use Nissan NS-2 fluid in the CVT of the V35, but the CVT in the V35 is the Extroid and if you use this fluid, you may as well just kiss $10k good bye because you will be up for a new transmission. The correct fluid is the Nissan KTF fluid. Nissan part number KLE51-00004.

Whoever is telling you this should have their arse kicked.. as you probably know the NS-2 fluid is for the extronic CVT used in the Maxima/Murano which use a steel belt and variable size pully setup. The toroidal roller setup in the extroid is totally different and needs a totally different fluid.

A lot of places probably think the only CVT that Nissan do is the extronic, and therefore assume the V35 is an extronic CVT. - probably a good idea to NEVER take you V35 to anyone who makes these sort of assumptions.

[newv35owner]

Whoever is telling you this should have their arse kicked.. as you probably know the NS-2 fluid is for the extronic CVT used in the Maxima/Murano which use a steel belt and variable size pully setup. The toroidal roller setup in the extroid is totally different and needs a totally different fluid.

A lot of places probably think the only CVT that Nissan do is the extronic, and therefore assume the V35 is an extronic CVT. - probably a good idea to NEVER take you V35 to anyone who makes these sort of assumptions.

That is my thought exactly. They really do not seem to be interested in listening to the customer when they know their own vehicle better than they obviously do. Most just seem to think that they can just wing it without doing any research. Thankfully, I did alot of research before going to any transmission specialist.

[sonicii]

Yep.. there was a few stories from the early 2000s when Nissan released the Maxima CVT in USA, and had some mechanics change the fluid with regular Dexron.. as you can imagine a $$$$ repair bill for the mechanic..

BTW, nice info above. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully it sorts our the issues you are having with your CVT.

[newv35owner]

BTW, nice info above. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully it sorts our the issues you are having with your CVT.

No probs, hopefully it will help somebody else in my position in the future

[GRK35L]

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There's a mob in Waterloo/Alexandria that services and repairs cvt trannies. I've been there to drop off a rooted unit. Can't remember the cost as my work paid for the repairs but it was done under warranty claim.

What is the the work shops name ?

[R6n350GT]

I will put your info in teh V35 servicing section.

Thanks