'09 Nissan Sentra with CVT transmission

[KRStone]

Well, wife's car is acting a little quirky on acceleration.



Took car 60 days ago into dealer to get trans fluid changed & engine oil changed. Dealer called, said it's done. Pick it up and they say trans fine and they didn't do the change :-{}



So, fast forward; her car is a little sluggish until the rpms get up there a ways.



I'm going to change the fluid. No haynes manual is even available for this car. My google searches aren't getting me much.



What I know:



Remove plug, drain fluid, use new plug washer, replace plug, 5-8 qts of fluid.



What I don't know:



Is there a valve body filter? Should I drop the pan?



Help please



Oh, and I hear the fluid is special and very pricey

 

[Bob4x4]

The same company builds the trans for every car that uses it regardless of nameplate

The Dodge fluid is outrageous$



Mopar ® CVT+4 is required in the CVT automatic transaxles.



Mopar ® CVT+4 when new is green in color. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and may eventually become brown. This is normal. A dark brown/black fluid accompanied with a burnt odor and/or deterioration in shift quality may indicate fluid deterioration or transmission component failure.



Automatic

CVT - Service Fill MOPAR® CVT+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 Quart - 05191184AA 14. 8 Pints 7. 0 Liters

1 Gallon - 05191185AA

♦ CVT - Overhaul Fill MOPAR® CVT+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 Quart - 05191184AA 17. 1 Pints 8. 1 Liters

1 Gallon - 05191185AA

Manual

Dodge is calling the filter a strainer

 

[KRStone]

Found local NAPA carries a CVT fluid that is nissan compliant (Eneos brand), and it's just under $9 per quart.



Nissan wanted $19. 99 per quart.



The car takes 8 3/4 quarts...

 

[jakprince]

If you took it in for them to change the fluid then why didnt they change it?

 

[KRStone]

They are probably the worst service dept at a dealership I've ever dealt with.



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