Questions tagged [cvt-transmission]
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Is continuous variable transmission (CVT) averse to extended cruise control?
Continuous variable transmission engines are now common. What this appears to mean (do correct me) is that instead of matching a specific pair of discrete gears (for 1st speed, 2nd speed, etc), there ...
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2015 Nissan Sentra CVT - Automatic Transmission Stick hard
for, 2015 Nissan Sentra shifting to park and drive sometimes is quite hard (i mean not smooth). I might need to release brake pedal, press it and try again. this time i might move but not smoothly but ...
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2012 Jeep Patriot CVT Transmission possibly failing
I have a CVT in my Jeep Patriot. Within the last 4k miles, I have replaced the fluid with mopar cvtf-4 & replaced both filters. I have a small cooler on the return line of the stock cooler. The ...
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Toyota K114 WD Differential
I am getting this an issue with Toyota Harrier 2014 with 2WD CVT differential on the Tranmission. It is keeping a noise when pulling off that goes away with higher RPM.
The CVT diff was removed and is ...
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Where is the test port located on a CVT Jeep patriot 2012 limited 4WD?
I have a CVT in my patriot and want to install a temp gauge without a T-Fitting since it will be more accurate coming from the transmission itself. I can not seem to find the test port on the ...
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2017 Jeep Patriot 2.0 with cvt trans
Check transmission fluid reads 70 mm cold and hot after driving put through gears did everything you're supposed to do tried this multiple times still reads the same 70 mm no matter if cold or hot and ...
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Transmission fluid added to my oil
I have a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country & my oil was low but I thought it was my transmission fluid so i added a quart of transmission fluid to my oil but the oil dipstick is still reading low ...
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2016 WRX knocking sound - Codes
My 2016 had issues before this one which included - power loss. Loud idling when starting up. The power loss was an issue because sometimes turning right into traffic it would lose most all power I’d ...
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Resealing CVT Transmission TCM conductor plate using Epoxy
TCM (transmission control) on this CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission) has aluminium soldering that has failed. once fixed comes the problem of resealing the circuit board from the CVT ...
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2016 Nissan Versa SV flywheel
Is the flywheel on a 2016 Nissan Versa SV part of the transmission? Is the gear shifter part of the transmission? Is it common for these parts to be excluded from the warranty on the transmission?
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Accidentally put CVT into park
So I was driving and I accidentally put the transmission into park, I was doing maybe 4 or 5 km/h
I didn't hear anything unusual other than the tires squealing, drove fine after that but I was ...
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Nissan Xtrail 2015 All Mode 4x4 2.5L delayed takeoffs after stop and goes then after a while Rpm goes up but no power stops changing gears from a stop
Nissan Xtrail 2015 All Mode 4x4 2.5L petrol CVT automatic transmission, Rpm going up but no power. After driving for a while in town mainly(stop and goes) the first sign of the problem it starts to ...
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2019 QX50 CVT: Sudden drop in MPG + change in engine noise -- no codes
I'm seeing a sudden, significant (>40%) drop in MPG from my 2019 QX50 (FWD, CVT). I do a fairly regular long drive from SF to Sacramento, and highway MPG for these trips has always been ~31-33MPG; ...
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2012 jeep patriot 2.0L- Gears slipping but only after stopping during long drives
I have a jeep patriot 2012 which uses a CVT transmission. recently I have been going on a lot of long road trips. I noticed that when I first start to drive the car, there is no gears slipping. Even ...
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Can spinning wheels while stuck in the snow damage a CVT?
I pulled over today and the front of my car went into the snow and got stuck. I managed to free myself by shifting into reverse and flooring it for about 30-45 seconds.
Could I have damaged my CVT ...
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Where can I find reliable place to find specifications about my car?
I have a Toyota Corolla (Fielder - 1ZZ-FE).
I'm struggling to find a place where I can find detailed specifications about other parts. For example, I would like to know the transmission type (CVT or ...
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Can i use Honda CVT fluid in a Honda ATF transmission?
I have some Honda CVT transmission fluid left over from my previous car (2007 Honda Civic). My current car does not have a CVT, but an ATF transmission instead (2004 Honda Civic). I know its bad to ...
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Selection of variable speed belt for CVT
I can't figure out how to select variable speed belt for our variable speed drive design with the following specifications of our BAJA vehicle:
1.) BHP= 10HP
2.) Max. Belt velocity = 35 m/sec
3.) Max. ...
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Should I replace my Nissan now that it has a CVT leak?
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. This was the first year Nissan released that model and it does have the fancy CVT for its transmission.
I have heard all the horror stories of people that have had ...
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Why is my 2011 Outback intermittently squeaking at 60-65 mph?
I have a 2011 Subaru Outback. It has 175k miles and a CVT transmission. I’ve had a lot of work done on it this summer:
serpentine belt replaced
Front driver’s side wheel bearing replaced
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how to prevent uncontrolled speed while driving downhill in corolla cvt?
I got corolla cvt 2017 se car which i sometimes take up the hill on hiking trips to trail head. My worry is when I driving downhill it drives uncontrollably and requires constant braking. This clearly ...
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Scooter with CVT transmission has intermittent jerkiness at low speed
I have a 2016 Sym Symphony ST 125cc automatic scooter which I bought second-hand from eBay a few months back. Having never previously owned a scooter I decided to get it serviced by a Sym approved ...
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Nissan Primera 2004 CVT - starting issue
For the last 3 days I haven't been able to get my car to start, I can make the ignition crank over but it doesn't want to fire up. I do have an solid engine light going on the dash.
Prior, last I had ...
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Does driving a car economically damage the engine?
I have a Honda Vezel, which is available only in Japan. The closest (very close) equivalent is the 2016 Honda HRV.
It has a 1.5 i-VTEC engine (whatever that means) and a CVT gearbox. The shift has ...
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My Geely car transmission signal blinking in dashboard
I have Geely Emgrand EC7 2013 CVT model.
From past three months crackling sound in transmission when i am slow the car like 30,20 speed..yesterday suddenly all transmission signal P D N blinking and ...
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CVT transmission issue
Ok, I have a Saturn Ion and it has a CVT transmission. I know it has a small leak and I just keep putting fluid in until I can get it fixed. But this morning it started slipping really bad and I put ...
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Honda Fit gd 1 cvt suddenly won't accelerate, after how many seconds turns back to normal
I have encountered new problem with my car: Honda Fit gd 1 cvt.
Going home I ran into small flood (water level is not high, just around the side skirts). Every time there is a flood the car won't ...
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Help me to pick correct Honda Fit Aria Gear Box Oil
I have a honda fit aria, And in gearbox i can find (AFT DW-1) as the gear oil.
but my gearbox is a CVT and the oil can says "DO NOT USE for CVT", I am very confused wheather to use this gear oil or ...
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2011 Nissan Altima's CVT is on the verge of dying - can the car be pushed in Neutral with Engine running [duplicate]
My 2011 Nissan Altima's CVT is slipping very badly. In essence, it's almost close to death. I live 3 miles from my shade tree mechanic who I respect & trust. He indicated that the car has so ...
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RPM vs Speed X-Trail T31 2010
I'm running a Nissan X-Trail T31 2010. It has a CVT gear box and when I'm running on 80kmph, the rpm is around 2.3.
Is this normal or are there any issues when shifting gears?
I'm asking that ...
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My 2013 Nissan Versa has 176,000 miles and runs perfectly except when I go up a steep hill
If I exceed 4000rpms on a hill the engine will rev out of control and I must pull over and shut off the car and recrank it to restore it to running normally.If Ican keep it under 4000rpms until I ...
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Nissan Altima 2010 Transmission
Was a given a 2010 Nissan Altima by my mom's. The question is I feel like sometimes the transmission is a little jumpy and I know she has never changed the transmission fluid.(recommended every 30k). ...
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vibration on Geely Emgrand EC7
I have a Geely Emgrand EC7, 2014. It has automatic CVT. I am facing a problem.
Sometimes when I reduce speed and again accelerate, I see vibration and/or slipping in my car. Just like slipping a ...
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What do 'L' gear and overdrive do on my Nissan CVT?
Nissan Sentra, 2015. I get that the 'L' gear and the overdrive limit the gearing ratio on the CVT, but to what extent for each one? What if overdrive is off in 'L' gear? Since there are four ...
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My 2015 Subaru Impreza hesitates when turning after stopping?
Impreza requires full throttle when coming out of a driveway and turning. It never does this at any other time. Dealer told me it was a problem caused by the CVT transmission? This can be really ...
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Why does the Honda 2017 CR-V crawl in neutral when cold?
In the owner's manual for the Honda 2017 CR-V, the shifting page says this:
Indeed, on a flat surface in neutral when the engine is cold, it will crawl forward like a typical automatic car in drive. ...
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Which is better in terms of Fuel Efficiency/Maintenance? 4 speed AT or CVT?
My car search has finally been reduced to Suzuki Ciaz and Honda City. Suzuki Ciaz comes with 4 speed AT whereas Honda City comes with CVT. Which transmission is better in terms of fuel efficiency and ...
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Can changing from R to D at slow speed in new types of automatic-like transmissions cause maintenance problems?
I have developed a certain shifting technique on my 2016 Toyota RAV4 hybrid. After reversing from the parking location, I change the gear to "D" from "R" while the car is still moving slowly rearwards....
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Wrong type of transmission fluid used
I have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. It requires CVT transmission oil.
I got the transmission fluid replaced in Nov 2015. A couple of weeks ago I found out that the mechanic had used the wrong type of ...
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cvt transmission
I have a 2015 nissan pathfinder. It seems to take a long time when you shift into reverse. Other than that it seems fine. Has anybody else had that problem. My dealer says that at some point it had ...
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Going at 60-70 KPH in first gear - does it damage the transmission?
I'm actually talking about a CVT transmission here. I understand that CVTs don't actually have gears, so what I mean by "first gear" in this case is switching to manual mode and accelerating the car ...
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Engine braking with CVT - does it hurt the engine in some cases?
I have a 2013 Nissan Maxima with a 3.5L V6 and a CVT transmission. Like most CVTs these days, it has a "manual mode" where the driver can manually change the gear ratios by shifting through simulated ...
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What Accelerates a Vehicle With a CVT?
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This has been on the back of my mind for a while. I once had a long-term rental (5 months) with a CVT transmission, and after a couple of days, I figured out the best way to drive it, and, ...
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How often should I change oil in the CVT transmission
What is the recommended interval for the oil change in the CVT transmission for Mazda 2 2007, Chassis DE3FS
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The reason why I'm asking this questions is I don't have the user manual and local ...
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CVT transmission slipping
I have a Toyota vitz 2007 and I am facing a problem for about 2 weeks now. Sometimes when I press the accelerator, the engine revs up but I hardly see any acceleration.
The problem is severe when I ...
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Do Manual transmission cars perform better than Automatic transmission?
I'm stuck between choosing a car available in both automatic transmission (CVT) and Manual transmission (6 speed). I wanted to know which one will perform better in the following aspects (considering ...
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Push start a car with automatic transmission
Is it possible to push start a car with automatic transmission?
Use case: Let's say the battery is dead or you have a bad starter. I know this can be done on manual cars by putting the car in to gear ...
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Remove Transmission Oil Pan Stuck Bolt
I'm still in the process of changing my 2009 Nissan Sentra CVT fluid. But now I'm stuck, well, me and the pan bolt are stuck.
I tried the combination wrench but couldn't get enough leverage. Took the ...
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How Many Partial Oil Transmission Fluid Changes Until Clean
I have to change my transmission oil (2008 Nissan Sentra CVT). It has a 7 liter total capacity, but due to the torque converter, I can only drain 4 liters at a time. Thus, I have to make several ...
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At a complete stop, why is my RPM in Neutral gear greater than Drive gear?
I always assumed that my engine would do less work in N (neutral) than in D (drive). However, I tried a little experiment. My car wasn't moving, my foot is on the brake, and I have in D. I then switch ...
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