>>>I asked the dealer about the Murano transmissionn fluid change. They
>>> told me that the type of fluid that is used, and because of the design,
>>> CVT transmission maintenance is not required as like for a regular
>>> transmissioin. They do check it at particular times to make sure that
>>> there are no problems.
>>>
>>> I also saw in the instruction manual that the CVT transmission fluid
>>> used is not a standard automatic transmission fluid. It is specific
>>> for their CVT. In doing some research, I found out that it is a very
>>> complex extremely high temperature rated hydrolic fluid. It is also
>>> very expensive to replace.
>>>
>>> I called Nissan Motors directly, and had the same answer about the CVT
>>> maintenance. They told me that they give full warranties without the
>>> need of CVT fluid maintenance.
>>>
>>> Murano Maintenance Schedule:
>>>
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>>> My sister has a 2003. She put on over 100 K, and this car is working
>>> very well. This car has been very reliable, and performs very well. >>> >>>
>>>
>>> Jerry G.
>>> =====>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> G wrote:
>>>> The Murano uses a CVT and a special transmission fluid.According to the
>>>> dealer, under normal use, regular fluid changes are not necessary. >>> >>>
>> I have 107K on my 03 Murano and the dealer just checked my tranny fluid
>> and told me it did NOT need serviced / changed.
>>
>
> So he will warrant the 'box for another 100k will he?
>
> Sounds like a receipe for disaster as Volvo found out with their autos
> when they specified no fluid change interval. (and Audi also have with
> their CVT unit)
>
> Tim..
>
>d
It's several hundred dollars for a change if I'm not mistaking because of the special fluid - my guess is that the dealer would be MORE than happy to do it if there was the slightest chance it needed done.
Willy