The main feature of the Nissan Beetle is that a variator is installed on almost all of its models - a new gearbox, an improved version of the machine. It is necessary to change the fluid in the variator in the same way as any filling fluid in the car.

Timing of oil change in automatic transmission Nissan

Oil change in automatic transmission on Nissan Zhuk, according to the manufacturer's manual, is not required. The original grease, filled at the factory, is quite enough for the entire operational life of the machine. However, taking into account the peculiarities of our roads and climate, a periodic change of lubricant is necessary every 45-60 thousand kilometers.

According to the regulations, every 15,000 km it is necessary to check the fluid level in the variator in order to avoid the appearance of some negative points.

Replacement signs:

• slipping of the car;
• the presence of vibrations, knocking and noise in the box;
• decrease in engine power;
• the gearbox response to driver movements worsens.

If there is not enough oil in the Nissan Juke automatic transmission or it has reached its end of life:

• the plunger and valve body channels are clogged with particles, causing an oil deficiency;
• the temperature rises and the discs of the box are erased due to friction;
• the clutch drum, pistons and discs overheat and burn out;
• the valve body wears out.

The filling volume of the grease is 3 liters. This is exactly how much is needed to prevent oil starvation of the checkpoint on the Beetle and update the fluid in it.

Oil change in automatic transmission on Nissan Zhuk

List of required tools for changing oil in automatic transmission in Nissan Juke:

• canister of new NS-2 or NS-3 oil - it is this lubricant that is filled in by the factory, and you can safely pour it in;
• box pallet laying;
• set of wrenches;
• new filter;
• new ring for the drain plug;
• waste liquid container;
• rags;
• latex gloves;
• clean rags.

It is preferable to take original oil for NISSAN JUKE - NS-2, NS-3 or Nissan SVT Fluid.
Before starting work, the car should be placed on a repair pit or overpass. An oil change in an automatic transmission in a Nissan Beetle occurs on a warmed-up engine - this contributes to the rapid drainage of mining from all channels and units of the box.

It is important to take into account that the liquid at the outlet is hot, and in order not to get burns, you should take care of your safety: overalls and work with gloves will prevent unwanted contact of the oil with the body.

Partial oil change in an automatic transmission

Do-it-yourself partial oil change in a Nissan Beetle automatic transmission is a simplified scheme of work, when the lubricant is drained and poured, without cleaning the sump and flushing the gearbox.

Replacement is carried out in the following sequence:

• Unscrew the drain plug and drain the old oil into a container.
• Unscrew the pallet of the box and peel off from the sealant.
• Replace the filter or rinse and refit the seat.
• Find magnets at the bottom of the pallet to collect chips and dust, clean them with a cloth.
• Rinse the pallet and dry it, then reinstall it.
• Replace the pallet gasket.
• Replace drain plug gasket and tighten.
• Pour new product through the inspection hole by pulling out the dipstick.
• Check the lubricant level on the dipstick on a cold one.

Tighten the filler hole and drive 10-15 km, checking the level on the hot automatic transmission.

Complete oil change in an automatic transmission

A complete oil change in an automatic transmission on a Nissan Juke includes flushing the variator - one of the mandatory procedures in full operation.

• After the liquid is glass, it is necessary to tighten the drain plug and unscrew the filler hole.
• Fill with special flushing agent and start the engine.
• Without jerking, we switch all gears in turn, lingering for a couple of seconds on each.
• Stop the engine and drain all liquid through the drain.
• Unscrew the crankcase and drain off the remaining mass.
• Clean the crankcase surface with acetone and reinstall.
• Add new oil in the same way and check the level.

On this, independent work on a complete change of the lubricant in the automatic transmission Nissan Zhuk is over.

After updating the fluid in the gearbox, it is necessary to periodically check its level and top up. Since, after the first trips, some of the oil is distributed over the nodes, channels and gearbox components.

For the Nissan Beetle to work properly, the car owner should change the oil in the variator in a timely manner. For the change, an original car oil with the recommended technical characteristics is used.

When do you need to change the oil in the variator?

According to the regulations of the vehicle manufacturers Nissan Juke, this car does not need to change the oil in the variator. Russian masters still recommend monitoring the condition of the liquid and making a timely change.

Transmission fluid requires replacement if it:

• changed the usual color;
• smell;
• transparency;
• full of solids.

The frequency of changing the oil in the variator on a Nissan Beetle depends on the owner's driving style and vehicle operating conditions. It is recommended to make a change every 50 thousand km.

How to choose oil for Nissan Beetle?

When choosing an oil for replacement in a Nissan Juke variator, the car owner should focus on the following tips:

1. If the vehicle is purchased in the salon, the manufacturer will offer an original oil fluid, which must be purchased.
2. If the car is bought from the secondary market, then the marking of the filled oil is indicated in the service book.

It is recommended to fill the variator with oil Nissan Juke Mobil1 5W-50 Supersyn PeekLife.

Stages of changing the oil in the variator Nissan Zhuk

In what cases does a car owner need to replace the oil fluid in the Nissan Zhuk variator?

Replacement signs:

1. The car is slipping.
2. When the gearbox is operating, extraneous noise and vibration are heard.
3. The motor has lost power for no apparent reason.
4. The car does not start off the first time and stalls.

To change the oil in the Nissan Zhuk variator with his own hands, the car owner will need the following tools and materials:

• original transmission fluid;
• professional set of wrenches;
• screwdriver;
• sealing gasket;
• rubber gloves and rags;
• syringe;
• container for waste liquid.

Step-by-step instructions for changing the oil in the variator on a Nissan Juke:

1. The vehicle is installed on an overpass. Before installation, the car engine is warmed up so that the oil reaches the required temperature. Warming up the oil fluid is necessary for a more thorough drainage of the fluid with all deposits.
2. The next step is to unscrew the sump cover and drain the used car oil. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.
3. The pan cover is screwed back on.
4. The container with the used car oil is removed and the filler hole is located.
5. A new oil fluid is filled in and its level is checked.
6. Engine starting.

Oil change in the variator Nissan Note

The above procedure for changing the oil in the Nissan Note variator is carried out according to the scheme described for the Nissan Beetle. The change will require the following tools and materials:

• head for 9 and 10;
• hexagon 5;
• container for waste liquid;
• butter.

The procedure for replacing the oil fluid in the variator on the Nissan Note:

1. Using a head 10, the bolts on the pallet are unscrewed.
2. The paper filter is unscrewed.
3. With a 9 head, the drain hole is unscrewed and the used oil is drained.
4. The sump with magnets is cleaned and a new gasket is installed.
5. The assembly is carried out in the reverse order and a new car oil is poured.
6. The Nissan Note engine warms up, then turns off and the fluid level is checked.

If nothing leaks, then the process of changing the oil in the variator is complete.

Starting the engine after changing the oil in the variator

After changing the oil in the Nissan Beetle variator, the vehicle engine starts with its own hands. After starting, the car is allowed to run at idle speed. At the same moment, the car owner works in the gearbox in several positions. This procedure is carried out to enable the motor oil to lubricate all the variator parts.

The car is turned off and the car owner checks the fluid level. The check is carried out with a measuring probe. If the level is not higher than the maximum mark of the dipstick, then the process of replacing the car oil in the Nissan Beetle variator is completed.

Replacing NS-2 oil with NS-3, features and consequences

05.10.2017

The rather popular NISSAN model, along with the QASHKAI J10, received a 1.6-liter (HR16DE) version with a non-turbo engine, probably one of the most unsuccessful transmissions in terms of minimum resource.

On average, the transmission of the same QASHKAI J10 with a two-liter MR20 engine manages 250,000 km without problems, which is not often found in modern cars.

But with a 1.6-liter engine, the designers made one trick, which turned out to be fatal, and the rare CVT JF015 (RE0F11A) reaches 100,000 km. Consider this fatal constructor error.

The whole problem is initially in economy and ecology.

A very small motor is installed on the car, neither power nor moment of which is in any way enough for driving in city mode. To give at least some accelerating dynamics, an automatic two-stage transmission was integrated into the box with a gear ratio of 1.8 in first gear to 1 in second.

In addition to the usual continuously variable variator with a gear ratio of 2.20-0.55, after the pulleys with a conventional CVT belt, a two-stage automatic transmission is installed, the planetary gear of which is visible in the photo.

The design is very delicate, there is practically no safety margin, and the main problem is that the sun gear breaks off from the drum.

Thin metal, high revs - all this leads to such consequences.

Initially, the idea was good: light pulleys rotate with engine speed, and then the lack of engine power is compensated for by expanding the gear ratios - but not due to the size (diameter) of the pulleys, but due to the stepped gearbox. Thus, with compact dimensions, a transmission ratio of 4 can be obtained at the start of movement. The shifting of the stepped transmission occurs at 60 km / h, it is less noticeable, like a jerk when the torque converter is locked at 20 km / h, and is more calmly transferred by a weak motor, which by the time the 2nd gear is switched is already spun to high revs. But in life, such a car constantly drives at high engine speeds, and therefore, transmission elements. All this leads to its premature failure.

The oil used in it also played a very important role. Initially, this transmission was not only innovative in this - it removed the so-called "STEP MOTOR".

This electric machine moved the valve stem responsible for changing the gear ratios in the CVT, in other words: "she changed gears (virtual)". The main disadvantage of transmissions, where the gear change was controlled by the command of the STEP MOTOR unit, is their inertia, as well as inaccuracy of control associated with the inability to determine the position of its rod in some transient modes. New types of transmissions do not have such a device (including JF015). Here, gear control is implemented by linear solenoids. The inertia of such a system is an order of magnitude lower, the control accuracy is higher. But there are also disadvantages. First of all, technologically it is made with smaller clearances and for more fluid oil.

(lower viscosity). Old NS-2 oil is no longer quite suitable for such CVTs, and this is especially true at low temperatures. High viscosity leads to a low pumping rate - oil flow in the thin gaps of the control valves, the cross section of which has become even smaller. Recovering themselves, the engineers released a new NS-3 oil with different characteristics, but about most of the cars were sold with NS-2s, and things started to get even more interesting. In an effort to reduce damage to the drivetrain, NISSAN conducted revocable

(service companies), which our dealers, as always, ignored. This resulted in massive damage to all transmissions on JUKE and QASHKAI with 1.6 HR16DE engines and a CVT such as JF015.

Due to the general confusion and slovenliness, dealers began to flood NS-3, and this led to jerks in the CVT "cold".

In October 2013, a circular was issued obliging to replace the software of the CVT control units when changing the NS-2 oil to NS-3.

Excerpt from it.

Then, in January 2014, due to confusion in the types of fluids used, NISSAN issued a second circular, where it explained where you can change NS-2 to NS-3 without consequences.

But during operation it turned out that the belt starts to slip on NS-3 CVT JF015 oil during heavy traffic, which also leads to damage to the transmission. And all software replacement procedures in 2013 turned out to be wrong. The CVT control programs contained errors that were eliminated only in 2017, and finally they released modified firmware for the blocks.

Below is a table of modified software for CVT control units for J10 and F15. At one time, the owners of XTRAIL and TEANA also had to reprogram the blocks.

Conventionally, for today, whatever firmware of the CVT unit you have, in order to save the transmission resource, you need to replace the oil with NS-3 and reprogram the CVT unit if your firmware differs from the tabular one.

To do this, you need to check the unit firmware version with a scanner (as in the photo) and compare it with the table. In this example, we see the firmware version 1KA0E (the first digits for all CVT units are the same-31036), and we look at the table - there is an update. After reprogramming (with new NS-3 oil), reset learning (accumulated parameters) and carry out a road test to teach the transmission.

On the corrected control program, the transmission works much better, according to the owners' feedback, the dynamics are better, and the fuel consumption is lower. Before changing the CVT control program, we always change the oil to a new (fresh) one. The fact is that after reprogramming, the accumulated training data is erased and on the old (dirty oil) training is incorrect, especially if the oil has exhausted its resource and its parameters are far from tabular due to aging.

Regarding pouring non-original oils into the CVT and the consequences has already been said more than once. We look at the parameters of the kinematic viscosity of NS-2 and NS-3 oils in the tables below. We are interested in the relative viscosity at a temperature of 40 degrees and 100.

NS-3

It seems to many that the parameters are insignificant and what's the difference, you can fill in another non-original oil or even "don't understand what". But in reality, even such a deviation in viscosity led to jerks at temperatures below zero and slipping of the belt at high temperatures and loads.

What the engineers wanted and what they failed.

Initially the problem is in climatic conditions and machine operation. Drivers do not warm up their vehicles and start driving immediately. In these CVTs, the oil is heated by the engine coolant, when it warms up, it heats the oil in the CVT. But no one heats the engine because of the economy of gasoline, the oil is too thick, it is poorly pumped in thin gaps, jerks occur.

Reducing the oil viscosity for the type of transmission led to a drop in viscosity "hot", the belt began to slip under load. In fact, NS-3 is made for drivers who do not want to warm up their cars before driving, because when fully warmed up to 100 degrees, its viscosity is lower and this led to belt slippage and damage to the CVT.

The new CVT control program precisely increases the pressure at high temperatures of NS-3 oil, compensating for its low viscosity programmatically. Yes, there are countries and regions with a warmer climate where the problem of warming up the oil in CVT is not so urgent, but in our country it does not just go away. The car needs to be warmed up. This applies to all vehicles with any type of transmission - there must be an operating temperature. For cars with a START-STOP button, there is a good technical solution - we set the autostart by activating the functions of the native key fob - pressing the door close button three times in a row: the engine starts automatically. All cars equipped with auto-start or warmed up by the owner met with mileage and under 300,000 km without problems in CVT, these are 2-liter engines and above.

conclusions

In CVT JF015, it is imperative to change the oil to NS-3 and reprogram the unit with retraining and road test. In the old type of transmission, where STEP MOTOR is used, it is better to leave the NS-2 and warm up the car. This applies to XTRAIL T31, QASHKAI J10, TEANA J32 - they had revocable replacing the control program, similar to JUKE, and many of these procedures were carried out, including ours. For all new cars, such as XTRAIL T32 or QASHKAI J11, the body (from 2014) - only NS-3 and block reprogramming. There is no point in reprogramming the blocks without changing the oil to fresh, it doesn't matter NS-2 or NS-3. On old, dirty oil, the training of pressure modulators is incorrect.

Automatic transmission fluid - check and replacement (variator RE0F10B)

Do I need to change the oil in the variator?

An ambiguous situation has long been formed in the policy of routine maintenance. Jatco mandates periodic oil changes in its CVTs, and automakers often state that the fluid is designed for the life of the units. On this issue, representatives of dealerships and independent technical centers are unanimous: the oil must be renewed. Jatco recommends doing this every 60,000 km under normal operating conditions and, in severe conditions, shortening the interval. This approach is guaranteed to extend the resource.

Jatco CVTs use two oil filters. The coarse filter located in the sump is sufficient to rinse when renewing the oil. Depending on the variator model, a disposable fine paper filter is located in a hinged heat exchanger or in a separate housing at the end of the unit. Service technicians advise using only original oil. All Jatco CVTs are very sensitive to the inevitable mixing of fluids with different additive packages. When the variator starts to mope (jerks, kicks appear, acceleration dynamics drops), it is useless to change the oil in it in the hope of rectifying the situation. Typically, such symptoms indicate significant mechanical wear of the elements and the need for repair. In this case, all sorts of emergency modes of operation of the variators are activated when things are already very bad (for example, belt slippage has begun). It is important not to delay your visit to the service. Timely handling sometimes significantly reduces the total cost of repairs, since some of the elements can be saved.

ADDITIONALLY
Question on this topic to the editor of the magazine "Behind the wheel":

I read that the oil in the variator must be changed after 50 thousand kilometers. But in many publications it is written that it is filled in the variator for its entire service life. Nothing is said in the instructions either. So where is the truth?

The fact that the oil in the variators is filled for the entire service life and does not require replacement is declared by specific auto giants. This is nothing more than a marketing ploy. At the same time, manufacturers themselves often stipulate in the maintenance regulations that the oil in the variators should be renewed under severe operating conditions, which include everyday driving in large cities. Moreover, automakers often disagree even when the same CVT is installed on different cars. To guarantee to extend the service life of the variator, it is better to play it safe and give it a "blood transfusion" every 50,000-60,000 km.

How much oil is in the variator and which one to fill:

8.5 l., NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2

Checking the fluid level

It is necessary to check the operating fluid level in the variator after warming up to 50 ~ 80'C. The procedure for checking the fluid level is as follows:

1. Check for leaks.

2. After warming up the engine, drive the car around the city. If the ambient temperature is 20 ̊C, it will take about ten minutes for the variator fluid to warm up to 50 ~ 80 ̊C.

3. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

4. Apply the parking brake securely.

5. With the engine running at idle speed, press the brake pedal and move the selector lever through all positions.

6. Pressing the latch, remove the dipstick from the variator filler pipe.

7. Remove hydraulic fluid from the variator dipstick. Insert the dipstick by turning it 180̊ from the original installation position, then push it all the way into the variator filler neck.

Use only lint-free paper to wipe down the clutch dipstick. Do not use rags.

8. Place the selector lever in position P or N and check that the operating fluid level is within the specified range.

When installing the variator dipstick in place, insert it into the filler pipe until it locks, turning it to its original position.

Checking the condition of the working fluid

Check the condition of the variator fluid.

If the clutch fluid is very dark or has a burnt odor, check the clutch function. After repairing the variator, flush the cooling system.

If the operating fluid of the variator contains wear particles (clutches, brakes, etc.), after repairing the variator, replace the radiator, flush the cooling system lines with a cleaning agent and blow with compressed air.

Fluid condition	Cause	Corresponding procedure
Lacquer (viscous state)	Changes in the chemical composition of a liquid due to exposure to high temperatures	Change the CVT fluid and check the transmission control unit and vehicle for any faults (wiring harnesses, coolant lines, etc.)
Milky white or cloudy	Water in working fluid	Replace the variator fluid and check for possible water ingress into the variator fluid
With a lot of metal particles	Excessive wear on friction surfaces	Change the automatic transmission fluid and check the operation of the variator

Replacing the working fluid

At the final stage of changing the operating fluid of the variator, it is necessary to replace the drain plug gasket with a new one.

1. Remove the drain plug and drain the clutch fluid from the clutch sump.

2. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten to 34.3 Nm.

Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.

3. Fill the variator working fluid through the filler pipe to the required level.

Use only original NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Do not mix different types of liquids.

The use of any other fluids will adversely affect the performance of the variator and may cause it to fail, which is not covered by the warranty.

When refueling the clutch fluid, be careful not to burn yourself on the hot parts of the exhaust system.

Shake the container with the variator working fluid well before refueling.

After changing the operating fluid of the variator, it is necessary to delete the data on contamination of the working fluid from the memory of the self-diagnostic module using the CONSULT-III device.

4. Warm up the engine, drive the car in a city. If the ambient temperature is 20 ̊C, it will take about ten minutes to drive the variator to 50 ~ 80 ̊C.

5. Check the level and condition of the variator fluid.

6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 if clutch fluid is dirty.

Like any other component of the automotive system, the Nissan CVT needs regular maintenance, which consists, first of all, in the timely oil change. You can change the fluid yourself, but you will have to carefully prepare for this.

CVT maintenance

A variator transmission (CVT) is a high-tech component of the automotive system. It has a rather complex structure and performs an important function: it correctly distributes the load on the engine, ensuring a comfortable movement, without jerks and failures, as well as fuel economy.

Nissan cars are equipped with variators manufactured by the Japanese Jatco plant, which produces variator gearboxes for almost all car brands in the world. The Jatco factory guarantee is 120 thousand km of run, and the actual resource of the units reaches 150-200 thousand km. This is possible only if the device is properly maintained, mainly - timely oil change.

Oil starvation is the main enemy of the variator. Its design contains many moving parts that need high-quality lubrication to reduce friction. In addition, specialized CVT oil prevents slippage of the gearbox elements. If the lubricant is insufficient or of poor quality, the unit will malfunction.

How often should the oil be changed?

Oil change in Nissan variators, as a rule, is performed during routine maintenance of vehicles. From the service regulations it follows that it is necessary to change the fluid in the box every 60 thousand kilometers. However, we recommend that you replace it more often - after 25-30 thousand km.

It is almost impossible to independently determine the level and quality of the transmission fluid, since there is no corresponding dipstick in the variator gearbox. Therefore, the most reliable way is to count the mileage. As soon as the mileage traveled reaches 30 thousand km, it is worth stopping by the store and buying oil for the Nissan variator.

Oil selection

As already mentioned, the lubricating fluid in the variator box performs another function - it prevents slippage of working parts. Therefore, a special synthetic oil has been developed especially for variators.

The Nissan car plant produces branded products for its cars, which are recommended for use in various car models: NS-1, NS-2, NS-3. The number in the title indicates the generation of the liquid (first, second, third).

In the catalogs of auto parts, these products are presented under the following articles:

Manufacturer	Detail number	Part name
Nissan	Kle5000004	Transmission oil CVT for variators NS-1 4l
Nissan	Kle5200004	Transmission fluid CVT FLUID NS-2 mineral, JP 4L
Nissan	Ke90899931R	Transmission fluid N-CVT AT-MATIC D FLUID JP 1L
Nissan	999MP-NS200P	Transmission oil NISSAN CVT NS-2 1L
Nissan	Ke90999943	Transmission oil NS3 5L EU
Nissan	Kle5300004	Nissan cvt fluid ns-3 4 l fluid (replacement for NS1 and NS2)

Before buying oil for a Nissan CVT, you should find out what kind of fluid is in it. The manufacturer strongly does not recommend mixing different types of products, since they are not interchangeable.

If you are in doubt about which oil to pour into the Nissan CVT, the best solution is NS-2. This fluid is suitable for Nissan Juke, Qashqai, Teana, X-Trail and others.

Instructions for changing the oil in the variator

It may take up to 10 liters of new oil to completely replace the transmission fluid. During operation, it is recommended to use a diagnostic device (to measure the temperature of the working fluid and reset the counter indicating its condition).

How does the oil change in the Nissan variator do it yourself:

1. Having measured the operating temperature of the liquid, remove the plug and drain the old oil.
2. A plug is installed and a new liquid in a volume of 3 liters is poured through the control hole.
3. After installing the control plug, start the motor and turn on all gears in sequence for about 5 seconds.
4. After the working fluid has completely warmed up, the motor is stopped, and then the flushing procedure is repeated.
5. Fill in new 3 liters of oil, change gears with the engine running, and then unscrew the check plug to drain excess fluid.
6. If no liquid flows out, add 0.5 l of oil.
7. The counter is reset by diagnostic equipment.

IXORA managers will help you to choose the right oil for the Nissan CVT. Our assortment includes all the product names listed in the article.