CVT transmission is well known for being unreliable, but you can prolong its life cycle and even make it as reliable as classic auto transmission using proper maintenance and if you use it in a proper way.
You CAN floor the throttle when starting from a stopped position. You just need to do it PROPERLY. Not: sudden throttle drop to floor. But do: “roll” the throttle from zero down to the floor as though there is an egg between your foot and the pedal. I drive a 2010 Lancer with CVT. For the last 3 years (this is now the 4th), I’ve being autocrossing with this same Lancer. Currently at 195K miles. No issues. Fluid change every 30K miles. Keep in mind there are CVT filters that need to be changed too.
My Toyota carola & Mitsubeshi lancer, both cars with CVT crossed 250k kms, then I replaced them with new vehicle even at time of sale both car where is very good condition, both passed 3rd party inspection done by buyers at time of purchasing..
My old 2012 forester lasted 12 years and 150k mi before I sold it. It had a 4 gear planetary. My new 2024 crosstrek has a cvt. One more suggestion is to take frequent breaks when distance driving. I noticed the cvt can smell even if you drive under 85mph
'07 Camry Hybrid with a CVT, has 340,000 miles and going strong. never any issue with the CVT. Key: Maintenance. Stay on top of fluid changes, keep that machine clean and she'll give back.
I wish my 2016 Corolla didn't have a cvt. I've had no problems with it, it works fine and no doubt helps the mpg but it wouldn't be needed if cars hadn't gotten heavier. My 06 scion had a basic 4speed auto and got nearly as many mpg, even though it was a box on wheels. It could carry twice as much stuff and 5 adults instead of 4. But it did fine without a cvt because, despite a similar footprint, it weighed 800 pounds less than the Corolla
Nissan Altima 2.5L have cheap engines that break very often (my 3rd) even after every 5K service but the gear is not bad if driven like what is said in this video. Personal experience 👍🏻
Knock on wood my 2012 Altima cvt has 160k miles, just change fluid myself every 30k miles with Nissan fluid. Never try to take off before I feel the car actually get into gear and I've done a lot of quick starts and burnouts in the snow just to goof around. I dropped the trans pan last year to change the pick up filter and there was almost no debris on the magnet that's in the pan.
Maybe in 5-10 years I'll consider a CVT, if they keep improving. Also, have you thought about making a car walkaround review from now and then? I think it would add variety to the content!
look up toyota hybrid synergy drive and honda ecvt or e:hev. They're "cvt" while not being cvt's at all in the traditional sense. Its the solution you're looking for.
@ Dan Omg, I'm doing the same as u did.....but one extra thing that I've been doing (for the last 4 yrs) is changing the engine oil twice as often as recommended. I'm at 145k on my 17' Crosstrek 👍
101,000 miles on my Nissan CVT and still rolling. Change your fluid often. Change BOTH filters, don't drive like a douche bag. Your CVT should last many miles.
I've had a few modern rental cars idk if it's cvt or modern fuel economy programing, but they are extremely unpredictable. No idea what they'll do when you give them some gas.
Ummm, I expect 125k miles of no issues in my cars and expect the transmission to go a minimum of 200k miles without issue. In 40 years of driving, I never had to have work done to a transmission other than fluid and filter changes at 50k miles. Guess you being European, you are use to VW/Audi, BMW and Mercedes being money pits past 100k miles. If you must drive s CVT, do 30k mile fluid changes.
That's why tractors with 260 Hp or more use cvt. It's not thé cvt. It's thé user. And maintenance. Nothing more nothing less. Never take thé manufactorer s advice. Refresh frequent oil and filters. Don't use full power all thé time
LOL,. every week I see TR580 /TR690 (Subaru) transmissions with solenoid problems, and speed sensor problems, and you CANNOT but them individually, you buy a $800 main control, to get that $30 sensor. *NOTHING you can do to avoid it* !!!!!! CVT's are garbage, smart people avoid them, or lease them, full stop.
