Nissan Versa SV 1.6L 2012 - CVT Transmission Flush, Filter Changes, and More 

Watched used hundreds of car videos on here. This is hands down the most succinct, thorough and well made video ever made on car repair, period. For the amount of work done vs the length. Just wow. Wow.

Really good video….haven’t seen anything better that this. Thank you!

This is really an excellent video thank you for making it. Best I've seen and your style is great. I think I can do this thanks to you.

Thanks for the video and link of the materials, it was very difficult until I saw your video, well explained and work well executed

this was such a good video, complete with everything you need and links, that I went ahead and used your links. you make money and i save money.. thanks man.

Great video man, thank you for posting this! Excellent parts list and time stamps in your description. This is quite the job and it would have been a mess without this.

A complete tutorial amazing.

Excellent instructions! Great job!

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. Here's my story: 115k on 2015 note, which the CVT has been noticeably declining (when accelerating from stop, it would slip and swing about 1k rpms until it reached cruising speed). Took it to dealer twice, and both times they claimed no DTC (hard to believe). Second time I had them do a flush and asked if they'd be changing the filter as well. They claimed "there is no filter, just a pickup screen." I showed them the exploded view from nissanparts online which showed the cooler filter and they acted like it didn't need to be changed. So after the flush it felt a little better, but still slipped under acceleration. Meanwhile they claimed the filter cover wasn't in stock so they couldn't change the filter while doing the flush. So the service manager writes up a quote to have the filter replaced and it comes to parts plus 2 hours labor, around $350. And this would be on top of the $400 I just paid for a flush. These people are criminals. Here's the proof. I had them order the parts for the filter change so I could pick them up the next day and do it myself (thanks to your video). Grabbed the parts on my way into work and slipping was still bad. Got home from work. 45 mins start to finish had the new filter in and doing the test drive (I'm not a mechanic so it should've taken me longer than 2 hours, right?). Trans is back to its old self, with no slipping. Moral of the story is do your homework and question everything. Oh and 1 other funny note. The service guy wrote up a quote to replace the trans to the tune of over $5,000. That made me chuckle.

Excellent job you did. Thanks

Good job, thanks for posting this👍🏻

Great video fella 👍👍👍

🇺🇸 One of the best DIY videos...in focus, clear, concise and on the money...except, the vehicle should have been level before you started filling to the correct fluid amount. Still, really appreciate your work. Thanks👍

Más videos del Nissan Versa, por favor. ¡Muy especifico, gracias!

I have to get this job done on my car. Hopefully they do an excellent job as you did here. If you were my son, I would be so proud of you.

فيديو مميز ، شكرا لك 👍

Thank you!!!

Thank you. This was extremely educational; I learned a lot about the Transmission Service on my Versa. Thank you. Now, I wonder if my Versa has ever had a real Transmission Service?

Super informative. Appreciate the video.

Fantastic video, thanks, I have a 2014 versa with 175K miles and has a noticeable 1-2 shift so I will try this to see if it will make a difference. Already drained pan and replaced the pan filter and the small side filter and installed the new cooler. The small side filter was nasty and looked all clogged up. Haven't tried it out yet but will in the next few days. Hope this will solve my problem.

First off, excellent video. Very well shot and documented. 2nd, I'm looking to buy a used 2014 Sentra with the CVT, 65k miles. Do you know if the 2014 is the same or similar setup to change fluid? What's the recommended change interval? Does the CVT have overheating issues to need the extra cooler? Thanks!

Where was this video when I did this change 2wks ago 😂 I got mysterious blue spots on my hand while opening the trans pan. Might have to do this again to replace that funky cooler. No other video I watched mentioned it

You ate the best man 👏👏👏. Mine 2014 Nissan Versa has 206,000 miles. Just a question: why did you change the cooler? If I change both filters and the oil transmission, Should I good to go? Tks

amazing video. very thorough Q. can i reuse the o ring from the old cooler or did the new one comes with its own o ring?

Nice video! Are you on the east coast?

Great video man, just did mine and all the fluid went out from the pan gasket, then I tie to much and I stripped thread one of the 10mm bolt, just wonder what is the force of torque of the 10mm and how I can fix my problem, take you so much

Do you have to remove the driver side front tire to get to the transmission cooler filter?

That was an impressive amount of metal particles on the magnets. Was that 20K miles total on the car?

Please at what interval do I have to change all the replacements you did in the video thanks

Been reading through the comments. I see you recommend using a pump to do a proper flush. I have an auto, but don't have a buddy to help change gears to help flush. Will it work without that step?

There are four inlets on the OEM cooler, how do I know which two hoses connect the transmission cooler?

Where did you get all parts and oil as a kit ? I need to do this to my car soon. Thanks

My 2012 versa about 110k miles transmission will only go into reverse now, do you thoink it can be repaired or needs a new one ? Worth fixing?

You did not mentioned the bolts torque for the transmission pan (total 15).question: is it mandatory to replace the transmission cooler when you do this kind of job?

Hi dear Please tell me how many liter for cvt. Nissan Versa 2013 4 or 5 liter type NS3

May i know why didi you change the cooler? Thanks

Excellent video,just one query? Was it necessary to for the electric pump during the flush process,or was that a safeguard? I wouldve thought the vehicles own pump might have been up to the task?

what would you charge for that work? to get an idea of what I'm looking at thx!

In the video, you said damage only in 20K miles. VIN history says this 2012 Versa had 48,065 miles on April 22, 2015 from dealer sale already unless this CVT has been replaced with re-manufactured 7-year or 84K mile warranty? Those magnets looked as dirty as my 2013 with 80K miles. Is this car shifting better now still?

Where are you located so you can do my car, you did a great job

Any torque specs for pan gasket? This is the greatest show on the specific subject. On refill advice on plug out fill until just dripping slowly?

Why u change the coolant? If u change filters and oil?

This is HR16DE engine? I plan to do same on Nissan Kicks 2018

What’s the pan bolt torque spec?

Does the transmission filter have an o ring?

The only thing I see you didn’t cover is how to remove the cap and fill trans fluid. I believe I know where it’s at but not sure how to remove the trans filler cap!

Good morning, it is the same procedure for any Nissan Versa

Exactly Nissan knows this cvt is trash and they did the same thing from since the 2003 Nissan murtano. They haven’t stopped making the cvt transmission and they ve been knew about this. One thing that fucking piss me off is there marketing pitch for the cvt saying it’s more reliable then the previous automatic transmissions. Nissan after 2004 positioned themselves one of the worst car manufacturers in the industry. They are gettin sued left and right. They shouldn’t be allowed to manufacture any new models until they correct every prior cvt issue first. The only thing they changed is there procedure of trying to mask the issues by denying and lying I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NISSAN EVER.

Where is the filler port for the fluid?

GREAT VIDEO! I have a quick question however I wanted to know if the aftermarket transmission cooler is necessary or was that just an extra attachment to make the car run smoother im planning on starting this process soon but I’m trying my best to budget

I don't think adding a trans cooler would be necessary for a daily driver but probably a good idea if you are racing or constantly running at high RPM's? Thoughts?

Cvtf? (Compton varrio tortilla flats?)

How many quarts?

Some times it Does not shift properly

Cool. Who would do something as good for my car?

Hi if you pls help me which part is not working p0744 nissan micra cvt

I also want to do the flush but i dont know how to go about it without a pump, do you recommend getting a pump or is there another method?

Buddy. I did a fluid and filter change and i totally forgot about the cooler filter. Do i have to drain the fluid over? Or can it be done without draining

Nice video I have question for you. My Versa note was not shifting at all from stop to go and then I changed the fluid. Just drain and fill. And fixed 90% problem. Only problem I have is around 35-40mph rpm goes up to 4K and it won’t shift. I let accelerator off for 2 second then it shift fine and rpm drops to normal. Second time drain and fill fluid came out black again. Now flushing like you did will that make difference ? Any suggestion?

Do we need a transmission reflash by the dealer after changing oil?

I've watched this several times. I'm about to pull the trigger and do it! I've ordered all of my parts. Its all over but the crying! How long did this take you? Thank you so much for making the excellent video.

Is there supposed to be a hole where the cooler filter is located? I have a hole in the actual transmission.

Ok f. Line in and out please very confuse

I have a 2015 Versa 1.6, does anyone know where i can find part numbers? Hoping to get trans filter+ gasket, trans cooler filter part #s. Thank you.

My transmission went out at 113,500. I went to the dealership and they said the transmission wasn't covered and gave me quote of $4000. I found one for half price with my own mechanic. I can't believe Nissan build a lemon.

С начала нужно промывать,а потом снимать поддон. Такое количества стружки на магнитах говорит о том,что вариатора осталось жить не долго. А так хорошее видео.

And why we need a new oil cooler, can we reuse the old one thanks

Thats how they should come from the factory

I made it to 94,000 miles without changing CVT oil. Nissan said at this point to not even change it since I have no issues. Not sure what to do.

Only 20000miles 😱

Every thing ok with the shift and the oil is new orginal nissan but evry three to five dayes this cod get on

Which model this car 🚗

SPYDEEEEEEEERS

Thanks for keeping the fill hole a secret bozo

Should of just sold the car.