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| Answer to: Current Subaru CVT’s | 43Relevance | 5 years ago | IanSR | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| First, CVT's are not going away and from what I have found as long as you do proper maintenance you should be good. Looking at SubaruOutback.org and subaruforester.org which are highly recommended to join, people have had positive things to say about the CVT's. I will post a couple of replies from outback forum. 'I have not yet owned a subaru CVT. I have spent far too much of my free time reading this website though.I've read about 4 specific CVT catastrophic failures reported on this site. That's out of ~450,000 CVT outbacks sold 2010-2014.Obviously not everyone who bought such a car has registered on this site, but it should give you some idea, anyway.I have an impression that the dealerships do not want to perform any maintenance procedures on these transmissions- I think there is some internal conflict between the dealers and the factory on this point. The dealers aren't generally trusted to do anything other than swap transmissions in the case of failure covered by warranty, and they don't seem to have the experience to do component-level troubleshooting or repair.There is a theme of dealers talking owners out of doing periodic fluid flushes, which seems very odd to me. The owners' manual specifically lists conditions which should result in a fluid change, yet the dealers seem hesitant in many cases.Just reporting my casual observations.' 'As an engineer, early in my personal new-car search I had concerns about the long-term reliability of Subaru CVTs ... even though they have been building them in one form or another for more than 30 years. So far I have been impressed by the relative lack of defect or failure reports on the Internet and elsewhere. The Subaru defect/failure rate seems to be immensely lower than that for the GM and Chrysler conventional automatic transmissions I'm more familiar with. (My wife's current daily driver is a '98 Dodge Caravan with 284,000+ miles on the original 3.3 liter V6 engine and "fragile" A604/41TE transmission.)The chain and variable-cone assembly is probably the most critical component of a CVT transmission, and much to my amazement the technology now seems to be both mature and reliable. The rest of a CVT transmission is considerably simpler than a comparable planetary-gear, multi-clutch design. I hope that high reliability will be my wife's and my experience in our new 2015 Legacy.' '5 years and 70K milesThe CVT of my 2010 OB has been completely trouble-free since initial purchase in July 2009.CVT requires no routine maintenance.from Joe Spitz' Subaru Research Site- specs, prices, options, 2015, 2014, 2013.... Outback, Legacy, Forester, WRX, STI, Impreza, Tribeca, BRZ, XV Crosstrek, Hybrid:CVT Transmission: Life Time CVT oil should not need to be replaced unless driven under hard conditions, towing etc-change every 24,855 miles. Note- there is no CVT oil dipstick.' Now, I can only speak from my own personal research and talking to Forester owners and dealers living in Taiwan, but Japan Subaru recommend a CVT fluid change every 31,000 miles or 50,000 Km. In Canada it's 60'000 Km or 37'000 miles. As far I know, in the US the dealers say sealed unit so life time of the system. I would go with what Japan Subaru say. | |||||
| Answer to: Vehicles reviewed by Scotty | 38Relevance | 2 years ago | G.T. | Video Reviews by Scotty | |
| ... in a video, will redirect you to list of all its reviews Scotty has posted so far. Cars Scotty reccommends The Best and Worst First Cars to Buy (apr. '18) The Best and Worst Project Cars to Buy (Jun. '18) Who Makes the Best All Wheel Drive Car in the World (May '19) 4 Cars That Will Last 300,000 Miles or More (nov. '20) The Most Reliable Cars of 2018 (dec. '18): Toyota Corolla , Mazda Miata , Toyota Prius Prime and C, Lexus GX 5 Used Cars You Should Buy (feb. '19): 2012 Honda Accord , 2012 Ford Fusion , 2013 Honda Civic , 2012 Toyota Corolla , 2011 T ... | |||||
| Answer to: E-CVT transmissions and oil change intervals | 36Relevance | 4 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... miles - it will prolong the life of the engine. As far as reliability, the RAV4 is miles ahead. In the general, the race between Toyota and Honda isn't as close as it used to be - Honda has fallen behind. Honda's CVTs are on the weak side, usually lasting 125k-150k miles with regular service. So far the exact reliability statistics are unknown, but as soon as the CVT begins to jerk - it fails really fast. And it begins to jerk either because of bad software, or usually because of infrequent oil changes. Oil changes should be done every 25k miles at ... | |||||
| Should I flush my CVT? The dealer recommended against it. | 35Relevance | 5 years ago | NeedCarAdvice | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2009 Cube Krom 61,500 miles purchased used at 13,000 miles. I do not believe the car was ever used to tow large loads or on rough roads. Standard service is to inspect the CVT fluid at regular intervals, which was done at a dealer. As a premium service it recommends flushing the CVT at 30000 and 60000 miles. I asked the dealer if I needed to flush my CVT. They said they did not recommend it unless I had been doing it regularly as it might cause the CVT to start slipping. I do not know if the CVT was flushed at 30000 as that was a premium service. If I remember right, she said something about bonding agents in newer CVT fluid could cause a problem. Should I risk it, and against the dealer's advice, have the CVT flushed? I did not take the car to the same dealer over the years, would my vehicle service be stored in the Nissan computer system so I could find out if it were flushed at 30000? From the 2009 maintenance schedule Standard: ❏ Inspect the following: Automatic transmission/CVT fluid Note: Replace (not just inspect) oil/fluid if towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads I do not believe that note applies to my car, which does not have a trailer hitch and is not suited for driving on a rough road. Premium: Optional: flush automatic transmission/CVT7 (flush with ATF/CVT Fluid) | |||||
| CVT transmissions | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | TeeJay | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| For Scotty, I have a 2015 Honda CR-V. Excellent car...no problems, less than 30K miles ( don't drive it that much). Its a 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive. Believe it has a CVT transmission in it. This Honda is not as peppy as the 2013 Honda CR-V we had. I remember your earlier comments about the CVT transmission especially the NISSONs....good for about 100k miles and then chunk it. The Hondas and I think, the Toyotas now have the CVT transmissions. What is your experience with the Honda/Toyota CVT transmissions? As my 2015 Honda mileage increases to 100k, should ... | |||||
| RE: Nissan CVT fluid change overdue | 25Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I think the assumption the CVT is more like an automatic transmission than a manual. But it is its own thing entirely. There is one way which it is different, from what I understand. Both a CVT and an automatic will wear over time. That wear has nowhere to go but the transmission fluid, so it builds up in the transmission fluid, as suspended friction material. In an automatic transmission that friction material may actually help the transmission work properly (if the fluid has never been changed). But with a CVT, that friction material just causes problems for a CVT. Which is why changing out the CVT fluid more frequently may help prolong the life of a CVT. | |||||
| 2010 Honda accord - several codes | 38Relevance | 5 years ago | wtatum | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hello, I've watched your show now for about 2 yrs. I have 2010 Honda accord 4 cylinder auto 189,000. It throwing several codes (see below). But it drives just fine. I have always changed engine oil every 10K with Synthetic. Engine uses 1/2 quart every 5K mile. I recently changed transmission fluid by doing the drain and fill 3 times with gen. Honda auto fluid. I cleared the codes but now there back with more codes! I have owned it for 1/2 its life and have driven it normal. Could I have some sort of Elect. or ECM problem or is tranny and engin ... | |||||
| Nissan pathfinder CVT opinions | 25Relevance | 5 years ago | mongo | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty: What's your opinion of the newer Nissan pathfinders with the V6 with the CVT transmission. Are the CVT's for the V6's made better than the ones for the 4 cylinder engines? I am considering one for purchase or lease, but am leaning toward lease based on your overall assessment of Nissan CVT's. I was wondering if the CVT failures are more a function of bad maintainence or just bad design/manufacturing. I am willing to change the CVT fluid on schedule, but was wondering if the CVT's are problematic regardless of proper maintainence. Thanks. | |||||
| Nissan Sentra CVT transmission fluid | 25Relevance | 5 years ago | Mark-Snodgrass | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| 2011 Nissan Sentra 145k miles. Mechanic changed CVT fluid at 100k. I want to try and change CVT fluid and filter myself. Under hood, sticker says use “Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid”. I found some CVT fluid made by Valvoline that says it is ok for many makes, including Nissan. Is it ok to use this Valvoline CVT fluid or should I stick to Nissan CVT fluid from the dealer? Thanks, Mark | |||||
| Answer to: CVT's | 33Relevance | 3 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Toyota Group eCVTs (Toyota, Subaru, and some others) are the best, there's no belt or a conventional CVT inside - they only have electric motors with optional boost from the engine. As far as regular transmissions, The best CVT transmission current in production is Toyota's old boring K313. Yeah they only last 125k-150k but they do it pretty reliably and don't feel like a CVT (well at least to me). The launch gear CVT may turn out to be decent but so far I'm skeptical. In recent years Subaru seems to have made some progress, when serviced properly, the LineTronic TR580 transmission does hold up half decently (but it's not uncommon for them to require valvebody replacement) Honda is a mixed bet, I've herd some bad things about the CVT on the HRV and some Civic (But as far as Civics it was mainly on the European version, much less about the North American one), but the CVT in the CRV sure seems to be great. Nissan and Mitsubishi has gotten marginally better but they're still putting tiny transmissions from French economy cars into large SUVs so... definitely would avoid. (Don't get me wrong, in the tiny Renualt Clio the CVT with 999cc it's not too bad, but in a family SUV it's just horrid) Hyundai-Kia CVTs are the worst, I do not know why but a lot of transmissions Hyundai-Kia recently launched are disappointing (all of their CVT and DCT crap just does not last or feel as well as a conventional auto) | |||||
| Answer to: Toyota AURIS 1.8 or Hyundai Ioniq 1.6? | 32Relevance | 2 years ago | kabamaru | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Based on CARARC.COM: Then engine can go approximately 160,000 miles (=250,000 KM) until it needs expensive repairs or overhauling. [...] Also, the CVT lives approximately 130,000 miles (=210,000 KM) (which is good for a CVT but bad for transmission overall). And this reduces the lifespan of the powerplant even more. [...] The engine is not really problematic until it hits 150,000 miles. From this point on, the 1.8L engine is like a bomb and you never know when it's going to explode. CARARC also quotes that the engine faces lots of Timing chain issues and that it needs repalcement at 100 KMiles, Is this something you have heard of? Is it too expensive? They also suggest to change the water pump every 30 KMiles??? The timing chain seems like a good idea - it shouldn't be replaced like the belt. But the chain in this engine is most likely to be stretched at 100,000 miles. It means you will have to replace it. But the price for the replacement is really huge. replace the water pump every 30,000 miles; I found similar issues on Motorreviewer.com: Also, the water pump has short longevity (40,000 miles). The timing chain becomes stretched out after a 100,000 miles mileage. The average engine life for 3ZR-FE/FAE is about 150,000 miles (250,000 km). Is this a reliable engine or not? | |||||
| RE: Honda cvt | 24Relevance | 5 years ago | Kerem | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Yes, but the Japanese care about their customers and since all japanese brands have started with CVT's, they have all been improving their quality, even Nissan for the matter of fact. A Honda CVT (if taken care of) should go 15 20 years. The CVT's they made in 2012 2013 are still standing even with 200k miles on them. Toyota and Honda definetly make quality CVT's when compared to the market. Honda makes better engines, toyota makes better transmissions. Thats how it goes. | |||||
| Answer to: Old school new car: No turbo, no GDI, no CVT | 23Relevance | 3 years ago | FJCruiser2014 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| So just being CVT doesn't make it a bad choice. Toyota makes great CVT; they've been making it since the Prius and just do the regular maintenance and it'll last a long time. After Toyota I would vote for a Honda CVT. Also with turbo engines first Honda; they've been making it for a while and they've figured it out. For sure naturally aspired engine is the better choice but if turbo then definitely Honda. Yes you have less options especially if you don't want CVT, but Toyota still has regular automatic options such as even the brand new Rav4 or Camry. | |||||
| Honda HRV "Product Update" and Warranty Extension | 21Relevance | 5 years ago | Carlos | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| FYI - Honda issued a "Product Update" (Recall?) for 2016-2020 HRV's with CVT. 1. The software does not "properly monitor internal fluid pressure and detect early CVT belt failure. This can possible cause the vehicle not to move when accelerating". Honda will update the CVT software. 2. "Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the CVT belt", warranty on the CVT is extended to 7years/150,000 miles. Strangely, the notice uses terms like "MIL" and "DTC P721E". Do the eggheads who wrote it not realize over 90% of owners will not know what th ... | |||||
| Answer to: 2018 HONDA CR-V 2.4 CVT TRANSMISSION | 21Relevance | 5 years ago | Whatchamacallit | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Regarding your other question about if the 2018 model year CVT had launch gear, the answer is No - it does not have a launch gear. In 2018 Toyota announced their CVT with a launch gear, which was a world’s first. The CVT in that 2018 Honda CRV dates back to the design used in earlier model years, which didn’t have a launch gear. | |||||
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