I have a 2015 Nissan Murano SL FWD with 85K miles. Using my Blue Driver I get a P17F1 code for the transmission (CVT). Nissan said it's a fatal code but the vehicle does not have any of the typical symptoms of the CVT's pending death. Only thing I've ever noticed (for years) is when going up a incline slowly there will be a slight shutter at 20mph but goes way as I increase speed. If I accelerate a bit faster I feel nothing. The CVT has never been serviced so my question is: should I do any maintenance at this point? Should I do a drain and fill? If yes, should I add an anti slip additive during the process?
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I get a P17F1 code .. slight shutter at 20mph
Always check for service bulletins. You have textbook symptoms
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167365-0001.pdf
should I do any maintenance at this point? Should I do a drain and fill?
You should address the service bulletin. The fluid will be replaced in the process.
Yes, if you don't maintain a transmission, it will die quickly. Same as an engine.
Read about it in our FAQ.
If yes, should I add an anti slip additive during the process?
No. That's for conventional automatics. You have a CVT so it won't do a thing for you.
Thank you for aiming me in the right direction....