How to Change CVT Automatic Transmission Fluid for a Nissan Altima (2013-2018)

We are going over the steps to perform a CVT transmission fluid change on a 2015 Nissan Altima S (L4 – QR25DE - 2.5L). This maintenance item covers the 30k-mile service and 100k-mile service procedures. 1. Intro - 0:01 2. Step 1 (Apply Parking Brake) - 0:20 3. Step 2 (Lift Vehicle) - 0:42 4. Step 3 (Remove Transmission Drain Plug) - 1:43 ========== 100K Mile Service ========== 5. Step 4 (Remove Transmission Pan) - 2:31 6. Step 5 (Remove Transmission Pan Gasket) - 4:15 7. Step 6 (Remove Transmission Filter/Screen) - 5:02 8. Step 7 (Install New Transmission Filter/Screen) - 6:08 9. Step 8 (Torque Transmission Filter/Screen Bolts) - 6:25 10. Step 9 (Clean Debris/Excess Gasket Material) - 6:48 11. Step 10 (Clean Transmission Pan) - 7:20 12. Step 11 (Install Transmission Pan w/Gasket) - 8:26 13. Step 12 (Torque Transmission Pan Bolts) - 8:52 14. Step 13 (Remove Front Air Duct) - 9:37 15. Step 14 (Remove Transmission Filter Cover) - 10:48 16. Step 15 (Remove Transmission Filter) - 12:24 17. Step 16 (Remove Transmission Filter O-Ring Gasket) - 12:39 18. Step 17 (Install New Transmission Filter) - 13:14 19. Step 18 (Clean Transmission Filter Cover) - 13:31 20. Step 19 (Install New Transmission Filter O-Ring Gasket) - 13:58 21. Step 20 (Install Transmission Filter Cover) - 14:08 22. Step 21 (Torque Transmission Filter Cover Bolts) - 14:29 23. Step 22 (Install Front Air Duct) - 14:54 ======================================== 24. Step 23 (Install Transmission Drain Plug) - 15:28 25. Step 24 (Measure/Note Fluid Amount) - 15:51 26. Step 25 (Remove CVT Fluid Pipe Cap) - 16:43 27. Step 26 (Lower Vehicle) - 17:43 28. Step 27 (Refill CVT Fluid Via Charging Pipe) - 18:22 29. Step 28 (Warm Up Vehicle/Cycle Gears) - 19:02 30. Step 29 (Lift Vehicle) - 19:46 31. Step 30 (Remove Transmission Drain Plug) - 20:10 32. Step 31 (Measure/Note Fluid Amount) -20:32 33. Step 32 (Replace Drain Plug Washer) - 20:42 34. Step 33 (Install Transmission Drain Plug) - 21:48 35. Step 34 (Torque Transmission Drain Plug) - 22:03 36. Step 35 (Lower Vehicle) - 22:33 37. Step 36 (Refill CVT Fluid Via Charging Pipe) - 22:47 38. Step 37 (Warm Up Vehicle/Cycle Gears) - 23:16 39. Step 38 (Remove Overflow Plug) - 23:38 40. Step 39 (Install Overflow Plug) - 24:20 41. Step 40 (Torque Overflow Plug) - 24:30 42. Step 41 (Release Parking Brake) - 25:35 43. Step 42 (Test Drive) - 25:42 44. Step 43 (Check For Leaks) - 26:06 Products Used: This video contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation. ========== Required Products ========== Valvoline CVT Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid [8.5 QT] - https://amzn.to/4akIIrn Oil Drain Plug Washer (11026-JA00A) - https://amzn.to/49lpjEV '07-'18 Transmission Oil Pan Gasket (31397-1XF0D) - https://www.z1motorsports.com/auto-tr... '13-'15 2.5L Transmission Filter/Screen CVT (31728-1XF03) - https://www.z1motorsports.com/lubrica... '13-'17 Transmission Filter O-Ring Gasket (31526-3VX0A) -https://www.z1motorsports.com/auto-tr... '13+ Transmission Filter CVT (31726-28X0A) - https://www.z1motorsports.com/auto-tr... ========== Misc Products ========== 7-Quart Oil Change Pan with Built-in Scale - https://amzn.to/4uT88DY 230° Wide Beam Head Lamp - https://amzn.to/4oHuTZU Automotive Funnel - https://amzn.to/41pmmkG Automatic Transmission Dipstick Charge Tube Seal (31086-3TA1A) - https://amzn.to/44czSZv CRC Brake Cleaner - https://amzn.to/3R0U8Ko Dipstick Altima CVT Transmission (31086-JA00A) - https://amzn.to/4gBMHDJ Extension Bar Set - https://amzn.to/4vcTrvP Plastic Razor Blade Scrapers - https://amzn.to/4w9UVaV Torque Wrench 1/4" - https://amzn.to/4inalCK Universal Joint Set - https://amzn.to/3QmEDfI Tools: 1/4" Extension Bar Set 1/4" Torque Wrench (70-89 in-lb) 3/8" Torque Wrench (25 ft-lb) 3/8" Socket Wrench 10mm Socket 10mm Wrench 14mm Socket 19mm Socket Drain Pan Funnel Plastic Razor Blade Scraper Safety Glasses Service Jack & Jack Stands Shop Towels Small Flathead Screwdriver Universal Joint Set Disclaimer: Content produced from Mcgurr Entertainment is for entertainment purposes only. This information is not endorsed by any agency/company (such as Ford) and is intended as an entertainment. Mcgurr Entertainment assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. All content on YouTube is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on YouTube. Use this information at your own risk. #CVT #Nissan