Nissan Juke oil in the variator. Variators (CVT) Nissan Juke F15

11.07.2021

Suspension

Nissan Juke models are equipped with CVT models JF015E and JF011E. In any case, a regular oil change in the Zhuk variator is required, since the liquid is filled with wear products and negatively affects all mechanisms. Our specialized service staff will be able to competently carry out this procedure.

Remember that if problems arise with the variator, such as slipping, changing the oil in the Zhuk variator will no longer help, since mechanical wear has begun in the box and Nissan Zhuk can no longer do without repair of the Nissan Zhuk variator.

The cost of changing the oil in a box Nissan Beetle

We recommend changing the oil every 40 thousand kilometers, depending on the operating conditions of the car. Our specialists use the partial replacement method, when the oil is not completely drained. Such an oil change in the Nissan Zhuk variator is characterized by a gentle effect on the mechanisms, which is especially important for older cars.

Along with changing the Nissan Zhuk oil, the cooler filter is also changed. The internal filter (in the sump) and the fine filter are consumable items that need to be replaced.

The cost of changing the oil in the variator with work and spare parts in the JF011E variator is 11,720 rubles, JF015E - 12,460 rubles.

The indicated price includes: filter in the pan, pan gasket, fine filter, oil (6l), cleaner; work on changing the oil and 2 filters, resetting the oil aging sensor.

Changing the oil in a box is a specific procedure that is very difficult to perform on your own. So, for example, for this you need to know when to change the oil in the variator, how much to fill it in, how to set the level correctly

Our auto repairmen carry out an oil change in the Nissan Zhuk variator. Many are interested in the question of how much it costs to change the oil in the variator.

Refueling volumes:

Engine oil 5w-40 ke900-90042

MR16DDT - 4.5 L

Automatic transmission oil CVT NS-2 KLE5200004EU/NS-3 KE909-99943

HR16DE full filling volume - 7.1 l - NS-2 KLE5200004EU

MR16DDT full filling volume - 8.6 l - NS-3 KE909-99943

Manual transmission oil NISSAN gear oil MT-XZ ke916-99931

MR16DDT - 2.0 L

Transfer case oil GL-5 80W-90 ke907-99932

Rear axle gear oil GL-5 80W-90 ke907-99932

rear axle - 0.4 l

Antifreeze L248 ke902-99945

HR16DE full filling volume - 6.6 l

MR16DDT full filling volume - 8.1 l

Brake fluid DOT4 ke903-99932

filling volume - 1 l

Maintenance work schedule for NISSAN Juke F15 with a gasoline engine HR16DE

P - check, lubrication

Z- replacement

Months

108

120

132

144

156

168

Mileage, t.km

105

120

135

150

165

180

195

210

Engine oil

Oil filter

Drive belts

Engine cooling system

Coolant see note (1)

Air filter (Cleaning every 5,000 km)

Brake fluid

Note (1) The first change is made when reaching 90,000 km. mileage or 60 months of operation, each subsequent - after 60,000 km. or 48 months of operation.

Maintenance schedule for NISSAN Juke TURBO F15 with a gasoline engine MR16DDT

P - check, lubrication

Z- replacement

Maintenance interval (Months and kilometers), whichever comes first.

Months

108

120

132

144

156

168

Mileage, t.km

100

110

120

130

140

Engine oil

Oil filter

Drive belts

Engine cooling system

Coolant see note (1)

Air filter (Cleaning every 5,000 km)

Fuel lines and pipelines of gasoline vapors

Spark plugs with platinum tip

Headlight direction. Measurement of the strength of the luminous flux of external lighting devices.

Brake fluid

Brake pads, discs, drums, cylinders and other brake components

Service brake system, parking brake system and clutch

Vacuum hoses, brake pipes and their connections and brake booster control valve.

Brake system and hydraulic clutch, working fluid (for leakage)

Engine exhaust system

The filter of the air ventilation system in the passenger compartment of the car

Oil in a manual transmission.

CVT fluid for leaks*

Oil in the transfer case (checking the level, as well as for leakage)

Oil in the differential (checking the level, as well as for leakage)

Steering mechanism and drive, axle and suspension parts

Checking the Body for Corrosion (Body Inspection) See Note (2)

Nissan Juke is a popular Japanese SUV, one of the most fashionable and unusual cars in terms of design. It is recommended to regularly service this car, and thereby be sure of its reliability. So, one of the important maintenance procedures is changing the oil in the box. This procedure does not require professional skills, and therefore it can be carried out regularly in order to reduce the load on the engine. In addition, the working properties of the variator have a positive effect on fuel efficiency. This article focuses on changing the oil in the gearbox using the example of a Nissan Juke with a CVT. Attention is drawn to important nuances and parameters of the liquid, which should be remembered during such an important procedure.

Replacement schedule

The oil in the Nissan Juke gearbox is replaced for the first time after 60 thousand kilometers - this despite the fact that the warranty period of the variator can reach 180-200 thousand kilometers, given favorable operating conditions. If the car is often used in difficult conditions, for example, it often drives on dusty roads, then the replacement interval will have to be reduced to 30-40 thousand kilometers. In any case, the shorter the interval, the more reliable for the power plant and gearbox.

Oil change tips

The procedure for changing the transmission fluid in the Nissan Juke CVT is carried out in accordance with the required parameters. Please note that the most reliable and durable is the factory oil, which was poured into the gearbox at the factory. This is the original lubricant, and next time you need to fill it in. If this is not possible, a liquid with parameters similar to the original lubricant should be selected. In any case, sooner or later an oil change will be needed. Let's highlight the main signs indicating the need for this procedure:

Vehicle slip
Noises and vibrations in the gearbox
Sudden drop in engine power
From time to time the engine stalls, it is not possible to move off normally
It is impossible to drive fast enough, as far as the dynamic parameters of the Nissan Juke allow.

How much to fill

The recommended fluid volume for the Nissan Juke CVT is three liters. This is the minimum volume at which oil starvation can be prevented. In addition to changing the lubricant in the variator, during this procedure it is also advisable to replace the oil filter, which is considered disposable. It is worth buying two canisters of oil - so that there is a margin in case of additional topping up of liquid.

Selection of materials for work

Original transmission oil Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2
Set of wrenches
Tools, including a screwdriver
Towel, rags, rubber gloves
Syringe
Sealing gasket
New oil filter
The pallet for discharge of the fulfilled liquid

Sequence of work

The car is installed on a flyover. The engine must first be warmed up so that the oil reaches operating temperature. It is believed that the hot liquid will pour out much more, and together with mud deposits and metal shavings
We unscrew the lid of the pan, drain the old liquid into a pre-prepared pan. This process takes about 30 minutes
Screw the lid back on the pan, and move the container with the old oil to the side
After draining the oil, we proceed to the most important procedure - pouring new oil. To do this, we find the corresponding filler hole in the engine compartment, and fill in fresh liquid there, periodically checking its level
Start the engine, turn on idle for a few minutes. At this point, you can work in the gearbox in several positions to allow the lubricant to spread through all the components of the variator.
Stop the engine and check the fluid level again using the dipstick. If the filled oil is not higher than the maximum mark on the dipstick, then the fluid change process in the Nissan Juke CVT has been successfully completed.

Conclusion

It is important not only to change the oil in a timely manner, but also to choose only high-quality lubricants that are approved by Nissan. In this case, you should be guided by the viscosity and tolerance parameters specified in the operating instructions for the Nissan Juke, and use them to select the appropriate oil for the Nissan Juke gearbox.

Nowadays, CVTs are becoming especially popular. The high demand around the world for them is mainly due to technological progress - this kind of transmission is the most modern development.

The Russian market is just beginning to master CVT gearboxes - at the moment, not many car owners will be able to say exactly what types of oils should be used in CVTs, in what volume and after what period of time to replace. To find out to clarify the answers to the questions posed, it is necessary to approach in detail the study of the CVT used in the Nissan Juke.

Features CVT Nissan Juke

The CVT transmission is an important element of the vehicle system, characterized by the use of high technology in its creation. Such a complex type of gearbox allows you to correctly distribute the motor load, while ensuring the most comfortable movement of the vehicle, excluding sharp jerks and dips. In addition to these properties, the variator is able to economically consume fuel.

All Nissan cars have CVT-type gearboxes, which are manufactured at the Japanese Jatco plant. This industry provides CVTs to most of the world's car manufacturers, while providing a guarantee for the first 120 thousand kilometers (with an initial resource of 180-200 thousand kilometers). However, this option is only possible if the vehicle is properly serviced. First of all, this concerns the replacement of the lubricant composition, which is carried out on time.

For a CVT, oil starvation can be a disastrous process, since its structural part consists of a large number of moving elements. If their lubrication is not of high quality and timely, the friction between the parts will increase, which will negatively affect the entire structure as a whole. In addition, the right lubricant can prevent slippage of parts of the gearbox structure. In the case when the oil turns out to be of poor quality, and there is not enough lubrication, the operation of the entire gearbox system is disrupted.

An oil change in a Nissan Zhuk variator can be done both at a specialized point and with your own hands. This procedure does not have any particular difficulties, and even a driver without special skills can cope with it. In addition, most of the information can be found on the Internet, as well as many videos that detail how to change the lubricant in the variator.

According to the technical regulations, the oil level in the Nissan Juke variator must be measured every 15 thousand kilometers (this corresponds to scheduled maintenance). However, changing the oil in the variator is necessary only in case of emergency, since the manufacturer provides a guarantee for a long service life of the structure and fills in oil in accordance with it.

Despite some technical shortcomings, CVTs are considered to be the most reliable types of gearboxes in comparison with automatic transmissions. However, over time, negative changes can occur in the operation of the box - they will tell you that the gearbox needs to be replaced with transmission fluid. It is especially worth paying attention to:

Vehicle slippage;
Uncharacteristic gearbox vibrations;
Deterioration of vehicle power;
Decreased gear shifting.
In the case when such factors appear periodically, it is worth thinking about changing the transmission fluid.

The process of replacing transmission fluid in a Nissan Juke gearbox

The volume of lubricant in the Nissan Juke gearbox is 3 liters. It is this volume that is quite sufficient to eliminate oil starvation of the engine. During the change of lubricant, you can also take care of updating the filter, since a contaminated filter element creates certain problems for the correct distribution of the oil fluid.

To begin the process of changing the gear lubricant, you need to decide what kind of oil you need for work. For the Nissan Juke, the best option would be the original Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2. It has high lubricating properties and prevents the box from malfunctioning. For a full volume, two canisters will be enough.

To successfully change the oil in the variator, prepare the following tools:

Spanners;
Screwdriver;
Capacity for draining waste material;
Rags;
Syringe (or funnel);
Gasket for gearbox pan.

The process of changing the oil in a CVT gearbox is as follows:

First of all, you need to install a car on a flyover or above an inspection hole in order to provide access to the variator;
Next, you need to carefully unscrew the lid of the pallet;
The next stage is the removal of the old waste fluid;
After you need to remove the container with used oil and screw the plug;
The next step is to open the hood to find the filler hole;
Fill with oil, then check its level;
Start the engine and let it run for several minutes, periodically switching gears;
Subsequently, you need to check the oil level again and, if necessary, add fluid.

After that, you need to make a short trip, and then check the oil in the variator again. Next, you should periodically check its level to avoid oil starvation.

Automatic transmission fluid - check and replacement (CVT RE0F10B)

Do I need to change the oil in the variator?

There has long been an ambiguous situation in the policy of scheduled maintenance. Jatco mandates periodic oil changes in its CVTs, and automakers often state that the fluid is designed to last the life of the units. On this issue, representatives of dealerships and independent technical centers are unanimous: the oil needs to be updated. Jatco recommends doing this every 60,000 km under normal driving conditions, and shortening this interval in severe conditions. This approach is guaranteed to extend the resource.

Jatco CVTs use two oil filters. The coarse filter located in the sump, when updating the oil, it is enough to rinse. Depending on the variator model, a disposable fine paper filter is located in a mounted heat exchanger or in a separate housing at the end of the unit. Servicemen advise using only original oil. All Jatco CVTs are very sensitive to the inevitable mixing of fluids with different additive packages. When the variator starts to mope (jerks, kicks appear, acceleration dynamics decrease), it is useless to change the oil in it in the hope of correcting the situation. Typically, such symptoms indicate significant mechanical wear of the elements and the need for repair. At the same time, all kinds of emergency modes of operation of the variators are activated when things are already very bad (for example, a belt slip has begun). It is important not to postpone the visit to the service. Timely handling sometimes significantly reduces the final cost of repairs, since it is possible to save some elements.

ADDITIONALLY
Question on this topic to the editor of the magazine "Behind the wheel":

I read that the oil in the variator must be changed after 50 thousand kilometers. But in many publications it is written that in the variator it is filled for the entire period of its service. Nothing is said in the instructions. So where is the truth?

The fact that the oil in the variators is filled for the entire service life and does not require replacement is stated by specific auto giants. This is nothing more than a marketing ploy. At the same time, the manufacturers themselves often stipulate in the maintenance regulations that the oil in the CVTs should be updated under severe operating conditions, which include everyday driving in large cities. Moreover, automakers often disagree even when the same variator is installed on different cars. In order to guarantee a longer service life of the variator, it is better to play it safe and give it a “blood transfusion” every 50,000-60,000 km.

How much oil is in the variator and which one to fill in:

8.5 l., NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2

Checking the fluid level

It is necessary to check the level of the working fluid in the variator after warming up to 50~80’C. The procedure for checking the fluid level is as follows:

1. Check for leaks.

2. After warming up the engine, take a trip by car around the city. If the ambient temperature is 20 ̊C, it will take about ten minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50~80 ̊C.

3. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

4. Apply the parking brake securely.

5. With the engine running at idle, pressing the brake pedal, move the selector lever through all positions.

6. Pressing the lock, remove the dipstick from the variator filling pipe.

7. Remove working fluid from the CVT dipstick. Insert the dipstick by turning it 180̊ from the original installation position, then push it all the way into the variator filling pipe.

Use only lint-free paper to wipe the variator probe. Do not use rags.

8. Place the selector lever in position P or N and make sure that the fluid level is within the specified range.

When installing the variator probe in place, insert it into the filling pipe until it locks, turning it into its original position.

Checking the condition of the working fluid

Check the condition of the working fluid of the variator.

If the CVT fluid is very dark or has a burnt smell, check the CVT function. After repairing the variator, flush the cooling system.

If the variator working fluid contains wear particles (clutches, brakes, etc.), after repairing the variator, replace the radiator, flush the cooling system lines with a cleaning agent and blow with compressed air.

Fluid condition	Cause	Corresponding procedure
Lacquer (viscous state)	Change in the chemical composition of the liquid due to exposure to high temperatures	Change CVT fluid and check transmission control unit and vehicle for faults (wiring harnesses, cooling system piping, etc.)
Milky white or hazy	Water in the working fluid	Change the variator fluid and check for possible water ingress into the variator fluid
With a lot of metal particles	Excessive wear of friction surfaces	Change the automatic transmission fluid and check the operation of the variator

Changing the working fluid

At the final stage of replacing the working fluid of the variator, it is necessary to replace the gasket of the drain plug with a new one.

1. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the CVT oil pan.

2. Install the drain plug in place, tighten to 34.3 N m.

Do not reuse drain plug gasket.

3. Fill the variator working fluid through the filling pipe to the required level.

Use only genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. He mix different types of liquids.

The use of any other fluids will adversely affect the performance of the variator and may cause it to fail, which is not covered by the warranty.

When filling CVT fluid, be careful not to burn yourself on hot parts of the exhaust system.

Shake the CVT fluid container well before filling.

After replacing the working fluid of the variator, it is necessary to delete data on contamination of the working fluid from the memory of the self-diagnosis module using the CONSULT-III device.

4. After warming up the engine, drive the car in the city. If the ambient temperature is 20°C, the drive will take about ten minutes to warm up the CVT to 50~80°C.

5. Check the level and condition of the working fluid of the variator.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 if CVT fluid is contaminated.