NTB18-055a

Classification:
Reference:
AT18-005a
Date:
NTB18-055a
November 5, 2018
CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED
VEHICLES:
2013-2018 Altima Sedan (L33)
2016-2018 Maxima (A36)
2015-2018 Murano (Z52)
2013-2018 Pathfinder (R52)
2015-2017 Quest (E52)
2014-2018 Rogue (T32)
2017-2018 Rogue Sport (J11)
2017-2018 Sentra Turbo (B17)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: Vehicles equipped with CVT ONLY
SERVICE INFORMATION
Special tool CVT8 Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) is now available.
Each dealer has been shipped one of these tools.
Additional tools can be obtained from Tech–Mate at 1-800-662-2001.
Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE on the next page to determine how to perform a CVT
fluid quick level check.
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Figure 1
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Steps 1 through 6 will ensure that CVT fluid is properly distributed throughout the
CVT.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground (engine running, parking brake set).
2. Using CONSULT III plus (C-III plus), ensure that the CVT Fluid Temperature is at
operating temperature 170°F to 180°F (77°C to 82°C).
3. Shift the transmission into REVERSE for 5 seconds.
4. Shift the transmission into DRIVE for 5 seconds.
5. Shift the transmission into REVERSE for 5 seconds.
6. Shift the transmission into PARK.
7. Remove the cap.

No gauge
Special tool CVT8 Oil Level Quick
Check Gauge (J-51155) can now be
used to determine CVT fluid level.
“CAP”
Figure 2

The handle on the CVT8 Oil Level
Quick Check Gauge has two
positions, Red and Blue. Refer to
Table A on the next page for the
correct position for a given vehicle.
Red
Blue
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Figure 3
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8. With the vehicle in PARK and the
engine running, insert the CVT8 Oil
Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155)
into the pipe.

Make sure to use the correct
handle position, refer to Table A.
Blue
Red
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Figure 4
Table A
Model
2013-2018 Altima Sedan (QR25)
Level (mm)
23-30
Handle Position
Blue
2013-2018 Altima Sedan (VQ35)
11-18
Red
2016-2018 Maxima
11-18
Red
2015-2018 Murano (Non-hybrid)
11-18
Red
2013-2018 Pathfinder (Non-hybrid)
11-18
Red
2015-2017 Quest
2014-2018 Rogue (U.S. and Japan built)
(VIN starts with 5N or JN) (Non-hybrid)
2015-2018 Rogue (Korea built)
(VIN starts with KN) (Non-hybrid)
2017-2018 Rogue Sport
11-18
Red
44-51
Blue
50-57
Blue
10-17
Blue
2017-2018 Sentra (Turbo ONLY)
10-17
Blue
9. Inspect the oil level quick check
gauge to determine the CVT oil
level in millimeters and compare
the reading to the specifications
in Table A, above.
60 mm
10 mm
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Figure 5
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ADJUST CVT FLUID LEVEL
10. Adjust the fluid level from the bottom of the CVT using the charging pipe according to
the procedure in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
August 3, 2018
NTB18-055
Original bulletin published.
November 5, 2018
NTB18-055a
Steps 1 and 2 revised.
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