Why does CVT not shift properly when temperature is below -5 deg.C

Asked by clif Mar 08, 2022 at 09:27 AM about the 2018 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

At -5 deg. C and below , seems cvt will not upshift to allow car to accelerate
beyond 35-40 km/hr , until transmission warms up some. Engine revs high.
Depending on ambient temperature , sometimes this takes a long time.

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Gene answered 2 years ago

CVT's are a joke for a transmission, they should be left in scooters and snowmobiles. With that being said I recommend you either start it let it idle to operational temp before driving while it is that cold. Or put an oil pan heater on the transmissions oil pan and plug it in after your done driving it. I would recommend in the very near future trading it in or selling it as you will have the transmission go bye bye costing you a bundle.

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Fred answered 2 years ago

Stay away from CVTs in cheap Nissans. They're better in the more expensive models and trucks.

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