Most CVT transmission dipsticks are only for checking fluid levels and needs a special recirculating pump in a service center to change the fluids. There are no D.I.Y plugs for changing fluids.

Nissan vehicles equipped with CVTs tend to get a bad reputation thanks to reliability issues. Here are the symptoms of issues or failure, and what you can do.

For example, for the aforementioned Rogue, the automaker recommends genuine Nissan CVT fluid NS-3 or equivalent and any damage caused by using improper CVT fluid isn't covered by warranty.

The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid has never been changed on my Nissan with 110,000 miles. It's running great. Should I change it now?

Nissan spokesman Chris Jordan can clear up the misunderstanding: "We do not instruct Nissan dealers to do any specified oil change on Xtronic (CVT) transmission in the 2013 Pulsar. Dealers are able to ...

The 2014 Nissan Rogue's continuously variable transmission, meant primarily to boost fuel economy, handles acceleration poorly.