CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE) FLUID INSPECTION [DJVA-EL]

id051901285300

CVT Fluid Condition Inspection

Note

• If there is a malfunction in the CVT, troubleshooting is mainly focused on some change in the CVT fluid, which is often the cause.

• If water or a non-indicated substance is mixed with the CVT fluid, shock could occur and affect durability, and also have adverse effects on the friction material and seals resulting in a malfunction.

1. Verify that the CVT fluid is a transparent red color.

• If there are a large amount of metal chips or lining chips mixed in the fluid, or there is a burnt odor, blackening, or white turbidity to the fluid, the CVT can be considered to be malfunctioning and therefore needs to be replaced.

• If there is white turbidity, inspect the oil cooler for water penetration as water mixed into the fluid is the cause.