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Synthetic CVT Transmission Fluid
Synthetic CVT Transmission Fluid

CVT's require a unique transmission fluid with specialized frictional characteristics designed to ensure the belt or chain remains in contact with the pulleys without slipping. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides outstanding metal-to-metal frictional properties and excellent protection and performance for CVTs throughout vehicle manufacturer-recommended drain intervals.

Package sizes include:

1-Quart Bottle
2.5-Gallon Bottle
55-Gallon Drum

Product Code: CVT • Brand: AMSOIL




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Product Details Tech Data Reviews & Rating

Product Applications
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is recommended for belt and chain type continuously variable transmissions requiring the following:

Product Application Specs

  • Audi/Volkswagen TL 52180, G 052 180
  • Dodge/Jeep CVTF+4®, NS-2
  • Ford CVT23, CVT30, MERCON® C
  • GM/Saturn DEX-CVT
  • Honda HMMF, HCF-2
  • Hyundai Genuine CVTF, SP-III
  • Kia SP-III
  • Mercedes-Benz 236.20
  • Mini Cooper EZL 799
  • Mitsubishi CVTF-J1, SP-III
  • Nissan NS-2
  • Subaru Lineartronic® CVTF (P/N K0425Y0710), NS-2
  • Suzuki TC, CVT Green 1, NS-2
  • Toyota TC

*Not for use in eCVTs

Product Description
Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) create unlimited gear ratios using a belt or chain running between two variable diameter pulleys. CVTs require a unique transmission fluid with specialized frictional characteristics designed to ensure the belt or chain remains in contact with the pulleys without slipping.

AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides outstanding metal-to-metal frictional properties and excellent protection and performance for CVTs throughout vehicle manufacturer-recommended drain intervals. It is Warranty Secure and will not void your vehicle’s warranty. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fluids.

Field Proven to outperform OEM oil's
Field testing was conducted to compare AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid and Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid. Four vehicles (two equipped with AMSOIL CVT Fluid and two with Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid) were driven 100,000 miles before the transmissions were torn down and inspected.

As indicated by the lack of wear in the belt and pulley photos below, AMSOIL CVT Fluid provided outstanding protection throughout the duration of the field trial, proving it is a high-quality replacement for Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid.

Lab Tested
AMSOIL lab testing also reveals AMSOIL CVT Fluid met, and in some cases surpassed, the protection and performance of Nissan NS-2 CVT Fluid:

• In FZG wear testing (ASTM D5182), Nissan NS-2 achieved a 7 stage pass, while AMSOIL CVT Fluid significantly surpassed it with an 11 stage pass.

• In the JASO LVFA Anti-Shudder Durability Test, AMSOIL CVT Fluid lasted six times longer, translating into improved anti-shudder durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness.

Excellent Frictional Properties
The metal-to-metal frictional properties between the CVT's belt/chain interface and the pulleys are important, relying on the CVT fluid to prevent slipping. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides exceptional metal-to-metal frictional properties to help prevent belt and chain slipping and help extend transmission life.

Outstanding Wear Protection
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is durable. In normal and severe service, it effectively resists wear to the transmission's vital parts, helping achieve long life.

Resists Heat
In elevated heat, Synthetic CVT Fluid's thermally stable formulation guards against the harmful effects of thermal breakdown. It resists the formation of varnish that can threaten transmission performance and life.

Superior Wet-Clutch Performance
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides superior wet-clutch performance for outstanding anti-shudder durability and reduced noise, vibration and harshness.

Service Life
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid should be changed according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

HEALTH & SAFETY
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for the intended application and according to the recommendations in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Click here to view the MSDS Data Sheet for AMSOIL CVT.

Keep out of the reach of children. Don't pollute. Return used oil to collection centers.

TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Synthetic CVT Fluid		CVT
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D445)7.1
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D445)32.8
Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270)187
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D92)212 (414)
Fire Point °C (°F) (ASTM D92)224 (435)
Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D97)-45 (-49)
Brookfield Viscosity, cP (ASTM D2983)8779
Foam Tendency (ASTM D892, Sequence I, II, III)0/0, 10/0, 0/0

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Product Name: Synthetic CVT Transmission Fluid
Current Rating: 4.85 out of 5 stars
Total Votes: 41 vote(s)

Reviewed by Brosi: space

CVT Fluid

At 90'000km's on my Nissan van I changed the original CVT fluid to Amsoil CVT fluid. I also changed the pick-up screen and the little oil filter at the same time. Then over the following year I did two more fluid changes (just pan drain) to increase the % of Amsoil fluid. Now at 118'000 km's the transmission performs perfectly and I hope it will continue so for another 100'000 km's!

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Re: CVT Fluid

Hello Brosi. Thank you for sharing your experience of using AMSOIL CVT Fluid in your Nissan. It will help others who are thinking about an alternative to OEM fluid. Happy motoring. Replied by Tech Admin

Reviewed by abraham: space

amsoil v/s valvoline ?

hola
que aceite CVT es mejor ?

amsoil? o valvoline full sintetico ?
espero me puedan responder objetivamente
saludos

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Re: amsoil v/s valvoline ?

We currently do not have scientific test data comparing valvoline vs amsoil cvt. Please look at the technical specifications to compare their differences. Replied by Tech Admin

A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by John: space

2014 Infiniti QX60 CVT FIX

I bought the CVT Fluid for a 2014 Infiniti QX60 aka Pathfinder. In my case the CVT was slipping bad. When on the interstate going 70 mph it would slip a little; when passing other vehicles it would slip a lot. There was/is a code P17F0 (transmission jutter/shutter) that the deal found when I brought the vehicle in for service. The service department said its ether the valve body or the CVT transmission its self. Between $1,000 for the valve assembly or $2,100 for a new CVT, by the way this is parts not labor. I decided to go with AMSOIL. The jutter/shutter is almost gone. I was only able to drain out 1/3 of the fluid. I have put over 3k miles on the QX60 and have reduced the slippage to about 5-10% of the time with just 1/3 of the fluid replaced. I recommend 100% AMSOIL CVT Fluid.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Jeff: space

I recommend this product and will be buying it again!

I use this cvt fluid for my 13 Honda Accord Coupe. All I can say is it Rocks! Buy it, use it, and expect a difference over the OEM fluid. Tranny performs better with no slip. Most CVT's perform ok, but after using the AMSIOL I won't go back to the OEM fluid.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Jeff: space

Amsoil cvt over Nissan

This is $5 cheaper than Nissan cvt fluid. I replaced my cvt fluid cooler with an aftermarket and started using this fluid. Very happy with it!

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Bryan: space

Excellent value

Could definitely tell a difference for the good and the shifting of my CRV and also the fuel mileage went up 1 mile per gallon Which means less drag on a transmission and great savings over the life of my vehicle.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Joseph: space

Yes i would buy this again.

Replaced the CVT fluid in my 2016 Subaru Legacy and is working will.

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Reviewed by nissan 2010: space

cvt fluid

My dealer said I was wasting my money changing my CVT fluid on my 2010 Nissan Sentra as the fluid had long life with 166,000 kms on it, nine years of use. I told them I see a change in the fluid turning brown and gritty. I'm glad I did change it because what a difference, much smoother, no shutter , better response and I'm sure there will be a gas mileage difference. Thank goodness I listened to my son( Amsoil Dealer) not the dealership as I'm sure that it would have lead to a transmission failure in the future.
With my car I use only Amsoil products and should have known it was much better than Nissan NS-2 from the factory . My only regret was I didn't do it sooner.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by sneekypete63: space

CVT Fluid

I used this CVT fluid in a 2015,Nissan Sentra with 60k miles on it. I by dropping about 2.6 quarts at a time measured in a graduated paint bucket I was able to drain out the old fluid and add this CVT fluid till I was able to get 12 quarts into it at 2.6 quarts in each drop. till I had diluted the old fluid with new.
After just the first 2.6 quarts, the shifting had noticeably changed for the better and by the time I was done it was a dramatic improvement. Great product

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Mike: space

Typical Amsoil

As is typical with Amsoil, this product is superb. Put it in my Jeep Patriot with a CVT, and the whine that they have almost disappeared.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by JohnSubie: space

I would buy this product again and again.

I notice the improvements and smoother transitions.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Pedro: space

Great CVT oil !

This product is amazing !
Front the time I start using this product in my 2018 accord sport with a CVT transition my car run better and have a better performance I can feel it !

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by srgfierro: space

Awesome

This is a great alternative to dealer NS-2 oil, works as intended. have not noticed any difference but im gad it is compatible and a lot less expensive then the dealer, easily saved about $150 buying it from amsoil. recommend to anyone with cvt transmission.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by srgfierro: space

Great products

Purchased this in lieu of the OEM Dealer Branded CVT oil, excellent alternative, car runs great, have about 5k miles on it now and no negative experience so far. About half of what the dealer cost.

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Reviewed by Allan Gianey: space

Amsoil CVT fluid is like magic in my Mitsubishi

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Sedan. My first 30,000 mile CVT service and the original trans fluid was already brown in color. CVT was acting strange....jerking and slow reaction.
After reading reports about Amsoil CVT I decided to try it instead of factory Mitsubishi CVT fluid. It took 3.7 quarts for a service. All I can say is wow....anazing! It's like I have a brand new trans. In fact, my CVT works better now than when it had zero miles on it. I am SOLD on this CVT fluid. Absolutely amazing.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Mark the Nissan Guy: space

Great product!

I changed the CVT fluid at 100,000 miles with the Nissan CVT fluid. Now at 232,000 miles and out of warranty, I decided to try the Amsoil CVT fluid. It immediately got rid of a slight shudder on acceleration that had been there for a while. I'm very impressed with this noticeable, positive change!

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by ET: space

Great product

Works great in my 2009 lancer es. Added a cvt Oiler cooler as well.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by jimmy: space

great

cvt fluid smoothed out my trans

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Phil: space

Love the product. CVT FLUID.

SHIFTING SMOOTHER THAN BUTTER.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Kyle: space

never a doubt with AMSOIL

Hard to know exactly how this will perform long-term, but since I have 100Ks of miles using all manner of AMSOIL products in cars, motorcycles, ATVs, tractors, and small equipment, I also have no doubt this is a top notch oil and I'll likely never have to replace this oil in my Outback again, well maybe once more with only 100K on the clock. Oddly the 2011s had no recommended drain interval, which is funny since the drain and fill plugs are absolutely easy to get to. Not sure how/why you would never recommend replacing a fluid. Just under 6L is the amount you can replace in an Outback CVT. The peace of mind I get with AMSOIL products and the ability to have extended drain intervals is second to none.

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Reviewed by Catfish: space

Amazing

Used the Amsoil CVT in my Subaru impreza 2015 and it is running great. Also used Amsoil gear oil and engine oil . The stuff is AWESOME!

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Fred: space

No Surprises

With over 220,000 mi. on the original CVT fluid in our '04 Prius & no recommended change interval from the manufacturer, I thought it might be soon time for a fluid change. I was starting to notice a little slippage now & then. Drained & refilled with Amsoil & the CVT returned to smooth, quiet operation with no slippage. Not surprised, since I'v gotten the best results with all kinds of Amsoil lubricants for over 20 years.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by AJ: space

I would buy it again

Amazing!

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Reviewed by Cookie: space

I beieve in Amsoil protection

Sometimes I think my husband is a total "car addict". He loves anything that has wheels. His stuff seems to last forever because he insists on using Amsoil products. I have no complaint because my car just keeps on purring along. He uses Amsoil in every one of his toys and even in the garage door rollers. All in all, he has me convinced, 'Amsoil is really the best'.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Scott: space

Great in subaru

Subaru states that my cVT fluid doesn't need to be changed unless in severe service (which includes almost everyone). Instead of a complete flush, I did 2 drain and refills at 80,000. Grealty reduced hesitation from a start and increased gas mileage about 10%

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Acrefman: space

I would recommend it because I use it

Whatever I own, I take care of it, oil, tranny, brakes, etc.. and I do my research before using anything. What I have found is that this product not only improved the performance on my 2014 Accord Sport but also increased my average gas mileage by 1-2 mpg and my driving style hasn't changed. No it's not a true performance machine, but it is a great feeling to know that it is protected by a high quality product from Amsoil.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by mike: space

cvt syn trans oill

best on the market,used it on 2004 honda civic hybred shifts like new. this car has 150k and I use all amzoil products.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Rick: space

Use the best!

If Amsoil has it, use it. Just go with the best and then relax!

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Diver Rich: space

Great stuff to use in a subaru cvt transmission

Had a used CVT installed with 10k that developed a shutter at low RPMs. Tried subaru CVT fluid with no change. Instead of replacing CVT decided to try Amsoil. Changed CVT fluid 3 times, four quarts at a time with outstanding results. Shutter disappeared! Any future fluid changes I want to use Amsoil.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by Squire: space

Best CVT Fluid Out There

I have an 05 Totota Prius and it has 315,000 miles on it. I keep it running "new with all Amsoil Products.The Amsoil CVT fluid gives the transmission the protection it needs for long life.The other Amsoil products I have in it and all my other vehicles and equipment are Air filter,Coolant, Engine oil,Oil and Oil filter,differential fluids,Grease,everything Amsoil has available, I use. Thanks Amsoil For the best products out there. Paul

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by None: space

Made a big difference in CVT Transmission

Used this Synthetic CVT Fluid to replace the OEM fluid in a 2016 Honda HRV and it performed better than I expected, compared to the OEM fluid. First, the Amsoil CVT fluid stopped the annoying "whining" and "over-rev'ing" of the CVT transmission. Second, the transmission shifted smoother, eliminating the jerkiness and delay of shifts that were "normal" with the OEM fluid. Third, transmission ran quieter at highway speeds and especially when shifting through gears to pass on the higway. Finally, the Amsoil CVT fluid resulted in gaining 2-3 MPG , during a 6,000 mile road trip, our average MPG went from 27-28 mpg, up to a surprising 30-31 MPG, for the entire trip. That fact alone was worth the switch to me.

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A Verified Buyer is an individual who has purchased the reviewed product and submitted their review through a specific process that tracks purchase history.Reviewed by David: space

Great fluid for CVT.

Seems to last a little longer than OEM Nissan CVT fluid. I can tell when it needs to be changed when it starts to whine at higher RPMs.

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