Re: HOW-TO: Changing CVT Fluid
 

I just use ramps when I change oil! Once the oil is draining into my plastic bucket I carefully lift the shield and bucket up to the closed possition and prop it with a block. Let it down in 30 min. and button her up and complete the job.:)
Cheers,H

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Yeah, I know, that's a bit more stable too: you still have 2 wheels on the ground. I just prefer the extra room a 4 wheel lift affords. It is really handy for tire rotations as well.

My new jackstands have plenty of range. They will not need to be extended far, which is good I think: fully extended jackstands are closer to their stability limits. Plus the new jackstands have nice wide bases. They're "6 ton" and have range around 16"-24". I also plan to roll our 4 summer tires under there (2 stacks of 2) to keep me company, in case of the unmentionable.

BTW, I said our MM asked for CVT fluid change just after 3 years, having a brain bubble: it was actually just after two years (46000km).

Re: HOW-TO: Changing CVT Fluid
 

Yes there are times when you require more space. H

Re: HOW-TO: Changing CVT Fluid
 

Went through with the CVT fluid change last weekend. My secondary motivation was to practice raising the car suffic. to flip down the engine compartment shield. I raised the car approx. 12", and found the shield had almost enough room to rotate down to vertical, had to push and bend it a bit.. Two more inches, 14" total raise, would be much better. The rocker panel bearing points about 6.5", so bottom line: a jackstand height of 20" mininum will give you good clearance. An inch or two less, and you have to push and bend some.

Re: HOW-TO: Changing CVT Fluid
 

Hi Mendel;
What made you do another change?:confused:
Hal

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Not sure what you mean: it's been approx a year for CVT since last change. I am figuring to one CVT fluid change per year.

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That is just me and my 60's moments Mendel. I did not read your Oct. post close enough.
cheers Hal

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Hey, I hardly remember the '60's. Just kidding, I do ;)

One CVT change per year is double what our MM has asked for, so far, but I'm ok with that. I think the interval is too long, it doesn't hurt to go to yearly (though the fluid is expensive), and I think it makes more sense than this "flush" business. Just doing a single change yearly amounts to about the same thing.

Plus if I don't do it yearly the '60's might catch up with me: doing things once a year is relatively easy to remember. Every other year: not so easy. I do keep a log though, good practice.

CVT Fluid change interval
 

The recommended CVT fluid change interval is 30,000 miles or 2 years. Anything more is at the discretion of the owner.

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yeah, where are the pics?