A note on the smell. When new and right the fluid will smell like cat pee. If you are going to do this replacement, I would pull the pan off to inspect debris. I would feel alot better about a lower mile transmission on one of these as I seen failures as early as 82k . What kind of warranty will yo...

:!: mechanic said it smelled bad.. and fried. and that it tries to engage ~ so most likely toast!! but some great info here regarding the ROM and TCM. I am looking at either a 2010 or 2012, both AWDs for purchase. They have about 80k on them and the 2010 is considerably cheaper. if I get the cheaper...

Ya its worth a try considering the price, for sure. Just in case I need to get a new one, you mentioned multiple part numbers for the CVT? so they are not all interchangeable ? what if I get one out of an AWD and mine is the same or do I need to match something more. much appreciated!

thanks for the interest and help. I am in South West Virginia and I haven't replaced the fluid since 30k.. I was under the impression that it lasted 100k.. now i learn the hard way. My guess is this mechanic didn't really look into it as best as he could. I should bring it to the Suzuki guys that re...

So yea this happened. My mechanic just told me the CVT is done and only time the car gave me any trouble until now. NEVER any signs of a issue, then dead. :facepalm: The night it went out, normal driving and then RPMs just went up all the way, wouldn't shift so I pulled over. Drove slow up to a park...