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by old tech
Sun May 13, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: CVT Transmission Fluid
Replies: 4
Views: 7909

Re: CVT Transmission Fluid

I second what Digger said. Castrol Transmax CVT fluid is red. There are 2 reasons why I wont use this product in my shop 1 The red color (If trans later has any problems ,that exact scenario plays out) 2 The packaging is almost exactly the same as Castrol import Transmax . To easy for the rookie mec...
by old tech
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: Personal Classifieds
Topic: cvt transmission and installation
Replies: 7
Views: 9994

Re: cvt transmission and installation

On the rear diff service . this thing would probably live forever without any service but to keep it full , although i would recomend every 100k.
by old tech
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:21 pm
Forum: Personal Classifieds
Topic: cvt transmission and installation
Replies: 7
Views: 9994

Re: cvt transmission and installation

It would be my recommendation to service the cvt every 30k miles . This would would entail draining, drop pan , clean pan and magnets , pull screen and clean with brake clean. What Ive found is the torque converter lock up clutch is used heavily and puts out fine wear particals that get trapped at t...
by old tech
Fri Apr 27, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: New Kizi tons of small problem :(. I don't like the car anymore
Replies: 7
Views: 5219

Re: New Kizi tons of small problem :(. I don't like the car anymore

On problems for 3 and maybe 4 if steering wheel shake goes away on coast. Check both inner axle joints for leakage of axle grease that ends up causing premature wear and making a vibration under acceleration that is impossible to simulate on the lift.
by old tech
Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:36 pm
Forum: Personal Classifieds
Topic: cvt transmission and installation
Replies: 7
Views: 9994

cvt transmission and installation

Currently, I can offer a 65k mile awd Kizashi trans with screen cleaned new filter and fluid installed and warrantied for 3 months for $1700 and fwd for $1600. I have an Import automotive shop approx 60 miles north of Pittsburgh PA. I know these can be hard to find at times or at least a low mile on...
by old tech
Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: Engine light on after muffler delete
Replies: 2
Views: 5146

Re: Engine light on after muffler delete

I deleted mine (the rear 2 only)and didnt have any trouble, sounds good. 2010 sls awd . Did you do somthing different ? Do you know the trouble code ?