And this is the problem we have until someone actually obtains parts for our Suzuki Jatco JF011E CVTs and actually replaces them (from the link above):bdleonard wrote:I have not, but the filter cross references to the Jeep / Dodge / Mitsubishi / Nissan / Suzuki vehicles that use our CVT. Some dodge and Nissan owners have actually used the Mitsubishi supplied o-ring, and Dodge and Nissan don't appear to offer it as a discrete part either. Example, from a person with a 2010 Altima 2.5 which uses the same CVT: https://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2007- ... -mesh.html
Update 1: The Cooler Filter, 31726-3JX0A, the dealership provided is the wrong. I "think" the correct filter part is 31726-1XF00. The Cooler Housing O-Ring is also wrong. See attached pic. Its Sunday and dealership is closed, cant get correct parts today.
One of the untold number of "I got the parts and they didn't fit" posts/articles/complaints I've read recently regarding Jatco CVT gasket/filters. It is extremely important to note that while the same 'basic model JF011E' is used by many auto manufacturers in many different vehicles around the globe, vehicle specific interface parts such as this cooler for instance, can have variations from one brand and sub model to another. This is not at all uncommon in manufacturing. There are in fact two very different JATCO CVTs assemblies used in 3 short years of Suzuki Kizashi production requiring 2 very different pan gaskets and pan filters. Yet they are both Jatco JF011E CVTs. When speaking of crossable parts, we should all try to be diligent to add specific make, model and YEAR info to any posts when discussing topics such as this. Helps to weed out the plethora of internet mis-information.
On to the results....Long story, but I ended up driving to work and back Monday and Tuesday w/ the Kiz (uneventfully) before actually checking level last night. Checked the stick, and it was just above the full cold mark. Ooops, probably not great that I put over 100 miles on it, but, it was quiet and I was taking it easy on purpose. So I added the last 1/2 quart I had after an absolute hammering I delivered to the thing on a hilly set of twisties just before arriving home (no funny noises or issues during that flogging). Temps outside are/were only in the high 60s low 70s with all this lousy weather. That brought it up to around the level where the TSB shows on the stick. Fired it up and did the PRNDNRP dance a couple times to mix things up and called it a night. Stick read about full hot. Good enough...and, it's all the fluid I had left anyway.
This morning before leaving I checked it and the level had lowered to somewhere around the full cold mark again. It appears that something I'd read in one of the many Jatco CVT 'diag' articles seems to hold true (mind you, I never rebuilt an auto trans so they're black-boxes to me)...if it is not fully warmed up, certain valves/passages/portals do not fully 'open' up allowing air to remain in those passages and not be displaced by fluid, altering the level we read on the stick at varying temperatures. Remember, I did this drain/ fill service cold. The quick spin around the block I'd done after the first drain/fill was to simply mix the old and new fluid thoroughly before the second drain. It did not warm anything up hardly at all. Back to having the damn thing within a specific temp range just to check level conundrum. So, I'm going with the "I drove it hard like I stole it and was being chased, wound it up to high R's, so, it's freaking hot" mentality.
The good news is I'm very pleased with how it ran and sounded this morning on the way to work. Solid. It's smoother in Auto mode and snappier on the paddles and....quieter! Dare I say it's not even tacking as high as it had been doing 80mph on the highway? I feel this to be true. My next fill-up and fuel economy check may indicate that it is as well. I will be looking to obtain the correct cooler filter parts between now and the next drain/fill service I plan on in another 15k or so. Sooner if it starts whining again. It's at about 81k now.
For all of you who are over 30k and haven't done this...do it. Especially if you hear whining. With the exception of getting the level set correctly, it's easier than changing your engine oil really. More expensive unfortunately. The CVT is the weakest link in our cars, in my opinion, so taking better care of it is imperative. Your trans, and ultimately your check-book, will thank you.