#181469 - 10/30/08 12:18 AM
Opinions on CVT trannys
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Hi,
What are yor opinions and experiences in CVT trannys, I've been reading about this SUV Nissan Murano and it seems to be a very reliable car but CVT got me thinking.
BTW what are your opinions on 2004-2006 Nissan Murano AWD
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#181470 - 10/30/08 12:20 AM
Re: Opinions on CVT trannys
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I rented a 2007 Altima and it had the cvt in it. I didn't like it because when you put the car in drive it took like 2-3 seconds to engage before you pull off and I didn't think that was a good sign. I also drove a 06 maxima and it had the same feeling.
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#181471 - 10/30/08 06:11 AM
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Loc: Des Moines ,Iowa
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my parents new altima has it and i think its the coolest thing out there, its nice, no actuall shift, just a constent speed increse, i am a fan, yes they all have there drawbacks but what doesnt. personaly i really like them,
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#181473 - 10/30/08 07:19 AM
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they are pretty cool, i just dont really know of any downsides but you cant work on them lol, and they use green tranny fluid, the idea is basicly the same as whats used on snowmobles and atv's
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#181474 - 10/30/08 11:27 AM
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CVTs are awesome, always in the proper power band. I rode in a friends '07 murano. It was very nice, smooth ride.
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#181475 - 10/30/08 11:32 AM
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the cvt is the one of the coolest things ive driven.
My g/f's mom has an 05? or 06 Murano with the CVT and that thing gets moving pretty good.
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#181476 - 10/30/08 12:32 PM
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One of the guys I work with has an 08 Altima, and I love the CVT. I would like one for my GP. 
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#181477 - 10/30/08 12:37 PM
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I've seen that some people say it is a weak tranny cause the belts and expensive to repair cause it is somehow sealed, is this true? Some other say that since it doesn't shifts the engine usually is over rev. and that will cause a fail sooner than others...what about that? Can you notice my fear on transmissions? why would it be?? 
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#181479 - 10/30/08 07:42 PM
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The CVT is very efficient. Very few heavy moving parts so no powertrain loss. The computer keeps the engine at peak torque if you go WOT so you get the best acceleration possible. When cruising, it gives you the lowest RPM it figures will keep the car moving efficiently at that speed. I'm sure if you beat on it, it won't last, but that is the same with anything.
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#181480 - 10/30/08 11:49 PM
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its just like a snowmobile...in bigger form...... im not a fan of the way it goes just constantly idk ewwwww.....
ill stick to my bang screech shifts
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#181481 - 10/31/08 01:35 AM
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I couldn't live without my shift kit snapping my head back...
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#181482 - 10/31/08 02:53 AM
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Originally posted by lonezergling:
I couldn't live without my shift kit snapping my head back... ...isn't it the acceleration that snaps your head back, and the shifting that snaps your head forwards?
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