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    Nissan Pulsar: Known CVT faults?

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    I've bought a Nissan Pulsar TI model B17-A, which has a CVT gearbox. The car is mostly electronic in most features, rides well and is easier to driver than the AU Falcon I used to own. I have read criticism if the CVT transmissions. Can you advise me of any faults that I may encounter with the car? As I live near the sea would you advise on having the vehicle fish-oiled.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    6 November 2014
    Carsguide.com.au

    CVT transmissions in general have been the subject of criticism; it's not only Nissans that can be affected. CVT transmissions are not new; they've been used since the 1970s when they were fitted to DAFs. General Motors looked at them in the 1980s, but abandoned the plan to build them in France for use throughout the GM world, including Holden. The problem was the Van Dorn belt, which is the heart of the transmission. In those days they wouldn't handle high torque, so they were ok on small engines, but on larger engines, such as a six-cylinder. They've come a long way since those days and they are much better, but they can still have problems. The things to look for are slipping on take-off and shuddering. It's not something you should be overly concerned about, but it's something you should be aware of and conscious about. The use of fish oil is a good idea if you live near the sea. Even though cars today use good quality steel treated to prevent rust the extra protection of fish oil makes it worth doing.

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