Expert Nissan Murano transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
All Murano CVT generations: check extended warranty coverage, then rebuild or remanufactured replacement based on belt condition. Auxiliary cooler addition recommended on rebuilt units.
Nissan NS-3 (current) - change every 30,000 miles
Verify exact spec on the dipstick label or owner's manual before fill. Recommended change interval: every 60,000 miles for normal driving, 30,000 miles under severe service (towing, stop-and-go, hot climates). Pan service typically takes 6 - 8 quarts; a full fluid exchange takes 10 - 14 quarts depending on cooler-line capacity.
CVT rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
All Murano generations use Jatco CVTs with known failure rates. Extended fluid service intervals are the local cause. Change NS-3 every 30k miles.
Likely the primary pulley bearing - a CVT failure mode. Get it diagnosed before the bearing fails completely and sends metal through the unit.
Know what you're getting into - budget for potential CVT service. A Murano with documented CVT fluid changes is much safer than one without.
3 - 4 days.
The AWD heat load is higher - yes, AWD Muranos tend to have earlier CVT issues than FWD models.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
