Is CVT Transmission Fluid Universal?
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CVT transmission fluid is not universal. Recommended CVT fluid change intervals: For new vehicles, optimal maintenance suggests replacement every 40,000-60,000 km or 2 years. For repaired transmissions, mandatory first maintenance at 3,000 km followed by annual or 20,000 km intervals. Properly maintained automatic transmissions can last 10 years without repair, while unmaintained ones average about 5 years. Dual-clutch transmission fluids: Dual-clutch transmissions use two types: standard gear oil for gear lubrication (similar to manual transmission fluid but with better performance) and control system fluid (identical to ATF).