AMSOIL 100% SYNTHETIC CVT FLUID

AMSOIL 100% Synthetic CVT Fluid delivers the specialized frictional properties and thermal stability that continuously variable transmissions demand, replacing a long list of OEM-branded fluids with a single, high-performance synthetic formula.

CVTs operate differently than conventional automatics. Instead of fixed gear sets, they use a belt or chain running between two variable-diameter pulleys to produce unlimited gear ratios. That design places extreme demands on the fluid. The contact between the belt or chain and the pulley surfaces is entirely metal-to-metal, and the fluid must maintain precise frictional characteristics to prevent slipping. At the same time, the fluid has to protect wet clutches, resist heat-induced varnish, and flow readily in cold temperatures. Using a conventional ATF in a CVT is a recipe for premature failure.

EXCEPTIONAL METAL-TO-METAL FRICTIONAL PROPERTIES
Belt and chain slipping is the central failure mode in a CVT. If the fluid cannot maintain the correct friction coefficient at the pulley interface, the transmission loses efficiency, generates excessive heat, and wears prematurely. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is formulated specifically for this metal-to-metal contact zone. In FZG wear testing (ASTM D5182), it surpassed a 12-stage pass, which confirms the fluid's ability to maintain a protective, high-friction film under heavy loads. For owners of Nissan Murano, Subaru Outback, Honda CR-V, and Toyota Corolla CVT-equipped models, this translates to confident power transfer and longer transmission life.

ANTI-SHUDDER DURABILITY THAT LASTS
CVTs with torque converters or start clutches rely on the fluid to prevent shudder during engagement. Shudder shows up as a vibration or judder at low speeds, often mistaken for a transmission problem when it is actually a fluid issue. In the JASO LVFA Anti-Shudder Durability Test, AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid lasted six times longer than the test baseline. That extended anti-shudder life means reduced noise, vibration, and harshness over the full service interval, not just the first few thousand miles.

THERMAL STABILITY AND VARNISH RESISTANCE
Stop-and-go traffic, hill climbing, and hot climates push CVT fluid temperatures well above normal operating range. When fluid breaks down thermally, it forms varnish deposits that restrict valve body function and degrade shift quality. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid resists thermal breakdown and varnish formation even under sustained heat. It has a flash point of 218°C (414°F) and a fire point of 238°C (435°F), providing a wide thermal safety margin. AMSOIL validated this durability by running the fluid in four Las Vegas taxis for 100,000 miles each under severe-service conditions, with the belts showing outstanding condition at the end of the test.

COLD-WEATHER FLOW AND BROAD OPERATING RANGE
CVT fluid that thickens excessively in cold weather delays proper lubrication at startup and causes sluggish response. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid has a pour point of -46°C (-49°F) and a Brookfield viscosity of 9,051 cP at -40°C (ASTM D2983), keeping it fluid in extreme cold. Combined with a viscosity index of 183, the fluid maintains stable performance across a wide temperature range, from cold winter mornings to sustained highway driving in summer heat.

FIELD-PROVEN IN SEVERE SERVICE
Lab data matters, but real-world validation confirms it. AMSOIL put this fluid through 100,000-mile testing in Las Vegas taxi cabs, one of the harshest operating environments for a CVT. Constant stop-and-go driving, extreme desert heat, and high annual mileage. The belts showed minimal wear at teardown, confirming the fluid's ability to protect under conditions far more demanding than typical daily driving.

SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid is recommended for belt- and chain-type CVTs requiring the following specifications:

• Audi/VW: TL 52180, G 052 180, G 052 516
• BMW: 8322 0 136 376, 8322 0 429 154, EZL 799A
• Daihatsu: Amix CVTF-DC, CVTF-DFE
• FCA/Dodge/Jeep: CVTF+4, MOPAR CVT 4
• Ford: CVT23, CVT30, WSS-M2C933-A, Motorcraft XT-7-QCFT, MERCON C
• GM: DEX-CVT, CVTF I-Green2, GM CVT
• Honda: HMMF, HCF-2
• Hyundai/Kia: SP-CVT 1
• Mazda: CVTF 3320
• Mercedes-Benz: 236.20
• Mini Cooper: EZL 799A, ZF CVT V1
• Mitsubishi: DiaQueen CVTF-J1, CVTF-J4
• Nissan: NS-1, NS-2, NS-3
• Subaru: e-CVTF, i-CVTF, Lineartronic CVTF, K0425Y0710, CV-30, Certified CVTF-II, High Torque CVTF
• Suzuki: CVTF 3320, TC, NS-2, CVTF Green1, CVTF Green 2
• Toyota/Lexus: TC, FE

This fluid is Warranty Secure, keeping your factory warranty intact. It serves as a direct replacement for OEM-branded CVT fluids from Nissan, Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and others.

SERVICE LIFE
AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid should be changed according to your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.

Property	Value	Test Method
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt	7.3	ASTM D445
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt	34.9	ASTM D445
Viscosity Index	183	ASTM D2270
Flash Point, °C (°F)	218 (414)	ASTM D92
Fire Point, °C (°F)	238 (435)	ASTM D92
Pour Point, °C (°F)	-46 (-49)	ASTM D97
Brookfield Viscosity @ -40°C, cP	9,051	ASTM D2983
Foam Tendency (Sequence I, II, III)	0/0, 10/0, 0/0	ASTM D892