CVT Transmission additives

Asked by Chris Mar 12, 2019 at 12:44 PM about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES

Question type: General

I have a 2012 Mitsubishi galant and it's CVT
Transmission and just had it rebuilt @
162000 miles. I checked auto part stores for
an additive like a conditioner but could not
find anything for a CVTTransmission. Any
recommendations for an additive and
should I use one. Thanks Chris

3 Answers

42,710

CVT transmissions use a special fluid and it contains a "friction modifier" designed to help the metal drive belt grip the metal pulleys. If they used the correct fluid, you probably don't have to add a supplement.. You must be doing something right to get 162K miles out of the original transmission.

1 people found this helpful.

The only maintenance you can do to a CVT is change the fluid every 50,000 miles.

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Galant

Looking for a Used Galant in your area?

CarGurus has 3 nationwide Galant listings starting at $3,990.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,310
  • #2
    Daniel Foster
    Reputation
    890
  • #3
    Matt Rodriguez
    Reputation
    720
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
9 listings starting at $14,795
Used Toyota Camry
44 Great Deals out of 1,140 listings starting at $3,900
Used Mitsubishi Lancer
5 Great Deals out of 128 listings starting at $4,977
Used Mitsubishi Outlander
44 Great Deals out of 1,331 listings starting at $2,999
Used Honda Accord
59 Great Deals out of 1,026 listings starting at $2,995
Used Honda Civic
190 Great Deals out of 4,208 listings starting at $2,916
Used Toyota Corolla
137 Great Deals out of 2,258 listings starting at $3,495
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 714 listings starting at $654
Used Nissan Rogue
127 Great Deals out of 4,950 listings starting at $3,495
Used Lexus IS
27 Great Deals out of 391 listings starting at $5,400
Used Mitsubishi Eclipse
6 listings starting at $4,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.