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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread What fails inside the cvt? in Engines & Transmissions

From what I can find, they are 2 different CVT's. At the very least, different models of the same basic transmission with some varying parts. I'm...

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Yesterday, 10:55 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread What fails inside the cvt? in Engines & Transmissions

Step back from that ledge, Dirk! The 2016 Sentra transmission isn't a CVT7; looks like it's a JFO11E. Also, do we know if above coworker did any...

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Yesterday, 12:36 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread What fails inside the cvt? in Engines & Transmissions

LMAO. I tuned in just in time for tonight's episode of "Poking the Bear"! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go make some popcorn. Thanks for the...

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08-16-2019, 10:52 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Dirk, fun fact: air conditioning works in 2 ways. It cools the air and (wait for it)...conditions the air by removing moisture. What you're seeing is...

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08-16-2019, 10:32 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Engine & transmission aftermarket parts index in Engines & Transmissions

Cool! Thanks

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08-16-2019, 10:30 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Engine & transmission aftermarket parts index in Engines & Transmissions

Maybe economy of scale? In 2018, 75 thousand Versas sold in the U.S. compared to 26 thousand Mirages. I know they are the same transmission, but I'm...

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08-16-2019, 10:18 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Engine & transmission aftermarket parts index in Engines & Transmissions

Is that a viable repair option? So, after it fails, it doesn't trash anything else in the CVT??

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08-16-2019, 10:07 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Well, that should be cheaper than a compressor. Thanks for sharing the sound and the eventual solution!

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08-16-2019, 04:38 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Rockauto has a.c. compressors for 2015 Mirage for $370. Assuming that's it ( or if someone needs one in the future), you still will be charged for...

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08-16-2019, 03:52 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Cool. I had another idea, whatever that's worth. A 2015 has the auto temp control, right? See if you can put it in a setting where the a/c is totally...

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08-16-2019, 11:40 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Understandable. Just trying to help put your mind at ease.

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08-16-2019, 08:46 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread CVT Owners, Assemble! in Technical Discussion

I mostly agree, except you have no idea how the used one was maintained/serviced. I guess buy used with low mileage and hope for the best!

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08-16-2019, 08:43 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Again, premium gas won't hurt his car, just his wallet. https://www.cartalk.com/content/premium-vs-regular-1

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08-16-2019, 02:26 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Any update on this noise?

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08-15-2019, 09:39 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Blacked out hubcaps and wheels in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Looks good with your black accent stripe. It does pop the green a bit, too!

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08-15-2019, 12:52 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread CVT Filter change frequency in Engines & Transmissions

Nicely done.

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08-15-2019, 11:52 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Mirage Racing Series Proposed in General Discussion

The R5 in the picture does look pretty sharp, I must say.

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08-15-2019, 11:49 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Engine wash in Body & Exterior

Was just thinking of this on the drive to work; I can't remember a post that talked about a leaking gasket on these cars...

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08-15-2019, 02:19 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

There is a post from MrNuff discussing his high mileage cvt where he states his A/C sounds like, and I quote: "a crap turbine". Maybe a...

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08-15-2019, 12:29 AM

AtomicPunk started a thread Mirage Racing Series Proposed in General Discussion

...AND they don't make fun of the car for once. https://jalopnik.com/dancing-is-how-you-get-people-racing-1836923871

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08-14-2019, 06:39 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Premium gas won't hurt his car, just his wallet.

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08-14-2019, 02:51 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

It does sound like a bad bearing. It's actually quite similar to the failing AC clutch bearing on my wife's 2014 Equinox. 56k miles and needs a new...

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08-14-2019, 10:41 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Mitsubishi makes the list! in General Discussion

I think he said you could "get a brand new Mirage for 13 thousand and it wouldn't start falling apart right away", lol. Hey, that's something! We...

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08-14-2019, 02:15 AM

AtomicPunk started a thread Mitsubishi makes the list! in General Discussion

O.k., not the best list, but at least the Mirage gets a shout out that isn't horribly negative...

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