2015 Mirage CVT needs to be replaced with used CVT. What years will work?

[jack4713]

Hi,

My Mirage lost its second CVT today on the highway. It's done. I see several with low mileage on LKQ online. A 2020 CVT has 19k miles on it. Seems like a better bet than most. Can a 2020 Mirage CVT be installed on a 2015 Mirage?

Thanks!

Jack

[Fummins]

Yes it can.

As far as I know any year will work.

[jack4713]

Thanks for the fast reply. What might the labor cost be?

[Fummins]

I'm not sure. Can be replaced in a day easy enough. If I had to guess what book time might be I'd say 6-7hrs X labor rate, plus "shop supplies", enviromental fees, and whatever things they charge for nowadays.

It's not any different than a regular automatic transmission as far as replacement goes. You have to remove the starter, tin inspection cover,torque convertor bolts, remove cv axles,lh inner fender, battery and tray,Shifter cable(remove bracket rather than try fiddling with plastic retainer),wiring(3 speed sensors and big round plug(pita) at front corner),Drain coolant,remove 2 hoses from heat exchanger, drain cvt fluid so fluid doesn't puke out when you remove axles(1st step), remove mounts(2), support engine (from above or below), remove bell housing bolts, removing suspension cross member isn't necessary but does make it easier to get in and out(it's only 5 bolts but it can be a pita to line steering shaft back up because it doesn't have a keyed shaft). They are heavier than they look. I can't remember how much exactly but they're pretty close to what the engine weighs.

[7milesout]

You have to remove the starter, tin inspection cover,torque convertor bolts, remove cv axles,lh inner fender, battery and tray,Shifter cable(remove bracket rather than try fiddling with plastic retainer),wiring(3 speed sensors and big round plug(pita) at front corner),Drain coolant,remove 2 hoses from heat exchanger, drain cvt fluid so fluid doesn't puke out when you remove axles(1st step), remove mounts(2), support engine (from above or below), remove bell housing bolts, removing suspension cross member isn't necessary but does make it easier to get in and out(it's only 5 bolts but it can be a pita to line steering shaft back up because it doesn't have a keyed shaft). They are heavier than they look. I can't remember how much exactly but they're pretty close to what the engine weighs.

If I had a busted CVT and a lift at home, I think I'd give it a go. And then, after I tear all that shi1 up, have it flatbeded to a dealer and pay them to fix my problems. Aaaaah easy peasy.

[jack4713]

Thanks again! Great info.

[CROSSBOLT]

The SECOND in a 2015!??

[jack4713]

Quick question: I got a 2019 CVT with 19k miles on it. My mechanic tells me it will be ready tomorrow afternoon (4/10). He has lots of automatic transmission experience, but none with this CVT that I know of (I trust him to install). Is there anything I need to tell him about any resets or fluid/filter issues specific to this job?

Thanks!

[Fummins]

Quick question: I got a 2019 CVT with 19k miles on it. My mechanic tells me it will be ready tomorrow afternoon (4/10). He has lots of automatic transmission experience, but none with this CVT that I know of (I trust him to install). Is there anything I need to tell him about any resets or fluid/filter issues specific to this job?

Thanks!

They’re nothing special that needs to be done.
Bolt it in and go basically. There is sometimes chatter about relearn this and fluid degradation reset that but I’ve never bothered with that stuff and they work fine.

The only thing that’s finicky is the fluid level. There’s a fluid level chart posted in the service manual and it’s probably posted around the forum too. Make sure the mech uses cvt fluid that meets the J4 spec(most probably do) and not atf. To get the fluid level right you can monitor fluid temps and check dipstick or if in doubt pull the drain plug with the car level then refill with 2.5L. Should be about right.

[Dirk Diggler]

How are you chewing thru CVTs like that?