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Jupitor 2
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Date Registered: 01-2009
Location: Newcastle Australia
TOTAL POSTS: 318
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Re: T31 CVT
Hi Joeby,
I have found that it needs only slightly more throttle pressure, and never flooring it, to get it to go up hills, it may be that your not noticing it actually changing up as it is very smooth, I once tried just maintaining constant throttle pressure whilst going up a hill and keeping a eye on the tacho to see what happened, and the tacho slowly began rise before settling at a constant rev. Driving around the city mine hardly goes over 2000rpm getting up to 60k's, there are some hills with a speed limit of 80-90k's and it'll go to about 3000rpm.
I mean I was even towing my 1200kg boat the other day and at 60k's it was doing about 1800rpm normally 1500rpm, and about 2200rpm, if I remember correctly, at 80k's, it changed up pretty quick on hills but again never going over 3200rpm.
I suppose it could be just the way your used to how the old autos work.
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15/Oct/2009, 7:10 am
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joeby
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 10-2009
Location: VIC
TOTAL POSTS: 19
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Re: T31 CVT
thanks for your replies, sorry Im slow to respond but Ive had uni exams.
Im up to 1500km on the dial and normal city driving has been a joy now that Ive gopt used to the cvt. I think you were quite right, just a bit more throttle then Im used to and flooring it not a great idea haha. Also for step inclines, a bit of momentum obviously helps too.
Im going to try and get some sunset photos in the hills over the next few weeks so will be pushing it a bit more in this enviroment will advise how she goes.
Wow Helldude, Im keen to try out the manual mode but thats a bit of a worry - was there any noise from the transm.? I still have nightmares after Bec put my Falcon into reverse by accident at 80k haha
--- Joel & Bec X-1415
2009 T31 ST/Adv. Platinum, Roof Racks, Nudge Bar, Radiator Protection, Seat Covers (A/B), Rubber Matts, Forum Sticker
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6/Nov/2009, 1:31 pm
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gregr2
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Date Registered: 10-2010
Location: Kewarra Beach Qld
TOTAL POSTS: 20
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Re: T31 CVT
I have found the CVT takes a little time to get used to. Seems to change up the gears too quickly, and feels sluggish when driven like Miss Daisy. However when driven a bit harder, it really gets going. Have had to change my driving style, still conscience of fuel economy.
When I purchased the exy, the salesman told me the engine had already been run in and to drive the car as hard as I like, but while flicking through the owners manual, it says not to exceed 4000 RPM for the first 1000k? Suppose it better to be safe than sorry.
This raises a question... if the engine is "run in" on a bench, how many hours/km has the engine already done?
My odometer read 20k when I picked it up, but the engine must have done many more.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by gregr2, 19/Nov/2010, 8:46 pm
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19/Nov/2010, 8:39 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: T31 CVT
quote: gregr2 wrote:
This raises a question... if the engine is "run in" on a bench, how many hours/km has the engine already done?
My odometer read 20k when I picked it up, but the engine must have done many more.
Any thoughts?
Mate, they run the engine in before putting it in the car
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19/Nov/2010, 9:13 pm
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gregr2
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Date Registered: 10-2010
Location: Kewarra Beach Qld
TOTAL POSTS: 20
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quote: Mate, they run the engine in before putting it in the car
So theoretically, even though the odometer reads 20k on a new car, the engine may have done the equivalent of 1000k or more?
Last edited by gregr2, 19/Nov/2010, 9:31 pm
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19/Nov/2010, 9:29 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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I don't think they will run the engine for that long, but they do the engine stress test on it before putting it in the car to identify any faults and/or problems. Have a look at the engine assembly videos on youtube to get an idea.
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20/Nov/2010, 6:33 am
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