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Fluid Condition Check

Fluid status Conceivable cause Required operation
Varnished (viscous varnish state) Clutch, brake scorched Replace the CVT fluid and check the CVT main unit and the vehicle for malfunctions (wire harness, cooler pipes, etc.)
Milky white or cloudy Water in the fluid Replace the CVT fluid and check for places where water is getting in.
Large amount of metal powder mixed in fluid Unusual wear of sliding parts within CVT Replace the CVT fluid and check for improper operation of the CVT.
Fig 1: Checking CVT Fluid
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