50-POINT CVT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Professional 50-Point CVT Inspection Checklist in Rohnert Park, CA

Our 50-point CVT inspection checklist represents the most thorough diagnostic evaluation available, systematically examining every aspect of transmission operation to identify current issues and predict future problems. Developed through years of CVT specialization and refined with manufacturer input, this comprehensive inspection protocol goes far beyond basic diagnostic scans to provide a complete picture of your transmission's health. Each inspection point is carefully selected to evaluate components most susceptible to wear and failure, ensuring no potential issue goes undetected.

The inspection process begins with extensive electronic diagnostics, scanning all control modules for codes, pending faults, and historical data that reveals intermittent problems. We analyze adaptation values that indicate wear compensation levels, freeze frame data showing conditions during fault events, and transmission operation counters revealing usage patterns. This electronic evaluation is combined with live data monitoring during road tests, capturing real-time performance metrics including pulley ratios, line pressures, temperatures, and slip percentages that reveal developing issues before they trigger warning lights.

Physical inspection encompasses both external and internal evaluation using advanced diagnostic tools. External checks include fluid level and condition analysis with contamination testing, visual inspection for leaks at all seal points, cooler line integrity and flow verification, and mount condition affecting vibration transmission. Internal evaluation utilizes pressure testing at multiple points, stall testing to verify torque converter operation, and endoscopic inspection where accessible. These physical assessments often reveal issues that electronic diagnostics alone cannot detect.

Our inspection checklist is customized for each manufacturer's specific design, recognizing that Nissan, Honda, Toyota, and Subaru CVTs have unique failure modes and inspection requirements. For example, Nissan units receive special attention to bearing wear indicators, Honda CVTs focus on start clutch condition, Toyota Direct Shift models include launch gear verification, and Subaru chain-drive systems emphasize chain stretch measurement. This manufacturer-specific approach ensures the most relevant and valuable inspection for your particular CVT model.