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Nissan Rogue Transmission Fluid

Which transmission fluid the Nissan Rogue uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.

Quick answer

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (2014 and 2025 owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual. Nissan service bulletin NTB13-077d says the 2014–2018 Rogue CVT does not have a dipstick. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.

Updated October 24, 2026

Confirm your exact version. The Nissan Rogue was sold across several model years and more than one transmission. What is shown here is general guidance and has not been verified for every individual configuration. Before buying fluid or servicing, confirm the fluid spec, capacity, and check procedure for your exact model year and transmission using the owner's manual or a dealer parts lookup for your VIN.

Fluid specifications

Fluid (confirm for your year): Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (2014 and 2025 owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual
Transmission: Xtronic CVT
Capacity and interval: Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
Dipstick: Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual
Applies to: 2014–present (CVT)

Official documents checked for this page

These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.

This is general guidance for the Nissan Rogue. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Nissan manuals and guides.

How to check it

Check the transmission fluid section of your Nissan Rogue owner's manual first — it says whether your version has a dipstick, is checked at a fill/level plug at a set temperature, or should be checked by a dealer. See our step-by-step guides:

Frequently asked questions

What type of transmission fluid does the Nissan Rogue use?+

For the Nissan Rogue: Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (2014 and 2025 owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.

Does the Nissan Rogue have a transmission dipstick?+

We have not confirmed this for every Nissan Rogue model year. The official documents we checked are listed on this page; your owner's manual's transmission fluid section says whether your version has a dipstick or should be checked by a dealer.

How often should Nissan Rogue transmission fluid be changed?+

The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Nissan Rogue. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.

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