Manual transmission mode

2018 NISSAN ROGUE
8,200 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PHGPHD
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The vehicle has a CVT, but features a manual shift mode in addition to automatic. I use the manual shift mode for added braking power at stops. Will this frequent switching between manual shift mode and automatic mode cause reliability problem?
Jul 18, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, I would use the brakes and not the transmission. If you use the transmission it can accelerate the wear which in the end will costing you a rebuilt transmission. Brakes are much cheaper and you can do them yourself. Let me know if you want instructions for the brakes?

Here is a general guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

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Cheers, Ken
Jul 20, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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PHGPHD
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Thank you.
Jul 21, 2018 at 1:21 PM
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STEVE W.
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I second that. Especially on that transmission which already has a legendary failure rate even with low miles.
Jul 21, 2018 at 10:24 PM
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