The lifespan of a CVT transmission is the same as that of a conventional computerized transmission, and they are constructed to past all the life of the car. You puuuulllll pull the toy backwards along with the engine tightens…..so you pull it again…maintain it…and “let it Go!” Simple English rationalization!! https://damienbpzhp.madmouseblog.com/13171140/gearbox-cvt-fundamentals-explained