Fluid - CVT: Service and Repair

CHECKING

CAUTION: While checking and changing, be sure not to allow dust and other foreign particles to enter into the transmission.

NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on just twice).

1. Park the vehicle on the level ground. Turn off the engine.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.

NOTE: Check the transmission fluid 60 to 90 seconds after shutting off the engine.





3. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.





4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between the upper and lower mark.
5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark. Use Genuine Honda CVT Fluid only.
6. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.

CHANGING
1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn off the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug, and drain the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid.

NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, refer to cooler flushing.





3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing- washer, then refill the transmission with Genuine Honda CVT Fluid to the upper mark on the dipstick.