CVT Transmission fluid -anyone change thiers

aarong_hch · 02-09-2009, 05:46 PM

It seems like the CVT Transmission fluid from Honda cost $13qt. Has anyone paid less than that? The dealship is charging $120 to chage it out. If you have any info, please let me know.

av911 · 02-10-2009, 03:18 AM

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$6.44

aarong_hch · 02-10-2009, 05:21 PM

OMG thank you very much.

atikovi · 03-06-2009, 12:02 AM

$120 for CVT fluid change? What a rip off. It's as easier than an oil change since there is no filter.

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After:

GoHuskies · 03-06-2009, 12:30 PM

To drain the fluid did you have to remove part of the car underbody panel?

Just wondering. If it's really that easy I might try it myself when the time comes.

Which brings up another question: How do you know when the CVT fluid needs a change?

av911 · 03-06-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GoHuskies

To drain the fluid did you have to remove part of the car underbody panel?

I think the Hybrids have that so it'll be more aerodynamic.

Jayhawker · 03-07-2009, 08:43 AM

Here's a great write up on a DIY tranny fluid change...

Everything you need to know to DIY a CVT fluid Change - GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars

whtdvl · 03-07-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by av911

Honda Civic Accessories - Maintenance Items

excellent link for all honda owners....thanks!

Jayhawker · 05-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Just got done changing mine and it was a piece of cake to change. I didn't even have to fold back the under panel. I am glad I read a few things about it before I did it like having the dip stick out before I drained it and having the 3/8 socket drive or I would have called the dealer on that one.

immasexyboy · 05-09-2009, 10:25 PM

just changed mine today! i paid $9 a quart at the dealer

tdsoup · 11-23-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aarong_hch

It seems like the CVT Transmission fluid from Honda cost $13qt. Has anyone paid less than that? The dealship is charging $120 to chage it out. If you have any info, please let me know.

Have had trans service 2 times at Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, CA. First one was $70, second was $89 with coupon. Invoice indicated $10 per quart of oil.

psyshack · 11-30-2009, 02:49 PM

I change CVT fluid and filter at 3K miles. Then every 30K miles.

GoHuskies · 12-01-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by psyshack

I change CVT fluid and filter at 3K miles. Then every 30K miles.

Why at only 3K?

Did mine at 50K. Was still pretty transparent colored.

psyshack · 12-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoHuskies

Why at only 3K?

Did mine at 50K. Was still pretty transparent colored.

Change it all out at 3k miles to get rid of the funky break in fluids. Then 10k mile oil change with 30k mile CVT fluid and filter change. But over all it does not matter. The wife wrecked the car last month. So it's rolling junk now.

09hybrid · 12-02-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psyshack

change it all out at 3k miles to get rid of the funky break in fluids. Then 10k mile oil change with 30k mile cvt fluid and filter change. But over all it does not matter. The wife wrecked the car last month. So it's rolling junk now.

lol

87turbolook911 · 12-10-2009, 09:10 AM

Changed mine for the first time at 50k....easy peasy.

Tommyboy · 03-08-2010, 11:35 PM

I have changed my trans fluid 4 times. it is simple. Drain out the bottom, fill through the top. the dealer told me that it was 3 quarts - just put it in and I would be good to go. You don't want to overfill it because the additional pressure that builds up in the tranny will blow out some seals.
I pay about $10 per quart. Pretty cheap insurance. My '06 has 115,000 miles on it.

***DanLexani*** · 03-09-2010, 04:47 PM

ahh im stuck in the 90's when they were recommending the tranny fluid every 5 motor oil changes. so its every 15K for me.

koko_head · 06-06-2011, 02:14 AM

I changed my ATF to Red Line H-Type CVT ATF about 5000 miles ago. No significant performance difference, but the tranny does "buzz" less.

kennercivic2009 · 07-09-2011, 01:57 AM

yeah i need that to

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02-10-2009, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
av911 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Age: 30 Posts: 3,311	Honda Civic Accessories - Maintenance Items $6.44

02-10-2009, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
aarong_hch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area -East Bay Posts: 53	OMG thank you very much.

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atikovi Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Suburban Washington DC Posts: 84	$120 for CVT fluid change? What a rip off. It's as easier than an oil change since there is no filter. Before: After:

03-06-2009, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoHuskies Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,878 I'm me	To drain the fluid did you have to remove part of the car underbody panel? Just wondering. If it's really that easy I might try it myself when the time comes. Which brings up another question: How do you know when the CVT fluid needs a change?

03-07-2009, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jayhawker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 304	Here's a great write up on a DIY tranny fluid change... Everything you need to know to DIY a CVT fluid Change - GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars

05-09-2009, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jayhawker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 304	Just got done changing mine and it was a piece of cake to change. I didn't even have to fold back the under panel. I am glad I read a few things about it before I did it like having the dip stick out before I drained it and having the 3/8 socket drive or I would have called the dealer on that one.

05-09-2009, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
immasexyboy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: rosemead Posts: 78 phil	just changed mine today! i paid $9 a quart at the dealer

11-30-2009, 02:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
psyshack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Okmulgee, Oklahoma Age: 50 Posts: 751	I change CVT fluid and filter at 3K miles. Then every 30K miles.

12-10-2009, 09:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
87turbolook911 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 59	Changed mine for the first time at 50k....easy peasy.

03-08-2010, 11:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tommyboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, California Age: 53 Posts: 27 Tom Stodola	I have changed my trans fluid 4 times. it is simple. Drain out the bottom, fill through the top. the dealer told me that it was 3 quarts - just put it in and I would be good to go. You don't want to overfill it because the additional pressure that builds up in the tranny will blow out some seals. I pay about $10 per quart. Pretty cheap insurance. My '06 has 115,000 miles on it.

06-06-2011, 02:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
koko_head Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 41	I changed my ATF to Red Line H-Type CVT ATF about 5000 miles ago. No significant performance difference, but the tranny does "buzz" less.

07-09-2011, 01:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
kennercivic2009 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 50 Barrett	yeah i need that to

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