You need HCF-2hi, I ordered this oil, can you tell me if it's okay? Honda cvt-fluid
Yeah, I would strongly recommend to use this, not that.You need HCF-2
I'm interested in knowing this too.Did my second change today. After how many miles should the filter(s) be changed?
I'm changing mine again this weekend - I am at about 90k miles now. I change mine every 30k. I'm no grandpa when I drive, but I'm not racing either - so 30k should be sufficient.I'm interested in knowing this too.
Lovely! Are you also changing the filter inside the transmission oil pan?I'm changing mine again this weekend - I am at about 90k miles now. I change mine every 30k. I'm no grandpa when I drive, but I'm not racing either - so 30k should be sufficient.
Not at this time. I might do it at 150 or if I see anything concerning in the oil.Lovely! Are you also changing the filter inside the transmission oil pan?
Thanks so much for that write-up! I feel happy knowing that all I need to do is just change the CVT oil and not open up that pan to get at the interior filter!Not at this time. I might do it at 150 or if I see anything concerning in the oil.
Unlike With engine oil, there isn’t any combustion in the CVT case to cause deposits to form and thus require major filtration. The filtration in the CVT catches suspended materials, but the design of the filter allows those materials to be flushed out as the oil is drained against the filter. There certainly will be some adherence to the filter matrix, and over time it will reduce the flow of oil - but classically the AT or CVT filter lasts the life of the vehicle as long as the AT or CVT Oil is regularly changed.
Glad to help - TBH, it was also a writeup for myself so I can do it more quickly after the first time. With all the bolts and plugs under the tranny it is easy to get crossed up.Thanks so much for that write-up! I feel happy knowing that all I need to do is just change the CVT oil and not open up that pan to get at the interior filter!
How much are you guys paying for the honda HCF2 fluid from the dealer? I decided to do this myself since the dealer wants to charge $219 for a drain and fill service.I changed the CVT fluid yesterday to amsoil CVT at 41,000KMs (about 25,000 miles). I’ve driven the car about 100kms a mix of 60% highway 40% city (60miles) so far so good, drives normal and no issues that I can feel.
I spoke to three different mechanics from three different shops they assured that it wasn’t an issue to mix Honda’s HCF2 with any other reputable oil brands as long as it meets the manufacturer’s requirement! One of the workshop I went was rebuilding a Nissan Elgrand’s CVT and it wasn’t due to the use of wrong oil; but owner’s neglect 150,000km (93000miles) no trans fluid change.
I saw other Honda’s (Odyssey, Stream) use Motul CVT and it seems to being doing them good.