How much for CVT fluid change? Also, better to DIY?

[CivicXI]

At 49k miles, due for a CVT fluid change on my 1.5T. Anyone know how much this costs at the dealer?

Also, do they just do a drain and fill? I heard that only took like, 1/3rd of the fluid out. Am I better off just buying 12 qts of fluid and doing 3 drain and fills myself to get mostly new fluid in?

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[fitter_here]

I would do it myself, drain and fill once.

 

[B3B31011]

Is it at 24k or 50k? CVT oil
Change I was told its at 24k

 

[Billy4202]

My dealer. YMMV.

 

[Darrenlobo]

FWIW here's a DIY video https://youtu.be/tvYczBfLmdc
It doesn't look that difficult

 

[CivicXI]

My dealer. YMMV.

Ours is $179.

For the A 1 3 7 service, $349...

 

[CivicXI]

FWIW here's a DIY video https://youtu.be/tvYczBfLmdc
It doesn't look that difficult

I guess I now know how to change the transmission fluid in my jacked up Dodge RAM 1500??

 

[Illiya]

Hello CivicXI. I really recommend you do it yourself. I did mine for the first time a couple weeks ago. It is actually easier than an oil change as there is no filter to replace (Not that that is difficult). Four quarts of fluid and a long thin funnel. Drain and fill until it comes out of the weep whole just forward and above the drain hole. There are more complete and excellent directions on this site I followed. As someone else commented in that chat, I will also probably do the CVT fluid change every other oil change too. I also replaced both drain and weep hole bolts with new washers.
Follow this: https://www.civicx.com/threads/how-to-change-transmission-oil-on-1-5t-cvt.31029/ .
Be safe and best regards.

 

[elmer255]

I guess I now know how to change the transmission fluid in my jacked up Dodge RAM 1500??

Lol I thought the same thing WTF?

 

[MadManx1]

Just got mine done the supercharger whine is gone product of need the tranny oil changed make sure if you going to mod your car change the oil first

 

[EastBayCivic]

Just got mine done the supercharger whine is gone product of need the tranny oil changed make sure if you going to mod your car change the oil first

When did you start getting the noise? I read in another thread that the noise is when you should start planning to get it changed.

 

[jaydan1020]

Get you some Amsoil synthetic CVT fluid, much better than OEM fluid.

Get it @ cjsynthetic.myamsoil.com

 

[SCOPESYS]

I will personally do all the items on Scheduled Maintenance, and document all I do in MyCarFax, along with Photos of work being done, and of all receipts for materials used.
Not paying someone else $120 / hour to screw up such simple tasks.

I get to choose the material I want without markups, (That are acceptable to Honda's warranty), and get the enjoyment and satisfaction of doing a "job well done"

The only disadvantage in doing it myself, is that I do not get the Dealer's FREE Car Wash (and paint micro scratches), and don't get to buy missing under- engine Skid Plate fasteners.

 

[bumbobee]

I watched a video and it doesnt look all that easy. Car has to be jacked and level?

 

[CivicXI]

I watched a video and it doesnt look all that easy. Car has to be jacked and level?

You have to jack the car up to change your oil too...

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