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Duffman · 10-28-2011, 12:26 PM

What is the expected interval to change the Automatic Transmission Fluid. I have about 20k miles and the "3" code is showing to change the fluid. I have never had a car that needed it this early. Is this normal?

Jayemtee · 10-28-2011, 03:32 PM

Change it NOW. It is due when code 3 appears. It's really easy to change too. Easier than oil.

I have a little experience with this CVT, as it is the same as on my 2010 Insight. The oil turns dark at about 10k miles and it gets worse from there. Personally, I'm going on a 10k program for my CVT fluid and filter.

Pardon the rant, but insist on changing the filter too. Not an internal filter, but an inline filter between the CVT and the radiator. Honda does not have a time change for it, so some dealers aren't even aware of it. If you don't change this filter, you are taking away the cooling of the CVT fluid.

If you do your own oil changes, you can add CVT fluid and filter and it will only take an extra 10 minutes. Buy 4 qts of Honda CVT fluid, as it will take 3 qts plus a little from bottle 4.

jester33 · 12-27-2011, 01:25 PM

How much is it to change the oil and filter for the cvt?

10-28-2011, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Duffman Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	Automatic Transmission Change Intervals What is the expected interval to change the Automatic Transmission Fluid. I have about 20k miles and the "3" code is showing to change the fluid. I have never had a car that needed it this early. Is this normal?

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10-28-2011, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jayemtee Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 213	Change it NOW. It is due when code 3 appears. It's really easy to change too. Easier than oil. I have a little experience with this CVT, as it is the same as on my 2010 Insight. The oil turns dark at about 10k miles and it gets worse from there. Personally, I'm going on a 10k program for my CVT fluid and filter. Pardon the rant, but insist on changing the filter too. Not an internal filter, but an inline filter between the CVT and the radiator. Honda does not have a time change for it, so some dealers aren't even aware of it. If you don't change this filter, you are taking away the cooling of the CVT fluid. If you do your own oil changes, you can add CVT fluid and filter and it will only take an extra 10 minutes. Buy 4 qts of Honda CVT fluid, as it will take 3 qts plus a little from bottle 4.

12-27-2011, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
jester33 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego/ Coronado Posts: 69	How much is it to change the oil and filter for the cvt?