How do you check the transmission fluid on a Honda CVT?
Remove the 17mm bolt on the side of the transmission housing. This is where you will check the transmission fluid level if your Honda does not have a dipstick. When transmission fluid starts to drip out of this hole, the level is full. Remove the fill plug located at the top of the automatic transmission housing.
How often does Honda HR-V need oil change?
every 3,000-5,000 miles
Honda recommends getting your Honda HR-V oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles, but it’s finest to check your owner’s manual and with your dealer to find out the intervals that work finest for your vehicle.
How do you fill the transmission fluid in a Honda HRV?
1. Make sure fill plug can be loosened. (if it is seized and you drain fluid, there will be no way to re-fill and you will be stuck) 2. Remove Drain plug. Drain. Re-install Plug. 3. Remove Fill plug. Fill with recommended amount of generation 2 Honda CVT fluid.
When did I need a new transmission on my 2017 Honda HRV?
I described in another transmission discussion thread this week that my 2017 EX AWD required a new transmission with just 2,614 miles on it. It was only 20 months into my ownership. It had a continuing fluid leak that could not be remedied, though the car never performed poorly or had a breakdown.
Is the Honda HRV good with a CVT?
Yikes- hopefully it was a fluke and the majority of HR-V’s with CVT trannies will be good for the long haul. This is my first car with a CVT. I do like how smooth it shifts compared to a regular automatic transmission.
When to change transmission fluid in Honda CVT?
If there is no transmission fluid dripping from the check hole, top off until you see transmission fluid dripping from the check hole. When you drain the transmission pan and refill, you are only changing about 40% of the transmission fluid.
Is there a CVT update for the Honda HRV?
Honda says they’ve updated the cvt for 2019 model year hr-v. They claim they updated the cvt for better drivability, but they most likely addressed some of the weak points in the transmission and that also resulted in better performance.
1. Make sure fill plug can be loosened. (if it is seized and you drain fluid, there will be no way to re-fill and you will be stuck) 2. Remove Drain plug. Drain. Re-install Plug. 3. Remove Fill plug. Fill with recommended amount of generation 2 Honda CVT fluid.
Are there transmission issues in 2016 Honda HRV?
2016 Honda HRV with around 60,000 miles. I was driving down I75 on the way to Atlanta would not go over 40 mph and the shift indicator was showing flashing N !!! It was
If there is no transmission fluid dripping from the check hole, top off until you see transmission fluid dripping from the check hole. When you drain the transmission pan and refill, you are only changing about 40% of the transmission fluid.