Honda Fit CVT Oil

The Japanese minivan Honda Fit is a comfortable car for family use. One of the main design features of this car is a CVT transmission, which requires the use of specialized lubricants during operation.

To avoid problems with the gearbox, the owner must change the lubricant in time, using the type of Honda CVT oil intended for this purpose.

What oil to pour into the Honda Fit CVT

For the correct choice of lubricant for the Honda Fit GD1 CVT variator and other vehicle modifications, the manufacturer's recommendations must be taken into account. The transmission can be filled with original and similar lubricants that are suitable in composition.

Original oil

The oil that needs to be poured into the Honda Fit variator is Honda Ultra HMMF with the article number 08260-99907. This Japanese-made fluid is designed for use in CVT transmissions of Honda Fit, Honda Jazz and other vehicles of this manufacturer. The use of automatic transmission lubricant is excluded, given the difference in composition, which can lead to failure of the CVT variator.

The liquid is available in 4 liter plastic containers and 20 liter tin buckets. The price of a four-liter canister is 4600 rubles.

The American version of the lubricant is CVT-F.

Analogues

Instead of the original CVT tool, you can use analogues:

• Aisin CVT CFEX - with a volume of 4 liters it costs from 5 rubles .;

• Idemitsu Extreme CVTF - the price of a four-liter canister is 3200 rubles.

The listed oils have multiple approvals that allow them to be used for Honda Fit, Honda Civic and other car models.

When evaluating the possibility of using a lubricant, the following characteristics are taken into account:

• density at 15 degrees - 0,9 g / cm3;
• kinematic viscosity at 40 degrees - 38,9, at 100 - 7,6 cSt;
• ignition temperature - from 198 degrees.

When buying a lubricant for a Honda Fit CVT variator, Honda XP and other machines, you need to check the tolerance and specifications declared by the manufacturer.

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How to distinguish a fake

Given the high cost of lubricants for the Honda Fit Shuttle, Fried and other CVT models, it is important to be able to distinguish a fake. Counterfeit products do not have the necessary features and may cause the drive to fail.

Among the less obvious differences are the opacity of the plastic insert, the height of the package, which exceeds the dimensions of the original by 2 mm or more. A fake is easier to recognize if there is an original container (for comparison of samples).

Have you ever come across a fake? How do you know it's not an original product? Share your experience in the comments.

When to change the oil in the Honda Fit CVT

It is important for the car owner to observe the oil change interval. It must be changed every 25 km. When operating a CVT transmission in difficult conditions (low air temperature, frequent driving in the city with sharp acceleration and braking at traffic lights, off-road driving), it may be necessary to change the lubricant after 000 km.

Checking the oil level

When performing routine maintenance work, it is necessary to check the lubrication level in the CVT transmission. This procedure is recommended to be performed every 10 km.

Sequence of work:

1. Warm up the car to a temperature of 70 degrees.
2. Open the hood, remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and put it back into the CVT.
3. Pulling the dipstick out again, check the oil level, which should not be below the Hot mark. Add lubricant if necessary.

Some drive models do not have a probe. In this situation, the oil level is determined by unscrewing the drain plug at the bottom of the mechanism sump. If fluid flows out, lubrication is sufficient.

Indicator of lack of oil in the variator

Insufficient level of transmission fluid in the variator can be determined by the following signs:

• uneven operation of the engine at idle;
• jerks when you start moving forward or backward;
• slow acceleration of the car.

With a serious problem with the variator, the car does not drive.

Signs of excess oil

An excess of lubricant in the variator is indicated by:

• difficulties in changing the mode of operation of the transmission;
• the machine moves slowly with the neutral position of the selector.

An experienced diagnostician will be able to identify other signs of excess lubrication of the variator due to characteristic problems in the operation of the gearbox.

The process of changing the oil in the Honda Fit CVT

The following signs may indicate the need to change the oil in the CVT variator:

Replacement is possible on your own or in a car service.

Replacement tools and materials

To change the oil in the variator, you will need to prepare tools and materials:

• original lubricant or equivalent;
• seals for drain and fill plugs (old seals lose their elasticity and must be replaced when filling in new oil);
• seals and sealants for the pallet;
• felt or paper filter (depending on the model). Some vehicles have a fine filter installed. It changes after 90 km of run, since flushing will not remove dirt, but will only worsen performance;
• spanners;
• funnels;
• containers for draining old sludge;
• lint-free napkins;
• thinner or benzene to clean the tray and magnets.

Taking into account the necessary consumables, an oil change in a car service will cost from 10 rubles.

Oil draining

To replace the used fluid, the oil is drained in the following order:

1. The car is driven into a pit or lifted on a lift.
2. Remove the screen to protect it from dirt.
3. An empty container is placed under the drainage hole.
4. Unscrew the plug, draining the remaining liquid.

It is necessary to wait until the oil stops coming out of the hole, without trying to speed up this process.

Flushing the variator

It is necessary to flush the variator housing if there are wear products of parts in the lubricant. The need for this procedure can be determined by an experienced diagnostician, given the condition of the drained mine.

It is recommended to flush the variator in a car service, given the complexity of this manipulation and the risk of damaging the mechanism due to maintenance errors. You will also need to use an elevator, which is not possible in a regular garage.

The work is done in the following order:

1. The car is suspended on a lift.
2. Add a bottle of flushing agent to the mechanism.
3. They start the engine. The duration of the work is determined by the master of the service center.
4. Stop the engine by draining the old oil along with the washer fluid.
5. After screwing the drain plug, fill in new grease.

Competent execution of the CVT blade requires the performer to have the appropriate experience and qualifications.

If you have any questions about the operation and maintenance of the CVT variator, you can contact the specialists of the CVT Repair Center No. 1. You can get a free consultation by calling: Moscow - 8 [phone], St. Petersburg - 8 [phone]. We receive calls from all regions of the country.

Filling in new oil

New oil is poured into the variator in the following order:

1. Check the tightness of the drain plug.
2. Pour new fluid in the required volume through the funnel.
3. Close the filler hole by checking the lubricant level.

Lubricants need about 3 liters or more, depending on the car model.

After changing the oil, it may be necessary to calibrate the Honda Fit CVT to tune the operation of the electronics that control the transmission.

Why is it better to change the oil in the variator in a car service

To change the oil in the CVT variator, it is recommended to contact a car service. This will eliminate errors when replacing. Also, experienced specialists will diagnose the transmission to check the condition of the mechanism.

The need to contact the service center is due to the mandatory qualification of the performers, the use of technical means. Given the high cost of components (as well as the variator as a whole), the failure of the box due to errors when changing the oil will cost the owner dearly.

To ensure reliable operation of the Honda Fit CVT transmission, timely lubrication is required. The owner must purchase the original lubricant or equivalent that exceeds the tolerances.