uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuTransmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
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NOTICE
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Do not mix Honda HCF-2 with other
transmission fluids.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Follow your vehicle’s maintenance service timing of when to change continuously
variable transmission fluid.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda HCF-2
may adversely affect the operation and durability of
your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the
transmission.
2 Maintenance Schedule* P. 672
is not equivalent to Honda HCF-2 is not covered by
Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
1Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
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NOTICE
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper additives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Follow your vehicle’s maintenance service timing of when to change manual
transmission fluid.
2 Maintenance Schedule* P. 672
Do not attempt to check or change the manual transmission fluid yourself.
* Not available on all models
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