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CVT Fluid Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
  1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
  2. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
  3. Remove the engine under cover on the transmission side.
  4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the continuously variable transmission fluid (CVTF).
    Fig 1: Identifying Loosening Torque Of Drain Plug
    G03681978Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  6. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  7. Refill transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (A) to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid (CVT Fluid). Using a non-Honda CVT Fluid can affect shift quality.

    Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid 

    Capacity: 

    3.3 L (3.5 US qt) at change 

    5.5 L (5.8 US qt) at overhaul 

    Fig 2: Filler Hole And Torque Specifications
    G03681979Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark (A) and lower mark (B) on the COLD portion of the gauge.
    Fig 3: Identifying Hot And Cold Mark On Dipstick
    G03681980Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the ATF filler bolt with a new sealing washer.
  10. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.
  11. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
  12. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark (C) and lower mark (A) on HOT level.
  13. Install the air cleaner housing, and install the engine cover.
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