Can Honda CVT Transmission Fluid Not Be Replaced?
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Honda CVT transmission fluid needs to be replaced, with a general replacement interval of around two years or 60,000 kilometers. The reason for replacement is that after prolonged operation, CVT transmission fluid undergoes oxidation and deteriorates in quality. This can lead to symptoms such as sluggish acceleration, gear shift jerks, and difficulty in upshifting. Signs that transmission fluid needs replacement: Signs that transmission fluid needs replacement include vehicle body shaking and gear shift jerks; the dashboard displaying a transmission overheating warning; the car stalling; and unusual noises occurring. Methods for replacing transmission fluid: Method one involves loosening the drain screw at the bottom of the transmission to drain the old fluid before refilling; Method two involves directly removing the transmission oil pan to drain and refill the fluid, which is a more thorough method than the first, as it also removes impurities from the bottom of the oil pan; Method three involves using a circulating machine to replace the automatic transmission fluid, where a smart circulating machine performs a dynamic fluid change to filter and clean out sludge and impurities within the automatic transmission.