How Often Should the Honda Fit Transmission Fluid Be Changed?
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According to the Honda Fit owner's manual, the transmission fluid should be changed every two years or every 40,000 kilometers. Additional information about transmission fluid is as follows: 1. Transmission fluid is a lubricant that maintains the cleanliness of the transmission system, ensuring normal operation and extending the lifespan of the transmission components. 2. Prolonged high-speed operation causes wear on transmission gears and generates a significant amount of metal particles and other impurities. Failure to change the fluid in a timely manner can lead to abnormal gear wear and noise, and may even result in transmission failure or complete breakdown. The benefits of using genuine transmission fluid include: 1. Extending the transmission's service life; 2. Ensuring optimal transmission performance; 3. Minimizing the probability of transmission failures.
I drive a Fit with CVT, and changing the transmission fluid is something you really can't take lightly. The manual says to replace it every 40,000 km or two years, but actual driving conditions vary widely. For someone like me who mainly deals with stop-and-go city traffic, constantly switching between brake and accelerator, the transmission is under heavy load, so I changed it early at 35,000 km. Checking the fluid color is very accurate—if the drained fluid is black or has a burnt smell, it means it has deteriorated. A gravity fluid change typically requires about 4 liters and costs around 500-600 RMB. Don’t skimp on this to save money, as a slipping steel belt repair can cost tens of thousands. Remember to use the original CVTF fluid—mixing with other fluids can easily trigger fault codes.
