How often should the transmission fluid be changed for a Honda CR-V?
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The replacement interval for Honda CR-V transmission fluid depends on the transmission type: 1. Automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 40,000 kilometers; 2. Manual transmission fluid should be changed every 60,000 kilometers. Taking the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid 4WD Pure Enjoyment Edition as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4621mm, width 1855mm, height 1689mm, with a wheelbase of 2660mm and a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters. The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid 4WD Pure Enjoyment Edition is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine, with a maximum power speed of 5600 rpm and a maximum torque speed ranging from 2000 to 5000 rpm.
As a Honda dealership owner with 10 years of experience, CR-V owners asking about transmission fluid changes is most representative. Based on my hands-on experience servicing over 300 CR-Vs, for normal usage, replacing it every 60,000 km or 4 years is safest. If you drive aggressively, frequently tackle steep slopes, or often encounter stop-and-go traffic conditions, then you should shorten the interval to 40,000 km. Note that post-5th generation CR-Vs switched to CVT transmissions, with fluid specifications changing from DW-1 to HCF-2 – using the wrong fluid will cause transmission slippage. Last time, an owner who didn't change the fluid for 80,000 km had to tow the car in with the transmission making clunking noises, costing over 5,000 RMB in repairs. Remember to ask them to use a flush machine during the change – gravity draining only replaces about 40% of the old fluid.
