CVT Fluid Level Check
CVT Fluid Level Check
NOTE:
- Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
- Check the CVTF level within 60-90 seconds after turning the engine off.
- Higher fluid level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.
1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
2. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice), and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick back into the tube with the dot (B) on the handle facing to the left side of the vehicle.
5. Remove the dipstick, and check the CVTF level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B) on the HOT level (C).
6. If the CVTF level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, the CVTF filter, the CVTF cooler hoses, the CVTF cooler lines, and the CVTF cooler line joints. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with CVTF.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the CVTF level is below the lower mark, one or more of these symptoms may occur:
- Noise from transmission in D, S, L, and R.
- Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any position.
- No shift to a higher ratio or lower ratio.
- Flares while driving.
- Excessive shock when accelerating and decelerating.
- Vehicle does not creep on a flat road in D, S, and L.
- Delayed engagement after shifting from N to D or N to R.
- Unstable rpm while driving.
- Stall speed high.
7. If the level is above the upper mark, drain the CVTF to proper level. CVT Fluid Replacement
8. If necessary, fill the transmission with CVTF through the dipstick tube opening (A) to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Do not fill the fluid above the upper mark. Always use Honda CVT fluid (CVTF). Using a non-Honda CVTF can affect shift quality.
9. Insert the dipstick (A) back into the tube with the dot (B) on the handle facing to the left side of the vehicle.
