What is Honda CVT oil?
What is Honda CVT oil?
Honda CVT fluid is used specifically in vehicles with first generation Continuously Variable Transmissions. Instead of using fixed gear ratios like in a conventional transmission, the CVT varies ratios continuously based on engine speed, vehicle speed, and other driving conditions.
What oil goes in a CVT transmission?
Havoline® Full Synthetic CVT Fluid is designed for modern continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) which optimize engine operations using high steel-on-steel friction between either a belt or chain and pulleys to transfer power.
Who makes Honda CVT fluid?
ENEOS Import CVT | MODEL H is automatic transmission fluid engineered specifically for Honda and Acura vehicles that require Honda CVT Type HCF-2 Genuine Fluid.
What color is eneos CVT fluid?
Green
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| PRODUCT | CVT FLUID | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Green | |
| Density (15°C) g/cm3 | D5052 | 0.853 |
| Flash point (COC) °C | D92 | 205 |
| Kinematic viscosity |
Can you use any CVT fluid?
No, these two are different. A CVT transmission fluid is only compatible with CVT transmission vehicles, while the automatic transmission fluid only works with automatic transmissions.
What transmission fluid can I use for Honda?
Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). If it’s not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect the shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient.
Is all CVT fluid the same?
The fluid requirements for CVT transmissions are very different versus a typical stepped gear transmission. Each specific CVT fluid is formulated for a specific transmission; however, oil marketers have been able to demonstrate good performance with a single CVT oil across many different transmission designs.
Can you put ATF fluid in a CVT transmission?
The most common situation where the wrong transmission fluid is used is in the case of using automatic transmission fluid in place of variable transmission fluid and vice versa. Adding ATF to a to a CVT will eventually result in the death of your transmission.
How often should Honda CVT fluid be changed?
Transmission fluid replacement – Every 90,000 miles. Idle speed and water pump inspection – Every 105,000 miles.
Can you use non Honda transmission fluid?
The first thing to note about Honda transmissions is that you should really use a Honda branded transmission fluid with them. If you use non-Honda branded transmission fluid in your transmission, you might run into problems.
Is eneos CVT fluid good?
Excellent accelerating performance and thermal & oxidation stability. ENEOS ECO CVT FLUID formulation with fully synthetic base oils and carefully selected viscosity index improvers can provide excellent accelerating performance at very low temperatures.
What color is Honda CVT fluid?
SCHAUMBURG, IL (847)413-2188 | TORRANCE, CA (310)327-1020 A: The color of most ATF is red. CVT Fluid comes in red, Color does not indicate quality or product applications.
