2023 CRV Hybrid Sport Touring. Confused whether there is any "transmission" fluid to change. I am aware of the rear differential fluid. The question is specifically whether there is any fluid to change for the E-CVT in this car which is not the same as the CVT in other models and trims

I had the same question. My reading was that it was not user serviceable.

 

2023 CRV Hybrid Sport Touring. Confused whether there is any "transmission" fluid to change. I am aware of the rear differential fluid. The question is specifically whether there is any fluid to change for the E-CVT in this car which is not the same as the CVT in other models and trims

Yes, the e-CVT fluid needs to be changed just like any trans fluid.

 

Okay, but I believe the manual specifically says, "Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the transmission fluid yourself."

 

That's because Honda does not want you to mess with it. You can subscribe to Alldata, they may have it.

Does your OM specify fluid type?

 

Yes. The fluid spec is about all they tell you.
This is from the manual:
"Transmission Fluid Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the transmission fluid yourself.
Specified fluid: Honda HEVF-Type 1"

I should have asked the original question better.
I want to know the change interval and procedure.
Clearly there is fluid there. But the "don't do it yourself" limitation is a problem for me.
If I could identify the drain plug and the fill hole I could just replace the same volume that comes out.
But before messing with it I would like more info. Who knows, maybe their "don't DIY" rule makes sense. But I doubt it.

 

Ok, gives a capacity as well, so I changed thread title.

Maybe snap some pictures above and below of transmission and we can provide some insight.

Fluid does not seem very expensive, HCF-2 may cost even more.

 

Found this on an Accord Hybrid site. Maybe I am getting closer?

 

Seems about right as noted. Attached is the trans fluid change for 2023 CR-V Hybrid. From Alldata, 2024 CR-V procedure not yet available.

 

Sounds about right.

 

Seems about right as noted. Attached is the trans fluid change for 2023 CR-V Hybrid. From Alldata, 2024 CR-V procedure not yet available.

The attachment has truck crv in title. Does that mean it applies to both trucks and crvs?

 

If you subscribe to Alldata DiY, the CR-V is listed under Honda Truck. Take a look, otherwise how to do you expect to get a subscription to the service manual for CR-V............

 

The fill plug for the 23 crv hybrid transmission is almost under the battery!

 

I have a 2024. Is this the fill plug?

 

a = Drain Plug
c = Filler Plug

 

so looks like I can just pump it in from under the car also

 

Important...loosen the fill plug before removing the drain plug. If you can't loosed the fill plug, don't drain the oil out.

 

By the way, the manual and the dealership calls for 3 quarts (96 fl oz) for the trans oil change. However, when I drained it, 104 fl oz came out. So I went and got another quart and put 104 back in.

 

I don’t trust the dealer to “check the fluid and change if necessary.” Then what? I really hate maintenance items like this when the quality of service techs, dealerships are so different and we are relying on them for a very major item/part of a vehicle.

 

here is I think a great video on the ecvt

 

NOT an E-CVT...that is a traditional CVT.

 

I can't say from experience with ourCRV hybrid as it only has 11,000 miles on it. As a 19 year owner of a Gen 2 Prius however, it's another story. Toyota calls for the CVT fluid to be replaced every 100k miles. I procrastinated until 200k. My mechanic, after looking at and smelling it said it was fine. I decided to have it done anyway. 8 to 10% increase in gas mileage immediately, and that's on paper, not by the computer. Can't say you'd have a like experience on a CRV, but...

 

People who changed their cvt fluid as early as 30K miles found the fluid to be dirty with metal shavings in it. Given how fragile the cvt setup is, I don't think I'd want to roll the dice on this one..

 

Is this the correct procedure for having this hybrid transmission fluid change :

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Also, will this void the warranty since it is said "Do not attempt to check or change the transmission fluid by yourself" on the manual? I have honda care extended warranty

 

I don't see anything wrong with doing it this way and when I get to 30000 miles that's the way I will do it

 

Why not install an magnet drain plug? It won't have the socket head, it'll have a hex head, but there are steel-to-steel contact points in the transmission, so there are likely metal bits that circulate.

About the warranty, you need to read all the fine print. In any case, a mistake on one part will only render the warranty on that part void; the rest of the warranty remains good. No one wants to buy a new transmission, so read that fine print.