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2023 Hybrid transmission fluid change?

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#1 · (Edited)
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

addendum: I should have asked this question better.
I want to know the change interval and procedure.
Clearly there is fluid there. But the "don't do it yourself" limitation in the manual 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.
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
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 right and I cannot find an E-CVT fluid change procedure anywhere nor even a recommended change interval. Also is there a filter? The magical maintenance minder is not useful and the owners manual is silent.
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Discussion starter · #7 · (Edited)
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.