CVT Transmission Fluid Change (ATF) on a 10th generation Honda Civic (2016 - 2021) #cvt #atf
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Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$0–50Equipment
Honda Civic 2016-2021 10th GenPermit Required
NoTools Needed
socket wrench set, torque wrench, drain pan, jack and jack stands, Honda HCF-2 CVT fluidThis car is a 2017 Honda Civic 1.5 turbo EX-T and has 106,000 miles.
It has a CVT transmission and I change the fluid every 30K miles using the original Honda HCF-2.
Everybody calls is ATF, automatic transmission fluid, but in reality it is fluid for a CVT, continuous velocity transmission.
Please send me a comment if you have any questions.
Drain bolt torque specification:
- 1.5T CVT: 36 ft-lbs
- 2.0L Engine: 36 ft-lbs
- Manual Trans (including Si): 32 ft-lbs
Check bolt torque specification:
- 1.5T CVT: 15 ft-lbs
- 2.0L Engine: 32 ft-lbs
- Manual Trans (including Si): 32 ft-lbs