Transmission Fluid - Honda Civic 2017 Owner's Manual

Transmission Fluid

Continuously variable transmission models
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Follow your vehicle's maintenance service timing of when to change continuously
variable transmission fluid.
2 Maintenance Schedule * P. 557
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
Manual transmission models
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Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda MTF
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Follow your vehicle's maintenance service timing of when to change manual
transmission fluid.
2 Maintenance Schedule * P. 557
Do not attempt to check or change the manual transmission fluid yourself.
* Not available on all models
uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuTransmission Fluid
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda HCF-2 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda HCF-2
may adversely affect the operation and durability of
your vehicle's transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda HCF-2 is not covered by
Honda's new vehicle limited warranty.
1Manual Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper additives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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