The Honda dealership is recommending my first CVT fluid flush/change on my 2018 Accord 1.5 turbo at 40,000 miles. I know it's a newer car with a completely different type of tranny, but I've heard it's bad to this to higher mileage cars with regular automatics. Will doing this to a CVT do more harm than good? Should I have the service performed?
Thanks all for the input. The warranty has expired. Sounds like I just need to have it drained and refilled without the flush...(if they’re willing to do that). I’d do it myself but it sounds a little more complex for what I’m used to.
Watch Scotty's video on it {black}:formalsmile:
CVTs are sensitive so go ahead and change the fluid. The high mileage stuff doesn't apply to you.
Is the car still under warranty? Even if it is, I’d try to talk the stealership out of a flush. Just drain & refill.
Do not flush it, yes that could potentially cause problems, do a drain and fill of the transmission fluid.
Since there are so many factors involved, we usually recommend to change the transmission fluid between 30 and 60k miles.
Usually the first reference for that would be the owners manual but modern Honda owners manuals are USELESS for transmission fluid changes for example our Honda says 'inspect' every 5k miles.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions and click on "Should I change my Automatic Transmission Fluid"
Is it burnt? Is it the correct color? These are questions to be asked.
Kerem this is a CVT. It doesn't work like a conventional automatic. {black}:deceitful:
@mountainmanjoe
Then I assume this part would remain valid the rest of it not?
Do not flush it, yes that could potentially cause problems, do a drain and fill of the transmission fluid.
Since there are so many factors involved, we usually recommend to change the transmission fluid between 30 and 60k miles.
Usually the first reference for that would be the owners manual but modern Honda owners manuals are USELESS for transmission fluid changes for example our Honda says 'inspect' every 5k miles.