Honda reintroduces CVT specific ATF

[Insightful Trekker]

Just as the headline says the "first" Honda CVT's were manufacturer specified to use only a specific "CVT" ATF. Later Honda recended this in favor of _their_ specific brand of Dexron ATF. That's now been "reversed", again (read the rest of the thread)

Similar to Honda MTF, under extreme conditions and in the long run this is the best fluid that money can buy and does have service life extending potential.

Dealers may not yet be aware of this reversal so you will have to educate them if you want the best available for your CVT Insight.

HTH!

[Scott]

Who makes this CVT ATF? Is it Honda's own or is it available from other manufacturers?

[Insightful Trekker]

Someone makes it for them, but AFAIK its only available through their distribution channels.

HTH!

[Scott]

Most likely so they can charge 3 times $$ what it would cost in an auto parts store..........

[Insightful Trekker]

Possibly,

But as low volume the sales of this item will be they'll still slowly starve to death on that mark-up (only 3 qts / 30K miles are needed). So you can still pay the price, get the best fluid available for your CVT and leave with a smirk on your face.

[Insightful Trekker]

Bump,

As an FYI for our CVT members.

And to add the part number and a pic

Part number for the "new" CVT ATF is 80200-9006



HTH!

[Resist]

Originally Posted by Insightful Trekker

Just as the headline says the "first" Honda CVT's were manufacturer specified to use only a specific "CVT" ATF. Later Honda recended this in favor of _their_ specific brand of Dexron ATF.

I'm confused, the first CVT fluid was a Honda specific CVT ATF and the later is a Dexron specific ATF?

[Insightful Trekker]

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Edit: Fix broken link above

[Scott]

I just had my CVT in for a 30K transmission fluid change. I asked specifically if they use a special "CVT" fluid and they said yes. On the repair invoice it states "3 Qts 08200-9001, (ATF-Z1)" Is this the correct fluid or just their standard ATF fluid?

[Insightful Trekker]

I posted the correct PN for the *NEW* CVT specific fluid above. Since what you were billed isn't the same number and references the "standard" genuine Honda Z-1 ATF all I can reckon is that its it what it says it is. (Not the new CVT variety)

Harming or damaging anything No, afterall its what was installed originally at the factory. The best that you can buy for a CVT No, and it isn't what you _specifically_ asked for.

Sounds like you need to ejoocate them :P
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HTH!

Edit: Fixed broken link above