I dropped off my 2018 Fit Sport (6-speed) this morning for an oil change and to deal with a series of warning lights on the dash.

I was told that the check engine warning light was related to an issue with the fuel injectors.

They have to order the part but they say that it's ok to drive. They will replace those injectors under the warranty.

The service rep said that because of the milage, 41256k, that I should have the transmission and brake fluids flushed.

The pricing he gave me was $130 for the transmission and $170 for the brakes.

I wanted to ask, is this something should be done around this time or is this just a money grab from the dealer?

Thanks!

 

owners manual says change the brake fluid once every 3 years. I don't know about the manual transmission but I suspect 41,000 miles is too early. In either case, those prices seem rather high. Oil itself for the manual transmission is about $25. I don't think there is $100 worth of labor for draining the oil and pumping in new oil. It is no more labor intensive than changing the engine oil, and typically you'l pay about $50 for that including a new filter and new oil. I could be wrong but I think transmission oil for the manual transmission costs about the same as engine oil.

The brake fluid itself costs about $10 but there is more labor involved in changing it. All for bleeder screws should be opened in order for brake fluid to be pumped out of all the brake lines.

 

this is a pretty neat schedule you can follow:

https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...999O00132A.pdf


page 134 talks about brake fluid and trans fluid, there is a chart that mentions replace at X miles or X months, whatever comes first. one thing to note on brake fluid is, that is 1 item you have to keep on top of independent of the maint minder. IE..... change it every 3 years iirc, regardless of miles driven

 

The master brake cylinders are vented (not air tight like on old cars) so that the brake fluid can continuously pull moisture out of the air and the moisture content of the brake fluid will build up. This causes serious problems with the brake fluids currently in use which is why regular replacement of the brake fluid is required every 3 years regardless of mileage. You can buy cheap brake fluid testers which will measure the moisture content of your brake fluid. I would imagine people in humid areas would probably have the moisture content build up faster than those in dry areas like me.

 

I find it disappointing that an '18 would still have injector problems.