Castrol 06811 CVT fluid change
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Castrol 06811 CVT fluid change
Car info: 2015 Fit LX w/ CVT (@ 22K miles)
Question:
The CVT transmission fluid what are the thoughts on using:
Castrol 06811 Transmax ATF CVT Transmission Fluid (Honda HCF-2 rated)
Question:
The CVT transmission fluid what are the thoughts on using:
Castrol 06811 Transmax ATF CVT Transmission Fluid (Honda HCF-2 rated)
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Well, you're out of warranty, so you can experiment without voiding anything.
The recommended product - Honda HCF-2 - is around $8 a bottle from online discounters. Figure about $40 for a 4-pack and the crush washer with shipping if you DIY. Is it worth going aftermarket to save a few bucks with the Castrol? I have no idea, but given the cost of transmission repairs, not sure I'd want to risk it.
The recommended product - Honda HCF-2 - is around $8 a bottle from online discounters. Figure about $40 for a 4-pack and the crush washer with shipping if you DIY. Is it worth going aftermarket to save a few bucks with the Castrol? I have no idea, but given the cost of transmission repairs, not sure I'd want to risk it.
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