I recently did a drain and fill on my CVT transmission on a 2019 Honda fit. This car does not have a dipstick, just a fill plug that I was able to access by simply removing the battery and using a long funnel. I went to the dealer to purchase the correct fluid and they gave me 4 quarts telling me that's what I needed. When I did the drain & fill, I put all 4 quarts in. Subsequently, I took a look at the specifications in my manual and it specifies 3.6 quarts. Is that extra fluid going to present a problem? . If so, what would be the best way to remove the excess?I know I should've looked at the specs before I did the job and will do so in the future. Thank you for having this form.

 

Indeed.

There are three orifices on the CVT: A drain, a fill, and a level/overflow plug. You fill until it comes out the overflow. That's the proper level. (make sure the car is on a level surface...)

You don't just dump fluid in. Yes, the extra fluid can very much cause problems. There are instructional videos posted on this forum and on Youtube. I suggest a search and suggest not driving it until you fix the level.

 

Thanks very much. I put the car on the lift to get it level and removed a little fluid from the fluid level plug on the side. . The Plastic pan on the underside is a bit of a pain. How necessary is that thing? I wonder if I should remove it to make for easier servicing once the car is out of warranty.

 

Well, there are a number of people around here that have had that tray fall off and didn't bother replacing it. No reports of ill effects.

 

Thank You. I think the next time I need to take it off, It's not going back on. I live in Florida, Drive on good roads. No gravel roads. No snow or road salt, of course! It will make it easier to work under there. ?hank you for your help.