hey what does the letter S on the transmission mean is it the same as D or what? and how do you maintain a cvt transmission? tks

 

S = Sports mode.
Maintenance = just regularly change CVT fluid. Every 20,000KM works best for me. Only use Genuine Honda CVT fluid or expect problems.

 

whats the difference between the SPORTS mode and the normal DRIVE mode in a CVT thanks.

 

The difference between D-mode and S-mode is basically just a difference in engine rpm, the engine running several hundred rpms higher for the same throttle position. So for the same throttle pressure, engine rpm in S-mode will be higher and thus pickup better and the final cruising speed higher.

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What does Honda's CVT Fluid look like ?
Is it any different then the ATF-Z1 fluid ?

Thanks In Advance

 

Do not use ATF-Z1 in the CVT unless it is not possible to get Honda CVT fluid. Honda CVT fluid is sold as multimatic fluid in some markets including Japan.



The manual says if you use ATF-Z1 in an emergency to change it as soon as possible with proper CVT fluid.

It has been found that for smooth operation of the CVT the fluid needs to be replaced more often that the 40,000km/or every 2 years interval in the manual. The performance of my CVT shortly degraded after 20,000km and was better than ever after the fluid change.

 

hey what color is the HMMF fluid? and what colour is the ATF-Z1 fluid?
i have a very light yellowish coloured fluid in my car ,which one is it? thanks