Haha.. nah, grannies are redirected to the nearest Hyundai dealership to buy a Getz.
:rolleyes:
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Haha.. nah, grannies are redirected to the nearest Hyundai dealership to buy a Getz.
:rolleyes:
Hi Guys,
Just reading all the posts about CVT reliability issues, I must admit I have no problems with my CVT tranny atm. I have driven 71,000kms since I picked up my car in March 2003! I'm from Sydney and I do drive alot of urban kms, as well driven once to Adelaide in 45degree temperatures with limited stops.
Further to this, I regularly redline my car whilst playing around in manual mode, and I do this occasionally with a full load of passengers as well.
I haven't changed my CVT fluid yet, but I should have done so back at my 60K km service (as a precaution) though the service book guides the service at 80K kms. I wasn't too sure what fluid to use as I didnt want to use the Honda oil, I prefer the Castrol Transmax Z oils, but didnt get time to research its suitability for the CVT, maybe someone can advise me about this oil?
Anyway, I havent had any minor or major faults with my car to date, there are no creaks inside the interior other than the occasional creak if i hit a speed hump way too fast, ie 40km+ instead of the recommended 25kmh. Or If I go to dirt roads where they are grooved (if you know what I mean).
That was the date on my car, too. I'm up to about 87000 now.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACE888
I think you should use the genuine honda auto fluid for the CVT. It doesn't cost that much and if you only have to fill it every couple of years I think its cheap insurance.
I've driven pretty hard too (hot dusty high-speed conditions) and the manual says 40,000 interval for cars driven regularly in that environment. I guess being careful can't hurt.
- Andrew
If u look at the castrol catalogue, transmax Z can be used for Honda Civic Cvt.... i also found out that Honda use the 'one' same transmission fluid for all of their automatic and cvt cars... from castrol catalogue recommendation and from the fact that Honda uses the same fluid for all of their auto and cvt car, including jazz, i really dun c why cant use transmaxZ (which is a much better trans oil - fully synthetic ).
Very Technical... :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Zimp13
I looked at the Castrol website and they recommended Jazz CVT owners to use Honda ATF fluid, so I guess I'll reluctantly use the original HOnda fluid for the time being, though I'd prefer the Transmax Z as it seems to be designed for heavier duty applications.
Anyway, Andys, Nice Story about your track days. I am taking my Jazz on June 2 @Wakefield Open Days, so maybe you can come down? or anyone else with a Jazz? it would be sweet seeing the little Jazz'es fly down the track! My mate in his WRX is taking me cos he goes to these open days and WRX Club days all the time.
I'll be driving a stock Vti-S CVT, no mods!
Cool. Next trackday I was planning on going to as part of Circuit Club is july 5th...I'll thinking about coming along on your day too though.
http://www.circuit-club.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=15
My jazz won't be stock this time though!
- Andrew
Sweet. What mods did you get?
thanks for the link, I'll go to the July 5th day as well (at worst to look only)!!
Now all I need is to become a member!
Well, I'm about to get new wheels. But I'm thinking of doing exhaust/headers/intake. At least exhaust, something to make the car a bit more fun to drive... I'll post about it seperately.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACE888
- Andrew
Ok cool.
Anyway, back to CVT fluid. Page 286 of my manual says:-
"Always use geniune Honda AFT-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). If it is not available, you may use a DEXRON III automatic trans. fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with geniune Honda AFT-Z1 as soon as it is convenient"
Therefore it is acceptable that Transmax Z can be used in this situation.
ive never experienced any squeaking with the cvt, got a vti jazz...but maybe its because i get the car serviced always at the honda dealership?
Mine is the same situation and need to replace the "Starter clutch" and waiting for the parts to arrive. Hope the fix improve the fuel milage. It will cost $3K to replace if your car is not under warranty. The car has done 67K at the moment and guys please get your clutch check before the warranty runs out.