Transmission History by Year - Honda Fit
2007 - 2008: 5-speed automatic (SLXA) on 1.5L I4. 2009 - 2013: 5-speed automatic (BGRA) on 1.5L I4. 2015 - 2020: CVT (Honda CVT) on 1.5L I4. Note: Fit Hybrid models available in some markets use e-CVT.
Expert Honda Fit transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
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2007 - 2008: 5-speed automatic (SLXA) on 1.5L I4. 2009 - 2013: 5-speed automatic (BGRA) on 1.5L I4. 2015 - 2020: CVT (Honda CVT) on 1.5L I4. Note: Fit Hybrid models available in some markets use e-CVT.
The Fit's CVT is sized for a subcompact car and works hard in Chicago's stop-and-go. Fluid service every 30,000 miles is essential - Honda HCF-2 is the required fluid. For 5-speed models, solenoid failures on aging units are the primary repair.
CVT: Honda HCF-2 (required - do not substitute). 5-speed models use Honda ATF DW-1. Change CVT fluid every 30,000 miles.
CVT fluid service: same day. CVT repair: 2 - 3 days. 5-speed solenoid: 1 day.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
Yes - this is the classic CVT shudder on Fit. Start with a Honda HCF-2 fluid exchange. If shudder continues, belt inspection is needed.
No - 90,000 miles is a mild-climate recommendation. In Chicago conditions, change every 30,000 miles.
The 5-speed was more durable than the CVT - but both need proper maintenance. The CVT is more fuel-efficient but requires diligent fluid service.
On 2009 - 2013 Fit with 5-speed, it's usually solenoid wear at high mileage. Get a diagnostic.
2 - 3 business days - it's a smaller unit than Accord or CR-V CVTs.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
