Honda MGTA CVT (Continuously Variable Transaxle) · Honda / Acura · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2014–2019 Honda Civic (1.8L), 2013–2017 Honda Jazz/Fit (select markets)
| Configuration | CVT — continuously variable ratio |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | Ratio range approximately 2.48:1 (low) to 0.41:1 (high) |
| Fluid Type | Honda HCF-2 CVT Fluid |
| Fluid Capacity | 5.5 qts total, 2.8 qts service refill |
The MGTA push-belt relies on HCF-2 chemistry for proper pulley grip. Neglected fluid causes belt slip and rapid pulley surface erosion.
Symptoms: Slipping under acceleration, whine from transaxle, DTC P0868
Stop-and-go Chicago traffic accelerates start clutch wear. Shudder when pulling away from a stop is the primary symptom.
Symptoms: Shudder or vibration when accelerating from a stop, DTC P0810
Degraded HCF-2 leaves deposits on solenoid cores, causing ratio-hunting and hesitation under light throttle.
Symptoms: Hesitation during acceleration, ratio hunting on flat roads, DTC P0898 or P0899
MGTA CVT rebuild replaces belt set, primary/secondary pulleys, start clutch, and all solenoids. Valve body is ultrasonically cleaned. HCF-2 fluid is used throughout. All seals and O-rings renewed.
Honda HCF-2 every 30,000 miles — do not use ATF-DW1 or any non-HCF-2 fluid. Civic CVT is very sensitive to fluid condition. Change fluid at 25,000 miles if you drive primarily in city stop-and-go conditions.
2014–2019 Honda Civic 1.8L and select Honda Jazz/Fit models.
Yes, when HCF-2 fluid is changed every 30,000 miles. Neglected fluid is the primary cause of early CVT failure.
An MGTA rebuild ranges $1,900–$2,500 at Chicago Transmission.
Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid only. This is different from the ATF-DW1 used in Honda step-automatic transmissions.
This is likely start clutch wear in the MGTA CVT. Have the fluid inspected and the start clutch evaluated before full clutch failure occurs.
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