Honda MKYA CVT (Continuously Variable Transaxle) · Honda / Acura · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2015–2020 Honda Fit, 2016–2021 Honda HR-V, 2018–2022 Honda Clarity (hybrid variants)
| Configuration | CVT — continuously variable ratio |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | Ratio range approximately 2.48:1 (low) to 0.41:1 (high) · Rev 2.06:1 |
| Fluid Type | Honda HCF-2 CVT Fluid |
| Fluid Capacity | 5.2 qts total, 2.8 qts service refill |
The CVT belt and pulley system wears when HCF-2 fluid is neglected or contaminated. Metal-on-metal contact produces fine particles that accelerate wear.
Symptoms: Jerking or hesitation from a stop, unusual whine or grinding, reduced fuel economy, DTC P0868
Honda's MKYA uses a start clutch instead of a torque converter. This clutch wears under repeated city stop-and-go driving.
Symptoms: Shudder or slip when pulling away from a stop, DTC P0810 or P0811
Using ATF-DW1 or any non-HCF-2 fluid in the MKYA destroys the belt and pulley surfaces within a short time.
Symptoms: Immediate shift quality degradation after fluid service, rapid progression to full CVT failure
MKYA CVT rebuild replaces steel belt set, primary and secondary pulley assemblies, start clutch pack, and all seals. Valve body is cleaned and solenoids tested. HCF-2 fluid is used exclusively. Full belt-pulley alignment is verified.
Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid only — every 30,000 miles. Never use ATF-DW1 in a CVT-equipped Honda. If you hear any whine or feel hesitation from a stop, have the fluid inspected immediately before belt wear becomes irreversible.
2015–2020 Honda Fit, 2016–2021 Honda HR-V, and some 2018–2022 Honda Clarity hybrid variants.
No — this is a critical mistake. ATF-DW1 is not compatible with the CVT belt and pulley system. Always use Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid.
Every 30,000 miles with Honda HCF-2 fluid, or sooner if you drive in stop-and-go traffic frequently.
A full MKYA rebuild ranges $2,100–$2,800 at Chicago Transmission.
Yes, if the vehicle is otherwise sound. CVT repairs are significantly less expensive than replacement with a new transaxle.
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