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What transmission fluid do Honda City and CR-V use? A guide to differentiating between CVT, older AT, e-CVT Hybrid, Honda HCF-2, ATF DW-1 standards, and the appropriate GARTZ fluid.
What type of transmission fluid does the Honda City and CR-V use? Differentiating between HCF-2, ATF DW-1, and e-CVT.
Both the Honda City and Honda CR-V are popular car models in Vietnam. However, the Honda brand name doesn't automatically mean a single type of transmission fluid should be used for all versions.
Depending on the model and configuration, the Honda City can be equipped with a geared automatic transmission, a CVT continuously variable transmission, or a manual transmission. The Honda CR-V also differs between the older automatic transmission and CVT on the gasoline version, and the e-CVT transmission on the hybrid version.
Therefore, it is necessary to determine the correct procedure before changing the oil:
Model and year of manufacture
Engine version
Gearbox type
Oil standards specified by Honda.
Transmission code or VIN number if further verification is needed.
Quick lookup table for transmission fluid in Honda City and CR-V
The table above is for guidance only. For imported vehicles, refurbished vehicles, or vehicles with replaced transmissions, garages need to check the VIN number, transmission sticker, and repair history.
What type of transmission fluid does the Honda City use?
Older Honda City models use a manual transmission.
Some older Honda City models in Vietnam use a manual transmission instead of a CVT. These vehicles require ATF fluid designed for traditional automatic transmissions.
The standards that typically need to be checked are:
Honda ATF DW-1
Honda uses ATF DW-1 for many automatic transmissions with torque converters. This is a completely different oil class from Honda's HCF-2, which is used for CVTs.
CVT fluid should not be used in Honda City vehicles with an automatic transmission (AT). Conversely, ATF fluid intended for automatic transmissions with gears should not be used as a substitute for HCF-2 in City CVT vehicles.
If the vehicle is in a generational transition phase, check the owner's manual or VIN number directly; the oil type cannot be determined solely by the year of registration.
Honda City uses a CVT transmission.
The popular generations of Honda City CVT in Vietnam use a belt-driven continuously variable transmission (CVT). Honda specifies the transmission fluid:
Honda HCF-2
Honda's manual notes that HCF-2 should not be mixed with other transmission fluids. Using fluids that do not meet the requirements may affect the performance and durability of the transmission.
HCF-2 is not just the name of a CVT fluid. It's a standard related to the friction characteristics, viscosity, power transmission, cooling, and protection of the pulley-belt assembly in Honda transmissions.
Therefore, when changing the oil for a Honda City CVT, the most important information to look for on the product is:
Has it been announced whether it meets the Honda HCF-2 standard?
Product page GARTZ CVT GoldThe product is certified to meet both Honda HCF-2 and Honda HMMF standards. This product can be used as a reference for the Honda City CVT once the vehicle is confirmed to meet HCF-2 requirements.
The GARTZ CVT Gold is designed for vehicles such as:
Frequent travel within urban areas.
Running services or continuous operation
Traffic jams often cause stop-and-go situations.
Regular cargo transport
Long-term friction stability is required.
However, operating conditions are only a selection criterion after the correct HCF-2 standard has been determined.
Honda City manual transmission
The Honda City manual transmission uses Honda MTF transmission fluid. HCF-2 or ATF DW-1 are not suitable for this version.
GARTZ 75W85 has application specifications related to Honda Genuine MTF Fluid. Garages should still check the viscosity and specific requirements in the vehicle's documentation before use.