2015 Honda CRV Transmission and Diff Fluid questions?

[TacoFergie]

2015 CRV AWD with 90k miles, no previous transmission or diff services to my knowledge.

I'm not super well versed with Honda's (previous Toyota tech) and for some reason I'm not finding a lot of info on the web. Is HCF-2 (transmission) and DPSF-2 (diff) the only fluids to use or are there alternatives? Seems like Amsoil CVT is an alternative and is about the same price as HCF-2, I trust both. The diff doesn't appear to have any alternatives that I can find. Also, is there any tips you guys have for these processes? This is to help a church lady that was quoted was nearly $1k for transmission drain/fill and valve cover gasket which I find insane.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

You can use aftermarket CVT fluid with no problems
Honda's CVT fluid is the same color as motor oil, amber in color. Valvoline CVT fluid in the blue bottle is amber. Amalie's CVT fluids are amber (they make the house brands for AAP and Autozone). Lubegard Complete CVT fluid is also amber.

AAP has Fram CVT fluid on clearance for $5.95/qt if your local store still has any in stock. Otherwise, you can get Amalie CVT on eBay for $8.50/qt

I can vouch for the Amalie CVT fluid in an Accord of this era.

As for the DPSF-2, I have no idea, though Eneos has a product specifically for the dual pump Hondas.

 

[The Critic]

When the dealer sells a valve cover reseal, they sell it as a package that includes the spark plugs and valve adjustment. $1k for the trans drain/refill and VCG/plugs/valve adjust is about right.

 

[TacoFergie]

When the dealer sells a valve cover reseal, they sell it as a package that includes the spark plugs and valve adjustment. $1k for the trans drain/refill and VCG/plugs/valve adjust is about right.

This was at an independent shop. That line was only $225 for valve cover gasket, so likely not doing the rest as you listed. I did spark plugs on it earlier this year and told her about the valve cover seepage, definitely not leaking bad. But it’s better to do it now before it gets worse. No seepage in the spark plug cavities either.

Does the K24 need valve adjustment periodically? I’ve known many to go well over 200k without it.

 

[I<3oil]

Amsoil and HPL both have coverage for HCF-2. (I have both in the pan right now actually). D/f is super easy. Hardest/longest part is taking the underbody shields off.

Not seen anything for DPSF though.

 

[wlk]

Not sure if the same fluid applies as i dont remember what it spec'd but I use Castrol, think it was, Import Transmax for my wives 18 Civic she had. It was Castrol Transmax, I just don't remember which Import or regular but it said for Honda cvts and worked fine

 

[TacoFergie]

Amsoil and HPL both have coverage for HCF-2. (I have both in the pan right now actually). D/f is super easy. Hardest/longest part is taking the underbody shields off.

Not seen anything for DPSF though.

Sounds like I’m going with Amsoil and Honda DPSF2. I have nothing against HPL, I just have an Amsoil account and can get a few other things while I’m there.