Honda CVT D&F on ramps?

[2K2AcuraTL]

2023 Honda Accord EX 1.5T - 31k Km

For the CVT, this is new for me and had a few thoughts after seeing vids for CVT oil changes. Does anyone regularly do CVT oil changes on ramps rather than a level car on a hoist? Is it that crucial?
Trying to see what will be my new CVT OCI regiment will be like.

TIA..
J.

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

don’t you just drain and replace whatever came out volume wise? I don’t think it would matter much especially if the fluid going in is roughly the same temp as the one that came out.

With that said, it’s been a while since I’ve owned a Honda

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Ramps are not a problem for the Honda CVT fluid change

Subaru does require a flat surface, so ramps wouldn't work there, unless you have 4 ramps

 

[Hall]

You want all (4) corners raised up if you want to use the 'level' plug or you can measure what comes out and replace with the same amount. I'd try and do it the 'proper' way at least once just to make sure the factory filled it accurately (98% chance they did, but....).

 

[2K2AcuraTL]

good recommendation... .. i can run it on ramps and raise the rear on wood pads for the 8" needed...

 

[2K2AcuraTL]

don’t you just drain and replace whatever came out volume wise? I don’t think it would matter much especially if the fluid going in is roughly the same temp as the one that came out.

With that said, it’s been a while since I’ve owned a Honda

Thats my first thought... what comes out .. what goes in... looking for other SNAFUs I could encounter

 

[JavierH19]

Use one of those clear paint mixing buckets to measure out exactly what comes out. Do it when the transmission is cold so the level isn't higher.

Pour it straight into here. https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-10-qt-Multi-Purpose-Bucket-0011CLR/203274784

 

[wlk]

Did it on ramps w my wife's old 2018 Civic 1.5l. Drained and refilled what came out

 

[I<3oil]

All of my oil and CVT changes have been on ramps. Drain and refill to what the book says. 3.7qts of oil and 4.5qts of CVT for the transmission/transmissionfer case.

 

[JeffKeryk]

I lift the rear with a floor jack to get it pretty level and do the fluid dribble check. Nuthin' to it.

 

[martinq]

2023 Honda Accord EX 1.5T - 31k Km

For the CVT, this is new for me and had a few thoughts after seeing vids for CVT oil changes. Does anyone regularly do CVT oil changes on ramps rather than a level car on a hoist? Is it that crucial?
Trying to see what will be my new CVT OCI regiment will be like.

TIA..
J.

For our 1.8 Nissan CVT annual service:

- siphon the fluid out of the dipstick tube then jack up on stands

- pull the drain plug, then remove the pan

- remove the inlet screen for inspection and cleaning

- crack loose the valve body

Each of these steps will remove more of the fluid. It's vitally important to keep the pan and magnets clean as the traditional filters are unable to remove enough of the wear metals from the fluid.

 

[The Critic]

Vehicle needs to be level in order to fully drain. Just look at where the plug is located on the case.