Cvt Gear Box Problem.

[Fit Aria]

Some people says Honda fit area CVT gear box is faulty.If some one has experience with this,Please let me know how did you solve the problem without replacing the gear box?

Thanks.

[randikatn]

CVT gear boxes are problematic if you don't do proper maintenance. It should replace the CVT oil once in 20,000 Kms and you have to be very careful when you select CVT oils.

There was a post generated by me 2 or 3 months ago regarding vibration issue in my Honda fit aria car. It has been solved by replacing the correct CVT Oil. It cost Rs 2000.00 per liter in Colombo but I found for Rs 980.00 in Kurunegala.

If you plan to buy a car with a CVT gearbox, it's better you have a test drive with an expert and ask for maintenance record. Check whether is there any vibration with first pickup.

I think CVT is a good technology which has more performance than the normal Auto. Don't use oil exchanger to change CVT oils and don't use ATF oil too. I replaced CVT oil in a garage......no problems at all.

[Hiran690]

i own a fit aria.ODO is at 78000 currently. 2003 model..but still didnt experience such issue..maintained by agents. several threads have come under this cvt issue.check the forum mate. also i would like to know. what are the other models equipped with cvt gear boxes other than fit , fitaria and es8?? does axio come with a cvt box? if so why only HONDAs are well known for those cvt issues?

[randikatn]

Allion 260 also comes with CVT. Honda Fit aria/City famous for CVTs bcoz they came to sri lanka market around 2005. I saw 260 allion (KL no) in a garage with completely damaged cvt gear box caused by incompatible transmission oil filled by a service station. And also they used oil exchanger to change the oil.

[milano340]

The Lancers also do have CVT boxes and use the INVECS-III boxes, There are certain models that have had a repair kit announced by the Manufacturer, Changing the oil is one thing, Knowing how to drive a CVT is also what someone should be aware of since these gearboxes are adaptive

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/corporate/about_us/technology/performance/e/invecs3.html