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Honda HR-V Transmission Fluid
Which transmission fluid the Honda HR-V uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
Honda HCF-2 (2016 and 2026 HR-V CVT owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual. The 2026 HR-V owner's manual says to have a dealer check the CVT fluid level. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.
Updated October 24, 2026
Fluid specifications
- Fluid (confirm for your year)
- Honda HCF-2 (2016 and 2026 HR-V CVT owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual
- Transmission
- CVT
- Capacity and interval
- Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
- Dipstick
- Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual
- Applies to
- 2016–present (CVT)
Official documents checked for this page
These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.
This is general guidance for the Honda HR-V. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Honda owner's manuals and service information.
How to check it
Check the transmission fluid section of your Honda HR-V owner's manual first — it says whether your version has a dipstick, is checked at a fill/level plug at a set temperature, or should be checked by a dealer. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Honda HR-V use?+
For the Honda HR-V: Honda HCF-2 (2016 and 2026 HR-V CVT owner's manuals). Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.
Does the Honda HR-V have a transmission dipstick?+
We have not confirmed this for every Honda HR-V model year. The official documents we checked are listed on this page; your owner's manual's transmission fluid section says whether your version has a dipstick or should be checked by a dealer.
How often should Honda HR-V transmission fluid be changed?+
The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Honda HR-V. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.
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