Honda Transmission Oil
Honda transmission servicing in Jamaica relies on four primary fluid standards: Honda HMMF for first-generation CVTs, Honda HCF-2 for second-generation Earth Dreams CVTs, Honda ATF DW-1 for conventional multi-speed automatics, i-DCD dual-clutch gearboxes, and e:HEV hybrid transaxles, alongside Honda MTF for manual gearboxes.
Jamaica Transmission Oil Overview & Servicing Guidelines
- HMMF vs. HCF-2 (CVT Fluid Sensitivity): First-generation JDM CVTs (1996–2013, e.g., GD/GE Fit, Airwave, Freed GB3) strictly require Honda HMMF (Honda Multi-Matic Fluid). Modern Earth Dreams CVTs (2013+, e.g., GK Fit, Vezel RU1, Civic FC, City GM6) strictly require Honda HCF-2. Mixing these fluids or using generic multi-vehicle ATF causes severe push-belt slippage, low-speed judder, and pulley wear.
- ATF DW-1 (Automatics & Hybrids): Conventional torque converter automatics (older FD Civics, Accords, CR-Vs, Odysseys) use Honda ATF DW-1. Additionally, i-DCD 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Hybrids (Fit GP5/GP6, Grace, Vezel RU3) use ATF DW-1 in the gearbox casing, paired with DOT 4 Brake Fluid in the clutch actuator reservoir. Modern e:HEV direct-drive hybrids also use ATF DW-1 or Honda Ultra e:HEV fluid.
- Local Maintenance in Heat & Traffic: Jamaica’s tropical heat and severe stop-and-go driving along major corridors (e.g., Spanish Town Road, Half-Way-Tree) accelerate fluid breakdown. Draining and refilling transmission fluid every 40,000 km is essential across local auto parts dealers (e.g., Superior Parts, Honda Plus, and parts importers along Hagley Park Road and Maxfield Avenue).
Honda Models in Kingston: Transmission Fluid Mapping
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Honda Model |
Transmission Type(s) |
Required Transmission Fluid Specification |
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Accord |
5/6-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, 10AT, e:HEV |
ATF DW-1 (5AT/10AT & e:HEV) or HCF-2 (2.4L CVT) |
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Acty (Actv) |
3/4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Honda ATF DW-1 (3AT/4AT) or Honda MTF (Manual) |
|
BR-V |
Earth Dreams CVT, 6-Speed Manual |
Honda HCF-2 (CVT) or Honda MTF (Manual) |
|
City |
5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, 5/6MT |
ATF DW-1 (Older 5AT), HCF-2 (CVT), or MTF (Manual) |
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Civic |
4/5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, 6MT, e:HEV |
ATF DW-1 (Older 5AT & e:HEV), HCF-2 (CVT), or MTF (Manual) |
|
CR-V |
4/5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, e:HEV |
Honda ATF DW-1 (4AT/5AT & e:HEV) or Honda HCF-2 (CVT) |
|
Fit |
5AT, 1st Gen CVT, Earth Dreams CVT, 7-Speed i-DCD |
HMMF (GD/GE CVT), HCF-2 (GK CVT), ATF DW-1 + DOT 4 (GP5 Hybrid) |
|
Fit Shuttle |
1st Gen CVT (Gas/IMA), 5-Speed Auto |
Honda HMMF (CVT) or Honda ATF DW-1 (4WD 5AT) |
|
Freed |
1st Gen CVT, Earth Dreams CVT, 7-Speed i-DCD, 5AT |
HMMF (GB3 CVT), HCF-2 (GB5 CVT), ATF DW-1 (Hybrid & 5AT) |
|
Grace |
7-Speed i-DCD Dual-Clutch Hybrid, 5MT |
Honda ATF DW-1 (Gearbox) + DOT 4 Fluid (Clutch Actuator) |
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HR-V |
1st Gen CVT (GH), Earth Dreams CVT (RU/RV), e:HEV |
HMMF (GH CVT), HCF-2 (RU/RV CVT), or ATF DW-1 (e:HEV) |
|
Insight |
1st Gen CVT (ZE2 IMA), e:HEV (ZE4) |
Honda HMMF (ZE2 CVT) or Honda ATF DW-1 (ZE4 e:HEV) |
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Inspire |
5-Speed Automatic, 6-Speed Automatic, e:HEV |
Honda ATF DW-1 |
|
Integra |
4/5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, 5/6MT |
ATF DW-1 (Older 4AT/5AT), HCF-2 (Modern CVT), or MTF (Manual) |
|
Jade |
Earth Dreams CVT (1.5T), 7-Speed i-DCD Hybrid |
Honda HCF-2 (1.5T CVT) or ATF DW-1 + DOT 4 (FR4 Hybrid) |
|
Logo |
3-Speed Auto, 1st Gen Multimatic CVT, 5MT |
Honda ATF DW-1 (3AT), Honda HMMF (CVT), or Honda MTF |
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Mobilio |
5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, 5MT |
Honda ATF DW-1 (Older 5AT) or Honda HCF-2 (DD4 CVT) |
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Odyssey |
5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, 9AT/10AT, e:HEV |
ATF DW-1 (5AT/10AT & e:HEV), HCF-2 (JDM CVT), or ZF Lifeguard 9 (9AT) |
|
Pilot |
5-Speed Auto, 6-Speed Auto, 9AT, 10AT |
Honda ATF DW-1 (5AT/6AT/10AT) or ZF Lifeguard 9 (9AT) |
|
Shuttle |
Earth Dreams CVT (Gas), 7-Speed i-DCD Hybrid |
Honda HCF-2 (GK Gas CVT) or ATF DW-1 + DOT 4 (GP7 Hybrid) |
|
Stepwgn |
5-Speed Auto, 1st Gen CVT, Earth Dreams CVT, e:HEV |
ATF DW-1 (5AT & e:HEV), HMMF (RG CVT), or HCF-2 (RK/RP CVT) |
|
Stepwgn Spada |
5-Speed Auto, Earth Dreams CVT, e:HEV |
Honda ATF DW-1 (5AT & e:HEV) or Honda HCF-2 (CVT) |
|
Stream |
5-Speed Automatic, 1st Gen CVT |
Honda ATF DW-1 (5AT) or Honda HMMF (RN1/RN6 2.0L CVT) |
|
Vezel |
Earth Dreams CVT (RU1 Gas), 7-Speed i-DCD Hybrid |
Honda HCF-2 (Gas CVT) or ATF DW-1 + DOT 4 (RU3 Hybrid) |
|
Vezel RS |
Earth Dreams CVT (Gas), 7-Speed i-DCD Hybrid |
Honda HCF-2 (Gas CVT) or ATF DW-1 + DOT 4 (RS Hybrid) |
|
WR-V |
Earth Dreams CVT, 5/6-Speed Manual |
Honda HCF-2 (CVT) or Honda MTF (Manual) |
|
ZR-V |
Earth Dreams CVT (1.5T), e:HEV Hybrid |
Honda HCF-2 (1.5T CVT) or Honda ATF DW-1 (e:HEV Transaxle) |