Maintenance / 1998 Civic HX · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.6 L

CVT fluid

Match the fluid to the exact transmission, not just the vehicle model. A drain-and-refill amount differs from the total dry capacity.

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IntervalReplace every 30,000 miles or 24 months. For high-speed driving above 90°F/32°C, replace every 15,000 miles/24,000 km; no extra time limit is inferred for that special branch.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

CVT fluid specification: Genuine Honda CVT Fluid VerifiedThis 1998 specification does not approve HCF-2, DW-1 or conventional ATF.

Level and compatibility: Use the specified fluid and the transmission-specific level-check procedure. Conventional ATF, belt-CVT fluid and manual gear oil are not interchangeable.
Severe-use applicability: Use severe intervals when the car is MAINLY driven on short trips (under 5 miles, or under 10 miles in freezing weather), above 90°F/32°C, with extensive idling/stop-go, with a roof carrier/in mountains, or on muddy, dusty or de-iced roads. Occasional exposure alone does not select severe.