Jazz Cvt Transmission

[JimGant]

I own a 2007 Honda Jazz, with the CVT-7 transmission. I love the seamless shifting -- like a golf cart with afterburner.

Anyway, I've noted, on various international forums, that the CVT transmission needs to have its oil changed more frequently than a conventional automatic transmission (AT). I'm at the 20k mark (it sits a lot), so off to the Honda dealer. Question: I've heard, there's some kind of non-Honda additive that could -- and maybe should -- be added to the Honda CVT transmission fluid. Anyone familiar with the above?

I understand the newer Jazzes only come with the 5-SP AT option -- no CVT. Is that true? If so, how does this newer AT compare, performance wise, with the CVT transmission?

And, if no CVT option for the current Jazzes, any rumors about future CVT transmissions? (Interestingly, the new hybrid CRZs have a CVT-7 option....)

[MrSnrang]

Just stick to the standard Hond1a fluid.

The 5 Speed box lags more and consumes more fuel.

[katabeachbum]

Honda LOS was so bored of the warranty claims on CVT, they dropped it on next gen Jazz/City and uses a 5 speed tourque converter auto. More reliable, less maintain costs