It wasn't until at 38,964 miles last December that the dealer said I needed transmission fluid service --- at a cost of $180.00. I'm asking the community if Honda should have fixed this under warranty as recommended but I'll also need to prove it. --. 2016 HR-V EX (Current)
EX and EX-L trims get a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four, with 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque, a choice of FWD or AWD, plus a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). Honda Odyssey 2021 Honda Odyssey. The 2021 Honda Odyssey is built with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This wider ratio range means the Odyssey delivers a smooth and quiet ride, even at highway speeds. Honda describes the Odyeesy’a acceleration as “exhilarating.” The paddle shifters in this model give drivers better brake responses
The CR-V doesn't have this feature. "S" mode is analogous to taking a regular transmission out of overdrive. "S" mode forces the CVT to hold a lower ratio for situations where you would want a lower gear such as engine breaking, overtaking, climbing up a steep hill, etc. It's not a sport mode and not meant to be used in lieu of "D".

For the CVT transmission, if you want to use Honda's fluid, it's HCF-2. Buying 5 qt should give you some leeway on a change for over draining or some spillage. I'm using Castrol Transmax CVT which I picked up cheap ($3.50/qt) and it seems fine so far for the 1000 miles I've driven since my change. Buying HCF-2 at some online Honda dealers:

The two most common types of transmissions are manual and automatic. But there is a third type called a continuously variable transmission (CVT). CVTs have been around since the late 1980s but are now more common than ever because they typically provide better fuel economy than other kinds of transmissions. Knowing how a CVT operates and its
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