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Honda Service Advisor Study Guide

Every model, powertrain, and maintenance interval — organized for quick reference.

Quick Facts

17

Total Models

14

Current

3

Discontinued

5

CVT Models

5

Turbo Models

6

Hybrid/EV

Transmission Types in Lineup

CVT (Continuously Variable)6-Speed Manual10-Speed Automatic9-Speed Automatic6-Speed AutomaticSingle-Speed (EV)

Key Things to Know

  • •Most Hondas use CVT (Honda calls it 'CVT'). Fluid is HCF-2 exclusively — never use conventional ATF.
  • •Type R uses 6MT. It is the only current Honda with a manual transmission.
  • •CR-V Hybrid uses e-CVT (power-split, similar to Toyota). 1.5T non-hybrid uses a standard CVT.

All Honda Models

17models — sorted alphabetically. Every year range and powertrain variant is listed.

Accord

Current
TurboCVTGDI
2023–present

11th gen Accord — 1.5T (LX, EX)

TurboCVTGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (192hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2018–2022

10th gen Accord — 1.5T (LX, EX, EX-L, Sport)

TurboCVTGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (192hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2018–2022

10th gen Accord — 2.0T (Sport 2.0T, Touring 2.0T)

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — K20C4 2.0L VTEC Turbo (detuned Type R block) (252hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Honda's first 10-speed automatic. Smooth but ATF service is critical.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2018–2022

Sport manual: 6-Speed Manual

2018–2022

Sport manual: 6-Speed Manual

Accord Hybrid

Current
HybridGDI
2023–present

11th gen Accord Hybrid

HybridGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — LFC 2.0L Atkinson e:HEV (updated)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2018–2022

10th gen Accord Hybrid

HybridGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — LFA1 2.0L Atkinson e:HEV

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Planetary lock with 2 electric motors. NOT a belt CVT — no CVT fluid service.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Civic

Current
CVTTurboGDI
2022–present

11th gen Civic — base 2.0L NA (LX, Sport)

CVTGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — K20C2 2.0L i-VTEC (Earth Dreams DI)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2022–present

11th gen Civic — 1.5T turbo (EX, Sport Touring hatch)

TurboCVTGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (180hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2016–2021

10th gen Civic — base 2.0L NA (LX, EX, Sport)

CVT
○ Researched
Engine

2L — R20A6 2.0L i-VTEC (Earth Dreams)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2016–2021

10th gen Civic — 1.5T turbo (EX-T, EX-L, Touring, Sport Touring hatch)

TurboCVTGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (Earth Dreams DI) (174hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2022–present

hatch sport touring manual: 6-Speed Manual

2016–2021

LX Sport manual: 6-Speed Manual

2016–2021

hatch sport touring manual: 6-Speed Manual

Civic Hybrid

Current
HybridGDI
2025–present
HybridGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — LFC 2.0L Atkinson e:HEV

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Honda calls it e-CVT but it is NOT a belt CVT — it's a planetary lock-up coupling with two electric motors. has_cvt flag = false (no CVT fluid service applies). Distinct from Earth Dreams CVT.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Civic Si

Current
TurboGDI
2022–present

11th gen Civic Si

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (Si tune) (200hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2017–2020

10th gen Civic Si

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (Si tune) (205hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Civic Type R

Current
TurboGDI
2023–present

FL5 Civic Type R

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — K20C1 2.0L VTEC Turbo (Type R, FL5 tune) (315hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2017–2021

FK8 Civic Type R

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — K20C1 2.0L VTEC Turbo (Type R) (306hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Discontinued
HybridPHEVGDI
2018–2021
HybridPHEVGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — LEB 1.5L Atkinson PHEV

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

CR-V

Current
CVTAWDGDITurbo
2023–present

6th gen CR-V — 1.5T (LX, EX, EX-L)

TurboCVTAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (updated) (190hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2017–2022

5th gen CR-V — 2.4L NA (LX)

CVTAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.4L — K24W7 2.4L i-VTEC (Earth Dreams DI)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2017–2022

5th gen CR-V — 1.5T (EX, EX-L, Touring)

TurboCVTAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L VTEC Turbo (190hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

CR-V Hybrid

Current
HybridAWDGDI
2023–present

6th gen CR-V Hybrid

HybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — LFC 2.0L Atkinson e:HEV (updated)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2020–2022

5th gen CR-V Hybrid

HybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — LFA1 2.0L Atkinson e:HEV

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Fit

Discontinued
CVT
2015–2020
CVT
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — L15B7 1.5L i-VTEC (Earth Dreams, port + direct injection on later years)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2015–2020

LX manual: 6-Speed Manual

HR-V

Current
CVTAWDGDI
2023–present

2nd gen HR-V (Civic platform)

CVTAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — K20C2 2.0L i-VTEC (Earth Dreams DI)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2016–2022

1st gen HR-V (Fit platform)

CVTAWD
○ Researched
Engine

1.8L — R18Z 1.8L i-VTEC

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

CVT (Continuously Variable)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Insight

Discontinued
HybridGDI
2019–2022
HybridGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L — LEB 1.5L Atkinson e:HEV

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

ECVT

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Odyssey

Current
GDI
2018–present
GDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Passport

Current
AWDGDI
2026–present

Passport — 4th gen (TrailSport-only launch)

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y8 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (285hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2021–2025

Passport — 10AT

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (Earth Dreams DI) (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Honda in-house 10-speed (same family as Accord 2.0T / Odyssey).

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2019–2020

Passport — 9AT (early 3rd gen)

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (Earth Dreams DI) (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

ZF 9HP 9-speed automatic. Known for soft early shift quality and high CSI complaints. Significant ATF service is recommended.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Pilot

Current
AWDGDI
2023–present

4th gen Pilot — 10AT

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y8 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (285hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2016–2018

3rd gen Pilot — 6AT (LX/EX/EX-L)

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (Earth Dreams) (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2016–2022

3rd gen Pilot — 9AT (Touring/Elite/Black Edition)

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

ZF 9HP — same gearbox as Passport 9AT. Known shift-quality concerns; ATF service recommended.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Prologue

Current
EVAWD
2024–present
EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

GM-built permanent magnet motor(s)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Ridgeline

Current
AWDGDI
2021–present
AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2017–2020
AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — J35Y6 3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2017–2020

RTL E 9AT: 9-Speed Automatic

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Honda models are currently in production?
Honda currently has 14 models in production, plus 3 discontinued models covered in this guide. This includes 1 fully electric model. There are also 5 hybrid or plug-in hybrid models.
What transmission types does Honda use?
Across the Honda lineup, transmission types include: CVT (Continuously Variable), 10-Speed Automatic, 6-Speed Manual, 9-Speed Automatic, 6-Speed Automatic, Single-Speed (EV). Each model section above lists the exact transmission for every year range and trim. 5 models in the lineup use a CVT or CVT variant.
What are the key service differences across the Honda lineup?
The biggest service differences come down to powertrain type. Turbocharged models typically need spark plugs sooner (often 40K-60K miles vs. 75K-105K for naturally aspirated). CVT-equipped models require manufacturer-specific CVT fluid and should never receive conventional ATF. EVs eliminate spark plugs, drive belts, and transmission fluid entirely but still need brake fluid, cabin filter, and tire service. AWD and 4WD models add differential and transfer case fluid services. Specifically for Honda: Most Hondas use CVT (Honda calls it 'CVT'). Fluid is HCF-2 exclusively — never use conventional ATF.
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