hweldon - if you still have any of the old ATF left, you can request a sampling kit from a test lab like blackstone, and send it to them for analysis, along with some info as you stated below. You're going to want to pay attention to the level of silicon in PPM - if it's way elevated above averages, or if the testing lab states that wear has probably been elevated, I'd consider doing the 'triple flush' (drain and refill 3 times, driving a few miles each time) with new ATF. Of course, you'd want to present the evidence to the dealer, so it could be done on their dime.

Should they refuse to do that, I think that requesting an extended warranty period for the CVT (to be granted by Honda Corporate) would not be out of line, considering it was the dealer's service dept. (their representative and assign) that caused this.

Mark

Sometimes we could all use a little less

My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

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