Blackstone (& Butler, and most likely most fluid analysis labs) does do ATF analysis - I had the Accord Hybrid's fluid analyzed at 15K (and can post it here if desired).

Unfortunately, they (Blackstone, in my case) only test for the same metallurgical profile as for engine oil, so I'm not sure that it's 100% 'apples to apples', as it were. But in your case, you're looking for the Silicon level, et al, so that should be pretty easy to detect. The CVT is more or less a sealed system, so Si should be pretty much non-existent, in my view, at least.

BTW - there's a new 'CVT-specific' ATF that Honda distributes. Try and get your hands on that, if you wind up getting the fluid changed out again. It was out of stock when I went to pick some up, or I'd give you the SKU.

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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