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wilgriffin 02-03-2013 07:56 AM

CVT "Jerks and Shudders" on engagement
 
2010 Honda Insight LX with 93,000 miles. Lots of long distance commuting!
I understand from Civic articles that this might be caused by the start/stop clutch but I have been unable to find the solution to the problem. I recently drained and replaced the fluid with Honda CVT at $8.99 per quart from my local Honda dealer. I actually did 3 drains and refills per recommendation online.
Jerking improved for awhile but it is back to its old ways again. Worse during cold weather. CVT is full. Is there a fix short of replacing the start/stop clutch?
Are there any additives that might help?
Thanks!

wilgriffin 03-18-2013 07:29 AM

Re: CVT "Jerks and Shudders" on engagement
 
ZMAX HELPS! Althought Z Max transmission fix is not yet approved for the Honda CVT, I decided to try it anyway. I got significant improvement during the first test drive. There is still some jerking when the transmission oil is cold but the shifts when warm are much better. I used 2 bottles: about $20.00 at my local Wal-Mart. I will post any problems I encounter but so far there are none.:)

mpk 07-11-2016 09:47 AM

Re: CVT "Jerks and Shudders" on engagement
 

Originally Posted by wilgriffin (Post 247526)
ZMAX HELPS! Althought Z Max transmission fix is not yet approved for the Honda CVT, I decided to try it anyway. I got significant improvement during the first test drive. There is still some jerking when the transmission oil is cold but the shifts when warm are much better. I used 2 bottles: about $20.00 at my local Wal-Mart. I will post any problems I encounter but so far there are none.:)

Checking in for an update after a few years. How are the CVT shifts?

philmcneal 10-25-2018 08:36 AM

Re: CVT "Jerks and Shudders" on engagement
 
Did you try changing the internal and external filters? Total should be shy of 5 Liters. instead of the drain and fill procedure of 3 liters.

https://www.insightcentral.net/forum...er-change.html


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