If you mean how would a person secure the magnefine filters in place of OEM, I'd think zip ties would work. If Macgyver carried around zip ties instead of duct tape he could have saved twice as many damsels in distress.

 

LOL

Did an oil and CVT fluid change today. If the CVT filter were a snake, it would have bit me square in the pupil. Wow. Obvious.

While I was there, I quickly removed it and blew it out. It behaved like it had a check or bypass valve in it. On that basis, I would hesitate to replace it with anything but OEM even at ~$20.

My CVT fluid looked like crap, and I replaced it at last oil change. I was in a rush, and I didn't take the time to check to see if the pan could be dropped. I had to swap out the pack too. Some seriously crappy sticks in this one with multiple daily recals.

 

Yes the OEM filter has a bypass so that flow is never blocked. For what it's worth, I believe most if not all aftermarket in-line trans filters have a bypass valve on it. I know that the Magnefine I mentioned does have a bypass value.

 

I have a 207k mile 07 HCH2 that I bought with 192k on it, with no maintenance records. CVT seems to work as it should.

It tells me to do a B13 service, so I guess it's time to change the CVT fluid.

Should I pick up (and replace) a filter too?

 

Per my post above, I did not, but I would choose to buy a Honda replacement if I had it to do over again.

 

I'm seeing two different styles of filter: a cylindrical, axial flow filter (looks about like a generic fuel filter for something with a carb):



and the Beck Arnley 044-0339 (or others too):



is the latter an internal filter or something?

 

Barrel type. It's readily accessible. The other one is internal. I've never seen its replacement described, nor am I confident the CVT bottom can be readily dropped with the engine installed.


If you pursue that, please post up your results.

 

Thanks, just wanted to make sure I get the right one.

Related: disposal of CVT fluid... do I just mix it in with used oil and take it to the auto parts store?

 

I don't remember. I keep it separate. It's basically transmission fluid. I'd ask your preferred recycler what to do with transmission fluid.

 

And Honda OEM is the best option?