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Wonder how many people changes their ATF regularly? I do so every 40K.

If the owners do take care of the oil changes I am positively sure the failures will be minimal, though the question if the gearbox is as durable as the standard auto is questionable, as many sites have indicated that a well cared CVT gearbox has a lifespan of 120-160K km, while an standard box will last far longer with minimal maintenance! Are the above infos true? My Airwave gearbox just gameover at 220 000 km. A mechanic I spoke to told me that this is a very common problem. One of his customer's Odyssey game over at 160 000km.

Hi guys, how to use this? Just pour into the ATF opening? Must flush first? I think ATF flush is not good right?

My auto transmission have fluid replace once every 2 years, but never replaced the filter before. I did not know there is a filter and how long before it needs replacement?

is there a need to change ATF together with engine oil on the 2nd servicing on a new car 5000km??? my authorised workshop told me they will be change on 2nd servicing...

Anyone know this brand? Last Sat, i was at one of the parts supplier and buying my Honda CVTF oil. Got introduced to this Nichitoya CVTF. As the packaging claim, it's supposed to reduce shuddering. The shop guy also say it will help in gear slips. My ride doesn't have any gear problem, so didn't get. Just went for original honda one. It's $105 for one tin. Did a search here and saw K-Auto Garage selling for $350!! I hope they made a mistake in the pricing http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?app=sgcarstore&req=showprod&product=91835

GM has issued a recall for the 2011 and 2012 model year Chevrolet Cruze sedans due to a potential fire hazard that could occur underneath the hood. The recall covers 475,000 vehicles made in the U.S between September 2010 and May 2012. This is the car's fifth recall since it arrived in the showrooms nearly two years ago, raising questions about the sedan's reliability. The company said that fires can ignite when fluids, mainly from improper engine oil change procedures, spill onto a plastic shield below the engine. Cruzes with worn-out manual transmissions also can leak fluid onto the shield in rare cases. GM will notify owners to bring their vehicle to local dealers for a 30-minute free rectification. The repair work involves cutting the plastic shield to let the fluids drain to the pavement, GM said. Unfortunately, the risk is real as GM is aware of 30 fire incidents caused by the problem. The lucky thing is that no injuries have been reported, spokesman Alan Adler said. Flames engulfed and destroyed two cars among the cases reported to federal safety officials. In a separate recall, GM says 249 units of the Cruze have welds missing from a bracket that holds the fuel tanks. Federal safety officials say the tanks could come lose in a crash, possibly leaking and causing fires. Dealers will secure brackets with fasteners. "The most important thing for our customers to know is that we are proactively working to assure the Cruze is the safe and durable car they purchased,