Step 2 – Drain CVT fluid. Remove the engine splash panel to gain access to the necessary transmission fluid plugs. Simply loosen the (3) lower valance bolts and remove the (2) the Phillips screws securing the panel to the subframe. Figure 2. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks. If necessary, add fluid and recheck. Use only Genuine Honda or DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid (A.T.F.) when adding or changing fluid. After checking the fluid level, replace the dipstick securely. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE CAPACITY: 2.4 (2.1 Imp qt, 2.5 US qt). Transmission Leak: Common causes can be anything from a cracked fluid line to a faulty transmission pan. Transmission Fluid Flush : A transmission fluid flush involves draining all existing fluid Transmission Fluid Service Service How much does a Transmission Fluid Service cost? On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz E350 Transmission Fluid Service is $335 with $97 for parts and $238 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location. How Much Does it Cost to Change Transmission Fluid? Automatic Transmission: Typically an automatic transmission fluid change cost is higher than a manual transmission. This is because the job may also require that your oil filter and pan gasket be replaced as well. The total cost for this service you can estimate to be anywhere from $300-$500. Use only Honda ATF-Z1 automatic transmission fluid! This can be purchased at any Honda dealer for about $7-9/quart or online. Check ebay for 12-quart cases. These instructions MIGHT be transferable to other Honda vehicles with automatic transmissions. Check your owner's manual for how much fluid to drain and replace. The only way to change fluid is to drop the pan, replace the filter then refill using the temperature/level adjustment method. At most all you can replace is 3.5 liters. I recomend changing the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles based on the fluid analysis I have seen. Most if not all modern transmissions, CVT or not, don’t have a dipstick. Lifetime fluid is an urban legend. Manual recommend checking every 30K, change at 60K for “severe usage” (which include more than towing, like short trips or high variations of temperature) or at the next 30K (90K) if OK. Going further is not recommended but doesn tKHrvQp.