How to change the oil in a Honda Fit CVT box? Refinement Honda Fit - simple tuning methods to increase power and improve handling Wishbones for Japanese cars - appointment and installation.

30.09.2019

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It turned out that the disk does not meet the requirements for its thickness, the amount of runout or the parallelism of its faces, which means that the disk is not able to perform its functions normally and needs to be replaced. Readers of "F / J" could already learn how to replace the rear brake disc of Honda Fit (Honda Fit) and Honda Jazz (Honda Jazz) by reading an article dedicated to these cars. After reading this article, motorists will now be able to find out how front brake disc replacement Honda Fit and Honda Jazz 1st and 2nd generations.

As well as replacing the front bumper, replacing the headlight is very often required if a car has a head-on collision. And, just like the bumper, most often motorists have to change the headlights at their own expense. How is it made headlight replacement, by doing it with your own hands, without much difficulty you can save a significant amount of money, is described and shown in this article.

Removal of the center console and its subsequent installation may be required if it becomes necessary to carry out repair or adjustment work with the parking brake system drive, the gear shift mechanism, the SRS unit and other vehicle systems. Finally, be able disassemble the center console, and then it will be required to assemble it if the motorist wants to transform the interior of his car with a non-standard console or do its own tuning. In all these cases, the following instructions will help simplify the task.

The procedure for bleeding the brake system is carried out to remove air from its circuit. This removal is necessary due to the fact that air is much easier to compress in volume compared to brake fluid. As a result, with a large amount of air in the brake system, the force that should come through the brake fluid to the brake pads is lost on air compression.

Air enters the brake system along with the brake fluid during filling or when the brake system is depressurized. Due to this, bleeding the brake system it is necessary to carry out after replacing the brake fluid, and after performing repairs of the brake system components associated with its depressurization. Signs of the presence of air in the system are a large pedal stroke and its “softness” when pressed once, as well as a narrowing of the stroke and an increase in “hardness” with repeated pressing of the pedal.

How to bleed the brake system of Honda Fit (Honda Fit) and Honda Jazz (Honda Jazz) cars is given in this article.

Most often, the resulting damage to the car in a traffic accident that happened through the fault of the driver of the car is damage to the front bumper. Such statistics are very simply explained by the fact that in order to collide with something, you need to move, and we move, in the vast majority of cases, forward.

As you know, the legally recognized culprit of an accident bears the burden of repairing his car. In this connection, a natural question arises, how to reduce the cost of repairs? In the case of replacing the front bumper of Honda Fit and Honda Jazz cars, this is not at all difficult to do. A significant part of the cost of repairs is usually paid directly to the work of car repair shops, but it is very simple to replace the front bumper with your own hands, even without special knowledge and experience. Moreover, for this you only need the help of a partner, two pairs of protective gloves and two medium-sized screwdrivers, flat and Phillips.

With this article, "F / J" continues the cycle of publications devoted to the repair of suspension brackets for Honda Fit (Honda Fit) and Honda Jazz (Honda Jazz). This time the site introduces its readers to steering knuckle diagram these cars, the article precedes the upcoming one and contains a methodology for replacing the steering knuckle.
You can find the general layout of the front suspension elements of the Honda Fit and Honda Jazz cars in the one published on the site earlier.

The next appearance of this outrageous city car in a new "fur coat" made a splash. After all, the model was created in the new corporate style of Honda, which is literally designed to "shock and surprise." The new design from the Japanese corporation is based on three fundamental principles:

Exceptionally high technology, in line with the spirit of Honda;
intensity of passions, which emphasizes the beauty of body contours;
sensations are above all, because they are reflected in every detail of the interior of the car.

It is planned that in the future similar features of appearance will spread to the entire line of Honda cars, but for now it remains only to mentally try them on familiar models. After all, for Russian buyers Honda FIT will not come soon. Its sales started in Japan only at the end of 2013, and in 2014 sales began in the USA. The future of the model in other markets is vague, because earlier this modification was identical to the Honda Jazz for our region. However, now the updated version can be purchased from "gray dealers". Of course, the question of the expediency of such a purchase remains open, but what can you not do for the sake of the new and beautiful?

expressive features

The car retained the same one-volume body from its B-class predecessor. The airy top rests firmly on the massive contours of the base and small wheels. The body is cut by "gull wings" of optics, which creates an aggressive and at the same time cute appearance. Inside is a no less futuristic front touch panel with a navigator and automatic air conditioning. At the same time, its interface is not burdened with an abundance of adjustments and buttons - everything is made no more complicated than a mobile phone. The comfortable interior has retained its characteristic features and layout, but the quality of the finish has improved. Its simple and clear lines will satisfy even drivers who spend their time behind the wheel of higher class cars. Thanks to the new seat transformation system, their installation now takes less time, and the driver's seat has more adjustments.

Equipment

On the local market, the car is sold with two gasoline engines:

100-strong unit per 1.3 l;
1.5 liter engine for 130 horses.

These new water-cooled naturally aspirated engines are equipped with a five-speed manual transmission or CVT. For a 970 kg Honda Fit, this thrust-to-weight ratio is more than enough. The camshaft of the power plant is driven by a timing chain, not a belt.

The dimensions of the car have not undergone significant changes and are now 3955 × 1695 × 1550 mm with a ground clearance of 13.5 cm. For Russia, this clearance is, of course, not enough, but most likely it will be changed with the start of official sales. Let's note the main advantages of this small machine:

The proven 5-speed CVT proved to be excellent, its shifts are smooth and timely. When the car is equipped with paddle shifters, the comfort when changing gears in manual mode increases by an order of magnitude.
Responsive control with modest dimensions is a huge plus.
Decent acceleration dynamics - when you press the accelerator pedal, it will take no more than 10 seconds to the first hundred.
Practical salon-transformer.

Protection from an inexperienced driver also looks very appropriate in Honda FIT:

You can change gear before starting to move only when the brake is depressed.
This car will be appropriate for regular use while commuting to and from work, even in a metropolis. Of course, you can’t count on respect on our roads, but the new Honda Fit will not be left without the attention of others.

Tuning Honda Fit does not require expensive accessories and special knowledge in the field of tuning. As practice shows, to increase power and improve handling, it is quite enough to replace some parts of the suspension and motor. Let's take a look at Honda's refinement principles using a 2002 model as an example.

1 Oversized throttle valve - a way to increase the power of a car

Among experienced specialists in the field of tuning Japanese cars, there is some disagreement about the need to replace the throttle with Fit. Some say that such an operation does not bring significant results. Others are firmly convinced that changing the throttle adds power to the power unit and reduces Honda acceleration. The main reason for such disagreement is the fact that the increased damper has practically no effect on cars manufactured before 2002. Such cars will be more helped by regular flushing of the throttle with a high-quality cleaner.

However, newer Honda vehicles are equipped with naturally aspirated direct injection engines, which, after increasing the throttle, deliver a more airy fuel mixture. Hence, an increase in engine power by about 15% and an increase in dynamics by 10%. In the end, the car accelerates faster, and acceleration becomes more stable over the entire period of time until reaching the maximum Fit speed.

The first thing to do for tuning is to choose the right part. There are various dampers on the market with a diameter of 52 to 56 mm. As practice shows, parts with a large diameter are in greatest demand. But, as we know, the diameter of the Honda air inlet is 53 mm. Therefore, a damper with a diameter of 52 mm is quite sufficient for it. The air that passes through such a part will enter the receiver in full, and after it to the Fit motor. As for the manufacturer, this factor is of no fundamental importance. The main thing is not to take a choke without a marking, since it will not bring any result.

Refinement of the Honda Fit throttle body Having decided on the detail, you can begin to prepare the tools. For tuning a 2002 car. we will need:

Phillips and flat screwdrivers;
set of wrenches;
new mounting bolts;
pliers;
cleaner type Wynn's or from another manufacturer.

First you need to disconnect the corrugation of the air duct and disconnect the wiring from the idle speed controller and the throttle position sensor. The latter will need to be removed and cleaned of engine oil, which clogs it when the Honda engine is running. Next, disconnect the hoses that are connected to the damper. We remove the mechanical drive cable and unscrew the fasteners holding the Fit damper.

The next step is to clean the throttle. To do this, the new part must be treated with a cleaner, and then wipe its surface with a clean rag. Next, we install the finished damper in a regular place near the Honda engine and assemble all the removed parts in the reverse order.

2 Mounting the zero filter - squeezing the maximum out of the Fit motor

Experienced craftsmen advise to supplement the replacement of the throttle with the installation of a zero-filter. Thus, even more air will get to the engine, which will make it more powerful and more dynamic. Tuning of this kind does not require much experience, but you should be very careful when choosing a replacement part. As practice shows, in the case of the Fit model, the best option would be to buy a null Specter HPR 0351, costing about 2 thousand rubles. This filter has blades of optimal size, thanks to which it completely cleans the air of dust.

Another good model for the 2002 Honda is the 76mm filters from K&N. When buying products from this company, you should pay attention to the price. If it is higher than 2.5 thousand rubles, then this is an original part. If the cost is less, then most likely it is a fake.

Honda Fit with zero filter

After purchasing the item, you can proceed to car tuning. From the tools we need a flat and Phillips screwdriver, a set of wrenches and pliers. First, disconnect the wiring from the regular DMRV Fit. Using a flat screwdriver, remove the rubber plug from the sensor nozzle. We unscrew the DMRV fasteners holding the latter over the standard Honda filter. Carefully remove the air filter and use pliers to pick out the rubber plugs from the body of the part.

Next, you need to unscrew the fixing screws of the ground wire from the standard Honda cylinder head. We assemble the mounting bracket for the new filter and screw 2 bolts into it from the fuel flow sensor. We install the filter-nulevik under the DMRV and slightly tighten the clamp. We connect both elements with the remaining fasteners and continue to operate the Fit. After tuning the car in 2002, it will become much more agile. Plus, the Fit engine won't get as hot. In addition, the car will start to use a little less fuel.

3 Wishbones for Japanese cars - purpose and installation

After finalizing the Fit powertrain, it's time to improve the car's suspension. As an upgrade for this Honda part, professionals advise paying attention to the purchase and installation of triangular levers. The latter are an integral rigid assembly that is not deformable. Such designs are installed instead of standard suspension arms and stretch marks. What do wishbones give, and why is this Fit suspension tuning option worth considering?

First of all, the wishbones of the front suspension are necessary to improve the Honda's handling. They significantly reduce the fluctuations in the angles of the undercarriage of the machine during its operation. This is done according to a very simple principle: the mechanism changes the direction of the loads on the Fit front panel from longitudinal to transverse. With added rigidity between the beam at the front and where the spar attaches to the body, the wishbones greatly increase the geometry stability of the Honda's undercarriage.

Honda Fit with improved suspension Anyone can install parts on the Fit. For tuning, you will need a jack, a screwdriver and a removable key. First, we raise the front of the Honda on a jack. We unscrew the ball joints, remove the regular sabers and "crabs" of the car suspension. In the triangular lever mechanism, the castor can be adjusted using clutches. Therefore, during the installation process, you need to make sure that each of the levers gets between the "crab" and the body. In this case, you should not get any tension on the Fit body elements. The existing washers must be laid between the lever and the silent block. As a result, the latter should rest against the far wall of the body. After tuning, you will need to do wheel alignment.

The result of the work done will surprise you almost immediately. You will notice how much better the management of your Fit has become. Now the car in 2002 will respond faster to steering wheel commands and will become more stable both in corners and on a straight track.

Improving the Honda Fit does not require expensive accessories and special knowledge in the field of tuning. As practice shows, to increase power and improve handling, it is quite enough to replace some parts of the suspension and motor. Let's take a look at Honda's refinement principles using a 2002 model as an example.

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Refinement of the Honda Fit throttle body

Having decided on the detail, you can begin to prepare the tools. For tuning a 2002 car. we will need:

Phillips and flat screwdrivers;
set of wrenches;
new mounting bolts;
pliers;
cleaner type Wynn's or from another manufacturer.

First you need to disconnect the corrugation of the air duct and disconnect the wiring from the idle speed controller and. The latter will need to be removed and cleaned of engine oil, which clogs it when the Honda engine is running. Next, disconnect the hoses that are connected to the damper. We remove the mechanical drive cable and unscrew the fasteners holding the Fit damper.

The next step will be. To do this, the new part must be treated with a cleaner, and then wipe its surface with a clean rag. Next, we install the finished damper in a regular place near the Honda engine and assemble all the removed parts in the reverse order.

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Another good model for the 2002 Honda is the 76mm filters from K&N. When buying products from this company, you should pay attention to the price. If it is higher than 2.5 thousand rubles, then this is an original part. If the cost is less, then most likely it is a fake.

Honda Fit with zero filter

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Honda Fit with improved suspension

Anyone can install parts on the Fit. For tuning, you will need a jack, a screwdriver and a removable key. First, we raise the front of the Honda on a jack. We unscrew the ball joints, remove the regular sabers and "crabs" of the car suspension. In the triangular lever mechanism, the castor can be adjusted using clutches. Therefore, during the installation process, you need to make sure that each of the levers stands between the "crab" and the body. In this case, you should not get any tension on the Fit body elements. The existing washers must be laid between the lever and the silent block. As a result, the latter should rest against the far wall of the body. After tuning, you will need to do wheel alignment.

At present, there is still an opinion about a certain unreliability and high susceptibility to malfunctions of variators. But the timely and correct replacement of the Honda Fit completely dispels this myth. The frequency of oil change for each model is indicated in the manual that came with the car, but we advise you to slightly reduce this period due to the difficult operating conditions of the car in our conditions.

Some people prefer to perform this procedure at the service station, but it is so simple that after reading this article and watching the video, you can do it yourself in about half an hour.

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Replacement instructions

Attention! During all oil change work, be careful that sand and dirt do not accidentally get on the dipstick and inside the box. Otherwise, getting into the system, they begin to act like emery, and can disable it.

What kind of oil to pour?

In no case and under no circumstances should oil for classic automatic transmissions be poured, since it has different characteristics, and within a few weeks the Honda Fiat variator will be disabled.

To replace the 1st generation Honda Fit lubricant, you will need approximately 3.2 liters of fluid, and for the 2nd generation, 3.0 liters.

Tools

Since the replacement procedure is simple, you will need a minimum of tools that every motorist probably has in the garage:

funnel;
hose;
new sealing washer;
new lubricant for the Honda Fit variator;
keys;
rags;
gloves.

Stages

To perform work on changing the Honda Fit gearbox oil, the car must be lifted on a lift, put on a flyover or inspection hole.
Start the car engine and wait until the fan turns on.
We turn off the engine.
We put the car on a flyover, a pit or a lift, if this is not possible, then raise the front of the car.
For the convenience of work, it is necessary to dismantle the shield that protects against dirt.
Unscrew the plug to drain the fluid from the variator.
Lubricate and install the sealing washer.
Screw in the drain plug of the drain hole.
Pull out the dipstick (just find it by the yellow handle).
Using a funnel through the guide tube, fill the transmission oil for the variator into the box.
Insert the dipstick back into place.
Check the level, in case of shortage - top up.
Replace the dust shield.

As you can see, the change procedure is simple and within the power of a novice car owner. This type of box is one of the most comfortable to date and if you do it right, you will get a lot of pleasant driving sensations.