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I bought a new 2017 Civic Sedan 2.0 EX last July.

I can not seem to find the fill port on the CVT like the videos and pictures shown with the 2016 model an older.

The radiator appears to only have an overflow tank and cap. There is not a cap on the radiator itself and I can not seem to find a drain valve. Again, all the 2016 and older information can be found.

Anyone who has knowledge about this is greatly appreciated in advance, and thank you again.

Is it me, or do I get the feeling that Honda doesn't want to make routine fluid changes easy for the DIY'er? Ex: I removed the bottom access panel so I could change my oil and filter--and I left the damn thing off as I don't want to play with it on every oil change.

 
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Not everything is intuitive anymore, especially with new tech.
Correct service information is invaluable...and may help you avoid some extremely costly mistakes.

The cooling system is closed, meaning what you called the overflow tank is actually an integral part of the pressurized cooling system.
Open that cap and fill it there, the tank has marks on the side to show the fill level.
Drain valve should be on the drivers side bottom corner of the radiator.
Surely you don't think you need to change coolant yet....Do you really need to add fluid to it already? Is there a leak that needs fixed under warranty?

Are you looking for a place to fill the CVT trans as well?
Have you found the (rather involved IMO) procedures for checking the fluid level?
Are you aware the correct CVT fluid for this particular transmission is only found at the Honda dealer? (AFAIK aftermarket sources do not supply this fluid yet)

The bottom panel you left off was for aerodynamics.

 
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Thanks for the info: no, I have no need to change the CVT or RAD fluid yet. I wanted to do my research early so when the time came, I would have some idea as to what to do. I also wanted to familiarize myself with the "basics" as it's one of those things when I open the hood, I'd like to know what the hell I am looking at and have an idea of what goes where and how. As a MAN, and a CAR owner, I'd like to know more and do more with MY car as I have ALWAYS done with my vehicles over the many years. The ripoff oil shops along with the ripoff service fees are just a few of reasons why I deserve the right to do SOME things myself. And yes, I am familiar with the OEM required fluids--thanks again. Do you happen to know where the fill port is or is it the same as the CHECK FLUID hole?

 
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Ok. First coolant service is around 10 years or 100k miles, (see your owners manual or underhood sticker) then every 5/50 after that.

CVT fluid....my dealer is still recommending trans fluid services every 30,000 miles regardless of what the maintenance minder suggests. We are quite familiar with Hondas track record on automatic and CVT transmissions in the past, so we feel it's in the owners best interests to service the trans more frequently than the minder system would suggest.

The spill hole (check plug) is also (supposed to be) the fill hole.....but there is a rubber plug on top of the trans that is fairly covered up....it is possible to use that location to add fluid, use a funnel to do so. If I can remember, I might get a pic of it sometime.

I like to use a gallon jug and a big funnel to catch all drained CVT fluid....then measure what came out so I can dump in the same amount. It's usually just a little less 4 quarts, but it will vary depending on how long you let it drain.

Some stuff just isn't going to be as simple and straightforward as you want it to be.

Example: Slap rear brake pads in on a Saturday afternoon?? To do it without a scanner you will have to come up with a workaround for retracting the electric parking brake servos before you can slap pads in, then manually reset the electric parking brake so it works when you are done.

 
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That would be AWESOME--Do you have access to the service manual? Maybe just one page screen shot of the area? Thanks again; are you a Honda Service Mech?

 
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Yes, but there are no paper manuals anymore. Service info is internet based now.

I know myself well enough to know I'm not going to remember to take a picture, so here's an image from an online parts catalog....The rubber plug I was talking about is #13




No can do, due to copyright issues.
Most of the stuff I post in the forum is found elsewhere on the internet that someone else already posted.

I clean toilets at a dealership. Sometimes I fill the toilets too.

 
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#13 is the fill plug and #33(your pic) #?(mine) is the check fluid hole? I don't want to diminish your janitorial duties; however, I detect an old skool service manager lurking here. Congrats again for the info; I am honored by your presence. Wait, I think I have the wrong year CVT pic!

 
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In my pic #13 can be used as the fill plug, #33 is the check (or spill) plug, but I don't think your pic is quite the same.

Your pic appears to be a different trans version? It doesn't look like an exact match. Different car? What car and where did you look it up?

Old school maybe (see my skateboard pic/info LOL)......
but not service manager. I have a clear conscience, thank you very much.