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So I change my CVT Fluid at 8K. For grins, I decided to check the CVT Fluid Level by taking out the check bolt and the CVT Fluid came gushing out. Not a stream, but the same gush you get when you undo the actual plug.

Has anyone else experienced this?

 
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I just bought our new vehicle a few days ago.
How did you replace the fluid and how many quarts & ounces did you use?
Did you buy OEM Fluid or an aftermarket brand like (hypothetically) Valvoline or Castrol?

 
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So, you should only use the Honda HCF-2 CVT Fluid. You can get this on Amazon. Never put anything else.
Additionally, if you plan to do it, you will need two CVT Crush Washers.

The process is really simple. If you are putting your car up on jacks, make sure it is level. If you have access to a lift, this is easier. Otherwise, have fun getting it level on 4 jacks.

After the care is level do the following:
1. Undo the air filter.
2. Put the car into drive. You have to do this to get to the fill cap.
3. Remove the fill cap.
4. Locate the CVT Fluid check bolt, and remove it. If filled properly, it should come out as a steady trickle. If it gushes out, they put to much in. If you see nothing, they underfilled it.
5. Take out the drain plug from the pan. Use your 3/8 Sock Wrench. No socket needed.
6. Let it all flow out.
7. Once the oil is gone. Put the plug back in and torque it to spec. Put the Check bolt back in, at hand-tight. Note, don't forget new crush washers.
8. Put in about 3.5 quarts and then take out the check bolt to see if you have a steady little stream. If so, you are good. If not, adjust as needed.
9. Put the check bolt back in at hand tight.
10. Get into the car, turn it on, cycle through the whole transmission, going through all the gears and using the paddle. Spend about 30 seconds or more on each setting. Then turn off the engine.
11. Take the check bolt back off and recheck for a little stream. and adjust the fluid until you get the steady little stream again.
12. After you stream. Put the bolt back in and torque to spec.
13. After that, pat yourself on the back because you just did a proper drain and fill of your CVT. Recommend doing it again between 20K to 30K miles.

One other note, when changing CVT Fluid or Oil it is good to run the engine for 30 minutes prior so that the fluids are pretty warm. You get a better drain that way. And remember only use Honda HCF2 Fluid.