It lacks the direct mechanical connection between the crank and the drive shaft. Still an improvised DSG will lessen the power loss.

how to know cvt is overheat?

There will be this CVT LED on the dashboard... for Saga FLX

For inspira is like this :

I dont know if mine is expensive, my exora bold cvt..but so far 45k km driven no problem or warning sign whatsoever appear

cvt fluid change interval every 60,000km is RM160
cvt oil filter interval every 60,000km is RM235

total RM 395 for 60,000km

This post has been edited by arza04: Aug 12 2014, 02:47 PM

People who dislike CVT, please dont buy CVT.
Wonder why people bother to convince strangers on an internet forum otherwise.

Few years ago, I had a hard time trying to convince my photography group to migrate from film to digital.
Now ALL of them prefer digital. This will be the same between CVT vs AT

This post has been edited by bananadriver: Aug 12 2014, 03:09 PM

For Subaru, the CVT are using timing chain type of propulsion. So no rubber band overheating issue.

Gearbox oil change recommended at 40,000km interval which cost RM468 (6 litre of CVT oil). 5 year or 100,000km warranty.

And the most powerful engine to be mated with Subaru CVT is the Subaru WRX. (265hp 350nM 6spd CVT). Only the Subaru WRX STI are too powerful to be mated with the CVT gearbox.

This post has been edited by EyraYus: Aug 12 2014, 03:07 PM

proton suprimas using what cvt?

Punch

This post has been edited by newmaster: Aug 12 2014, 03:34 PM

Currently, i notice only chinese car and proton are using punch cvt.

cheaper maybe

Now is alternator problem.

Part change so far.
1) Rear Spoiler
2) Flywheel
3) Starter Motor
4) ABS Motor
5) Brake Master Pump
6) Alternator


LEMON.. I DRIVE LEMON.

My CVT stuck @ 2.5k RPM. I step the padel until floor also stuck @ 2.5k and burning smell came out.LEL.

your car got no warranty? that sounds really a lemon unit. i love the smoothness of 'gear change' in cvt, hate the rubber band effect... but now I am getting used to it already. sometimes, I just used the paddle shift to 'eliminate' rubber band feel.

It is RM27k to replace the CVT GB for the 2003-2009 City at Honda. Nuff said.

now it is only rm2,500 each halfcut
http://www.mudah.my/Honda+City+CVT+Auto+Ge...7238.htm?last=1

yes...it really looks like u'r driving a lemon
i revved my mirage to 4k RPM already...once until 5k RPM when i'm really angry

I always treat cars for what they are. So anything equipped with CVT I'd take it steadily. However comparing a Persona and Accord with conventional auto, with a Honda City and Saga CVT, for city driving the CVT is unmatched. They're so much more comfortable. The Accord's auto is refined and smooth enough, but still the cars with CVT feels more relaxed.

Plus for economy driving some conventional autos can easily be confused. Both CVTs I use "know" when you are driving economically. They don't have to hunt for gears, they just lock the engine RPM wherever suitable and the seamless ratio change takes over.

But of course for CVTs, I still have worries whenever I need plenty of torque for a long period of time, like climbing uphill when the car is heavy, or when I want to overtake up hill. Also shorts burst of acceleration when overtaking. The quick drop in ratio scare me a little when I imagine how hard the metal belt is being put to work. Perhaps there's no need for worry, but I do anyway.

I'll buy a CVT equipped car, absolutely, but only when I know I don't need the power.

People have to test drive a CVT car before purchasing and see if they prefer it to Auto. The feeling of driving a CVT is different compared to conventional 4-speed or 6-speed auto.

bought the City vtec in May 2005 shy of months the CVT problem had just been remedied, by CVTF oil. Aware of it, still slight concern of the CVT reliability. but then , there wasn't much choice in the market, save for hyundai accent that time. there was no fiesta, pug, etc

thruout the maturity ownership, often high rpm 6k rpm and hit rl 6800rpm for few years...surprisingly, the CVT still ok...I rmb reading one article interview the honda technician that the said unit City CVT is made to actually withstand a 160hp so that whay I dare push the gb abit. I think it about maintenance save for lemon, which u can have in any brand, have my sympathy. Whay u no consider selling it. fiesta cute also...

CVT drive belt slippage.