CVT-F Oil Options

[cyrax.net]

2007 1.4 i-DSi

I've read that the OEM gearbox fluid is best but the prices are ridiculous for such an old vehicle.

The Westway one is commonly recommended here if I'm not mistaken. https://www.westwayoils.co.uk/products/cvt-f-fluid-suitable-for-honda-vehicles-honda-hmmf-fluid?variant=41342109515964

My local auto parts have in stock and recommended https://granvilleoil.com/prodInfo?pID=581. Anyone used this Granville? Specs seems to be similar.

Other questions:

• * Is it 3.3L in total required?
• * Is it easy enough to drain from the bottom sump, or even easier to use an oil extractor pump (I have one used previously for engine oil)?

Thanks

[paulhipw]

I looked at these oils as an alternative. But decided to go with the Honda oil as a new gearbox is around £4000.

I tried to change the oil on my Jazz but could not undo the sump plug. Took it back to the dealer I bought it from and he did it on his lift. I put it on a ramp and because it is a 3/8" square drive I could not get enough swing on the ratchet to undo it. I could have jacked it up but it was easier to take it to the seller.
I gave then a 4 litre can and asked for it to be returned and it had just under a litre left.

My Jazz is a 1.4 2012

[cyrax.net]

When was the last time you changed the CVT oil, and how much did it set you back? I need to see how much the genuine oil is now.

I tried to change the oil on my Jazz but could not undo the sump plug.

I'm not surprised, and yours is much newer. I'm sure I'll have a difficult time taking it off. I was advised by a friend to use an oil extraction pump - "faster, easier and less mess". While I've seen people do it for engine oil, not sure it's possible for gearbox oil, and if it's bad practise. Inevitably, some gunk will remain that the pump can't pull out.

[paulhipw]

I had just bought the car and returned it to the seller. He did the change I supplied the oil, which was £83 including postage.
I am sure I could have undone the bolt but decided to get the seller involved.
I would not use an extraction system for the reason you outlined.