Honda Fit/ Jap import parts availability

johnml

Hi all,

We are considering buying a 2014 Honda Fit Japanese import.

Does anyone know if parts are available for this model in Ireland in the event it needs repairs in the future. I don't think the hybrid model was ever sold in Ireland.

Thanks in advance.

User1998

Parts are readily available from motor factors here, but I think @Hellrazer has raised concerns about gearbox availability in the event of a gearbox failure

Hellrazer

Its the clutch packs that had issues on availability - Japan only supply so between 8 -12 weeks - Only on the GP5 though - A 2014 should be a GP1 which dont give any problems with the CVT box.

No worries with anything else really as Jazz / Fit stuff usually interchanges.

johnml

Thanks very much for your help guys. That's very reassuring.

Are these adequately undersealed for Irish roads or would you recommend getting it waxoiled?

johnml

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123293262#Comment_123293262

2014 is the newer shape GP5 as far as I can tell. Is this a common issue and is it much of a job to repair?

colm reilly

My x got stung with a 2013 jazz 1,3 hybred sitting on 150,000 km .Needed a engine ,These yokes not as bullet prove as some folk make out …Be very carefull

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123294747#Comment_123294747

They are. She got unlucky

mk7r

Most parts are fine to get, you have the odd part that's a pain though.

We had an accord in a few months ago with a leaking brake master cylinder that was completely unobtainium: main dealer, any motor factors, winparts etc couldn't be got. Eventually found one Japanese site that had new old stock but it took weeks and cost €€€

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123294233#Comment_123294233

2014 could be either GP1 or GP5 - Thats when the change over was - The only real way to tell is the VIN.

Its a bit of a pain of a job to do but if I remember right you dont have to take the box out to do them.

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123294747#Comment_123294747

Wrong engine oil used - Id be 99% sure of that. Honda hybrids use special Honda only oil - Its actually called Honda Hybrid oil. The factors will sell you 0w20 which is NOT correct despite what they tell you. The oil is almost like a 0w15 - its like water.

Wrong oil blocks the oil return rings on the pistons and does the engine in.

Serviced correctly they will literally go forever.

colm reilly

I work in the biggest importers off parts in the country ,you learn something new every day ..

Fabio

@Hellrazer - my folks have a Honda Fit with the CVT box (2011). Their usual garage has been taken over by a new mechanic who is insisting that the CVT oil doesn't need to be changed in them. I'm fairly certain, from reading the Honda manuals, that it does (and they've already bought the specific Honda oil to do it). Your man is spouting bullshit is he? Always appreciate reading your posts here btw, very knowledgeable!

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306539#Comment_123306539

Absolutely hes bullshitting you - CVT oil is due every 40k - Officially its every 40k or two years whichever comes first.

I do my own Insight every 3rd service (30-35K depending on when I get around to it) just to be sure I havent forgotten.

johnml

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306859#Comment_123306859

Do Honda dealers stock the gearbox oil and Honda hybrid engine oil?

Left a deposit on a Fit today. I wanted to get the gearbox serviced straight away as per your recommendation.

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123307589#Comment_123307589

They usually do - Honda Hybrid oil - You`ll need 4 litres - I always buy an extra litre for top ups - not that unusual for them to use a half litre between services.

If its a GP1 -CVt fluid - 4 litres. If its a GP5 the fluid is DW1 and you`ll need 2-3 litres.

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123308258#Comment_123308258

Would you mind giving a link to a source for that Honda hybrid oil? Wife has a Honda Vezel hybrid from 2015.

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123308624#Comment_123308624

https://www.honda.ie/page/210/honda-genuine-oil-application-guide

Link there with part numbers.

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123308603#Comment_123308603

IMMA light flashing - means theres an issue with the Hybrid system.

Also HMMF warning on the dash - thats the gear oil warning. Stands for "Honda multi-matic Fluid" ie gear oil needs a change.

If its a GP5 walk away.

Other than that nothing that you would look at in buying any car.

Hellrazer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123308624#Comment_123308624

How do you find the Vezel? Im considering buying a 2017 / 2018 one.

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123308705#Comment_123308705

Thank you

Large bottle small glass

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123308723#Comment_123308723

Bullet proof so far, I'm just nervous after reading about the oil. Wife loves it.

Great around town, a bit light on open road/motorway but I'm used to larger cars.

  Honda Vezel 1.5 Daa-ru3 2015 version

That's what the version, I need the green oil for that?

Fabio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306859#Comment_123306859

Thought as much, thanks a million!