The Honda S4TA 4-speed automatic transmission was produced at a Japanese plant from 1995 to 1999 and was installed in the first-generation CR-V before the facelift, paired with the 2.0-liter B20B engine. After the model update, it was replaced by an electronically controlled transmission with the MDMA designation.
4-speed automatic transmissions: B7VA, MCJA, MGPA, S4TA, S4XA, SLXA.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 186 |
| Recommended oil | Honda ATF-Z1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 2.8 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda S4TA
Using the example of a 1997 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 liter engine:
| Main | 4.357 |
| 1st | 2.722 |
| 2nd | 1.516 |
| 3rd | 1.078 |
| 4th | 0.711 |
| Reverse | 1.954 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda CR-V 1 (RD) in 1995 – 1998;
- Honda Orthia 1 (EL) in 1996 – 1999;
- Honda S-MX 1 (RH) in 1996 – 1999;
- Honda Stepwgn 1 (RF) in 1996 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Honda S4TA gearbox
- If you change the oil and filter every 60,000 km, the automatic transmission will last up to 300,000 km;
- Otherwise, dirty lubricant in the automatic transmission will quickly wear out the solenoids and valve body channels;
- Also, don’t forget to replace the torque converter clutch every 200,000 km;
- Otherwise, its wear products will clog all the oil channels and the transmission will fail;
- Weak points of this transmission include the overrunning clutch and the selector position sensor.
