The Honda SP5A 5-speed automatic transmission was assembled by Honda from 2008 to 2014 and was installed only on the American version of the second-generation Fit, paired with the L15A engine. During the early years of this model’s production, a similar automatic transmission with the SMMA designation was installed.
5-speed automatic transmissions: B7WA, MCTA, MGHA, MZHA, PN3A, SPCA, SP5A.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 145 |
| Recommended oil | Honda ATF-Z1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 5.9 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 2.7 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~280 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda SP5A
Using the 2010 Honda Fit with a 1.5-liter engine as an example:
| Main | 4.562 |
| 1st | 2.995 |
| 2nd | 1.678 |
| 3rd | 1.066 |
| 4th | 0.760 |
| 5th | 0.551 |
| Reverse | 1.956 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda Fit 2 (GE) in 2008 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Honda SP5A gearbox
- If you change the oil and filter every 60,000 km, the automatic transmission will last 300,000 km or more;
- Dirty lubricant in the transmission quickly wears out the solenoids and valve body channels;
- This automatic transmission is very sensitive to sudden starts, and the third gear drum cannot withstand it;
- At high mileage, the pressure regulator bushing often wears out;
- The bearings in the rear cover and the overrunning clutch are also considered weak points in the transmission.
