The Honda SPCA 5-speed automatic transmission was produced by Honda from 2005 to 2011 and was installed in the eighth-generation Civic 4D sedan, paired with the 1.8-liter R18A engine. In some markets, this model was equipped with a similar transmission, but with the GNBA designation.
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 1.8 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 175 |
| Recommended oil | Honda ATF-Z1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 5.9 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 2.7 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios Honda SPCA
Using the example of a 2008 Honda Civic with a 1.8 liter engine:
| Main | 4.437 |
| 1st | 2.666 |
| 2nd | 1.534 |
| 3rd | 1.022 |
| 4th | 0.721 |
| 5th | 0.525 |
| Reverse | 1.957 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda Civic 8 (FD) in 2005 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the Honda SPCA gearbox
- The service life of this automatic transmission is highly dependent on the frequency of oil and filter changes;
- Dirty lubricant very quickly wears out the solenoid valves and valve body channels;
- Frequent and abrupt starts usually lead to the destruction of the third gear drum;
- By 200,000 km, wear on the pressure regulator bushing is common;
- Bearings in the rear cover and the overrunning clutch are also weak points.
