Honda Fit III, GK5 (USA / CAN)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Honda Fit III, GK5 (USA / CAN) requires brake fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include checking every 1 months and changing every 36 months. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Fit 1.5 16V (2017-2020) |
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| Fit 1.5 16V (2014-2017) |
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Additional Notes
- The brake fluid reservoir on the Honda Fit III GK5 is filled to a level between the minimum and maximum marks rather than to a fixed volume, which is characteristic of a service top-up or condition check rather than a measured overhaul fill.
- A check interval of 1 month applies to the hydraulic brake and clutch system across both the 2014-2017 and 2017-2020 Fit 1.5 16V configurations, reflecting how frequently the reservoir level is expected to be inspected.
- The change interval is set at 36 months for both configurations, meaning brake fluid replacement is tied to elapsed time rather than mileage, which is consistent with the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid and how moisture absorption degrades performance over time regardless of distance driven.
- The use condition listed as flexible (max) indicates the fill level specification references the upper boundary of the acceptable range, establishing the ceiling for fluid quantity in the reservoir.
- Both the 2014-2017 and 2017-2020 Fit 1.5 16V entries share identical check and change intervals, as well as the same fill condition, meaning no variation in brake fluid service requirements exists between those two model year spans for the GK5.
- The note specifying a hydraulic brake and clutch system means the single reservoir services both functions, which is a common arrangement in vehicles with manual transmissions where the clutch master cylinder draws from the same fluid supply as the brakes.