Barry's Workshop I easily add fluid through the dip stick tube as well so you do have an alternative. I use the same long narrow funnel with 2-3 reducing vinyl tubes and it flows very fast through the dip stick tube. Just an alternative in case you can't remove the filler bolt.
Just wanted to say thanks for this video! Because of your input I felt confident to do my own oil change! I was even able to get a case of oil from the local dealership for $6.56 a quart! Transmission is running great. Thanks everyone! REALLY appreciate it! ken
This video was very helpful. I was not able to locate the filler port. My Odyssey is a 2003 and may have had the transmission fix that utilizes the port. I used a plastic ketchup squeeze bottle and a small hose form the hardware store and filled through the dip stick. Didn't spill any fluid. I drained 3 quarts and filled with 3 quarts when I checked the level it was between the lines. Again thank you. The van has 130K. I bought it used with 98k. Knew nothing about this requirement on the Honda. Seems to run smoother now. Had to use a breaker bar to open the drain. The plug was coated with a heavy black sludge. Must have been fine shavings from the gears.
You're absolutely right. I always make sure I can refill the transmission fluid oil (that is I'm able to open the fill port) before I go and drain the old stuff out). May have been unlcear in the video. I'm glad you liked it.
Great video thanks. The washer popped off the drain plug when I removed it. Unfortunately I didn't notice until I had refilled the system. Something to watch out for. My shop manual suggested that after I refill half the new fluid that I run the engine and work the trani thru all gears when adding new fluid. (Add a pint, work the gears, check oil level and repeat until at recommended level.) I put in about 2.5 qts and the fluid level was way above the fill line on the dip stick. That said I didn't need all 3 quarts.
Thanks for tutorial, will change mine this weekend too. Still curious about changing AT filter too. A friend of mine told me that there is an external trans filter that should also be replaced at about 60,000 miles. Filter generic made by Beck Arnley part #044-8003 will do? Have you changed yours?
Great video, Thanks! I could not reach the bolt to fill it like the video, as there was a hose & connector right above it. So I bought a bottle of Lucas tranny conditioner & poured it into a cup. I then cut the tip and cut a small hole on the bottom of the bottle. I inserted the tip of Lucas bottle into the tranny dip stick spout and then inserted the funnel tip into the hole I made on the bottom of the Lucas bottle. I poured the 3 quarts of tranny fluid & the Lucas conditioner in the funnel
Thanks for information , my question is : The total of quarts is 3, but if you have the towing package, is another radiator for the transmission, Do I need to add more oil ? Thanks in advance
I read in you comment you got into an accident with it sorry to hear .I do have a question on the transmission fill is there a filter to replace and dipstick to check fluid levels like on gm vans
hey @exceldrivevideo the speed sensor on my 2000 odyssey keeps getting hit by my transmission. Do I have a gear out of place? I removed my original vss and there was a piece of plastic missing from it and a bunch of copper wiring coming out of it. I bought a new sensor and tried to install it but when I tried to secure into place it completely cracked...
It depend on the mileage your vehicle has. I'm not sure what the service interval for transmission fluid on a 2001 is but it's probably around every 60,000 to 75,000 miles. If your car has more miles than that and you're not sure when the last change was, then I'd do one. It's just normal maintenance.
Hi, I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey and it has close to 75,000 miles on it (120,000km here in Canada) and I live on a long hill. It is due for a transmission fluid change. What would be excessive amount of metal shavings on the magnetic drain plug? Thanks in advnace!
I believe the 2002 may be the first year there was an external filter for the AT. Other information I have found says the filter was internal to the transmission on the earlier models.
One thing to keep in mind when you use ramps, YOU DON'T get all the fluid out. It's best on a flat drive way, that's how I did mine. I drove up on ramps broke open the drain plug and then drove off the ramps to get most of the fluid out....
Okay thanks for the video but I don’t think there’s a fill plug for an 03 EXL. There’s too much crap on top of it. I’m going to try to use a smaller funnel and fill it from the dipstick hole. The other two fill holes are just as small and they have some kind of transmission lines running through that are almost impossible to get to
Sure, It's a Home Depot Brand. Called HUSKY. Not too overpriced. I think less than $20. It's my number one ratchet wrench. Very versatile. Thanks for the comment.
Dude, I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey and I can't find where the transmission's external oil filter is located. I have seen several videos from 2002 to 2006, and it does not have it on the same site. Can you help me with that please
just had to have the transmission rebuilt on a 2002 Odyssey, only had a little over 60K on it. Bought it new and always keep up with the maint. Lost a gear in it.
I suppose so. I never tried any. I just prefer to replace the fluid on the recommended maintenance schedule, or when I buy a used car with an unknown maintenance past. Thx for watching.
Thanks. This is exactly what I need for my Odyssey. By the way, one question for you. I thought I should loosen the filler plug before draining the old fluid, but you did it after you drained it. Am I missing something? Excellent video, and changing transmission fluid is so much easier that I imagined.
It simplifies the process, but it's not a rule. It just makes a breather hole, though you can also pop the dipstick up. Some mechanics say that if you don't know for sure what went in the top, then you have to assume it's full of buckshot, so don't leave it open.
Just changed the fluid in my 2000 Odyssey as well with 3 quarts of the Honda DW-1. Now It will not shift into D3, 2 or 1. It worked just fine before. Any suggestions out there?
After you changed it are you certain you added enough oil? With the vehicle running, and holding your foot on the brake don't let it move. Cycle it thru each of the gears then stopping back in park. With it still running go and remove the transmission oil dipstick and make sure it above the level. The only time I have ever had issue with a transmission not engaging after a fluid drain and fill was it actually wasn't full.
Yes, so what happens when something gets into your transmission it is ground up by all of the gears in your tranny. However all of those ground up rocks and etc. just sit in the transmissions fluid. when you drain your transmission fluid you are also getting rid of all of that ground up material that your transmission ate up.
TRANSIT CENTER better to do it yourself I been thru alot with shops from them leaving my oil pan a bolt a little open to it having no oil like a man always says it's better to do it yourself
There is no transmission filter on 2003 honda odyssey? I paid like 90 bucks one time for someone to do it. looks like some simple thing. shouldn't have to pay more than may $80 or so for this job?
Have your transmission had any problems after you change the fluid..try to do it on mines 01 ex with 170k miles..the fluid smells like burn..took it to a mechanic n told me sometimes when you change the fluid to this odyssey the transmission be having problems..let me know please
Honda recommends that owners do not flush their transmission as it might damage something inside. Depending on the mileage I would drain and fill every year for a higher mileage vehicle.
Now you got to do it 5 more times or 10. That's some super dirty transmission oil. 3 quarts mixed with that old stuff is not really changing it. But I guess it will help. Though, you really need to get the rest of it out by repeating 5-10 more times to get it really clean. Because you only changed about 1/3 of the oil in the transmission. Lucky you have a drain plug pan. If you do that though, many trans can go bad since debris can get lodge in solenoids in or near the valve body, then not shift right after.
A lot of youtube mechanics are saying that you are draining and adding 3 quarts of transmission fluid on a 2001 Honda Oddyssey. The Honda parts counter told me I am draining and replacing 3.5 quartz, not 3 quarts. My 2003 Civic has a 3 quart transmission fluid change and my 2001 Oddyssey has a 3.5 Quart transmission fluid change.
I noticed if I drain my Oddyssey transmission with only the front end of the vehicle elevated, three quarts of fluid comes out. If I drain my Oddyssey transmission while the vehicle is sitting level, around 3.5 quarts drain out. So replacing 3 quarts or 3.5 Quarts on your Oddyssey transmission might have everything to do with weather you drain the transmission with just the front end lifted or with both the front and rear ends lifted, or the with just the whole vehicle sitting level on the ground.
+ExcelDriveVideo Thanks for the tip about the three foot pipe to give the ratchet leverage to loosen the fill plug bolt. I had to use that trick and it worked.
2001 Odyssey 275k /5 transmissions/ same motor no valve job, trans going again/ 2nd gear, no more transmissions, to expensive, REASON for so many trans: Honda DID NOT BUILD A EFFICIENT COOLING SYSTEM FOR IT, TOO SMALL FOR A HEAVY VAN [4100LB]. I found this out a couple months ago.
ALex WOrldpeace Saw a through video on same van, solenoid rebuild don't have the links in front of me that should be easy for you to find. If I have the time I'd probably do it, wouldn't hurt then put new oil in with some Lucas transfix and not worry about going 3 * to change the oil because next thing will probably be the engine at almost 300 K! Good luck my friend keep me posted if you wish.
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Thanks for posting this video. Your suggestion to loosen the filler plug before loosening the drain plug was spot on. Fluid change went well!
Barry's Workshop I easily add fluid through the dip stick tube as well so you do have an alternative. I use the same long narrow funnel with 2-3 reducing vinyl tubes and it flows very fast through the dip stick tube. Just an alternative in case you can't remove the filler bolt.
Just wanted to say thanks for this video! Because of your input I felt confident to do my own oil change! I was even able to get a case of oil from the local dealership for $6.56 a quart! Transmission is running great. Thanks everyone! REALLY appreciate it!
ken
This video was very helpful. I was not able to locate the filler port. My Odyssey is a 2003 and may have had the transmission fix that utilizes the port. I used a plastic ketchup squeeze bottle and a small hose form the hardware store and filled through the dip stick. Didn't spill any fluid. I drained 3 quarts and filled with 3 quarts when I checked the level it was between the lines. Again thank you. The van has 130K. I bought it used with 98k. Knew nothing about this requirement on the Honda. Seems to run smoother now. Had to use a breaker bar to open the drain. The plug was coated with a heavy black sludge. Must have been fine shavings from the gears.
Excellent video!!! This will help me tremendously!
Gary
You're absolutely right. I always make sure I can refill the transmission fluid oil (that is I'm able to open the fill port) before I go and drain the old stuff out). May have been unlcear in the video. I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for your video it answered my question completely.
awesome video! Excellent quality detail.
It has been a long time since I have done any fluid changes on my car myself... I'm going to do it on my Ody. Thank you for the video.
How was it???
Thanks so much! Great video. Very helpful and well done.!!
Thanks friend, helped me change the oil as transmicion my Odyssey EX 2000 and doubts I had.
great video thanks for posting. Will change mine out this weekend
Great video thanks. The washer popped off the drain plug when I removed it. Unfortunately I didn't notice until I had refilled the system. Something to watch out for. My shop manual suggested that after I refill half the new fluid that I run the engine and work the trani thru all gears when adding new fluid. (Add a pint, work the gears, check oil level and repeat until at recommended level.) I put in about 2.5 qts and the fluid level was way above the fill line on the dip stick. That said I didn't need all 3 quarts.
Great video! Is there any possibility that you have a video on how to put LED bulbs in the headlights?
Great video man! Thanks!
It also have a transmission filter. Thanks for sharing your video
Thanks for tutorial, will change mine this weekend too.
Still curious about changing AT filter too. A friend of mine told me that there is an external trans filter that should also be replaced at about 60,000 miles.
Filter generic made by Beck Arnley part #044-8003 will do?
Have you changed yours?
How was the transmission working before the fluid change? Thanks for the video 👍
hi, I like your video. Can you tell me what type of vehicle ramp you used in your video?
Great video, Thanks! I could not reach the bolt to fill it like the video, as there was a hose & connector right above it. So I bought a bottle of Lucas tranny conditioner & poured it into a cup. I then cut the tip and cut a small hole on the bottom of the bottle. I inserted the tip of Lucas bottle into the tranny dip stick spout and then inserted the funnel tip into the hole I made on the bottom of the Lucas bottle. I poured the 3 quarts of tranny fluid & the Lucas conditioner in the funnel
Your videos look awesome. You make it seem easy :). Can you pleaze make a video on how to change the ball joints?
great video! very detailed. Thanks!
Well done. Very useful.
Very Good Video Thank You
Seems easy to change :), I'm really really tempted to change the transmission fluid on my 2000 honda odyssey myself
Danny Enrique It is easy to do.
Thanks for information , my question is : The total of quarts is 3, but if you have the towing package, is another radiator for the transmission, Do I need to add more oil ?
Thanks in advance
Can you tell me what brand of wrench you were using in the video that has the sliding handle? It looks very handy.
No problems with the transmission. We did get in a subsequent accident so the car has been sold to a salvage place. Good luck and thx for watching.
awsome video. Thanks.
You can also add transmission fluid thru the fill hole where the dipstick goes. Correct?
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I read in you comment you got into an accident with it sorry to hear .I do have a question on the transmission fill is there a filter to replace and dipstick to check fluid levels like on gm vans
Hello. Excellent video. Just to let you know there was a recall and now there is a device over the fill bolt. All in all tyvm
Mine is an 03 how many atf quarts does it take cus my van needs some atf.. Ill appreciated thanks..
hey @exceldrivevideo the speed sensor on my 2000 odyssey keeps getting hit by my transmission. Do I have a gear out of place? I removed my original vss and there was a piece of plastic missing from it and a bunch of copper wiring coming out of it. I bought a new sensor and tried to install it but when I tried to secure into place it completely cracked...
If you still have the van can you do a video if your rear truck door can’t open how you open it from the inside
Drive them easy and maintain them and they'll last a LOOOONG Time.
Thx for watching.
Hi. I have a Honda Odyssey, 1999; What type of oil and a few liters are needed to change the gear oil?thank you.
you're absolutely right.
Good job. Thank you.
Good comment. Thx for contributing and watching.
Well done ... Thx
It depend on the mileage your vehicle has. I'm not sure what the service interval for transmission fluid on a 2001 is but it's probably around every 60,000 to 75,000 miles. If your car has more miles than that and you're not sure when the last change was, then I'd do one. It's just normal maintenance.
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Hi, I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey and it has close to 75,000 miles on it (120,000km here in Canada) and I live on a long hill. It is due for a transmission fluid change. What would be excessive amount of metal shavings on the magnetic drain plug? Thanks in advnace!
So is that where you put the new transmission in it
What about the old oil in the oil cooler and lines should drain the hole system
hi did you find your problem? i changed my transmission fluid and now the transmission dont want engage when is in drive.
trans drain plug is tightened at what torque for odyssey. I have 2003.
Good video thank you
Many thanks. Your video was quite helpful. Transmission Fluid flush done :-)
Is it ok just to drain and fill every 30K miles or should I flush?
gracias muy buen video
very nice thank you
I believe the 2002 may be the first year there was an external filter for the AT. Other information I have found says the filter was internal to the transmission on the earlier models.
Video on changing the external filter: ruclips.net/video/_KYPR-gzwHM/видео.html
Make sure to use a new crush washer on your Transmission drain bolt every time you change the fluid!
No se cambia el filtro antes de ponerle el aceite? Si lleva un filtro ¿no?
Thanks a lot!!!
I think the bolts need new plastic compression washers if you have them Great video 👍
I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey but my drain plug is not where urs is. Can u show where it is and how to get to it?
Nice & easy thx
One thing to keep in mind when you use ramps, YOU DON'T get all the fluid out. It's best on a flat drive way, that's how I did mine. I drove up on ramps broke open the drain plug and then drove off the ramps to get most of the fluid out....
Is this a full drain and fill?
hey man, nice video
quick question, i am about to change it on my ODY
but, you do not mention a filter ??
is there no filter in this type ??
filter is inside the transmission and not easily changed. (read: must remove transmission and take it apart)
Thank you!!!!
Okay thanks for the video but I don’t think there’s a fill plug for an 03 EXL. There’s too much crap on top of it. I’m going to try to use a smaller funnel and fill it from the dipstick hole. The other two fill holes are just as small and they have some kind of transmission lines running through that are almost impossible to get to
@david yes I thought the same thing too I wanted to know the same thing!
do these vans have transmissions problems??
Sure, It's a Home Depot Brand. Called HUSKY. Not too overpriced. I think less than $20. It's my number one ratchet wrench. Very versatile. Thanks for the comment.
Dude, I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey and I can't find where the transmission's external oil filter is located. I have seen several videos from 2002 to 2006, and it does not have it on the same site.
Can you help me with that please
Super, thanks,!!
how can you check it as you add it, doesn't it need to be running to check it?
Thank you.
just had to have the transmission rebuilt on a 2002 Odyssey, only had a little over 60K on it. Bought it new and always keep up with the maint. Lost a gear in it.
Hows it running now
Thabks for the video
I suppose so. I never tried any. I just prefer to replace the fluid on the recommended maintenance schedule, or when I buy a used car with an unknown maintenance past. Thx for watching.
Would this be similar for an 2004 Honda Odyssey?
argonian bilbo yes same model year
Sort of, the top but to crack loose is farther back a couple inches
Thanks. This is exactly what I need for my Odyssey. By the way, one question for you. I thought I should loosen the filler plug before draining the old fluid, but you did it after you drained it. Am I missing something? Excellent video, and changing transmission fluid is so much easier that I imagined.
It simplifies the process, but it's not a rule. It just makes a breather hole, though you can also pop the dipstick up. Some mechanics say that if you don't know for sure what went in the top, then you have to assume it's full of buckshot, so don't leave it open.
Just changed the fluid in my 2000 Odyssey as well with 3 quarts of the Honda DW-1. Now It will not shift into D3, 2 or 1. It worked just fine before. Any suggestions out there?
I know its been a few years, but what happened? what did you do?
Add lube guard ATF additive
Can I add transmission fluid threw the dip stick? I know on the Accords is the only way.
yes. Get or make a tiny funnel. A piece of rubbering tubing will help prevent spilage.
THANKS.
Good Question. I'd refer you to the dealer. Just give them a call. I don't have the towing package.
After you changed it are you certain you added enough oil? With the vehicle running, and holding your foot on the brake don't let it move. Cycle it thru each of the gears then stopping back in park. With it still running go and remove the transmission oil dipstick and make sure it above the level. The only time I have ever had issue with a transmission not engaging after a fluid drain and fill was it actually wasn't full.
Not on Honda transmission's. You check them within 30 seconds after SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF at normal operating temperature on level ground.
Thanks
Will changing the fluid often lower the risk of any Transmission issues?
Yes, so what happens when something gets into your transmission it is ground up by all of the gears in your tranny. However all of those ground up rocks and etc. just sit in the transmissions fluid. when you drain your transmission fluid you are also getting rid of all of that ground up material that your transmission ate up.
Awesome I wanna get it changed pretty soon I was gonna take it to a shop since I'm not mechanically inclined
TRANSIT CENTER ground up rocks? Don't think so! Metal wear from the gears.
TRANSIT CENTER better to do it yourself I been thru alot with shops from them leaving my oil pan a bolt a little open to it having no oil like a man always says it's better to do it yourself
thanks
Your owners manual should specify suitable alternatives. Thx for watching.
There is no transmission filter on 2003 honda odyssey? I paid like 90 bucks one time for someone to do it. looks like some simple thing. shouldn't have to pay more than may $80 or so for this job?
It's worth it if you have to drive 50 miles to the dealer then try to find a way to get back home and back to the dealer :-)
Great video! Clean those battery terminals!!!!!!!!!!
Thx, did it already!
year?
Do you think is ok to do as I have never done it before on my Honda Odyssey 03 it has 169096 miles on it now
Advance sold me a filter for this job. Haven't figured out where it goes. Must be their compuer works on commission
A trans filter?
@@VolumousSyrup It exists. Looks like a PITA to change the filter. ruclips.net/video/_KYPR-gzwHM/видео.html
Have your transmission had any problems after you change the fluid..try to do it on mines 01 ex with 170k miles..the fluid smells like burn..took it to a mechanic n told me sometimes when you change the fluid to this odyssey the transmission be having problems..let me know please
Can any treatments be added?
Lube Guard!
How come you didn't change the filter that's right next to it
that fluid look like it needed to be channge.
Honda recommends that owners do not flush their transmission as it might damage something inside. Depending on the mileage I would drain and fill every year for a higher mileage vehicle.
I thought you put new transmission fluid into the dipstick hole
Roberto Salazarderas you can add Transmission Fluid thru the Fill bolt or thru the dipstick hole.
Now you got to do it 5 more times or 10. That's some super dirty transmission oil.
3 quarts mixed with that old stuff is not really changing it. But I guess it will help.
Though, you really need to get the rest of it out by repeating 5-10 more times to get it really clean. Because you only changed about 1/3 of the oil in the transmission. Lucky you have a drain plug pan. If you do that though, many trans can go bad since debris can get lodge in solenoids in or near the valve body, then not shift right after.
The 2004 Honda Odyssey manual says to change it 3 times. 5-10 sounds pretty excessive.
Yes, 3 times is correct
A lot of youtube mechanics are saying that you are draining and adding 3 quarts of transmission fluid on a 2001 Honda Oddyssey. The Honda parts counter told me I am draining and replacing 3.5 quartz, not 3 quarts. My 2003 Civic has a 3 quart transmission fluid change and my 2001 Oddyssey has a 3.5 Quart transmission fluid change.
I noticed if I drain my Oddyssey transmission with only the front end of the vehicle elevated, three quarts of fluid comes out. If I drain my Oddyssey transmission while the vehicle is sitting level, around 3.5 quarts drain out. So replacing 3 quarts or 3.5 Quarts on your Oddyssey transmission might have everything to do with weather you drain the transmission with just the front end lifted or with both the front and rear ends lifted, or the with just the whole vehicle sitting level on the ground.
+ExcelDriveVideo Thanks for the tip about the three foot pipe to give the ratchet leverage to loosen the fill plug bolt. I had to use that trick and it worked.
2001 Odyssey 275k /5 transmissions/ same motor no valve job, trans going again/ 2nd gear, no more transmissions, to expensive,
REASON for so many trans: Honda DID NOT BUILD A EFFICIENT COOLING SYSTEM FOR IT, TOO SMALL FOR A HEAVY VAN [4100LB]. I found this out a couple months ago.
Dan Simmons it's slipping I'ma change the oil hopefully that's It I don't want being the transmission
ALex WOrldpeace
Saw a through video on same van, solenoid rebuild don't have the links in front of me that should be easy for you to find.
If I have the time I'd probably do it, wouldn't hurt then put new oil in with some Lucas transfix and not worry about going 3 * to change the oil because next thing will probably be the engine at almost 300 K!
Good luck my friend keep me posted if you wish.