One other piece of advice...give your plugs a light coat of the oil next time you do a change. Just rub it around with your fingers. It'll prevent the sort of rust you dealt with while getting them off.
When it comes to the diff maybe also the Transmission but I know for sure the Diff for the CRV's. Only use Honda brand as they have an additive already in the diff fluid that controls the consistency of viscosity as well as the rate at which the fluid goes up and down in temp when the crv is in operation. Very vital to it functioning correctly and also reduces stress on seals and other materials the fluid comes into contact inside the differential plates. When this fluid breaks down eventually you will notice a change in the sound from the diff when driving. If you use anything else other than the Honda brand it will not have these control additives specific to the plates inside and you will hear the difference and don't want that. Unfortunately, Honda is the only one in the world that makes that Diff fluid with those additives for specific reasons. Also, another Warning don't try and use that Honda diff Fluid on any other non-Honda Diff you may be asking for trouble.
Just did this. I used brake clean to clean out the ratchet hole. The worst part of the job is getting an extension far enough in the fill plug so you can open it and not strip it out.
A non-Honda Additive fluid??? if the dealer recommends it, you may have to think it twice, because each time the tech uses it, they save the cap and he will get $1 up to $5 for each cap to trade it to the company that sold that product to the dealership. Why do I know it? I did it as a tech in the dealership and I want to share it with all of you. Not a bad idea at all, but you don't have to do it. Good luck.
Put a little dab of anti-seize compound on your fill and drain plugs. Also, next time, use a torque wrench to get the proper tightness on your plugs. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing... For filling fluid in those positions, they have bottle pumps. Looks like a shampoo bottle pump, but with a long hose instead of a spout. Really convenient. I use it to fill manual gear cars. Wonder why dealer rec'd MGC... ??? If you use OEM fluid, probably don't need it. Especially if you plan to service fluid regularly on schedule. But, if you do, you can pour that into the first emptied bottle and use the afrementioned pump 😁
Great job! Where did you get the wrench? Soon (following your advises) I'll do it myself. In my local Honda service ( in Warsaw, Poland) for replacement ATF and fluid in rear differ they asked equivalent of USD 210 !!!
I noticed you use wood to raise your vehicle so you can get underneath without lifting the wheels off the ground. I also use that method, usually with some flat pieces of wood stacked. Would like to see your setup a bit more. Perhaps a post a video on that. Thanks
When the weather gets a little warmer here in CT I will certainly do that. I also have wooden car ramps that I can highlight as well. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Troy. I bought that right at my local dealer; Liberty Honda in Hartford, CT. The spares parts tech told me they add a bottle to every car they service in the shop and recommended I add it too.
Excelente el video me motiva a hacer esto yo mismo. Una consulta el adaptador de la botella donde lo conceguiste o como se llama en ingles par comprarlo por amazon
smile.amazon.com/Hopkins-10106B-FloTool-Filler-Refill/dp/B000EH4UXM/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=transmission+bottle+valve&qid=1594516712&sr=8-9 Creo que lo encontre en Advance Auto o en Walmart. Lo busque en Amazon y si tratas de encontrar "spout" y "transmission bottle" lo encontrara. Buena suerte!
The differential is in the back of the car. The fill port on the 2008 is on the rear of the unit on the passenger side and the drain is in the front side on the driver side. Hope this helps!
The MGC....recommended by dealer......why? Which dealer? I have a howling Sound coming From my rear end In my 2009 CRV , have changed oil, it was clean, changed At 30k intervals sińce New, 107,000miles & howling! Thanks! Jim
Liberty Honda in Hartford, CT recommended the additive. I had no issues since doing it. I would recommend doing it one more time, using the OEM honda gear oil and go from there.
DIY Sharing I had this analyzed by a local mechanic. I drove the car, it has 108,000 miles, and the rear brakes have not been serviced ever. I did not tell him that. But on the 4 or 5th mile after a turn, it started howling. He was surprised And amazed, he had never heard anything like that. Back in the shop he removed the wheels and the driver side pads were rusted so badly they were sticking. I needed a rear brake job. I had new bending brakes, but no rotors. I ordered them and am waiting for them to arrive. The brake shoes are like new. The mechanic analyzed this for free, he wanted over $300 to do the job parts include. It will cost me $70 for special coated rotos and about $29 for the bending brakes with the SS hardware. I will Ave saved over $200+ doing it myself. The job will take 2 hours.
Home Depot. Look around you can find them at places that sell decent tools. I chose HD Husky because if I have any issues, I just bring it back to the store with our without the receipt and it's covered for life.
Hi Simon. The tools is a ratchet....3/8 in. Flex-Head, Extendable Ratchet. I picked mine up at Home Depot for about $30. I also have seen a Stanley version at Walmart.
One other piece of advice...give your plugs a light coat of the oil next time you do a change. Just rub it around with your fingers. It'll prevent the sort of rust you dealt with while getting them off.
Good advice. Thanks!
I use anti-seize on all threads of different metale. These are Steel plugs into aluminium. Just like Steel sparz plugs into aluminium heads. Jim
When it comes to the diff maybe also the Transmission but I know for sure the Diff for the CRV's. Only use Honda brand as they have an additive already in the diff fluid that controls the consistency of viscosity as well as the rate at which the fluid goes up and down in temp when the crv is in operation. Very vital to it functioning correctly and also reduces stress on seals and other materials the fluid comes into contact inside the differential plates. When this fluid breaks down eventually you will notice a change in the sound from the diff when driving. If you use anything else other than the Honda brand it will not have these control additives specific to the plates inside and you will hear the difference and don't want that. Unfortunately, Honda is the only one in the world that makes that Diff fluid with those additives for specific reasons. Also, another Warning don't try and use that Honda diff Fluid on any other non-Honda Diff you may be asking for trouble.
Just did this. I used brake clean to clean out the ratchet hole. The worst part of the job is getting an extension far enough in the fill plug so you can open it and not strip it out.
A non-Honda Additive fluid??? if the dealer recommends it, you may have to think it twice, because each time the tech uses it, they save the cap and he will get $1 up to $5 for each cap to trade it to the company that sold that product to the dealership. Why do I know it? I did it as a tech in the dealership and I want to share it with all of you. Not a bad idea at all, but you don't have to do it. Good luck.
Good insight!!!!
Put a little dab of anti-seize compound on your fill and drain plugs. Also, next time, use a torque wrench to get the proper tightness on your plugs. Thanks for the video.
Definitely good practice to do that Stinger!
Thank you for your time and thorough explanation.
instablaster...
Thanks for sharing...
For filling fluid in those positions, they have bottle pumps. Looks like a shampoo bottle pump, but with a long hose instead of a spout. Really convenient. I use it to fill manual gear cars.
Wonder why dealer rec'd MGC... ???
If you use OEM fluid, probably don't need it. Especially if you plan to service fluid regularly on schedule.
But, if you do, you can pour that into the first emptied bottle and use the afrementioned pump 😁
I almost got one of those but these days i try to limit the clutter at home and just buy what I need. I do agree those pumps are nice.
Would it be easier to mix the fluid and MGC before filling?
That is a great idea. I like that a lot and will do that next time.
Thanks.
It’s an awkward job.
The bottle top pumps ($10) Make an awkward job a bit easier.
Great job! Where did you get the wrench? Soon (following your advises) I'll do it myself. In my local Honda service ( in Warsaw, Poland) for replacement ATF and fluid in rear differ they asked equivalent of USD 210 !!!
Home Depot is where I got the wrench.
I noticed you use wood to raise your vehicle so you can get underneath without lifting the wheels off the ground. I also use that method, usually with some flat pieces of wood stacked. Would like to see your setup a bit more. Perhaps a post a video on that. Thanks
When the weather gets a little warmer here in CT I will certainly do that. I also have wooden car ramps that I can highlight as well. Thanks for the comment.
Going to do a video on my wood "ramps" this fall.
I still owe you this upload....on the "to-do" list. I have a headlight restoration video to work on next.
Where do you get the mgc?surprised the dealer recommends a non honda additive
Hi Troy. I bought that right at my local dealer; Liberty Honda in Hartford, CT. The spares parts tech told me they add a bottle to every car they service in the shop and recommended I add it too.
Did the MGC multi gear concentrated make a difference? great video by the way
Not needed. I wouldn't risk it. Just use the Honda fluid.
I would think that if it was needed, Honda would include it in their fluid formulation.
Excelente el video me motiva a hacer esto yo mismo. Una consulta el adaptador de la botella donde lo conceguiste o como se llama en ingles par comprarlo por amazon
smile.amazon.com/Hopkins-10106B-FloTool-Filler-Refill/dp/B000EH4UXM/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=transmission+bottle+valve&qid=1594516712&sr=8-9
Creo que lo encontre en Advance Auto o en Walmart. Lo busque en Amazon y si tratas de encontrar "spout" y "transmission bottle" lo encontrara. Buena suerte!
are the plugs for fill and drain the same size as transmission plug?
They take different size crush washers - 20mm for the diff plugs and 18mm for the transmission. They should always be replaced.
Just got home from my honda dealer they never recommended any mgc ??
Exactly! The only fluid that goes inside the diff is the genuine Honda Dual Pump Fluid.
where is front/back?
The differential is in the back of the car. The fill port on the 2008 is on the rear of the unit on the passenger side and the drain is in the front side on the driver side. Hope this helps!
The MGC....recommended by dealer......why? Which dealer?
I have a howling Sound coming From my rear end In my 2009 CRV , have changed oil, it was clean, changed At 30k intervals sińce New, 107,000miles & howling! Thanks! Jim
Liberty Honda in Hartford, CT recommended the additive. I had no issues since doing it. I would recommend doing it one more time, using the OEM honda gear oil and go from there.
The howling noise might be one of the rear wheel bearings.
Any updates Jim?
DIY Sharing I had this analyzed by a local mechanic. I drove the car, it has 108,000 miles, and the rear brakes have not been serviced ever. I did not tell him that. But on the 4 or 5th mile after a turn, it started howling. He was surprised And amazed, he had never heard anything like that. Back in the shop he removed the wheels and the driver side pads were rusted so badly they were sticking. I needed a rear brake job. I had new bending brakes, but no rotors. I ordered them and am waiting for them to arrive. The brake shoes are like new. The mechanic analyzed this for free, he wanted over $300 to do the job parts include. It will cost me $70 for special coated rotos and about $29 for the bending brakes with the SS hardware. I will Ave saved over $200+ doing it myself. The job will take 2 hours.
@@jimpie231 great outcome! You found out the cause and were able to fix it with a reasonable cost! What rotors did you go with?
Tighten plugs to 30 ft lb
35 ft lbs according to 2007-2011 service manual - page 15-21
Thanks for the video! Where do you get the wrench? Seems very handy!
Home Depot. Look around you can find them at places that sell decent tools. I chose HD Husky because if I have any issues, I just bring it back to the store with our without the receipt and it's covered for life.
Thanks!
30 foot pound torque, nothing less.
What is that wrench called?
It answers to Philip.
Hi Simon. The tools is a ratchet....3/8 in. Flex-Head, Extendable Ratchet. I picked mine up at Home Depot for about $30. I also have seen a Stanley version at Walmart.
Thanks!
It s a good job
How much did you save by doing it yourself?
Approximately $100.
Muy buen video
Gracias Antonio. Solo tratando de ayudar otras personas.