Great video! I did one on my 2018 Clarity as well. I have done two of them so far at the recommended intervals, even though my car is EV 80% of the time! Oil comes out super clean. I could put it in the lawnmower! Best of luck with the channel! Keep up the great work!
There's no need to change engine oil at the "recommended" intervals. The software engineers at Honda are just lazy to distinguish between ICE and PHEV cars. Chevy Volt would keep track how much gas is actually used and calculate the oil change interval accordingly. Many Volt owners would change oil once every 2 years. For Honda Clarity, the manual said at least once a year. I think that's a good interval if you drive in EV mode 80+%.
@@myanghua Totally hey. I just do it when it's convenient since I do them myself. If I had a gas lawnmower I'd put the "used" oil in it to get some more life out of it! All the best! -Brad
Thanks! My dealer, Economy Honda in Chattanooga, said my first would be free. From then on I’ll do them myself. Two comments: 1) Its a good practice to fill the filter with fresh oil. 2) Be sure to document and keep receipts for the oil and filter to protect your warranty.
Very cool video. I read your other comment about how traffic in California is bad. I completely agree. I live in Long Beach and I do mostly city driving but when I get on the freeway it is ridiculous how long it takes just to travel 20 miles, around one hour. When I visit Colorado Springs, 20 miles would take like 15 minutes.
What ramps are those? Got a link or name at least ? Nice Honda,.. never heard of it. ( been looking at used Prius as 2nd car ). Sub’ed off your vid on McGuires for phone/tablet screen. Thanks again. Cheers.
Next time you should add some oil to the oil filter so when the engine starts its not a dry start. Over all very clean and simple oil change for the car. People would be crazy to not do it themselves
Electric driven engine is why it's so clean. Mine is 3 yrs. old @ 75K miles, this is first oil change other than one done @ 5k miles done by dealer, (& I don't realy count that, as it was clean oil they replaced). I could go even longer on the same oil as it doesn't look that bad, but after 2.5 yrs. I felt like I should do SOMETHING! NOTE: Runs mostly on electric power with gas power for last 5 - 10 miles of daily commute.
@@onlyajeep97 I don't think it does in Honda Clarity. I have literally never used engine. Basically, it only turns on for weekly cycle for 15 min and that's it. The oil came as new as I was putting in.
My Clarity does the same thing. I rarely fill up the tank, but when I do it says that I have over 1,000 miles, which is obviously not correct. I don't particularly care because I almost exclusively use the battery indicator.
Michael Borquez Nice. Staying in the Honda family. I must say your videos have help me a bunch on my 2013 Accord. So I will sadly miss those. Congrates on the new car. Will you do a full review on new one?
Jason Cunningham For sure, it is a very different kind of car. Fit and finish is not as good as the Accord, but it is eerily quiet when running full electric mode. With the rebates in California, the car is very affordable and returns insanely good MPG while not being slow like a Prius.
Like Jason, I have 2014 accord your info was always solid and to the point, sad you done have 9th gen anymore but congratulation on the new pickup. I was hoping to catch up with you on mileage i am now at 174K! Keep up the good work, your the only channel where i have video notification on!
Michael Borquez I understand that with Cali traffic. Hopefully this gives you many trouble free miles. Would you say overall the accord was a solid car?
mmz77 Very, it was a great car. I would have kept it, but it was at 185,000 miles and that was my last chance to sell it for a good amount. Once you cross 200,000 miles people think there is something wrong with it, lol.
I love youtube cause it's still a place where kind hearted people who just want to teach others for no gain whatsoever.
Perfect instructions. Not one word and I know exactly what to do. Bravo
I think he being sarcastic
Great video! I did one on my 2018 Clarity as well. I have done two of them so far at the recommended intervals, even though my car is EV 80% of the time! Oil comes out super clean. I could put it in the lawnmower!
Best of luck with the channel! Keep up the great work!
Brad On Cars Thank you, it does feel like such a waste of oil based on preprogrammed interval.
There's no need to change engine oil at the "recommended" intervals. The software engineers at Honda are just lazy to distinguish between ICE and PHEV cars. Chevy Volt would keep track how much gas is actually used and calculate the oil change interval accordingly. Many Volt owners would change oil once every 2 years. For Honda Clarity, the manual said at least once a year. I think that's a good interval if you drive in EV mode 80+%.
@@myanghua Totally hey. I just do it when it's convenient since I do them myself. If I had a gas lawnmower I'd put the "used" oil in it to get some more life out of it! All the best! -Brad
In this video, no word is better than words. Thanks.
Awesome video. Love how clean your engine bay is and the interior is definitely daily driver clean. 😊
I enjoyed the sounds of occasional heavy breaths you took in this video. Thanks
Thanks! My dealer, Economy Honda in Chattanooga, said my first would be free. From then on I’ll do them myself. Two comments: 1) Its a good practice to fill the filter with fresh oil. 2) Be sure to document and keep receipts for the oil and filter to protect your warranty.
Excellent how-to video. Not sure if you've tried the 5 qt jugs of Mobil 1, but it would be cheaper than buying the individual quart bottles.
at 5:49 that 3/8 square hole is your trans fluid plug.
You're welcome
Very cool video. I read your other comment about how traffic in California is bad. I completely agree. I live in Long Beach and I do mostly city driving but when I get on the freeway it is ridiculous how long it takes just to travel 20 miles, around one hour. When I visit Colorado Springs, 20 miles would take like 15 minutes.
You da man. Ty for going through the trouble.
What ramps are those? Got a link or name at least ? Nice Honda,.. never heard of it. ( been looking at used Prius as 2nd car ). Sub’ed off your vid on McGuires for phone/tablet screen. Thanks again. Cheers.
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Next time you should add some oil to the oil filter so when the engine starts its not a dry start. Over all very clean and simple oil change for the car. People would be crazy to not do it themselves
Does anyone know what the part is called that needs removed on the bottom to get to the oil drain plug? Mine is damaged and needs replaced.
Great video, and impressive one handed oil change ;) Though I don't understand how you kept the car & engine so clean for 9300 miles...
Highway miles, you should have seen his 170k accord.
This is a plugged-in hybrid. Therefore, engine doesn't need to run at all for most of his mileages.
Electric driven engine is why it's so clean. Mine is 3 yrs. old @ 75K miles, this is first oil change other than one done @ 5k miles done by dealer, (& I don't realy count that, as it was clean oil they replaced).
I could go even longer on the same oil as it doesn't look that bad, but after 2.5 yrs. I felt like I should do SOMETHING!
NOTE: Runs mostly on electric power with gas power for last 5 - 10 miles of daily commute.
Even the inside of his rims are super clean. NICE !!
What's the oil filter part number?
What size is the oil filter wrench
How do you reset the car so the service A01 notification stops coming on?
Did you figure this out
Nope
What kind of oil filter tool is that?
do you think there is room for a Fumoto valve without an adaptor?
How often do you need to change your oil? Should I calculate the mile I have drive on gas? I am guessing 6K of gas miles I have driven?
The car will tell you when. It's not just a timer. It actually actually measures the viscosity.
@@onlyajeep97 I filled up my tank no more than 6 times in the last 9 months. I think it looking at the mileage. I have been using the electric motor.
@@onlyajeep97 I don't think it does in Honda Clarity. I have literally never used engine. Basically, it only turns on for weekly cycle for 15 min and that's it. The oil came as new as I was putting in.
I have so many questions. I’d give you a thumbs up but, you didn’t mention what size to take plug off, how much oil, what filter size , etc.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing.
How is your range 871 miles??? did you change the gas tank range ???
My Clarity does the same thing. I rarely fill up the tank, but when I do it says that I have over 1,000 miles, which is obviously not correct. I don't particularly care because I almost exclusively use the battery indicator.
I would usually run it a bit before closing up the skid plate, just to ensure that there are no leaks. Great directions otherwise.
The oil looks very new. Is that normal? Great video like no words...
thank you, great video, but how do you reset the A01 warning message?
Use your head unit, vehicle settings, maintenance reminder, reset all items. You have to be in park to get to this menu.
Didn’t put it in maintenance mode or checked the oil level
Hola Mike! Did you trade in the Accord?
Jason Cunningham Yeah, traffic here in California has gotten awful. I get the carpool sticker with this one.
Michael Borquez Nice. Staying in the Honda family. I must say your videos have help me a bunch on my 2013 Accord. So I will sadly miss those. Congrates on the new car. Will you do a full review on new one?
Jason Cunningham For sure, it is a very different kind of car. Fit and finish is not as good as the Accord, but it is eerily quiet when running full electric mode. With the rebates in California, the car is very affordable and returns insanely good MPG while not being slow like a Prius.
Like Jason, I have 2014 accord your info was always solid and to the point, sad you done have 9th gen anymore but congratulation on the new pickup. I was hoping to catch up with you on mileage i am now at 174K! Keep up the good work, your the only channel where i have video notification on!
thank you!!
Can I ask you what screwdriver typing ised
*you used
Also what wrench I need for it. Sorry I’ve never done an oil change before
Thank you
That oil looks like transmission oil
Accord go bye bye?
mmz77 It was hard to say goodbye, but the red carpool sticker has become a necessity in California. Sold it to a good kid as his first car.
Michael Borquez I understand that with Cali traffic. Hopefully this gives you many trouble free miles. Would you say overall the accord was a solid car?
mmz77 Very, it was a great car. I would have kept it, but it was at 185,000 miles and that was my last chance to sell it for a good amount. Once you cross 200,000 miles people think there is something wrong with it, lol.
@@Sunshone7311 What was a "good amount" if you dont mind me asking? ballpark?
DKP Productions I sold it for $7000.
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