Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I have completed the work and now waiting for the Honda Bond to cure. I changed the spark plugs also. I purchased all parts from my local Honda dealer.
Good question, it’s to ensure the fluid travels through all the shift solenoids, goes through all the oil bores inside the transmission. Which in turn will make the oil level check more accurate.
Do not use anything else other than the fluid on the label of the fill hole. It has to be Honda there are no substitutions. They may say it’s the same or it’s compatible but it’s not. You will ruin your transmission if Honda fluid is not used.
Not draining that small amount won’t hurt anything but the reason to do this is to make sure it is topped off. You let it drain off the excess or top off if needed.
Hi I really need an advoice, I bought a 2013 Honda Accord 2.4 with 104000 miles on it. I chcecked the carfax but I couldn't find anything regards to the Transmission oil change. If it has never done until now, do you think is it good or bad to change the transmisson oil now? Can you please give me your opinion on this
Sure the service interval under normal conditions is 110,000 miles so if performed at 104,000 you will be perfectly fine to replace. The service interval under severe conditions such as towing, regular mountain driving uphill and downhill in low gears or hard acceleration and deceleration constantly. That service interval would be dropped down to 60,000 miles. But if the car was driven under normal conditions. City driving, highway normal acceleration for the majority of its life the occasional mountain driving here and there it would be considered normal use and changing at 104,000 is okay according to Honda. Chances are it was driven under normal conditions but if possible ask the previous owner how they drove the car. Let me know if you have further questions.
Hello, I bought a 2017 Honda accord ex at 186,000 miles and I’m currently going on to 195,000. I want to do this transmission fluid change however I have no clue if it was ever done before. As well as that I have to change the motor oil here pretty shortly as well. When you changed the gears and said to do it three times, does that mean turning the car off and then on? And changing gears or just changing gears three times for the three seconds.
after Drain as shown in video, close the drain plug, keep the car leval, fill the oil atlest 3.8 Qt , than start the engine , keep the brake pressed and hold , and shift the stick every mode 3-5 second and same way returned , than open the level bolt as shown , excess oil will come out and you are done, if no oil drip means you have to add bit more and follow the process , don't over fill or under fill ... good luck ,
Hello, just a update: yesterday pounded on a 21mm 12pt socket onto those wheel locks, first one was tough didn't want to go on, the second got stuck in the socket and I had to pound on it a half hour to get wheel lock out of socket and the last two I got off in like 3 min, so that is done, was really easy once got going, ty for the help along the way, is it ok to drive without the engine splash shield or should I buy one?
I would recommend buying one. It’s best to not drive without it. I’m glad you were able to to remove all the wheel locks! Just replace them with regular wheel bolts. Torque spec is 140nm
After he went through the three sequences of shifting through all the gears. He then removed that top bolt. And because 4 quarts was just a bit more than it calls for. The excessive amount of oil dripped out. And once it stops dripping out from that top bolt. The level is perfect.
Yes I can clarify. Basically it’s how tight the bolt should be tightened. 36 ftlbs (foot pounds) is the torque specification for this bolt. This is achieved by using a torque wrench (not shown in this video) If you want a much more in depth explanation let me know. 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing. 2015 Accord. Fluid was replaced by dealership at 50K miles and then again by me yesterday at 114K miles. Surprisingly, I got just slightly OVER 4 quarts out: probably 4.1 quarts! I only had 4 quarts of new fluid and poured all in. Loosened the check bolt from above on level ground but couldn't watch from above (not enough light) whether or not there was a momentary drip. By the time I got under the car, there was no drip, but just slight wetness from a very thin stream near the bolt. So, if anything came out, it was miniscule. I am now anxious whether I put too little in. What to do? Should I buy another quart and simply add 0.1 quart? Should I add more and go through the check bolt rechecking process again? My initial hunch was that the dealership put too much fluid at the 50K mile change, but this is clearly not the case as otherwise a bunch would have come out through the check bolt.
Same thing happened to me. The car has been driving for over 10k miles plus a cross country trip. No issues. But if you want to be certain just get a quart and double check. The transmission is expensive that quart is cheap
Great video. Please put a jack stand under the car and chuck back wheel.
Very good advice. 👍🏼
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I have completed the work and now waiting for the Honda Bond to cure. I changed the spark plugs also. I purchased all parts from my local Honda dealer.
Your the man great job It couldn’t have been said better your good with perfection on this oil change
Thank you I appreciate your support! 👍🏼
Hi I have a 2013 Accord, could I follow the same instructions in this video for my car?
Hi, why are you supposed to go through the gears 3x? Is that a must? Will something happen to the car if I don’t? 😅
Good question, it’s to ensure the fluid travels through all the shift solenoids, goes through all the oil bores inside the transmission. Which in turn will make the oil level check more accurate.
Local auto parts store doesn’t have Honda branded fluid…only valvoline cvt fluid for Honda hcf2. Will it be as good as Honda brand?
Do not use anything else other than the fluid on the label of the fill hole.
It has to be Honda there are no substitutions.
They may say it’s the same or it’s compatible but it’s not. You will ruin your transmission if Honda fluid is not used.
When is the right time to change the transmission fluid on a Honda accord 2015 exl
How do you know when to change it. My manual says have the dealer check it?
How many miles do you have?
Do you think it will hurt anything if you don't drain out the small amount that comes out???
Not draining that small amount won’t hurt anything but the reason to do this is to make sure it is topped off. You let it drain off the excess or top off if needed.
Wait, you are not suppose to change the filter yet?
Hi I really need an advoice, I bought a 2013 Honda Accord 2.4 with 104000 miles on it. I chcecked the carfax but I couldn't find anything regards to the Transmission oil change. If it has never done until now, do you think is it good or bad to change the transmisson oil now? Can you please give me your opinion on this
Sure the service interval under normal conditions is 110,000 miles so if performed at 104,000 you will be perfectly fine to replace.
The service interval under severe conditions such as towing, regular mountain driving uphill and downhill in low gears or hard acceleration and deceleration constantly. That service interval would be dropped down to 60,000 miles.
But if the car was driven under normal conditions. City driving, highway normal acceleration for the majority of its life the occasional mountain driving here and there it would be considered normal use and changing at 104,000 is okay according to Honda.
Chances are it was driven under normal conditions but if possible ask the previous owner how they drove the car. Let me know if you have further questions.
@@friendlymechanic9778 Thank you very much...
Hello, I bought a 2017 Honda accord ex at 186,000 miles and I’m currently going on to 195,000. I want to do this transmission fluid change however I have no clue if it was ever done before. As well as that I have to change the motor oil here pretty shortly as well. When you changed the gears and said to do it three times, does that mean turning the car off and then on? And changing gears or just changing gears three times for the three seconds.
after Drain as shown in video, close the drain plug, keep the car leval, fill the oil atlest 3.8 Qt , than start the engine , keep the brake pressed and hold , and shift the stick every mode 3-5 second and same way returned , than open the level bolt as shown , excess oil will come out and you are done, if no oil drip means you have to add bit more and follow the process , don't over fill or under fill ... good luck ,
Hello, just a update: yesterday pounded on a 21mm 12pt socket onto those wheel locks, first one was tough didn't want to go on, the second got stuck in the socket and I had to pound on it a half hour to get wheel lock out of socket and the last two I got off in like 3 min, so that is done, was really easy once got going, ty for the help along the way, is it ok to drive without the engine splash shield or should I buy one?
I would recommend buying one. It’s best to not drive without it. I’m glad you were able to to remove all the wheel locks! Just replace them with regular wheel bolts. Torque spec is 140nm
thank you again and I will get one @@friendlymechanic9778 I already had bought 4 regular wheel studs and put them in as I got the wheel locks off.
So how did you know it was filled the right amount of fluid?
After he went through the three sequences of shifting through all the gears. He then removed that top bolt. And because 4 quarts was just a bit more than it calls for. The excessive amount of oil dripped out. And once it stops dripping out from that top bolt. The level is perfect.
Thank you for your help. Can you help me understand what does 36lbs mean when you put on the wrench. Im having trouble understanding that. Thank you 😊
Yes I can clarify.
Basically it’s how tight the bolt should be tightened. 36 ftlbs (foot pounds) is the torque specification for this bolt. This is achieved by using a torque wrench (not shown in this video)
If you want a much more in depth explanation let me know. 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing. 2015 Accord. Fluid was replaced by dealership at 50K miles and then again by me yesterday at 114K miles. Surprisingly, I got just slightly OVER 4 quarts out: probably 4.1 quarts! I only had 4 quarts of new fluid and poured all in. Loosened the check bolt from above on level ground but couldn't watch from above (not enough light) whether or not there was a momentary drip. By the time I got under the car, there was no drip, but just slight wetness from a very thin stream near the bolt. So, if anything came out, it was miniscule. I am now anxious whether I put too little in. What to do? Should I buy another quart and simply add 0.1 quart? Should I add more and go through the check bolt rechecking process again? My initial hunch was that the dealership put too much fluid at the 50K mile change, but this is clearly not the case as otherwise a bunch would have come out through the check bolt.
Same thing happened to me. The car has been driving for over 10k miles plus a cross country trip. No issues. But if you want to be certain just get a quart and double check. The transmission is expensive that quart is cheap
Should you also. Change the transmission fluid filter?
No . Honda says no . Only if there's an issue
@@scottenser464 what would the issues be?
❤thanks
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Does it not take dw1?
No this vehicle has a CVT. DW1 is incorrect and will damage the CVT.