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This video was especially educational. Scott has a lot of knowledge but what's in this video is super useful. Still not sure about what to do with a used ride purchased after 150,000 miles with no prior service records. Would like to see your thoughts since this has long been up for discussion.
Scotty. Auto correct. I mean like do you change transmission fluid in a ride with 150,000 miles purchased used with no service records, or 170,000 miles or more?
"Lifetime" means you will never run into transmission problem if you replace your vehicle before the warranty runs out. That way, you will be a "lifetime" customer.
@@jaguarrroman yes, and Scotty says not having to bother with the transmission is attractive to the new car buyer. Here in the UK my little Peugeot says to change the auxiliary belt at 100,000! It always made a noise from when we bought it at three years old and 21,0000. With hindsight I should of taken it back but it was only a little on cold mornings. The water pump bearings started rumbling at 45,000 and the clutch broke up too. Ok it probably had a hard time in the city before hand, but I've never had a pump go in my life. But it's a car built to a very strict budget, a Toyota Aygo in disguise with a Daihatsu derived engine, not brilliant it has to be said. Although it only cost £6,000 but I had to silicone the centre brake light in to stop it leaking, a long standing fault on this and the preceding model. A fairly comfortable car to drive and averages 55 mpg and is hippy round town but struggles on hill. With 67 bhp I don't think it'd be popular in the states, free tax here though because of its low emissions!
@@rob5944 100K is too much for the belt whatever it be made of. When I was driving an Opel Tigra in my young days, I started checking the belt condition and considering it's replacement every 15-20K km. I prefer to be on the safe side.
Hey Scotty! To save the mess when pulling off that oil filter, I use the disposable plastic oversized red beer cups over the filter and spin it off catching the overrun in the cup! Works well!
If there is room. I also have a bendable lead/rubberized coated “formable funnel/spill shield 🛡” thingy. Sometimes my old cardboard from my 24 pack works too 😏🤷♂️
Should remove the fill plugs first so in case you can't get it out, you're not stuck with an empty transmission or differential and can drive it to your favorite mechanic.
TIP FROM A HONDA TECH! I 100% agree that changing the fluids regularly is your best bet. Oil every 5k miles, transmission oil every 20k miles, differential every 25k. BUT, on these new generation Hondas, the differentials do not use VTM 4 anymore. That’s for previous gen Hondas. This body style Ridgeline (and similar pilot and passport) take Dual Pump 2 fluid in the differential. VTM 4 can cause premature wear and excessive noise.
You will notice how the fluid coming out of the differential was almost clear, whereas what was put in was bright red, similar to transmission fluid. Scotty is preaching using the proper fluids, when in the same video he’s using the wrong fluid 😂
@@dmironyuk rear diff done on second oil change no matter what, due to it coming from factory with a break in oil. After that I would never let it go past 30k at the longest. As far as transmission, the 6 speed automatics have been known for having shutter issues due to deteriorated fluid. They need a fluid change every 20k considering at a fluid exchange, you’re only ever changing 3-4 quarts out of the 9-10 that it holds. Honda technically recommends triple flushing ATF, but people are to cheap to do it. The triple flush is to constantly dilute the ATF until all of the deteriorated fluid has been removed.
@@jasonlecreux1175 Why do you call it a triple-flush? It's actually a triple drain and fill. You could connect a flush machine as well no? And then it's a flush.
Nice. I agree and have experienced the overpriced dealerships taking people for a ride. That’s why I’ve been working on my own cars for 30 years. Started with my first car at 16 years of age! Like you said, if you do it yourself, then you know it was done right.
Sometimes it's a scare tactic. They want to sell you another vehicle...They tell you there's major issues, you trade in car fora different one, they Make a ton of money, they make the cheap fix to your old car, sell it and make another ton of money... I myself take things(I do everything outside and in winter I have no choice Sometimes).. I take things to a place that don't sell vehicles like OK Tire or Fountain tire or some such... Yes, it's still customer beware, but at least they are not pedaling a new vehicle on you...
@@TheFarmerfitz Tip, at every oil change, I empty the P.S. rez, and refill with new. Every other oil change, I remove a qt or so of tranny fluid, and replace with new.
I agree with this video Scotty. My wife had a land rover evoque. It was more or less problem free for several years. But it eventually blew out a hose. No biggie. I thought perhaps it was also time to do some other maintenance. When I went to the land rover dealer for the part that I needed, I asked about the price to change the transmission fluid. They said “The transmission fluid is designed to not be changed for the lifetime of the vehicle”. They wouldn’t even give me a price. They were adamant and almost combative on the request. We sold the vehicle immediately because if there isn’t at least a plan to get to 300,000 miles, I’m not going to monkey with it. If they can charge $300 for a dumb hose, I am not interested in knowing what they charge for a transmission. It wasn’t the engineering I was afraid of. It was the attitude toward a managed service life. I couldn’t even pay these guys to do the right thing.
You have no idea the bullet you dodged. Rovers are total MONEY PITS!! You were smart to dump it after the first thing went wrong. That was #1, of 1,001 problems it was soon to have.
@@nostradamus7648 Yes. A good independent is tough to find. I used to use one shop but the guy sold his business. He didn't want to deal with running a business anymore so he went to work for a deal. The guy that bought the business was so, so. I didn't have the same confidence in the new owner. It took me a year after trying a couple shops for me to find a good and honest shop. One shop was good, but I felt they tried to upsell me other things too much.
Change oil for the sake of it, why??? There are spacecraft in orbit for 20+ years using the same lubricant for their solar panel rotator mechanisms. And they'll run another 20 years
@@jagmarc I do not buy into designed obsolescence. I suspect the design life threshold for a land rover is barely 10 years. I have three cars with just under 200k and going strong. They are 11, 17 and 45 years old . The way they got there was fluid changes. There is no way that land rover will make it to 150k, so I sold it at 90k for one with a transmission fill plug. Design obsolescence is why I no longer own a land rover. What I found out is Land Rovers were put together to make rich people feel good. Rich people don’t care for a 10 year old vehicle, so it is pointless to design beyond that threshold. I wouldn’t compare design quality of a machine designed to operate in orbit with a consumer grade automotive transmission. I do not feel that changing transmission fluid every 50k miles is excessive.
If the transmission and the differential have a fluid level plug l always fill until fluid comes out. Because the component could be already low before you drain it and just measuring the amount that comes out will leave the component low!
With that differential (andthe transmission), always remove the fill bolt first. If it is seized you will not be able to refill after draining. You might then have to bring it to a mechanic who has the appropriate tools to remove it.
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@@thabokgosietsile There is a fill plug for the differential. Usually on the side that faces toward the front of the vehicle and near the top of differential. You shouldn't drain the differential unless you can remove the fill plug first or you won't be able to refill it.
Scotty, The owner set you up?? Gen 1 Ridgeline takes VTM-4 for rear differential. Gen 2 takes the Dual Pump Fluid 2. Different fluid, different rear end.
Here's to my '69 Chevelle Malibu now. I first rode in her when I was twelve in 1969; a car passed down for 3 generations. I'm a musician and minor mechanic, retired from a healthcare provider. Thanks for so many for your videos.
I had the transmission fluid changed on my 2013 328i at 120k, $1200, and the car never drove the same way it did before i got it changed. When i get my Lexus, I'll change it every 50k.
I have a 2019 Honda Passport we bought in December of 2022 with only 29k on it. First thing I did was change the oil. Yeah, the dealership had done it before they put it on the lot, but I’m one of those guys who wants to know what’s in it. Second thing I did was have the trans serviced. It’s FWD so there’s no transfer case. I also found out that you MUST USE HONDA 3.1 fluid. Good to know. I plan on having it done every 30k. At around $250, it’s reasonable (the fluid itself is kinda pricey!), and a new trans? Nope, don’t even want to think about that!😝 Maintenance is cheap. Repairs are not!😉😄
I'm glad my father taught me to change the oil on the family cars when I was a kid😆😆 By the time I was old enough to drive, changing the oil & transmission fluid was the first thing I did after buying any car that I've ever owned. Even the cars that had 200k mi. when I bought them ended up lasting for yrs. of daily driving(with consistent changes, of course)
The reason why manufacturers spec lifetime fluids, or long intervals is to make their "cost of service" less than their competitors. People read things like Consumer Reports, and they show into relating to cost of ownership. If you can extend maintenance intervals, then you can lower cost of ownership. That's all there is to it. It's not about selling more parts, it's about people who compare all of these costs when they research purchasing a new vehicle. Nothing less, nothing more. Ask any engineer how often transmission or differential, or engine oil, or any other fluid should be changed. It won't match maintenance schedules.
Took a gamble on my 08 Civic with 205k miles, never had transmission fluid. Did a drop and fill. Had a tinge of red left, but was well past life. Fresh fluid in... Shifted better than new. A shudder it always had on slow acceleration has disappeared and shifts sooo smooth... Not recommended this far out, but turned out fine😊
When I had the transmission serviced on my wife’s 2020 Passport 9 speed, they charged me for 4 quarts of tranny fluid at 40 DOLLARS A QUART. I think that I was reamed……
My Ford dealership recommended to NOT change the transmission fluid on my F-150. They said if the transmission is working fine, don't touch it. They stated problems could arise if the transmission fluid was changed. I thought this was odd.
So many Honda dealerships that have cars under warranty and extended warranty use Valvoline Maxlife and or Castrol Transmaxx Import Mulri Vehicle as their preferred transmission service fluid. I only use Honda DW1 on my Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe with the 6 speed automatic and have been fine. But i did top off this last time over Christmas with 1/2 a quart of the castrol transmaxx and it has shifted beautifully smooth.
Older Hondas do not have an easily serviceable trans filter on the auto trans so your 30k trans fluid change must be a flush. Change the fluid, drive to operating temp then change again. Drive a few hundred miles then change again. Only use genuine Honda ATF. Only way to make those trans last.
Scotty, just bought a 2010 Matrix and going thru replacing things (brake rotors/pads, struts, wipers, tires/wheels,etc) and doing some maintenance, car has 181,000 mi, no record of any maintenance on the transmission, should I change the fluid or leave it be? Thanks
Many companies now state their Transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid. For example Ford state lifetime fluid, while ZF themselves state 80K km. I change mine Transmission fluids around 60K to 80K km.
Oh my Goodness!! Are you serious that the dealerships are stooping so slow low that they are not performing the services customers are paying them for. I always hate that my car disappears in a shop and then the car come out with an invoice and I never see what work was actually performed.
I’ve got a 14 year Old Ford kuga and I had all the fluids changed when I got it 3 years ago. It cost me about £450 with a garage that I have used for years. Engine oil , gearbox ( manual) AWD box , water , brake fluid. I think any car over 10 years old needs this
Hello Scotty, I enjoy your videos. You did not mention the model year Honda Ridgeline either in the video or in your written comments. I have found that Honda had built the Ridgeline models from 2006 to 2014 and in each of those models they have a transfer case that takes .8 pint of 75W-90 Gear Lube. As long as you were changing the engine oil, ATF and the gear lube in the rear differential, would it not be appropriate to change the gear lube in the transfer case too?
Remember to read the manual regarding changing the rear diff fluid. On some models, like my 2019 Acura RDX, once doing the initial fill, you need to start the car, and let it run for awhile. This distributes the fluid through the system. Then fill again until it runs out. Sure enough, it took several more ounces after doing this. This Ridgeline may have had a different system than the RDX and did not require this step.
You ain't kidding about dealers and/or mechanics not changing tranny/diff fluids. Bud goes The Extra Mile and slaps a gopro in an obscure spot, like inside the rear bumper-shell aimed forward to cover the fill/drain plug. Most times, they do it, but once no one did. All Hell broke loose when he went back there and accused them.
I learned about changing the transmission fluid thanks to Scotty, it's kinda crazy that I have to travel 2 cities and a half to find a competent mechanic to do it (even though it has a drain plug and deep stick), yet it will be totally worth it 💪
@@jesseduarte8979 When you drain an automatic through the drain plug only half of it comes out anyway. With that kind of milage unchanged I'd drain and fill then at next engine oil change do it again. That'll give you a s close to all new as it gets without totally dropping tyranny and draining torque converter, which ain't worth the effort.
Imagine how sad that would be. Enjoying a day at the beach, watching some big waves, then all of a sudden the ocean takes your vehicle. Floating away and nothing you can do about it.
Agreed no such thing as lifetime fluid. It will get the car company past the warranty period and then it’s the owners problem. Listen to Scotty, change the oil.
I love your overall informative videos, and it cleared my view point on different brands of vehicles and their durability and sane advices on maintenance. From Pakistan
I thing the "do it yourself and you'll do it right" is the best auto advice you can get, I don't trust anyone, dealers, auto repair shops or especially the quick change shops!
Hi Scotty thanks for all the great videos I do have a question I have a 2008 lexus gx470 with 268k on it runs great I have changed oil every 3500 miles but I have never done the tranny sealed type should I change the oil or just leave it not sure if I will introduce problems by changing it with so many miles on it. Thanks once again for the videos best regards Scott
That's a tough call. What did you end up doing? I did a drain and fill on a 2000 RX 300 at 210000. No issues. Sold it and still going as far as I know.
I have many friend being so afraid to maintain their own cars. I always tell them that if you know how to do it, you probably won't want to go to samll random car shops for maintanance. I've seen few parts done wrongly when I just got my 2nd hand car. These small shop often do things sloppily. Yes I spent a lot money on tools but will earn it back very soon by maintaining everything myself. Thank you Scotty for posting these videos.
Scotty Kilmer, when I change the oil. I put oil in the filter. . I do it in a special method. I put 2/3 full in the oil filter. The let it sit. The membranes in the filter soak up the motor oil. Wait a while for it to soak. You will notice the level drops to roughly one half. Then I fill oil filter back up to 2/3 full. Then I install the new oil filter. If you put No oil in the oil filter install it like most everyone does. When you start the engine . You are dry firing it. . Based on my logic alone . I'm no mechanic by any means. Scotty Kilmer your one of the best mechanic's.
Scotty is freaking great but we all have blind spots. I personally dry ran a filter one change because I forgot and some people had told me it doesn't matter. Well I heard a horrible 2 second metal on metal noise at startup so I went back to filling it about 2/3 like my dad taught me and it fires up super cleanly each time. I've yet to pay someone to change my oil and I'm nearing 50 so personally I can attest to your method being the way to go. There is a video from the lubrication guys or something here on yt that proves you get max oil pressure far sooner with the filter primed. That and you see more wear indicators in the oil without it. (nickel/iron/aluminum/ect). They pretty much disproved all the myths on the subject and verified our suspicions. Cheers!
The rear differential in My wife's 2017 Pilot requires Honda Dual Pump II fluid. I'm pretty sure the Ridgeline and the Pilot are the same under the skirts.
Hello Scotty.I appreciate all your useful information. I have one question. I have 2014 honda accord plug in hybrid with 99k miles on it and transmission fluid never changed. I am the second owner. I just asked some of my friends and they told me if you didn't change even till 60k miles,then don't touch now.Otherwise ,can get transmission problems. What do you think?Do I need to change transmission fluid in 99k car or leave it like that?Thank you very much again
If something was wrong with Fram they wouldn't have been in business for so long. Don't trust "Mechanic Myths". Almost every mechanic myth I heard growing up turned out to be false.
SCOTTY!!!!!!! There are external transmission filters on these below the battery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Easy maintencne! Not so easy to get too so you have to take the battery pan out to get to it.
Scotty... I am a Scott too. Anyhow what about the 1990 Honda civic crx si transmission oil ( yes engine oil ). To the BEST of my knowledge I never changed it. But a few years ago a slow drip where the shift rod enters started dripping. I chose to not repair, but have my level checked every 50k approx. I THOUGHT about changing it but get conflicting stories of yes / no ( new fluid will cause 5 speed to slip, etc) - so just keep driving it. Who's right / wrong. Don't change as metal filings are helping 5 speed oil to "hold everything together" with friction @ approx. 346,000 miles. ** can you please help me?
Why can't manufacturers of EVERYTHING use the same size nuts, bolts, & screws on most of the parts. Even simple furniture uses 3,4,6 different shapes & sizes of hardware. That's just STUPID!
A few years back I met with a friend talking about transmission fluid changes in my 2006 5.9 Cummins p/u and his 2019 Ford Diesel 350. I told him I change my transmission fluid every 35k due to heavy loads and towing. He's towing a 6000 lb trailer and disagreed. He called the Ford garage who told him don't worry. Change it every 100,000 miles.🤮. I guess I better call him...
Can someone please help me! I don't want to make a bad decision. I am looking to buy a truck, under 25 or 30k in order to haul a 5000 lb (max) camper trailer for the purpose of traveling for work and into Canada once a month to see my daughter. I live in Eastern Washington. I will have to drive in the snow and occasionally around mountain passes, jobsites, and camp sites = 4wd(?) What can I buy thats 1. Reliable 2. Won't kill me on fuel I am thinking Ford year model between 2009-2014, but, 17 mpg. Or Chevy Colorado, 20 mpg and 7600 lb towing. I am from the south and am scared of driving in the snow. I love Tacomas (I currently drive a lexus) but their towing is subpar.
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Hi how you doing scotty am having issues with my matrix 2006 I went to autozone used there scaner this code pop up . P0420 / p0741..?
This video was especially educational. Scott has a lot of knowledge but what's in this video is super useful.
Still not sure about what to do with a used ride purchased after 150,000 miles with no prior service records. Would like to see your thoughts since this has long been up for discussion.
Scotty. Auto correct. I mean like do you change transmission fluid in a ride with 150,000 miles purchased used with no service records, or 170,000 miles or more?
Saw there is a Scotty video on this. Thanks!
Scotty NOOOO! Those don't take VTM4. They take Dual Pump II.
Top Tip: always loosen fill plug on trans/diff before draining to be sure you can fill after drain.
I think I heard that from some guy named Scotty Kilmer.
I learned that hard way once. Needed longer extension once to reach fill on toyota transmission.
had to borrow extension from neighbor.
Maintenance 101!
I also like to make sure I can take the filter off before I start the drain...
And as when loosening any but or bolt, try to keep and open hand on the wrench so that if it slips then you won't crack your knuckles!
Fun fact: every fluid on a vehicle is lifetime fluid as long as you don’t mind the lifetime being measured in months instead of years!
Yeah, these companies are really saying "Don't worry, the transmission will be trash, by the time the fluid needs to be changed."
Only if you trade it in each year is it 'lifetime'.
@@sw7366 each year? 😂😂 bruh you change trans fluid every 12k miles?
I do not believe any Instructions
"Lifetime" means you will never run into transmission problem if you replace your vehicle before the warranty runs out. That way, you will be a "lifetime" customer.
Car makers don't want you to change transmission fluid, because they want you to buy a new car soon. Well done, Scotty!
Also most punters buying new welcome lower maintenance, and they'll probably no longer own the car anyway.
@@rob5944 Exactly, Rob! Changing engine oil every 10000 miles, lifetime transmission fluids make maintenance cheap and cars disposable.
@@jaguarrroman yes, and Scotty says not having to bother with the transmission is attractive to the new car buyer. Here in the UK my little Peugeot says to change the auxiliary belt at 100,000! It always made a noise from when we bought it at three years old and 21,0000. With hindsight I should of taken it back but it was only a little on cold mornings. The water pump bearings started rumbling at 45,000 and the clutch broke up too. Ok it probably had a hard time in the city before hand, but I've never had a pump go in my life. But it's a car built to a very strict budget, a Toyota Aygo in disguise with a Daihatsu derived engine, not brilliant it has to be said. Although it only cost £6,000 but I had to silicone the centre brake light in to stop it leaking, a long standing fault on this and the preceding model. A fairly comfortable car to drive and averages 55 mpg and is hippy round town but struggles on hill. With 67 bhp I don't think it'd be popular in the states, free tax here though because of its low emissions!
@@rob5944 100K is too much for the belt whatever it be made of. When I was driving an Opel Tigra in my young days, I started checking the belt condition and considering it's replacement every 15-20K km. I prefer to be on the safe side.
Well in line withe their policy on sustainability of the environment.
Hey Scotty! To save the mess when pulling off that oil filter, I use the disposable plastic oversized red beer cups over the filter and spin it off catching the overrun in the cup! Works well!
Love that idea!!
If there is room. I also have a bendable lead/rubberized coated “formable funnel/spill shield 🛡” thingy. Sometimes my old cardboard from my 24 pack works too 😏🤷♂️
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Smart, thanks for that 🏆
A Ziploc bag works too.
Should remove the fill plugs first so in case you can't get it out, you're not stuck with an empty transmission or differential and can drive it to your favorite mechanic.
TIP FROM A HONDA TECH!
I 100% agree that changing the fluids regularly is your best bet. Oil every 5k miles, transmission oil every 20k miles, differential every 25k.
BUT, on these new generation Hondas, the differentials do not use VTM 4 anymore. That’s for previous gen Hondas. This body style Ridgeline (and similar pilot and passport) take Dual Pump 2 fluid in the differential. VTM 4 can cause premature wear and excessive noise.
You will notice how the fluid coming out of the differential was almost clear, whereas what was put in was bright red, similar to transmission fluid. Scotty is preaching using the proper fluids, when in the same video he’s using the wrong fluid 😂
As a big scotty fan i’ll agree with you here, big oversight.
Trans/diff fluid every 60k otherwise you're tossing money
@@dmironyuk rear diff done on second oil change no matter what, due to it coming from factory with a break in oil. After that I would never let it go past 30k at the longest. As far as transmission, the 6 speed automatics have been known for having shutter issues due to deteriorated fluid. They need a fluid change every 20k considering at a fluid exchange, you’re only ever changing 3-4 quarts out of the 9-10 that it holds. Honda technically recommends triple flushing ATF, but people are to cheap to do it. The triple flush is to constantly dilute the ATF until all of the deteriorated fluid has been removed.
@@jasonlecreux1175 Why do you call it a triple-flush? It's actually a triple drain and fill. You could connect a flush machine as well no? And then it's a flush.
Nice. I agree and have experienced the overpriced dealerships taking people for a ride. That’s why I’ve been working on my own cars for 30 years. Started with my first car at 16 years of age! Like you said, if you do it yourself, then you know it was done right.
Well done and it has saved you a fortune and all it takes is "one bad experience" for some of us anyway
Did toy ever forget to put the oil drain plug back in? I did,....only once though
Sometimes it's a scare tactic. They want to sell you another vehicle...They tell you there's major issues, you trade in car fora different one, they Make a ton of money, they make the cheap fix to your old car, sell it and make another ton of money... I myself take things(I do everything outside and in winter I have no choice Sometimes).. I take things to a place that don't sell vehicles like OK Tire or Fountain tire or some such... Yes, it's still customer beware, but at least they are not pedaling a new vehicle on you...
@@TheFarmerfitz Tip, at every oil change, I empty the P.S. rez, and refill with new. Every other oil change, I remove a qt or so of tranny fluid, and replace with new.
So, did you actually say WHY they don't want you to change those fluids?? Or did I miss that part??
I agree with this video Scotty.
My wife had a land rover evoque. It was more or less problem free for several years. But it eventually blew out a hose. No biggie. I thought perhaps it was also time to do some other maintenance. When I went to the land rover dealer for the part that I needed, I asked about the price to change the transmission fluid.
They said “The transmission fluid is designed to not be changed for the lifetime of the vehicle”. They wouldn’t even give me a price. They were adamant and almost combative on the request.
We sold the vehicle immediately because if there isn’t at least a plan to get to 300,000 miles, I’m not going to monkey with it. If they can charge $300 for a dumb hose, I am not interested in knowing what they charge for a transmission. It wasn’t the engineering I was afraid of. It was the attitude toward a managed service life. I couldn’t even pay these guys to do the right thing.
Your city didn't have ANY independent mechanics?
I find that hard to believe.
You have no idea the bullet you dodged. Rovers are total MONEY PITS!! You were smart to dump it after the first thing went wrong. That was #1, of 1,001 problems it was soon to have.
@@nostradamus7648 Yes. A good independent is tough to find. I used to use one shop but the guy sold his business. He didn't want to deal with running a business anymore so he went to work for a deal. The guy that bought the business was so, so. I didn't have the same confidence in the new owner. It took me a year after trying a couple shops for me to find a good and honest shop. One shop was good, but I felt they tried to upsell me other things too much.
Change oil for the sake of it, why??? There are spacecraft in orbit for 20+ years using the same lubricant for their solar panel rotator mechanisms. And they'll run another 20 years
@@jagmarc I do not buy into designed obsolescence. I suspect the design life threshold for a land rover is barely 10 years. I have three cars with just under 200k and going strong. They are 11, 17 and 45 years old . The way they got there was fluid changes. There is no way that land rover will make it to 150k, so I sold it at 90k for one with a transmission fill plug. Design obsolescence is why I no longer own a land rover. What I found out is Land Rovers were put together to make rich people feel good. Rich people don’t care for a 10 year old vehicle, so it is pointless to design beyond that threshold. I wouldn’t compare design quality of a machine designed to operate in orbit with a consumer grade automotive transmission. I do not feel that changing transmission fluid every 50k miles is excessive.
If the transmission and the differential have a fluid level plug l always fill until fluid comes out. Because the component could be already low before you drain it and just measuring the amount that comes out will leave the component low!
Tip - to minimize the oil mess when you're changing the oil filter, put a plastic bag around the oil filter. NO MESS.
Or drain the oil first, then remove the filter. Not sure why he did that the way he did.
@@EsotericUIUCstill gets messy
With that differential (andthe transmission), always remove the fill bolt first. If it is seized you will not be able to refill after draining. You might then have to bring it to a mechanic who has the appropriate tools to remove it.
That Celica has had 240,000 miles for five years now. It's really not that impressive when you don't drive it.
Start every morning with a Scotty video, and Fridays with 2 or 3 while I am at the gym - don’t know what we all would do without your knowledge, wisdom, and common sense - thank you! 🙏
All the cars made, are called disposable cars, then the d****** making these plastic jucks, have to be replaced with same junks.
The only thing I can recommend is to make sure you can remove the differential fill plug BEFORE draining the fluid.
What do u mean fill plug removed
@@thabokgosietsile There is a fill plug for the differential. Usually on the side that faces toward the front of the vehicle and near the top of differential. You shouldn't drain the differential unless you can remove the fill plug first or you won't be able to refill it.
I had a 2007 Toyota Camry SE V6 3.5 engine. I never touched the transmission fluid ever. I sold it with 382,000 miles on it still running strong.
I have a 2017 Ridgeline with the 6 speed automatic transmission. It does have an external filter that's easy to change.
This might be the 9 speed? ZFs usually have filters and magnets built into the pan. A full service would involve replacing the pan assembly
Scotty, The owner set you up?? Gen 1 Ridgeline takes VTM-4 for rear differential.
Gen 2 takes the Dual Pump Fluid 2. Different fluid, different rear end.
Scotty has had 240k miles on that Celica since he got it.
I was just going to say that! I want to see it on the road!
That's the reason why is a trouble free car, he never use it!!
Here's to my '69 Chevelle Malibu now. I first rode in her when I was twelve in 1969; a car passed down for 3 generations. I'm a musician and minor mechanic, retired from a healthcare provider. Thanks for so many for your videos.
I missed the part about "Why Car Companies Don't Want You to Change Your Engine Oil or Transmission Fluid"
Because they want you to pay through the nose for repairs.
so they can sell you a nice, brand new vehicle, tomorrow, or next week.
they want you to damage your cars so you will buy another one
Always remove fill bolt before drain bolt.
I had the transmission fluid changed on my 2013 328i at 120k, $1200, and the car never drove the same way it did before i got it changed. When i get my Lexus, I'll change it every 50k.
I have a 2019 Honda Passport we bought in December of 2022 with only 29k on it. First thing I did was change the oil. Yeah, the dealership had done it before they put it on the lot, but I’m one of those guys who wants to know what’s in it. Second thing I did was have the trans serviced. It’s FWD so there’s no transfer case. I also found out that you MUST USE HONDA 3.1 fluid. Good to know. I plan on having it done every 30k. At around $250, it’s reasonable (the fluid itself is kinda pricey!), and a new trans? Nope, don’t even want to think about that!😝
Maintenance is cheap. Repairs are not!😉😄
should remove the fill plug first
I'm glad my father taught me to change the oil on the family cars when I was a kid😆😆 By the time I was old enough to drive, changing the oil & transmission fluid was the first thing I did after buying any car that I've ever owned. Even the cars that had 200k mi. when I bought them ended up lasting for yrs. of daily driving(with consistent changes, of course)
Great trucks, apparently reliable and comfortable / good active safety. And excellent advice from Scotty as usual!
The reason why manufacturers spec lifetime fluids, or long intervals is to make their "cost of service" less than their competitors. People read things like Consumer Reports, and they show into relating to cost of ownership. If you can extend maintenance intervals, then you can lower cost of ownership. That's all there is to it. It's not about selling more parts, it's about people who compare all of these costs when they research purchasing a new vehicle. Nothing less, nothing more. Ask any engineer how often transmission or differential, or engine oil, or any other fluid should be changed. It won't match maintenance schedules.
Best Scotty advice. Use manufacturer's fluid for transmission and diff. It's worth the extra few bucks.
Took a gamble on my 08 Civic with 205k miles, never had transmission fluid. Did a drop and fill. Had a tinge of red left, but was well past life. Fresh fluid in... Shifted better than new. A shudder it always had on slow acceleration has disappeared and shifts sooo smooth... Not recommended this far out, but turned out fine😊
1:12 I used the same Engine oil you used on the video. But mines is the high mileage full synthetic. My Honda Civic runs so much better now!😮
Dualpump for 2nd gen Ridgeline. Not VTM-4 fluid
Did I just see Scotty use a Fram oil filter?
Some things you just can't unsee😱
The wrong rear diff fluid too. These take dual pump fluid, not vtm4, vtm4 was used/is used only in older model awd Hondas that specify it.
Do it yourself and you know you'll do it right. Scotty - Now that's good advice
i don't fully agree with this. I have received countless incidents of fixing a DIY F-up
If only I had a level surface.
And if it gets messed up, there’s only one person to blame!🤣
When I had the transmission serviced on my wife’s 2020 Passport 9 speed, they charged me for 4 quarts of tranny fluid at 40 DOLLARS A QUART. I think that I was reamed……
My Ford dealership recommended to NOT change the transmission fluid on my F-150. They said if the transmission is working fine, don't touch it. They stated problems could arise if the transmission fluid was changed. I thought this was odd.
Scotty, please tell them to crack fill plug BEFORE draining!!!! We all know why!😎😂🤣
So many Honda dealerships that have cars under warranty and extended warranty use Valvoline Maxlife and or Castrol Transmaxx Import Mulri Vehicle as their preferred transmission service fluid. I only use Honda DW1 on my Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe with the 6 speed automatic and have been fine. But i did top off this last time over Christmas with 1/2 a quart of the castrol transmaxx and it has shifted beautifully smooth.
Older Hondas do not have an easily serviceable trans filter on the auto trans so your 30k trans fluid change must be a flush. Change the fluid, drive to operating temp then change again. Drive a few hundred miles then change again. Only use genuine Honda ATF. Only way to make those trans last.
The rear diff in that doesn't use vtm-4 lmao. It uses DPSF.
Always changed my transmission fluid as toyota recommended, and guess what? Now i need a transmission rebuild.
Scotty, just bought a 2010 Matrix and going thru replacing things (brake rotors/pads, struts, wipers, tires/wheels,etc) and doing some maintenance, car has 181,000 mi, no record of any maintenance on the transmission, should I change the fluid or leave it be? Thanks
Many companies now state their Transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid. For example Ford state lifetime fluid, while ZF themselves state 80K km. I change mine Transmission fluids around 60K to 80K km.
Oh my Goodness!! Are you serious that the dealerships are stooping so slow low that they are not performing the services customers are paying them for. I always hate that my car disappears in a shop and then the car come out with an invoice and I never see what work was actually performed.
I’ve got a 14 year Old Ford kuga and I had all the fluids changed when I got it 3 years ago.
It cost me about £450 with a garage that I have used for years. Engine oil , gearbox ( manual)
AWD box , water , brake fluid. I think any car over 10 years old needs this
Hello Scotty, I enjoy your videos. You did not mention the model year Honda Ridgeline either in the video or in your written comments. I have found that Honda had built the Ridgeline models from 2006 to 2014 and in each of those models they have a transfer case that takes .8 pint of 75W-90 Gear Lube. As long as you were changing the engine oil, ATF and the gear lube in the rear differential, would it not be appropriate to change the gear lube in the transfer case too?
Remember to read the manual regarding changing the rear diff fluid. On some models, like my 2019 Acura RDX, once doing the initial fill, you need to start the car, and let it run for awhile. This distributes the fluid through the system. Then fill again until it runs out. Sure enough, it took several more ounces after doing this. This Ridgeline may have had a different system than the RDX and did not require this step.
Professor Kilmer at his best. Love that kind of videos from Scotty.
Wait the manual saids not to use VTM4 but to use Dual Pump Fluid 2 for the differential...
Absolutely correct. I used to work on them daily before switching jobs. Older models did use vtm-4, later models use dual pump fluid.
You ain't kidding about dealers and/or mechanics not changing tranny/diff fluids. Bud goes The Extra Mile and slaps a gopro in an obscure spot, like inside the rear bumper-shell aimed forward to cover the fill/drain plug. Most times, they do it, but once no one did. All Hell broke loose when he went back there and accused them.
“Lifetime fluid” means that the fluid will last until the part it lubricates fails. 😒. Lifespan is as long as it lasts. 🤔
I learned about changing the transmission fluid thanks to Scotty, it's kinda crazy that I have to travel 2 cities and a half to find a competent mechanic to do it (even though it has a drain plug and deep stick), yet it will be totally worth it 💪
I have 2016 Toyota camry at 160k miles and never changed the transmission fluid, would you change it or leave it thanks?
@@jesseduarte8979 Of course change it. It's much cheaper to change the oil than deal with gearbox problems.
@@jesseduarte8979 I'm no exper, but from what I've seen I'd do a simple "drain and fill"
@@jesseduarte8979 When you drain an automatic through the drain plug only half of it comes out anyway. With that kind of milage unchanged I'd drain and fill then at next engine oil change do it again. That'll give you a s close to all new as it gets without totally dropping tyranny and draining torque converter, which ain't worth the effort.
@@johnchandler1687 never has been changed I bought the car off a used lot with 142k now in 2 yrs it has 160k
Do recommend the same diff oil , for 1st generation honda ridgeline 2010. ?
Lucky you still have a dip stick for the transmission. Mine does not have it
Fluids and filters are cheap, engines and transmissions are not!!!
Couldn't be simpler.
Scotty is Freaking Awesome ! !
I appreciate how Scotty wears a denim jacket on top of a denim shirt! What a guy! Thanks for another informative video Scotty! I watch you daily!
What's the reason they don't want you to change your oil? I don't think he said anything about it
I change my automatic transmission fluid every 20k on my 2011 honda accord . My honda has a in line transmission filter , very easy to service .
Scotty, your saving us $ and time, thanks
Imagine how sad that would be. Enjoying a day at the beach, watching some big waves, then all of a sudden the ocean takes your vehicle. Floating away and nothing you can do about it.
Maybe not they have a reputation for self destructing at about 60K miles and the warranty is not transferable past the initial owner.
Agreed no such thing as lifetime fluid. It will get the car company past the warranty period and then it’s the owners problem. Listen to Scotty, change the oil.
That Hyundai sits on the beach, heard a recall and swims back to South Korea
How do you feel about Toyota rear diff fluid for Tundras and Tacomas? Toyota vs MobilOne or others.
Slightly confused now. Scotty in other videos have said never change Tranny fluid...soo I'm lost now...
I love your overall informative videos, and it cleared my view point on different brands of vehicles and their durability and sane advices on maintenance. From Pakistan
What about Toyota RAV4?
100% CORRECT, always change the oils and fluids in your car, ALL OF THEM.
I always open the fill plug on the diff first to make sure I can get fluid back in before I drain it all out. Lots of rusty diffs here in Minnesota!
My 05 toyota tundra has gone 480k miles without changing the differential fluid. heres to hoping it will make it over 500k with the OG fluid lol
Scotty...you forgot to do the transfer oil (hyphoid gear oil) at the same time as the tranny fluid.
I change both my front and rear diff fluid every 10K with my engine oil, because i do a lot of hardcore offroading and water crossings.
That was the cleanest diff fluid ive ever seen in my life 😅
I never seen the giant syringe before for the transmission fluid. Pretty genius. Need to do gear oil soon, this may be a nice option.
It'd be a lot easier to weigh it. Just weigh the container when empty, then when full and subtract the weight of the container
weird honda did not put a check hole on tranny, they usually do.
I haven't done my bmw 3 series transmission 12 years old 71k miles, should I ?
New fluid is always better than old.
It’s crazy that I trust you who I watch thru a metal box more then a mechanic I speak to face to face.
“Honey, he’s out there waving his arms again.” 😂😂
I thing the "do it yourself and you'll do it right" is the best auto advice you can get, I don't trust anyone, dealers, auto repair shops or especially the quick change shops!
Hi Scotty thanks for all the great videos I do have a question I have a 2008 lexus gx470 with 268k on it runs great I have changed oil every 3500 miles but I have never done the tranny sealed type should I change the oil or just leave it not sure if I will introduce problems by changing it with so many miles on it. Thanks once again for the videos best regards Scott
That's a tough call. What did you end up doing? I did a drain and fill on a 2000 RX 300 at 210000. No issues. Sold it and still going as far as I know.
I have many friend being so afraid to maintain their own cars.
I always tell them that if you know how to do it, you probably won't want to go to samll random car shops for maintanance.
I've seen few parts done wrongly when I just got my 2nd hand car. These small shop often do things sloppily.
Yes I spent a lot money on tools but will earn it back very soon by maintaining everything myself.
Thank you Scotty for posting these videos.
Fram filter? Ive seen it all
Scotty tell the world how many miles the Celica had when you first bought it..🤔😁
239,999 miles I imagine.
Scotty Kilmer, when I change the oil.
I put oil in the filter. .
I do it in a special method. I put 2/3 full in the oil filter. The let it sit. The membranes in the filter soak up the motor oil. Wait a while for it to soak. You will notice the level drops to roughly one half. Then I fill oil filter back up to 2/3 full. Then I install the new oil filter.
If you put No oil in the oil filter install it like most everyone does.
When you start the engine . You are dry firing it. . Based on my logic alone . I'm no mechanic by any means.
Scotty Kilmer your one of the best mechanic's.
Scotty is freaking great but we all have blind spots. I personally dry ran a filter one change because I forgot and some people had told me it doesn't matter. Well I heard a horrible 2 second metal on metal noise at startup so I went back to filling it about 2/3 like my dad taught me and it fires up super cleanly each time. I've yet to pay someone to change my oil and I'm nearing 50 so personally I can attest to your method being the way to go.
There is a video from the lubrication guys or something here on yt that proves you get max oil pressure far sooner with the filter primed. That and you see more wear indicators in the oil without it. (nickel/iron/aluminum/ect). They pretty much disproved all the myths on the subject and verified our suspicions. Cheers!
The rear differential in My wife's 2017 Pilot requires Honda Dual Pump II fluid. I'm pretty sure the Ridgeline and the Pilot are the same under the skirts.
Exactly right. He's wrong on the fluid type.
Hey Scotty, I have a 98 town car, with 90,500 miles. Should I refrain from changing tran fluid, what about diff? I heard it could mess up the tranny.
Hello Scotty.I appreciate all your useful information. I have one question. I have 2014 honda accord plug in hybrid with 99k miles on it and transmission fluid never changed. I am the second owner. I just asked some of my friends and they told me if you didn't change even till 60k miles,then don't touch now.Otherwise ,can get transmission problems. What do you think?Do I need to change transmission fluid in 99k car or leave it like that?Thank you very much again
You'll be fine, just do a drain & fill, no flush. The flushes are the killers.
I've got a 2019 Colorado, 2.5 L, .... no fricking tranny dipstick....How do I.....❓❓❓⁉
Scotty, yer using a Fram filter, EEEEEWWWWWWWW!
If something was wrong with Fram they wouldn't have been in business for so long. Don't trust "Mechanic Myths". Almost every mechanic myth I heard growing up turned out to be false.
Lifetime at the dealer simply means 40-60,000 miles.
SCOTTY!!!!!!! There are external transmission filters on these below the battery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Easy maintencne! Not so easy to get too so you have to take the battery pan out to get to it.
Scotty... I am a Scott too. Anyhow what about the 1990 Honda civic crx si transmission oil ( yes engine oil ). To the BEST of my knowledge I never changed it. But a few years ago a slow drip where the shift rod enters started dripping. I chose to not repair, but have my level checked every 50k approx. I THOUGHT about changing it but get conflicting stories of yes / no ( new fluid will cause 5 speed to slip, etc) - so just keep driving it.
Who's right / wrong. Don't change as metal filings are helping 5 speed oil to "hold everything together" with friction @ approx. 346,000 miles.
** can you please help me?
Scotty!.. Sounds like you been having plenty of fluids yourself.. Like maybe a fifth or 2!.. 😂😂.. Thanks for the wisdom!👍🏼
Why can't manufacturers of EVERYTHING use the same size nuts, bolts, & screws on most of the parts.
Even simple furniture uses 3,4,6 different shapes & sizes of hardware.
That's just STUPID!
My 1998 rav4 never changed transmission fluid for 400K miles 😂 , people always changes transmission fluid, their car never can drive over 200k miles
A few years back I met with a friend talking about transmission fluid changes in my 2006 5.9 Cummins p/u and his 2019 Ford Diesel 350. I told him I change my transmission fluid every 35k due to heavy loads and towing. He's towing a 6000 lb trailer and disagreed. He called the Ford garage who told him don't worry. Change it every 100,000 miles.🤮. I guess I better call him...
Can someone please help me!
I don't want to make a bad decision.
I am looking to buy a truck, under 25 or 30k in order to haul a 5000 lb (max) camper trailer for the purpose of traveling for work and into Canada once a month to see my daughter. I live in Eastern Washington.
I will have to drive in the snow and occasionally around mountain passes, jobsites, and camp sites = 4wd(?)
What can I buy thats
1. Reliable
2. Won't kill me on fuel
I am thinking Ford year model between 2009-2014, but, 17 mpg.
Or Chevy Colorado, 20 mpg and 7600 lb towing.
I am from the south and am scared of driving in the snow.
I love Tacomas (I currently drive a lexus) but their towing is subpar.
This guy doesn’t wave his arms and hands around enough.
Scotty, no! Newer Ridgeline’s require Dual Pump fluid in the rear differential!
The Car Dealership is a Vehicle owners worst Enemy!
Downtown LA Jeep played me for $1900 to fix 2 gaskets & the heads blew a few weeks after