I use a castrol full synthetic on all my vehicles & it works perfect. Even my 09 milan is hitting 260K with original tranny & it shifts smoother than my odyssey & civic. I also add lubriguard during drains just to keep them shifting as smooth as silk.
I'm with you, I do the 3 times but run it about 5k-10k miles in between...lol...I never take the dipstick out, or fill nut, for the same reason, fluid comes out faster and usually it shoots it further. LOL.my 2015 does not have a dipstick..manual says to take to dealer for fluid check,,,,yea! I bet is not free!
Unless you have a different version of the Honda Odyssey than I do you checked the fluid incorrectly. Most cars you do check it while hot and idling the Honda Odyssey book says with the engine and transmission hot shut the engine off and check the fluid within 90 seconds of shutting the engine off. As a result you may have overfilled
correct, between 60-90 seconds at normal operating temp. I removed the fill plug using the 14mm bolt. Easier to fill. Still, thank you for making the video.
Thank you for your video just I wanna recommend all the Honda and the Acura you should check the transmission fluid with engine off Not with engine running
While watching this you sound like Stacey David from the TV show called trucks! Very well explained video and it helped me very much on my transmission fluid changed. 🤙🏽
There are several comments about changing the filter. In 2005 - 06 Gen 3 Odysseys there is an external filter that should be replaced. In 2007 they went to a different (actually more robust) transmission, the same as is in the Ridgeline, which does not have a filter that a user can replace. This is the case for the 2010 Odyssey in this video. Also, Valvoline Maxlife is an ATF recommended by many people on the Odyclub forum. I used it last time about 18 months ago, the first time I replaced it on my own, and it has worked great with smooth shifting. It's time to change the ATF again, and I'll continue using it this time as well. It cost $26 for a 1 gallon jug at Walmart.
@@berts4877 The part that is "false" is that "does not need a filter that a user can replace". It does have a secondary small filter located right under the ABS Control Module, near the thermostat, to the right. All Honda Odysseys have it. The dealers will tell you that it does not have such a filter or that it is for life, that it does not need replacing (I was told both stories at different dealers). I think this is very convenient to the dealers because by the time the filter has disintegrated you will definitely be out of warranty and the money to rebuilt it or replace it with a new one will come from your pocket and not the warranty. If you know how to change your engine and transmission oil, then you are capable of replacing this filter. The only problem is that it is time consuming and you must remove the battery and the engine air filter box to access it. NOTE: The Touring model (and only the Touring) has this secondary small and pink oil filter inside the transmission which must be taken down to change it and it will cost a pretty penny, unless you are capable of doing it yourself. this is a certified hood classic
By the way, the Odyssey manual does state that to check the transmission fluid level the engine must be off (not running). this is a certified hood classic
@@zeza2217… Yes, you’re correct. This is an oddity unlike most automatics that require checking fluid while hot and idling in park. The Odysey issupoaed to be checked hot, but with the engine turned off.
On the odyssey you need to have it completely in the air on jack stands and after you change the fluid, you get in and put the van in drive and allow it to go through all the gears.
Lol, “it’s ok to use her Turkey baster. It’s her car “. I’ll have to remember that 😂 Learn from my mistakes Reminds me of this quote. “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” Otto von Bismarck Excellent vid and entertaining
This is why I got an oil pan without the lid on top. All fluid just bounces off of it like in this video. Just get an “open” normal pan and no more such issues.
I w been told that the Honda odyssey is one of the few vehicles that the atf must be checked hot BUT with the vehicle turned OFF, as opposed to most other automatics where you check fluid level while idling in park. I noticed you did with it running. Is the information I got from the Honda mechanic wrong? Thanks for your video!
Never add anything but Honda dw1 to these transmissions. Only do that if you transmission is really sipping and you’re just trying to get the last miles out of it.
I do mine with a floor jack, and lower the front while its draining with the wheels off (i rotate tires in the same service) this gets the max drainage. I get 4 qts every time. Ive never replaced a crush washer on any car in my life. Dont need to if ham fisted mechanics dont overtighten them. Do it if you like.
you are a brave man.. I always change my washer and torque it. Even with 30 years of experience, I am more careful and dont want a customer having a problem. Having a stripped tranny drain plug or one that comes off is too expensive for me to pay. This is just me..being cautious. Cheers.
@@arielban1 it sounds like you are a pro so you work on a lot of cars others worked on before you. Since I currently just DIY my own I dont have to worry about those crush washers being flipped a few times or overtorqued. If its good today its good next year unless I screw it up. Kinda like oil filters, i can always get mine off by hand with a rag over it cuz Im the one that put it on by hand. Dont get me wrong Im gonna look those washers over carefully each time for cracks etc. Whats hilarious about the ody tranny drain and fill is you can torque that fill plug to spec (not a lot of torque) but a year later its as if gremlins came along with a breaker and a 5' cheater pipe and tightened it. Ive been using a 1/2" 25" breaker to get it off and its tough. Have a craftsman impact gun rated at 425 ftlbs and it wont budge it. Now I have makitas big boy 18v think its rated at around 1100+, gonna try it next time. I guess 4 extensions dont help.
Percy Ford Not necessary if you know how much to add. And it's not a great idea to engage the transmission that has just been drained and not refilled in order to reverse off the ramps.
I have those same plastic ramps. My Passat just seems a tad too low for the metal ones my dad used for his trucks. I bought those ramps a long time ago for a different car that was also a bit too low for metal ones. Aside from one of the rubber feet in the bottoms of them coming loose they seem like they will last a long time.
looks like you got rid of the bib on the front bottom that usually gets ripped off on the curb when parking. I thought the owner's manual said to check it with engine off?
Can safely add 3qts to begin with...If haven't ramps drive up on curb, like lazyman philosophy on filling w drainplug n torquing crush washer by hand not to strip threads
Because they're made of a softer metal which creates a seal when tightened against. If you don't replace it, you run the risk of the previous indentation not perfectly lining up and creating a proper seal. You can actually reuse them if you have sandpaper though. You can smooth it down to remove the previous indentation and it can create a new seal again. There's plenty of videos showing how to do it.
I measured the oil that came out the first time I did this. So now i always add 3.3 new quarts back. I use a plastic turkey baster from Dollar General. That fill plug on the transmission is essentially impossible to get to and surrounded by filth. The first time i did this i reused the washer. Engine oil plug washer is not the same and using a new one of them was the plan. Old washer worked okay but use a new one. I also bought a short torque wrench so i can torque it. Around 30 foot pounds, same as the engine oil plug.
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
Some people drive with two feet like you did to put the van on the ramps even though they have an automatic transmission. It is very annoying to get behind one of those people. Even going up a hill their brake lights don't go out. I have seen it on a highway a couple times too. They don't do it just to get a vehicle on ramps but they do it on the roads quite a bit. My only guess is they like to spend thousands on brakes and rebuilt transmissions. I can't see any other reason for it.
Ugh! I went to an oil change place and they put a machine on and a hose and completely changed out my tranny fluid and am now slipping. Shouldn't they be held accountable? Shouldn't they have known this?
@@tokyo74777 Lucas Transmission Fix is a non-solvent formula that stops slip, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions and completely eliminates most seal leaks. Use in any transmission for preventative maintenance. Use also in light duty manual transmissions to increase shifting ease and transmission life. KEY BENEFITS Contains no solvents Lowers operating temperatures and stops foaming Can be added to existing fluid without draining any out Effective in an extremely high percentage of cases PACKAGING #10009 - 24 Ounce (Case of 12) - 19 lbs #10087 - 5 Gallon Pail (1 Pail) - 40 lbs #10141 - 55 Gallon Drum - 440 lbs #10154 - Per Gallon Tote (1 Tote)
@@tokyo74777 just to add there is a video that shows you how to suck the tranny fluid out with a hand pump into a measuring cup. Measure what you take out, and then put in the same amound of lucas transmission fix.
That was very well put together. Thank you for posting your video.
I use a castrol full synthetic on all my vehicles & it works perfect. Even my 09 milan is hitting 260K with original tranny & it shifts smoother than my odyssey & civic. I also add lubriguard during drains just to keep them shifting as smooth as silk.
Saved me a lot of time with that turkey base idea
I'm with you, I do the 3 times but run it about 5k-10k miles in between...lol...I never take the dipstick out, or fill nut, for the same reason, fluid comes out faster and usually it shoots it further. LOL.my 2015 does not have a dipstick..manual says to take to dealer for fluid check,,,,yea! I bet is not free!
Unless you have a different version of the Honda Odyssey than I do you checked the fluid incorrectly. Most cars you do check it while hot and idling the Honda Odyssey book says with the engine and transmission hot shut the engine off and check the fluid within 90 seconds of shutting the engine off. As a result you may have overfilled
correct, between 60-90 seconds at normal operating temp. I removed the fill plug using the 14mm bolt. Easier to fill. Still, thank you for making the video.
Thanks 👍
Same, I just bought one and read the manual. People don't read them nowadays
Awesome straightforward How To video- great job😊
Thank you. We definitely going to make sure we do this ourselves
I am sorry I have to laugh when you pulled out the dipstick. Good to know info. Thanks
Thank you for your video just I wanna recommend all the Honda and the Acura you should check the transmission fluid with engine off Not with engine running
Why? And still hot?
Fantastic video - the extra pointers where what other videos were missing.
While watching this you sound like Stacey David from the TV show called trucks! Very well explained video and it helped me very much on my transmission fluid changed. 🤙🏽
Thank you is a good video that. You show
Thank You for teaching me how to do an Tramission Fluid change on my Honda.
Nice n easy way explains. Thank u n God bless u man.
Thank you ! Good job !
There are several comments about changing the filter.
In 2005 - 06 Gen 3 Odysseys there is an external filter that should be replaced. In 2007 they went to a different (actually more robust) transmission, the same as is in the Ridgeline, which does not have a filter that a user can replace. This is the case for the 2010 Odyssey in this video.
Also, Valvoline Maxlife is an ATF recommended by many people on the Odyclub forum. I used it last time about 18 months ago, the first time I replaced it on my own, and it has worked great with smooth shifting. It's time to change the ATF again, and I'll continue using it this time as well. It cost $26 for a 1 gallon jug at Walmart.
false
@@fm7319 which part of what I said? Proof?
@@berts4877 The part that is "false" is that "does not need a filter that a user can replace". It does have a secondary small filter located right under the ABS Control Module, near the thermostat, to the right. All Honda Odysseys have it. The dealers will tell you that it does not have such a filter or that it is for life, that it does not need replacing (I was told both stories at different dealers). I think this is very convenient to the dealers because by the time the filter has disintegrated you will definitely be out of warranty and the money to rebuilt it or replace it with a new one will come from your pocket and not the warranty. If you know how to change your engine and transmission oil, then you are capable of replacing this filter. The only problem is that it is time consuming and you must remove the battery and the engine air filter box to access it. NOTE: The Touring model (and only the Touring) has this secondary small and pink oil filter inside the transmission which must be taken down to change it and it will cost a pretty penny, unless you are capable of doing it yourself.
this is a certified hood classic
By the way, the Odyssey manual does state that to check the transmission fluid level the engine must be off (not running).
this is a certified hood classic
@@zeza2217… Yes, you’re correct. This is an oddity unlike most automatics that require checking fluid while hot and idling in park. The Odysey issupoaed to be checked hot, but with the engine turned off.
Thank you. Great job!!!!!!
Also make sure engine at full temperature before checking or you will overfill and Odyssey need to be NOT running during check
On the odyssey you need to have it completely in the air on jack stands and after you change the fluid, you get in and put the van in drive and allow it to go through all the gears.
Why is that??
You can do this every year or two,, but any fluid replacement is better than no replacement.
Never heard that.
Just making sure you know
Most Hondas you check the fuild hot with engine off
Lol, “it’s ok to use her Turkey baster. It’s her car “.
I’ll have to remember that 😂
Learn from my mistakes
Reminds me of this quote.
“Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.”
Otto von Bismarck
Excellent vid and entertaining
This is why I got an oil pan without the lid on top. All fluid just bounces off of it like in this video. Just get an “open” normal pan and no more such issues.
GreT idea on baster !!! I def using
Fisher Man ha! Ya man it worked well 👍
Thanks partner; helpful video!
Great Video, Thanks
Surely!
How often should I get my transmission oil change?
CHECK THE FLUID WHILE VEHICLE OFF FOR MOST HONDAS. just trynna save someone from overfilling
Smart idea I use a condiments bottle from dollar tree
Ty so much for this video 😢😊
Спасибо большое!
Great video brother! Thanks!
Glad to help
Great 👍 nice 👍 job
Great video!!!!!
Thank you I saved time from taking the big screw
I w been told that the Honda odyssey is one of the few vehicles that the atf must be checked hot BUT with the vehicle turned OFF, as opposed to most other automatics where you check fluid level while idling in park. I noticed you did with it running. Is the information I got from the Honda mechanic wrong? Thanks for your video!
Just watched this because we just bought one. Would you recommend Lucas oil added to you ATF
Never add anything but Honda dw1 to these transmissions. Only do that if you transmission is really sipping and you’re just trying to get the last miles out of it.
Great video! But how about the transmission filter?? Thanks!
I just bought an odyssey 2006 from a friend it has a 150k i just had oil and filter replace and boy what a difference runs great.
@@DJJAMESRAMIREZcongrats! Yeah the filter change actually made a difference
Wow this is what they charge 250 plus for
I do mine with a floor jack, and lower the front while its draining with the wheels off (i rotate tires in the same service) this gets the max drainage. I get 4 qts every time. Ive never replaced a crush washer on any car in my life. Dont need to if ham fisted mechanics dont overtighten them. Do it if you like.
you are a brave man.. I always change my washer and torque it. Even with 30 years of experience, I am more careful and dont want a customer having a problem. Having a stripped tranny drain plug or one that comes off is too expensive for me to pay. This is just me..being cautious. Cheers.
@@arielban1 it sounds like you are a pro so you work on a lot of cars others worked on before you. Since I currently just DIY my own I dont have to worry about those crush washers being flipped a few times or overtorqued. If its good today its good next year unless I screw it up. Kinda like oil filters, i can always get mine off by hand with a rag over it cuz Im the one that put it on by hand.
Dont get me wrong Im gonna look those washers over carefully each time for cracks etc.
Whats hilarious about the ody tranny drain and fill is you can torque that fill plug to spec (not a lot of torque) but a year later its as if gremlins came along with a breaker and a 5' cheater pipe and tightened it. Ive been using a 1/2" 25" breaker to get it off and its tough. Have a craftsman impact gun rated at 425 ftlbs and it wont budge it. Now I have makitas big boy 18v think its rated at around 1100+, gonna try it next time. I guess 4 extensions dont help.
thanks for the video
Thank you man
How about the filter. Why didn't you change out the filter?
I always have an empty gallon container, like antifreeze etc, to measure exactly how much fluid to replace.
So how many quarts ideally in total for the Honda Odyssey? 3.75 or 3.5?
You should have the van on level ground when filling it back up.
Percy Ford Not necessary if you know how much to add. And it's not a great idea to engage the transmission that has just been drained and not refilled in order to reverse off the ramps.
I have those same plastic ramps. My Passat just seems a tad too low for the metal ones my dad used for his trucks. I bought those ramps a long time ago for a different car that was also a bit too low for metal ones. Aside from one of the rubber feet in the bottoms of them coming loose they seem like they will last a long time.
I put a 2x4 between my tire and ramp. 2x4 gets the car high enough to not hit the ramps with bumper
looks like you got rid of the bib on the front bottom that usually gets ripped off on the curb when parking. I thought the owner's manual said to check it with engine off?
Can safely add 3qts to begin with...If haven't ramps drive up on curb, like lazyman philosophy on filling w drainplug n torquing crush washer by hand not to strip threads
I have a 2006 Odyssey. Drain plug is facing the driver side. I had a hard time finding it.
Where did you buy your turkey baster?
Chris Summers my wife’s kitchen drawer 😐
3/8 Hex bit socket or square?
You did not list the ram for that van. I am interested to buy the ram you are using. Amazon got ram but I want the same ram you use. Please list them.
did you change the filter? it is important also
Why do you use a new crush washer? Someone explain please.
Because they're made of a softer metal which creates a seal when tightened against. If you don't replace it, you run the risk of the previous indentation not perfectly lining up and creating a proper seal. You can actually reuse them if you have sandpaper though. You can smooth it down to remove the previous indentation and it can create a new seal again. There's plenty of videos showing how to do it.
Pro tip. It is helpful if you have the year in the title.
What years this car?
Where did you get the crush washer?
Amazon has them. Search for Part # 90471-PX4-000
Ferry helpful
fluid still looks good still red
I am going to change now
My Honda Odyssey tells me not to have the engine running when I check my fluid
A nice solution for the funnel in the dipstick: create an aluminum foil funnel that will fit in the dipstick
Where did you get those crush washers from Amazon?
I got mine from the Honda dealership and they gouged me on the price
You forgot change transmission filter
Filter is in transmission
What about filter
I measured the oil that came out the first time I did this. So now i always add 3.3 new quarts back.
I use a plastic turkey baster from Dollar General. That fill plug on the transmission is essentially impossible to get to and surrounded by filth.
The first time i did this i reused the washer. Engine oil plug washer is not the same and using a new one of them was the plan. Old washer worked okay but use a new one.
I also bought a short torque wrench so i can torque it. Around 30 foot pounds, same as the engine oil plug.
I I'm having a problem with starting to slip and once you let it sit for about 5-10 seconds it'll go again
Charles Shelton wish I knew what to suggest. If fluid levels are good get it looked over 😬
Charles Shelton I'm having the same problem but I did notice that i have to much transmission fluid in my van it's way past the second circle
@@babybang1000 after you puede the right amo un t of transmission oil Did the problem with slipping get resolved?
@Homar galvan yes it did work better after that but then the head gaskets went on it so that thing is sold
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
I believe there isn't one after 2006.
There isn't one for 07-10.
@@bplan1234 2006 has a filter i just had my replaced oil and filter
How often I need to change transmission oil
Fluid should be changed every 30K miles
Some people drive with two feet like you did to put the van on the ramps even though they have an automatic transmission. It is very annoying to get behind one of those people. Even going up a hill their brake lights don't go out. I have seen it on a highway a couple times too. They don't do it just to get a vehicle on ramps but they do it on the roads quite a bit. My only guess is they like to spend thousands on brakes and rebuilt transmissions. I can't see any other reason for it.
Legend has it that Charles is still annoyed.
You just saved yourself $151.84. Lol. How often should you change your transmission fluid?
Do you know if the crush washer is the same spec for a 2011 Odyssey?
Not safe chock the wheels..
Hondas you check the level with the engine off
Change the filter to turn easy peazy, into pain in #ss!
you better change the tensioner pulley and the idler pulley! leave the transmission alone.
Why?
@@eighthacremaker7129 Agree...he might be referring to the noise coming from the engine I would look into it too, also timing belt/tensioner also
It bothered me that he pour that fluid the way he did
Huh? He did it correctly. Try it, it pours better that way
@@deasttn I would have flipped the bottle so that I could see how much was poured. Nothing major though.
@@darnellalston190 you just knew someone made a youtube video about that
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Lmaoo same but idk why even though it’s prob better
Killer shoes. I have a pair that has a lava pattern
Ugh! I went to an oil change place and they put a machine on and a hose and completely changed out my tranny fluid and am now slipping.
Shouldn't they be held accountable? Shouldn't they have known this?
throw in some Lukas and you'll be good.
The Old Lucas trick
@@Coltyyyyyyyy could you tell me exactlly which Lucas to buy
@@tokyo74777 Lucas Transmission Fix is a non-solvent formula that stops slip, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions and completely eliminates most seal leaks. Use in any transmission for preventative maintenance. Use also in light duty manual transmissions to increase shifting ease and transmission life.
KEY BENEFITS
Contains no solvents
Lowers operating temperatures and stops foaming
Can be added to existing fluid without draining any out
Effective in an extremely high percentage of cases
PACKAGING
#10009 - 24 Ounce (Case of 12) - 19 lbs
#10087 - 5 Gallon Pail (1 Pail) - 40 lbs
#10141 - 55 Gallon Drum - 440 lbs
#10154 - Per Gallon Tote (1 Tote)
@@tokyo74777 just to add there is a video that shows you how to suck the tranny fluid out with a hand pump into a measuring cup. Measure what you take out, and then put in the same amound of lucas transmission fix.
This is so uneducated. No torque. No fluid measurements... which matters. Because ... what if it's low to begin with?.
That’s why there is dipstick to show you if you have enough.....
He is so aclever not to mention the year of her car . So not that perfect
Says it's a 2010 in the video description.
Looks like it would work for a 05 to 10 model.