Thank you so much. I do the exact same thing when improvising. Why buy extra tools when it's about recycling and saving money 💰. Especially in this economy.. Great job..
First, EVERYONE read in the DESCRIPTION section for a detailed procedure for changing the fluid three times and check the level with the ENGINE OFF. Second, thank you taking the time and effort to make this video. I just bought a nice 2007 Odyssey and need all the instructions I can get to maintain it. We all know that a transmission flush is bad because the detergents in the new oil break loose all sorts of crud which can plug up the tiny passageways in a transmission. But draining and filling three times will pretty much change all the fluid to new levels. The transmission fluid level check on the Honda Odyssey is DIFFERENT THAN ON AMERICAN CARS. I've been used to checking with the transmission in Park and the engine RUNNING.
Congratulations on your purchase! This model of Odyssey is super easy to maintain. You can see how few videos I have on my Odyssey, and it is because there is nothing much to do on it. Compare that to my 2013 Accord and I have tons of maintenance videos on that - LOL. How many miles are on your 07 Odyssey?
@@FlyBeee This is going to be hard to believe but I was shown the maintenance records and CarFax - 85,600 miles on the odometer. It's the EX-L model with the sunroof, heated leather seats etc. It sure has a lot more bells and whistles than my previous 2005 Ford Freestar SEL. It was the cheapest vehicle in Driver's Village Used Car Lot at $ 8,000. Even more, it had a little bitty shimmy in the steering wheel and a tiny little surface rust spot on the side. They kept the vehicle for three weeks while they tried to figure out what the shimmy was and while they fixed the rust spot. They gave me a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander for a loaner. I hate driving a $ 35,000 car. I'm always afraid someone is going to crash into me or side swipe me or run their grocery car into me. I'm used to cheapie cars where I don't care so much. They got rid of the shimmy by putting on four brand new Tiger's Paw tires. I've NEVER been treated so well by a car dealer.
@@STBRetired1 Wow! this is awesome! You got a wonderful vehicle w/ bells & whistles and received a king's treatment from a car dealer! Seriously! LOL I love the details you shared, and 86K is nothing for a Honda! I've had many Honda vehicles including two Honda Odysseys and love this particular model year 2005-2010 version which is much more solid built than the newer models. Check out crash test videos on youtube yourself! As for maintenance, if you have history available check that vehicle has new filters - engine filter and A/C filter replace less than 20K miles, Transmission fluid and Brake fluid changed less than 3 years or 36K miles, and timing belt, water pump & coolant replaced at 10 yrs. Get done what is needed and you got a solid vehicle! If you like to, add a Bluetooth device for handsfree calling & music streaming and it upgrades the vehicle for only $20. I've personally used 'Anker Soundsync Drive' five 5+ years and love it. This has to be the most maintenance free Honda I've ever owned! Let me know if you have any any other Qs about this vehicle. Best of luck!
@@FlyBeee The Owner's Manual is a thick as the Bible. There is so much to learn. I've just sent away for Honda products like the transmission and engine oils. Some say that they are a little different than the oil we get at AutoZone and made that way for their particular Honda vehicles. I'll take them at their word since they're all about the same price. I also sent for a foam cannon, clay bars and other detailing equipment. Next I have to order some rustproofing equipment like Fluid Film since I live in Syracuse, NY. It's bad enough that Syracuse is called the Salt City because they used to mine it around here in the "early" days but they also saturate the roads with it each Winter. I had my previous minivan about eight years and that was pristine when I got it. I just had a chance to get underneath and saw how bad the salt had been eating away at it. I'm going to fight to keep that from happening to the new minivan. A/C filter??? I haven't heard about that yet. I'll have to check it out before Summer. And I think that the 2007 was the first year they started using a timing chain instead of the timing belt. Yup on the coolant. I got a pistol thingie that attaches on a hose so you can flush the heater core hoses forward and reverse. I also bought a backup camera. I can't see through all the two dozen seats so a camera over the license plate should help a lot. I want to get a dashcam, too, in case of an accident. Since I'm 78 years old, I just know that the first thing another driver will do is tell the cops that it was all my fault because of my age. I want a recording of the accident to simplify things for the officer. There are too many folks out there driving recklessly and doing "brake checks" on other cars so they can collect insurance.
@@STBRetired1 'Foam Cannon', 'Clay Bar(s)', 'Detailing Equipment'.. I read these words and couldn't stop thinking your Odyssey is getting a royal princess treatment! :) , and that if you sold your 2005 Ford Freestar the buyer is one lucky owner! For oils and fluids I agree with getting Honda brand. Honda is one of few companies that makes its own engines and transmissions and the vehicles are sensitive to non OEM. Honda dealers around me sometimes have % discount on parts coupon listed on their website which I use it to stock up on fluids and filters for the different Honda vehicles I have. My 2009 and 2010 Odyssey both have timing belts so definitely double-check on timing belt vs chain on your 07. May be just call the local Honda dealer parts dept for price on timing belt for your 07, they'll lookup in Honda system to confirm whether there is a chain vs. belt. Yea, backup camera is a must on Odyssey! and totally agree on dash-cam. I have these in my vehicles and came in handy when someone sideswiped Odyssey and then claimed we hit him. One video sent to his insurance company and they accepted responsibility in 5 mins! Highly recommend to have dash-cam. I have Rexing daul-dashcam in my Odyssey and you can see the wiring video here: ua-cam.com/video/McSLtarRnYA/v-deo.html . This particular model is no longer available but newer ones have capacitor which is better. In Accord I have Aukey/Agalia brand which is also dual dash-cam but smaller in size and records better at night: amzn.to/3b4uJXF Check out both. some models come with parking mode which works if you park on the street. Let me know if I can answer any Qs related to dashcams. Best wishes!
Worked for me... I ended up using a skinny blue funnel, and then taping something like a 30 ml plastic drip bottle on the end so it could fit into the dip stick tube
Good vid, going to have todo this to a 2007 model I plan I’m using Valvoline full synthetic ATF that is compatible with the Honda fluid. According to what I have read it’s 3.3 qts to add back of ATF
Odyssey has the Transmission fluid dip-stick to see when you are full. Add 3.3 qts and check, then add more if needed. Honda Transmissions are very sensitive to other fluids, and 07 Odyssey has transmission issues so I would strongly suggest to only use Honda ATF. If the transmission fluid hasn't been changed in a long time (or never) then please read-up on the risks of doing a fluid change. If you decide to change the fluid then this video is a good guide. Good luck.
Fly Bee thanks . I appreciate your comments My 2007 odyssey doesn’t have any history of transmission issues. Just doing a Preventative maintenance. It just got over 200k fluid that came out was a little dark so it was needing a change. I did use Valvoline max life synthetic ATF compatible with the Z1 fluid. About 1 gallon of fluid game out as I measured. And ended up putting just under 1 gallon in. I initially put in about 3.3 qrts and warmed car up and still didn’t register on the dipstick so added more a little at a time and checked until I got it to right level. Later on checked again and it was a little high so I pumped out a little to get to a better level with my fluid transfer pump. From harbor freight tools. Best $4 I have spent of recent . I tried filling through the dipstick but was too difficult so I had the tools remove the ATF bolt. And went that route. Using. Funnel extension. And two funnels. This was the first time I have ever did a atf drain fill on a Honda. Previously I had done it on Nissan non CVTs , they are a little easier to do atf service on.
Fly Bee Tools used - 3/8 inch ratchet and metric sockets - -17mm I believe was the size -Funnel extension (from Walmart) - 2 funnels from Walmart - I already had a drain pan - I had to use a 3/8 drive breaker bar to break torque - I had a set of 3/8 drive socket extensions - transfer pump ( to pump out fluid if over filled ) And of course ATF fluid. In my case I use Valvoline synthetic ATF. I have heard of success also with Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle ATF. My mechanic friend told me they use the Valvoline synthetic ATF where he works. So I figured if it’s good enough for his shop then it should be good stuff.
@@dfields9511 Thanks so much for the details! About the transmission fluid, there is a lot of information on internet that aftermarket fluids are at par or even better than Honda's own fluid, while others say aftermarkets causes issues w/ transmission and to use only Honda OEM fluid. Just be aware of it. I don't know the answer so I just stick to honda OEM fluid. Thanks again for your feedback!
There is a fill bolt at the back of the transmission that you can use to refill the transmission. It's located on the drivers side and at the rear. You can buy one of the large funnels at Walmart and it will fit in there perfectly. Makes the job a lot easier. The dipstick method is super slow and a pain. It is recommended that you buy a crush washer for the fill bolt and the drain bolt, but it is not necessary. I've reused them many times without issue. Torque specs for the fill bolt = 33 ft-lb. For the drain plug = 36 ft-lb. A drain and fill of 3 times is recommended to change about 90 percent of the fluid out. I like to space my fluid changes out by a few hundred miles and I like to ensure the the torque converter reaches lock up prior to subsequent changes.
Awesome! congratulations!.... and now you may be curious to do the other maintenance yourself! lol Check out my other videos on Honda vehicles, the fluid and filter changes are super easy on Honda vehicles :) Best of luck !
Very good question! I did not fully tighten the drain bolt until after I refilled new fluid and checked the fluid level - just in case I overfill by mistake and have to drain some fluid to correct the level.
Thank you for the video! I was wondering how I could get the fluid in since I couldn't reach that back plug. I did a modified two-in-one funnel system to get it down there in the dipstick hole. Success! :-)
You are welcome. It is as easy to do as it looks on camera. Detailed steps are also in description of video that you can reference as needed. Best wishes.
Thanks for the really good suggestion. I like working with bare hands where possible, feels more connected and real. But I understand its not for everyone. Dish washing liquid cleans the oils from hands fast. in case you ever need to clean oily hands. Thanks for the good suggestion though.
There is a filter but it is not easy to access and therefore not a regular service item. The 2005 - 2006 Odyssey had a different transmission which had serviceable transmission filter but that transmission had major issues and Honda replaced it. Therefore the 2007-2010 Ody has a different transmission that does not require filter replacement. You can if you want to, but I have not change filter on my 2010 Ody and we use it everyday.
The washer used here is a 'crush washer' made of aluminum, and as the name says it 'crushes' (flattens) when we tighten the drain plug in order to make a seal and not let the fluid leak out. I have re-used the same washer when I ran out of new ones and noticed that old one held up okay for second use - I just had to really tighten the drain plug. By third time of re-use (to test its longevity), the washer was already flattened and couldn't be crushed any more to make a seal, so the transmission fluid started to slowly drip out of drain plug. I would recommend to use new crush washer. Honda dealer sells one crush washer for $4. The description of video has link to get 10 washers for $8. I do one drain & fill every 10K miles and use the crush washers for my Odyssey. Whether you use new or old washer, the decision is ultimately yours to make.
Honda conveniently put a fill plug in the top of the transmission for filling. Don't use the dip stick tube! The correct way to fill it is to simply remove the fill plug on the top of the transmission and use your funnel to easily fill it.
Why not just pop open the 17mm fill port? It's accessible with a 17mm socket, extension, joint, extension and you pop it loose. Fluid flows much quicker through that bigger hole. And I used Valvoline MaxLife ATF works great.
wakawu thanks you for your special info but he’s was also good because some people don’t have dise tools and that really helps dose people but yes I’m glad did mention that you’re helping just as well
@@algrayson8965 that's a complete myth. I have a 199,000 mile Acura with MaxLife in it the last few changes and it still shifts solid. If you go to the Valvoline website under the approved specs it is cleared for Honda z1 and the older fluids as well as many other manufactures. I've used this in dozens of vehicles and it's one of the best Atf in my opinion. I'm not the only one either. Check Google and see how many people use it problem free.
It can be a real pain to loosen and tighten that 17mm fill port. Both times I've done it, I needed a pipe or bar attached to the socket wrench to provide more torque.
Thats a good Q. There is more than one way to do many things in life and I show only one of the way, with focus on using only the basic tools to keep costs low especially for people doing this for the first time. Users can decide if they rather get a specialized tool now or later. Thanks for the feedback!
LOL! good eye. This was my second drain & fill in 3K miles so the fluid was only 50% dirty. Honda vehicles are notorious for transmission issues so I keep clean fluid in the vehicle. Just an extra maintenance to hedge against an expensive transmission failure.
I open the fill hole later to keep control on flow of dirty fluid because when fill hole is already open and we remove drain bolt then too much fluid pours out quickly. You can open fill hole first if you perfer. There is more than one way to do many things in life and I show only one of the ways. Other ways totally work.
I just read somewhere that the oil in torque converter doesn't go out that drain hole. So you just have to dilute and flush it 3x. Is that really necessary? That sounds like 10.5 liters plus another 3.5 liters.
This is correct. When we drain the fluid only about half of it comes out. The other half of the dirty fluid stays in the torque converter and is mixed with the new fluid. You can space out the 3x3 drain & fill by a few days. However, if you want to complete the task in one-day, after you do one drain & fill take the vehicle for a spin around the block or a drive on a highway to ensure the old fluid is mixed with new one, and then do the next drain & fill. I space out my drain & fills by a week. good luck
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
Location of transmission filter on 07 - 08 Ody may be easier to see on a parts diagram. Search for part # 25450-P4V-013 and you will find these online. I hope it helps.
@@OscarSanchez-ht7pz You are welcome. Glad to help. If your Odyssey has over 120K miles or you are running into potential clutch / transmission issues please also look into changing pressure switch for the gear that is giving issue. These are like a bolt that goes into transmission and are easy to remove and replace. I hope this helps.
Anyone ever changed out the transmission fluid and the fluid has a purple like tint\color to it. Does anyone know if that's oem fluids or something else
Most likely it is 'Royal Purple' brand transmission fluid which is a purple color fluid and is an after market brand (not OEM). It is a good fluid more expensive than OEM Honda fluid. I hope this helps.
Most of the time I don't replace the washer on the drain bolt. When I do replace it, I get the washer from the local Honda dealer when I buy the transmission fluid.
I'm an owner of a 2010 Honda Odyssey EX. You wouldn't happen to know where the filter location on the transaxle is do you? On top of it, am I gonna have to get her Transaxle flushed as well? Or does it not matter?
I have had 2009 and 2010 Honda Odyssey and both are FWD vehicles with 5 speed automatic transmission. An AWD with transaxle was not offered in both years in the US. If you are in Canada or another country with cold temps then perhaps an AWD with transaxle was an option there. I mention this as preface to my suggestion which is going to be based on my own experience with FWD vehicles that only have transmission (and no transaxle). With that said, 2010 Odyssey requires its transmission fluid to be replaced every 30K miles by the drain & fill method. Which means complete three drain & fills of transmission fluid over a few hundred miles to replace the fluid (details in narrative of this video) - Or do one drain & fill every 10K miles (preferred) to accomplish the same thing and keep fresh fluid in vehicle at all time. If fluid is changed on schedule then dirty fluid does not stay in transmission to clog the fluid filter and there is no need for filter replacement. The older model 2005 - 2006 Ody had a different transmission which had issues and it had an external serviceable filter. Honda changed the transmission for the 2008 - 2010 model years and it does not have a serviceable transmission filter. Considering the US Odyssey does not have transaxle therefore a its fluid replacement is not a question. If your Ody has one then the transaxle fluid should be changed on the same schedule of 30K miles. Best of luck.
@@FlyBeee actually, FWD cars don't have the same type of trans as a RWD and they're called transaxles since the front axles are connected directly into it. Hinting the name trans"axle"
@@LaurinaRose Yep, I understand. If your Odyssey is RWD or AWD, what country are you in? .. I am just curious about what Honda offered in other countries. lol
For Honda Odyssey 2007, I needed 4 quarts to refill. I bought ValvolineMaxlife fluid a gallon and changed first and then after 300 miles drive I repeated but with Honda fluid refill. During drain, I put the key in, and changed gears for maximum extract.
Thank you for sharing your experience and results with all. I have read at a few places to keep one type of transmission fluid in the vehicle and that Honda transmissions are very sensitive to non-honda fluids. Have you noticed any performance changes since your Valvoline fluid change?
@@FlyBeee Not at all. I think the other one tried hard to match the Honda original in viscosity etc. In my change plan, the final Honda portion is 70% and Valvoline is 30%.
Congrats on changing the ATF!! If the fluid was black and you are looking to do 3x3 drain and refills, then space out the next drain-fill by a few days or a week to not shock the transmission too much. If you don't want to do 3 drain-fills, then at least do one more. By the 2nd and third drain & fill the ATF would look relatively clean. Please review the narrative under the video for more details.
If the question is about Transmission fluid filter, Honda used a different transmission from 2007-2010 Odyssey which does not have a serviceable transmission fluid filter. The 2005 - 2006 model Odyssey has a serviceable (easily replaceable) filter that should be replaced. But if the question is about Engine oil filter then yes, 2007 odyssey has engine oil filter that should be replaced every oil change. I hope this helps
@@josane02 It has, but not on maintenance schedule. The 2005 and 2006 models had filters that needed to be changed. These two model years had transmission problems so Honda changed the transmission for the 2008 2010 model year which does not have a serviceable filter therefore not a maintenance item. As long as fluid is changed on schedule that should keep vehicle in good shape. If fluid is not changed for a while then dirty fluid will most likely clog the filter when then needs to be replaced.
Honda says to 'replace' fluid every 30,000 miles. If you one drain & fill every 10,000 miles it achieves the same results and keep fresh fluid in vehicle; this is what I do in my Honda vehicles. More details are in the description of video and step-by-step process, part number of washer , price, and details on where to buy it. I hope this helps. Questions are welcome. Best wishes!
Yes, okay to use DW1. A few years ago Honda changed its transmission fluid and now DW1 is what Honda service uses on vehicles that originally came with ATF Z1
Thank you for your video. Quick question: I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey with 112K miles; I did my first drain(cold trans) 3 weeks ago and the amount of fluid that came out was little less than 3.5 qts; I did my second drain last night and the transmission was slightly warm and the fluid that came out was exactly 4 qts and it was a bit hot. I filled the same amount and the dip stick shows the level a bit higher than the second dot. Do I drain the excess or keep it that way? What do you recommend?
I would recommend to drain the excess fluid - but confirm that vehicle has excess fluid. The method recommended by Honda to check transmission fluid level is to park vehicle on flat / level surface, keep vehicle running and wait for the radiator fan to kick-in, when fan cycles off then turn off the vehicle and immediately check the transmission fluid level. If needed drain the excess fluid.
@@FlyBeee Thank you much for your response. I tried something similar this afternoon; drove around to pick the kids from the school and while there checked the dipstick; and the level showed almost an inch higher than the second hole on the dipstick. 1. I am not sure why the second time drain got out almost a pint more? I did drain both times flat on the ground the same way you demonstrated in the video as it was quite accessible. The only variable was the engine & transmission temp…first time overnight cold; second time 20 mins after a 10 mile drive. 2. What do you think is the best way to remove the excess amount precisely? TIA
@@ravireddy2535 Warm fluid flows better so that is one reason. Other could be that if it was a while since the transmission fluid was changed then old fluid may have had more impurities and sludge vs the newer fluid the second time. A fluid level higher than the top most mark on dip stick should be corrected. To do this at home the easiest and lowest cost option is through drain-bolt. Transmission fluid start to drip out of drain bolt when it is lose but not fully removed. Use this setup and a drain pan to remove the excess fluid. If you find out too much fluid was removed then fluid that came out of the vehicle, put some of it back in. Best wishes
The 05-06 Odyssey has a serviceable transmission filter which is easily accessible. Honda changed transmission for the 2008-2010 model Odys and these don't have a serviceable transmission filter and therefore I have not replaced the transmission filter on my two Odys. If we keep the transmission fluid relatively clean (do one drain & fill every 15K mile) then filter would be in good condition. But if transmission fluid has not been changed in a while and is dirty then the filter would also be dirty and will need to be replaced. Best wishes
@@realityconformist424 I think he mistyped. Instead of 2008 he should have typed 2007. I just got a 2007 Odyssey and my vehicle doesn't have a serviceable transmission filter from what I can find on an Internet search.
The 05/06 odyssey has an accessible ATF filter located under the battery housing. The 07+ are basically inaccessible unless you really want to work for it. Honda states it's a lifetime filter, but after watching videos and changing one myself I can say that is a lie. Would definitley recommend changing every drain and fill, if not every other. They are relatively inexpensive and would definitely help with the life of the vehicle.
My answer has two parts (1) Transmission filter is not a maintenance item in my 2009 and 2010 Odyssey therefore I have not replaced it and have not had any issues for 100K+ miles in both vehicles. (2) Whether to change transmission filter in your Odyssey depends on the model year of vehicle you have. REASON: Honda makes its own transmissions and for years it has been the weakest part of many (not all) Honda / Acura vehicles (see CarComplaintsDOTcom) for data. The year 2000 - 2008 Odysseys have had many issues so if your vehicle is of this model year then take extra care of transmission with frequent fluid changes, ATF filter change, and Pressure switch changes which are much less costly to replace vs a full transmission. I hope this helps. Best wishes
Transmission filter replacement is not a maintenance item in the maintenance schedule for the 2009-2010 model year so I have not replaced it in the two Odysseys I've had .. no issues at all, and not planning on changing the filter. Others have replaced it as precautionary measure. I say do what you feel comfortable with.
I used 3.5 quarts (3.5 bottles). you will need 4 bottles of 1 quart each. there is a measuring scale on each bottle so you will know when half the bottle is used. i jope this helps. best wishes!
2010 Odyssey is the best! If you are looking to change its transmission fluid please check out step-by-step process that I have available as narrative under description of the video and ask any Qs you have. Best of luck!
Gotta get me that wide funnel to drain the oil into the gallon. I have the same pan and its a disaster every time haha. Do you still have this vehicle?
I bought this funnel set at home depot and it has held up pretty good. may be check your local HD for ‘Funnel Assortment (3-Pack) by Scepter’ which sells for about $3 . i hope this helps. I have the Honda Odyssey and the same drain pan. somehow my drain pan hasn't given any trouble and I have also used it for oil changes, coolant changes etc. May be the newer ones are made differently. How long ago did you buy yours?
@@FlyBeee Drain pan is only about 2 years old ,same model as yours. Thing is I try draining it without a funnel so the stream is too wide I see how you did it with a funnel will go check it/buy one out at Home Depot, thanks a million!
Wonderful observation! I change transmission fluid of my Odyssey at 15K miles so the fluid is not terribly dirty at this point. As I mentioned in the notes on the video, Honda recommends changing out the transmission fluid at every 30K miles; which means at least 3 dain & refills. However, my preference is that instead of waiting for the fluid to get dirty every 30K miles and then do 3 drain & refills, I do 2 drain & refills at every 15K miles to keep fresh fluid in the system and to ensure the new fluid blends in with the old one and doesn't shock the transmission. Again, this is my personal preference only. But good catch though!
Our Honda dealer recommends a "complete" fluid change only if the scheduled 30,000 mile/50,000 km. has not been followed, as if you bought a used Honda and didn't know when or if the fluid has been changed. He said that the normal 30,000 mi. change takes less than four quarts. The full drain takes nearly 12 quarts. For a full drain that removes as much as is possible without transaxle disassembly, drain, start, run for a few seconds andelet drain. This empties most of the fluid from the torque converter. If the transmission has been neglected and has high mileage, consider filling, driving for a while, then repeat the drain procedure. 24 quarts (6 gallons) of fluid isn't cheap but it's way cheaper than rebuilding the transmission.
@@noneyerbidness glad you found that video. Let me know how it works out. The comments on that video have some good suggestions too so please check em out. I have added its link in the description to this video in case it helps others.
@@FlyBeee it didn't work for me, i was afraid of pushing it to far and snapping something. i was able to rig it so i had a little more leverage and it finally broke loose. mission accomplished...really appreciate your vids, man.
@@noneyerbidness Mission Accomplished indeed! So glad your leverage method worked, thanks so much for the update on how you made it work- that would help others in the same boat reading the comments! I appreciate for liking my videos :)
It would HELP IF YOU SHOW 'WHOLE VIEW' OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT----AND SHOWED LOVATION OF THE TRANSMISSION-FLUID DIP-STICK ------ AND WHERE YOU WERE RE-FILLING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID??? The camera was so close to the dip-stick,... I couldn't locate the dip-stick in relation to other items in te engine compartment? It looks like you're near the battery,... but can't tell because you're TOO CLOSE IN? Also, I saw another video which shows the ENGINE-OIL DIP-STICK LOCATED BEHIND THE BATTERY? PLEASE CLARIFY LOCATION OF DIP-STICK & REFILL FOR TRANSMISSION FLUID?
On my Odyssey the transmission fluid dipstick is located in the gap between the battery and the engine. You can see it on counter 3:22 in this video. It has a yellow color round handle so you can pull it up with a finger. This applies to 2008-2010 odyssey model. The 2005 - 2006 Odyssey had a different transmission so the location of the dipstick may be slightly different on that. what model year is your odyssey?
@@FlyBeee Thanks for your reply. I have a 2005 Honda Odessey.. I have confirmed that the Engine-oil dipstick has a YELLOW loop-handle (as is standard for nearly all vehicles),.. and is located toward the fire-wall side (passenger compartment) beind the Battery.--- This link shows a clear view (not too close zoomed- in with the camera) of the engine compartment and engine-oil dipstick location-- near the 10:35 min. time-stamp.... ua-cam.com/video/bdSoz_UOMrE/v-deo.html I also added engine-oil,.. and checked the Yellow-handle dipstick BEFORE-AND-AFTER adding the oil, which confirmed the reading. The ORANGE loop-handle dipstick on the left-side of the engine-compartment (as you're facing the engine compartment from outside the front of the car,.... the battery is on the 'right' side),.... is for the TRANSMISSION FLUID. It has a 'cross-hatch' pattern on the dipstick where you read the fluid level. Whereas the engine-oil dipstick simply has 2 tiny holes where you read the fluid level that indicate the top level of fluid, and 1 qt low level. As I understand, the 2005--2012 have a similar configuration? -- God Bless
@@boydasmith Thank you for sharing the details. I am assuming there is a typo in your comment above and that you checked transmission fluid level with Yellow dip-stick, because the Orange dip-stick is to check Engine oil level. Please refer to the Owners Manual as well. In the video link you shared the guy showed incorrect dipstick and the many comments under his video clearly point out to this error. If both the engine and transmission oils are at their level then it doesn't matter which dipstick we checked. However, I just hope you didn't put engine oil in the transmission and vice versa.
@@FlyBeee Thank you very much for your reply.,... and for helping to clear up my confusion on the dipstick colors The 2005 Honda Odessey is just a 'loaner' car from my son, while my transmission is being repaired in another State (Kansas) where my son lives. My 2001 Toyota 4Runner is being repaired, and it has the dipstick COLOR CONFIGURATION ( engine-oil YELLOW,... transmission-fluid ORANGE,.... So I mistakenly agreed with the SNAFU from the other oil change video link I sent you where the man mistakenly chose the YELLOW handled dipstick, thinking it was for the engine-oil! Everything else in your video was correct. After .double-checking with Op-manual,.. and other videos, I discover that ORANGE can be the color of engine-oil dipstick on some Hondas------IT SEEMS SOMETIMES IT'S YELLOW, AND SOMETIMES IT'S ORANGE,.... DEPENDING on what year, model,... and arbitrary whim of the manufacturer? It's a good policy to check the Op-Manual,...AND physically inspect where the dipstick tube is actually going? On my Toyota 4Runner (V-6) it's very easy to see. But this Honda engine is 'side-mounted,... in line with the front wheels-- a little trickier. In general it seems the engine-oil dipstick is closer to the fan belt pulleys in the FRONT--- or in this case the LEFT side (as you're facing the front of the car? AND the transmission dipstick tube is closer to the bBACK of the engine-- or in this case the RIGHT side (as your facing the front of the car? THANKS VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR THE CLARIFICATION!! God Bless
@@FlyBeee Thank you very much for your reply.,... and for helping to clear up my confusion on the dipstick colors The 2005 Honda Odessey is just a 'loaner' car from my son, while my transmission is being repaired in another State (Kansas) where my son lives. My 2001 Toyota 4Runner is being repaired, and it has the dipstick COLOR CONFIGURATION ( engine-oil YELLOW,... transmission-fluid ORANGE,.... So I mistakenly agreed with the SNAFU from the other oil change video link I sent you where the man mistakenly chose the YELLOW handled dipstick, thinking it was for the engine-oil! Everything else in your video was correct. After .double-checking with Op-manual,.. and other videos, I discover that ORANGE can be the color of engine-oil dipstick on some Hondas------IT SEEMS SOMETIMES IT'S YELLOW, AND SOMETIMES IT'S ORANGE,.... DEPENDING on what year, model,... and arbitrary whim of the manufacturer? It's a good policy to check the Op-Manual,...AND physically inspect where the dipstick tube is actually going? On my Toyota 4Runner (V-6) it's very easy to see. But this Honda engine is 'side-mounted,... in line with the front wheels-- a little trickier. In general it seems the engine-oil dipstick is closer to the fan belt pulleys in the FRONT--- or in this case the LEFT side (as you're facing the front of the car? AND the transmission dipstick tube is closer to the bBACK of the engine-- or in this case the RIGHT side (as your facing the front of the car? THANKS VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR THE CLARIFICATION!! God Bless
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He could have done better on at Phonto I took a male air fitting and the long Shank fit in the dipstick tube then I took a long Phonto cut off quarter inch of the Phonto screwed it in to the phonto then I glued it in works perfect
You have a sharp eye! This was my 2nd drain & fill (of three). The first one was a week ago from this therefore the magnet on the drain plug was cleaner without many metal shavings. Good catch and thanks for the comment!
If your planning on using the fill bolt method, then you will need a 3/8 inch drive ratchet with a long extension. 1/2 inch drive ratchet is recommended.
So sorry I didn't understand your question. If you are asking whether the same fluid and process applies to 2009 Honda Odyssey transmission fluid change. Then answer is 'Yes'! I hope this helps
Thank you for the suggestion. The tools / ratchet used in this video is from the tool set listed in the description of video. the video shows only what is needed to do the work, not the full tool set. However, I appreciate your feedback.
Instead of teaching people to do things the wrong way, teach them the correct way. Use the correct filler hole - all you need is an extension for your wrench.
Thanks for your feedback. There is more than one way to do most tings in life. This video shows just one way to change transmission fluid. It is up to the viewer to chose whichever method they prefer.
Their seems to be a bunch of insecure pro's on here that can't handle a everyday joe getting the job done a different way ' appreciate your video.. I have a 2010 my oil seems to be ok.. The vehicle is driving fine but will change soon ....
Not all of us amateurs have all the tools and I'm grateful that he showed us the filler hole but then showed another option! I need to do it myself without spending more on one-time-use tools than I do on fluid.
That fill plug is super tight Not only do you need and extention , you also need like a 30" Pry Bar ..... and 6 point socket . The 12 point sockets will slip. His method is a good one Fill up right from the dip stick .
Thank you for adding the steps to the description too. I appreciate that as much as the video itself!
You are welcome! So happy that you found that helpful :)
Thank you so much. I do the exact same thing when improvising. Why buy extra tools when it's about recycling and saving money 💰. Especially in this economy.. Great job..
Thank you, so glad to know I am not the only one who thinks this way. Best wishes.
there is a kid making sounds in the background. very fun to listen. and very detailed and informative video.
LOL, good ears! Kids get to see how to change Transmission fluid. Whether future cars would have a transmission is another story! lol
Very clear and nice video. I appreciate your time to do it. Few minutes ago I changed the transmission oil on my odissey 2006.
Thank you! and congratulations on changing the transmission oil of your 2006 odyssey!
Excellent video. I appreciate you keeping your content just to the fundamentals of this job.
Thank you for your nice feedback!
First, EVERYONE read in the DESCRIPTION section for a detailed procedure for changing the fluid three times and check the level with the ENGINE OFF. Second, thank you taking the time and effort to make this video. I just bought a nice 2007 Odyssey and need all the instructions I can get to maintain it. We all know that a transmission flush is bad because the detergents in the new oil break loose all sorts of crud which can plug up the tiny passageways in a transmission. But draining and filling three times will pretty much change all the fluid to new levels. The transmission fluid level check on the Honda Odyssey is DIFFERENT THAN ON AMERICAN CARS. I've been used to checking with the transmission in Park and the engine RUNNING.
Congratulations on your purchase! This model of Odyssey is super easy to maintain. You can see how few videos I have on my Odyssey, and it is because there is nothing much to do on it. Compare that to my 2013 Accord and I have tons of maintenance videos on that - LOL. How many miles are on your 07 Odyssey?
@@FlyBeee This is going to be hard to believe but I was shown the maintenance records and CarFax - 85,600 miles on the odometer. It's the EX-L model with the sunroof, heated leather seats etc. It sure has a lot more bells and whistles than my previous 2005 Ford Freestar SEL. It was the cheapest vehicle in Driver's Village Used Car Lot at $ 8,000. Even more, it had a little bitty shimmy in the steering wheel and a tiny little surface rust spot on the side. They kept the vehicle for three weeks while they tried to figure out what the shimmy was and while they fixed the rust spot. They gave me a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander for a loaner. I hate driving a $ 35,000 car. I'm always afraid someone is going to crash into me or side swipe me or run their grocery car into me. I'm used to cheapie cars where I don't care so much. They got rid of the shimmy by putting on four brand new Tiger's Paw tires. I've NEVER been treated so well by a car dealer.
@@STBRetired1 Wow! this is awesome! You got a wonderful vehicle w/ bells & whistles and received a king's treatment from a car dealer! Seriously! LOL I love the details you shared, and 86K is nothing for a Honda! I've had many Honda vehicles including two Honda Odysseys and love this particular model year 2005-2010 version which is much more solid built than the newer models. Check out crash test videos on youtube yourself! As for maintenance, if you have history available check that vehicle has new filters - engine filter and A/C filter replace less than 20K miles, Transmission fluid and Brake fluid changed less than 3 years or 36K miles, and timing belt, water pump & coolant replaced at 10 yrs. Get done what is needed and you got a solid vehicle! If you like to, add a Bluetooth device for handsfree calling & music streaming and it upgrades the vehicle for only $20. I've personally used 'Anker Soundsync Drive' five 5+ years and love it. This has to be the most maintenance free Honda I've ever owned! Let me know if you have any any other Qs about this vehicle. Best of luck!
@@FlyBeee The Owner's Manual is a thick as the Bible. There is so much to learn. I've just sent away for Honda products like the transmission and engine oils. Some say that they are a little different than the oil we get at AutoZone and made that way for their particular Honda vehicles. I'll take them at their word since they're all about the same price. I also sent for a foam cannon, clay bars and other detailing equipment. Next I have to order some rustproofing equipment like Fluid Film since I live in Syracuse, NY. It's bad enough that Syracuse is called the Salt City because they used to mine it around here in the "early" days but they also saturate the roads with it each Winter. I had my previous minivan about eight years and that was pristine when I got it. I just had a chance to get underneath and saw how bad the salt had been eating away at it. I'm going to fight to keep that from happening to the new minivan. A/C filter??? I haven't heard about that yet. I'll have to check it out before Summer. And I think that the 2007 was the first year they started using a timing chain instead of the timing belt. Yup on the coolant. I got a pistol thingie that attaches on a hose so you can flush the heater core hoses forward and reverse. I also bought a backup camera. I can't see through all the two dozen seats so a camera over the license plate should help a lot. I want to get a dashcam, too, in case of an accident. Since I'm 78 years old, I just know that the first thing another driver will do is tell the cops that it was all my fault because of my age. I want a recording of the accident to simplify things for the officer. There are too many folks out there driving recklessly and doing "brake checks" on other cars so they can collect insurance.
@@STBRetired1 'Foam Cannon', 'Clay Bar(s)', 'Detailing Equipment'.. I read these words and couldn't stop thinking your Odyssey is getting a royal princess treatment! :) , and that if you sold your 2005 Ford Freestar the buyer is one lucky owner! For oils and fluids I agree with getting Honda brand. Honda is one of few companies that makes its own engines and transmissions and the vehicles are sensitive to non OEM. Honda dealers around me sometimes have % discount on parts coupon listed on their website which I use it to stock up on fluids and filters for the different Honda vehicles I have. My 2009 and 2010 Odyssey both have timing belts so definitely double-check on timing belt vs chain on your 07. May be just call the local Honda dealer parts dept for price on timing belt for your 07, they'll lookup in Honda system to confirm whether there is a chain vs. belt. Yea, backup camera is a must on Odyssey! and totally agree on dash-cam. I have these in my vehicles and came in handy when someone sideswiped Odyssey and then claimed we hit him. One video sent to his insurance company and they accepted responsibility in 5 mins! Highly recommend to have dash-cam. I have Rexing daul-dashcam in my Odyssey and you can see the wiring video here: ua-cam.com/video/McSLtarRnYA/v-deo.html . This particular model is no longer available but newer ones have capacitor which is better. In Accord I have Aukey/Agalia brand which is also dual dash-cam but smaller in size and records better at night: amzn.to/3b4uJXF Check out both. some models come with parking mode which works if you park on the street. Let me know if I can answer any Qs related to dashcams. Best wishes!
Worked for me... I ended up using a skinny blue funnel, and then taping something like a 30 ml plastic drip bottle on the end so it could fit into the dip stick tube
awesome idea!
Good vid, going to have todo this to a 2007 model
I plan I’m using Valvoline full synthetic ATF that is compatible with the Honda fluid. According to what I have read it’s 3.3 qts to add back of ATF
Odyssey has the Transmission fluid dip-stick to see when you are full. Add 3.3 qts and check, then add more if needed. Honda Transmissions are very sensitive to other fluids, and 07 Odyssey has transmission issues so I would strongly suggest to only use Honda ATF. If the transmission fluid hasn't been changed in a long time (or never) then please read-up on the risks of doing a fluid change. If you decide to change the fluid then this video is a good guide. Good luck.
Fly Bee thanks . I appreciate your comments My 2007 odyssey doesn’t have any history of transmission issues. Just doing a Preventative maintenance. It just got over 200k fluid that came out was a little dark so it was needing a change.
I did use Valvoline max life synthetic ATF compatible with the Z1 fluid.
About 1 gallon of fluid game out as I measured. And ended up putting just under 1 gallon in. I initially put in about 3.3 qrts and warmed car up and still didn’t register on the dipstick so added more a little at a time and checked until I got it to right level.
Later on checked again and it was a little high so I pumped out a little to get to a better level with my fluid transfer pump. From harbor freight tools. Best $4 I have spent of recent .
I tried filling through the dipstick but was too difficult so I had the tools remove the ATF bolt. And went that route. Using. Funnel extension. And two funnels. This was the first time I have ever did a atf drain fill on a Honda.
Previously I had done it on Nissan non CVTs , they are a little easier to do atf service on.
@@dfields9511 Thanks for the detailed feedback as many would benefit from the info you have provided on the process and tools used! Awesome!
Fly Bee Tools used
- 3/8 inch ratchet and metric sockets - -17mm I believe was the size
-Funnel extension (from Walmart)
- 2 funnels from Walmart
- I already had a drain pan
- I had to use a 3/8 drive breaker bar to break torque
- I had a set of 3/8 drive socket extensions
- transfer pump ( to pump out fluid if over filled )
And of course ATF fluid.
In my case I use Valvoline synthetic ATF. I have heard of success also with Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle ATF. My mechanic friend told me they use the Valvoline synthetic ATF where he works. So I figured if it’s good enough for his shop then it should be good stuff.
@@dfields9511 Thanks so much for the details! About the transmission fluid, there is a lot of information on internet that aftermarket fluids are at par or even better than Honda's own fluid, while others say aftermarkets causes issues w/ transmission and to use only Honda OEM fluid. Just be aware of it. I don't know the answer so I just stick to honda OEM fluid. Thanks again for your feedback!
There is a fill bolt at the back of the transmission that you can use to refill the transmission. It's located on the drivers side and at the rear. You can buy one of the large funnels at Walmart and it will fit in there perfectly. Makes the job a lot easier. The dipstick method is super slow and a pain. It is recommended that you buy a crush washer for the fill bolt and the drain bolt, but it is not necessary. I've reused them many times without issue. Torque specs for the fill bolt = 33 ft-lb. For the drain plug = 36 ft-lb. A drain and fill of 3 times is recommended to change about 90 percent of the fluid out. I like to space my fluid changes out by a few hundred miles and I like to ensure the the torque converter reaches lock up prior to subsequent changes.
Thank you
What is torque converter lockup ?? I want to change for my honda odyssey 2009 182500 milage
I did it from the fill plug! It’s really tight, difficult to loose it but I got it done! 2007 odyssey !
Awesome! congratulations!.... and now you may be curious to do the other maintenance yourself! lol Check out my other videos on Honda vehicles, the fluid and filter changes are super easy on Honda vehicles :) Best of luck !
Yes I got a question .you waited until you was done pouring new fluid in.before you tightened underneath drain plug.was.there a reason.
Very good question! I did not fully tighten the drain bolt until after I refilled new fluid and checked the fluid level - just in case I overfill by mistake and have to drain some fluid to correct the level.
I really enjoyed your video. Thanks !!!
Thank you for liking my video :)
Thank you for the video! I was wondering how I could get the fluid in since I couldn't reach that back plug. I did a modified two-in-one funnel system to get it down there in the dipstick hole. Success! :-)
Awesome! I love your ingenuity! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this!! I know I can do it myself without having to go pay someone $150!!!
You are welcome. It is as easy to do as it looks on camera. Detailed steps are also in description of video that you can reference as needed. Best wishes.
You could use a 3/8" extension to remove the plug after it's loose to keep your hands clean. Great video!!
gammarotor real Mechanics get their hands dirty
Thanks for the really good suggestion. I like working with bare hands where possible, feels more connected and real. But I understand its not for everyone. Dish washing liquid cleans the oils from hands fast. in case you ever need to clean oily hands. Thanks for the good suggestion though.
So there’s no filter?? I’m gonna be doing the same job on my wife’s 07 Honda Odyssey just wondering
There is a filter but it is not easy to access and therefore not a regular service item. The 2005 - 2006 Odyssey had a different transmission which had serviceable transmission filter but that transmission had major issues and Honda replaced it. Therefore the 2007-2010 Ody has a different transmission that does not require filter replacement. You can if you want to, but I have not change filter on my 2010 Ody and we use it everyday.
@@FlyBeee ok Ty
It’s a 17mm bolt on the transmission fill plug. The filter is under the battery box.
Thanks dude, I'm going to try it.
You are welcome! How did it go? I hope you got it changed and found it to be easy.. Best of luck
@@FlyBeee ,it went just fine.thanks. keep up the great uploading.
@@henrivaliente Awesome! congrats. :)
Buy a turkey baster, put that in the dipstick hole, then the funnel inside the turkey baster. Works like a charm.
This is awesome idea! Thanks for sharing with all. Best wishes
Omg thank you
Love your camera man
Thank you :)
Why need to replace the washer? Can use the old one with flip side?
The washer used here is a 'crush washer' made of aluminum, and as the name says it 'crushes' (flattens) when we tighten the drain plug in order to make a seal and not let the fluid leak out. I have re-used the same washer when I ran out of new ones and noticed that old one held up okay for second use - I just had to really tighten the drain plug. By third time of re-use (to test its longevity), the washer was already flattened and couldn't be crushed any more to make a seal, so the transmission fluid started to slowly drip out of drain plug. I would recommend to use new crush washer. Honda dealer sells one crush washer for $4. The description of video has link to get 10 washers for $8. I do one drain & fill every 10K miles and use the crush washers for my Odyssey. Whether you use new or old washer, the decision is ultimately yours to make.
Make sense. Good to know. Thanks@@FlyBeee
@@davidx9017 You are welcome.
Honda conveniently put a fill plug in the top of the transmission for filling. Don't use the dip stick tube! The correct way to fill it is to simply remove the fill plug on the top of the transmission and use your funnel to easily fill it.
Yes, there sure is. I just showed a different method to fill. Thanks
Yes but where do you get a 24" ratchet?
Harbor freight has Pittsburgh extensions for $20 for a 4 pack. Has an 18” long one and it’s long enough to reach that’s what I use
Why not just pop open the 17mm fill port? It's accessible with a 17mm socket, extension, joint, extension and you pop it loose. Fluid flows much quicker through that bigger hole. And I used Valvoline MaxLife ATF works great.
wakawu thanks you for your special info but he’s was also good because some people don’t have dise tools and that really helps dose people but yes I’m glad did mention that you’re helping just as well
Honda is very particular about the fluid for Hondamatic transmissions. No substitution is approved.
@@algrayson8965 that's a complete myth. I have a 199,000 mile Acura with MaxLife in it the last few changes and it still shifts solid. If you go to the Valvoline website under the approved specs it is cleared for Honda z1 and the older fluids as well as many other manufactures. I've used this in dozens of vehicles and it's one of the best Atf in my opinion. I'm not the only one either. Check Google and see how many people use it problem free.
It can be a real pain to loosen and tighten that 17mm fill port. Both times I've done it, I needed a pipe or bar attached to the socket wrench to provide more torque.
Thats a good Q. There is more than one way to do many things in life and I show only one of the way, with focus on using only the basic tools to keep costs low especially for people doing this for the first time. Users can decide if they rather get a specialized tool now or later. Thanks for the feedback!
The fluid you took out was clean enough to rebottle and sell.
LOL! good eye. This was my second drain & fill in 3K miles so the fluid was only 50% dirty. Honda vehicles are notorious for transmission issues so I keep clean fluid in the vehicle. Just an extra maintenance to hedge against an expensive transmission failure.
yea just open that fill hole... i always open that 1st.... before i drain the fluid...
I open the fill hole later to keep control on flow of dirty fluid because when fill hole is already open and we remove drain bolt then too much fluid pours out quickly. You can open fill hole first if you perfer. There is more than one way to do many things in life and I show only one of the ways. Other ways totally work.
I just read somewhere that the oil in torque converter doesn't go out that drain hole. So you just have to dilute and flush it 3x. Is that really necessary? That sounds like 10.5 liters plus another 3.5 liters.
This is correct. When we drain the fluid only about half of it comes out. The other half of the dirty fluid stays in the torque converter and is mixed with the new fluid. You can space out the 3x3 drain & fill by a few days. However, if you want to complete the task in one-day, after you do one drain & fill take the vehicle for a spin around the block or a drive on a highway to ensure the old fluid is mixed with new one, and then do the next drain & fill. I space out my drain & fills by a week. good luck
cool video, i did this on my 08 accord. it was a booger to get that atf bolt open.
Thanks
I’m doing mine now and you’re 100% correct. I think King Kong put my ATF bolt on.
How many cans of oil one liter Kicker Box Honda Odyssey 2009 cvt
For one drain and fill the 2009 Honda Odyssey used 3.75 quarts of transmission fluid. This equals to about 3.5 liters. I hope this helps
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
Location of transmission filter on 07 - 08 Ody may be easier to see on a parts diagram. Search for part # 25450-P4V-013 and you will find these online. I hope it helps.
Thanks for your help friend.
@@OscarSanchez-ht7pz You are welcome. Glad to help. If your Odyssey has over 120K miles or you are running into potential clutch / transmission issues please also look into changing pressure switch for the gear that is giving issue. These are like a bolt that goes into transmission and are easy to remove and replace. I hope this helps.
Anyone ever changed out the transmission fluid and the fluid has a purple like tint\color to it. Does anyone know if that's oem fluids or something else
Most likely it is 'Royal Purple' brand transmission fluid which is a purple color fluid and is an after market brand (not OEM). It is a good fluid more expensive than OEM Honda fluid. I hope this helps.
do you need change the transmission fluid filter ?
There is no filter to change.
There is a filter inside the transmission. It is not required to change the filter.
It's a non serviceable filter.
@@FlyBeee
never....?
Thanks for the video, where do I get the correct washer from?
Most of the time I don't replace the washer on the drain bolt. When I do replace it, I get the washer from the local Honda dealer when I buy the transmission fluid.
Check with the dealer. You would be surprised. Sometimes they are cheaper than the auto part stores.
AutoZone has the correct washer make sure to ask for CRUSH washer not regular washer
I'm an owner of a 2010 Honda Odyssey EX. You wouldn't happen to know where the filter location on the transaxle is do you? On top of it, am I gonna have to get her Transaxle flushed as well? Or does it not matter?
I have had 2009 and 2010 Honda Odyssey and both are FWD vehicles with 5 speed automatic transmission. An AWD with transaxle was not offered in both years in the US. If you are in Canada or another country with cold temps then perhaps an AWD with transaxle was an option there. I mention this as preface to my suggestion which is going to be based on my own experience with FWD vehicles that only have transmission (and no transaxle).
With that said, 2010 Odyssey requires its transmission fluid to be replaced every 30K miles by the drain & fill method. Which means complete three drain & fills of transmission fluid over a few hundred miles to replace the fluid (details in narrative of this video) - Or do one drain & fill every 10K miles (preferred) to accomplish the same thing and keep fresh fluid in vehicle at all time. If fluid is changed on schedule then dirty fluid does not stay in transmission to clog the fluid filter and there is no need for filter replacement. The older model 2005 - 2006 Ody had a different transmission which had issues and it had an external serviceable filter. Honda changed the transmission for the 2008 - 2010 model years and it does not have a serviceable transmission filter. Considering the US Odyssey does not have transaxle therefore a its fluid replacement is not a question. If your Ody has one then the transaxle fluid should be changed on the same schedule of 30K miles. Best of luck.
@@FlyBeee actually, FWD cars don't have the same type of trans as a RWD and they're called transaxles since the front axles are connected directly into it. Hinting the name trans"axle"
@@LaurinaRose Yep, I understand. If your Odyssey is RWD or AWD, what country are you in? .. I am just curious about what Honda offered in other countries. lol
Very good video
Thanks so much for your comment, and I am glad you like my video :)
For Honda Odyssey 2007, I needed 4 quarts to refill. I bought ValvolineMaxlife fluid a gallon and changed first and then after 300 miles drive I repeated but with Honda fluid refill. During drain, I put the key in, and changed gears for maximum extract.
Thank you for sharing your experience and results with all. I have read at a few places to keep one type of transmission fluid in the vehicle and that Honda transmissions are very sensitive to non-honda fluids. Have you noticed any performance changes since your Valvoline fluid change?
@@FlyBeee Not at all. I think the other one tried hard to match the Honda original in viscosity etc. In my change plan, the final Honda portion is 70% and Valvoline is 30%.
I wouldn't recommend using anything but genuine Honda ATF. Even if the aftermarket is more expensive.
In the long run you would be better off using Genuine Honda Fluid. Honda engineering development made for special needs of Honda trany.
Dude u just changed clean oil :) mine was black lol
Congrats on changing the ATF!! If the fluid was black and you are looking to do 3x3 drain and refills, then space out the next drain-fill by a few days or a week to not shock the transmission too much. If you don't want to do 3 drain-fills, then at least do one more. By the 2nd and third drain & fill the ATF would look relatively clean. Please review the narrative under the video for more details.
There's a young child nearby? That's impressive. Babysitting and working on the car. Lol
Yep :) Hopefully the kid would like maintaining personal cars :)
Hello sir . Honda Odyssey 2007 have oil filter. ?
If the question is about Transmission fluid filter, Honda used a different transmission from 2007-2010 Odyssey which does not have a serviceable transmission fluid filter. The 2005 - 2006 model Odyssey has a serviceable (easily replaceable) filter that should be replaced. But if the question is about Engine oil filter then yes, 2007 odyssey has engine oil filter that should be replaced every oil change. I hope this helps
@@FlyBeee 2010 odyssey has transmission filters?
@@josane02 It has, but not on maintenance schedule. The 2005 and 2006 models had filters that needed to be changed. These two model years had transmission problems so Honda changed the transmission for the 2008 2010 model year which does not have a serviceable filter therefore not a maintenance item. As long as fluid is changed on schedule that should keep vehicle in good shape. If fluid is not changed for a while then dirty fluid will most likely clog the filter when then needs to be replaced.
@@FlyBeee thank you
Hi. What is name of washer and where did u buy it ?? And after changing oil how many milage we can run
Honda says to 'replace' fluid every 30,000 miles. If you one drain & fill every 10,000 miles it achieves the same results and keep fresh fluid in vehicle; this is what I do in my Honda vehicles. More details are in the description of video and step-by-step process, part number of washer , price, and details on where to buy it. I hope this helps. Questions are welcome. Best wishes!
wow get off your high horses people....there is nothing wrong with filling it this way.
Thank you! Glad to see another person who understands that there is more than one way to do something!
Is it fine to use DW1 in odyssey RB1 that required ATF Z1?
Yes, okay to use DW1. A few years ago Honda changed its transmission fluid and now DW1 is what Honda service uses on vehicles that originally came with ATF Z1
Thank you for your video. Quick question: I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey with 112K miles; I did my first drain(cold trans) 3 weeks ago and the amount of fluid that came out was little less than 3.5 qts; I did my second drain last night and the transmission was slightly warm and the fluid that came out was exactly 4 qts and it was a bit hot. I filled the same amount and the dip stick shows the level a bit higher than the second dot. Do I drain the excess or keep it that way? What do you recommend?
I would recommend to drain the excess fluid - but confirm that vehicle has excess fluid. The method recommended by Honda to check transmission fluid level is to park vehicle on flat / level surface, keep vehicle running and wait for the radiator fan to kick-in, when fan cycles off then turn off the vehicle and immediately check the transmission fluid level. If needed drain the excess fluid.
@@FlyBeee Thank you much for your response. I tried something similar this afternoon; drove around to pick the kids from the school and while there checked the dipstick; and the level showed almost an inch higher than the second hole on the dipstick.
1. I am not sure why the second time drain got out almost a pint more? I did drain both times flat on the ground the same way you demonstrated in the video as it was quite accessible. The only variable was the engine & transmission temp…first time overnight cold; second time 20 mins after a 10 mile drive.
2. What do you think is the best way to remove the excess amount precisely? TIA
@@ravireddy2535 Warm fluid flows better so that is one reason. Other could be that if it was a while since the transmission fluid was changed then old fluid may have had more impurities and sludge vs the newer fluid the second time. A fluid level higher than the top most mark on dip stick should be corrected. To do this at home the easiest and lowest cost option is through drain-bolt. Transmission fluid start to drip out of drain bolt when it is lose but not fully removed. Use this setup and a drain pan to remove the excess fluid. If you find out too much fluid was removed then fluid that came out of the vehicle, put some of it back in. Best wishes
Sir, you are not going to change transmission oil filter?
Odyssey does NOT have one sir
The 05-06 Odyssey has a serviceable transmission filter which is easily accessible. Honda changed transmission for the 2008-2010 model Odys and these don't have a serviceable transmission filter and therefore I have not replaced the transmission filter on my two Odys. If we keep the transmission fluid relatively clean (do one drain & fill every 15K mile) then filter would be in good condition. But if transmission fluid has not been changed in a while and is dirty then the filter would also be dirty and will need to be replaced. Best wishes
You don't mention the 2007...??
@@realityconformist424 I think he mistyped. Instead of 2008 he should have typed 2007. I just got a 2007 Odyssey and my vehicle doesn't have a serviceable transmission filter from what I can find on an Internet search.
@@FlyBeee the 08 and up do yet you have to drop the pan. Honda states that you don't have to change them out.
How about the ATF Filter?
The 05/06 odyssey has an accessible ATF filter located under the battery housing. The 07+ are basically inaccessible unless you really want to work for it. Honda states it's a lifetime filter, but after watching videos and changing one myself I can say that is a lie. Would definitley recommend changing every drain and fill, if not every other. They are relatively inexpensive and would definitely help with the life of the vehicle.
My answer has two parts (1) Transmission filter is not a maintenance item in my 2009 and 2010 Odyssey therefore I have not replaced it and have not had any issues for 100K+ miles in both vehicles. (2) Whether to change transmission filter in your Odyssey depends on the model year of vehicle you have. REASON: Honda makes its own transmissions and for years it has been the weakest part of many (not all) Honda / Acura vehicles (see CarComplaintsDOTcom) for data. The year 2000 - 2008 Odysseys have had many issues so if your vehicle is of this model year then take extra care of transmission with frequent fluid changes, ATF filter change, and Pressure switch changes which are much less costly to replace vs a full transmission. I hope this helps. Best wishes
Do you need to change the filter or nah
Transmission filter replacement is not a maintenance item in the maintenance schedule for the 2009-2010 model year so I have not replaced it in the two Odysseys I've had .. no issues at all, and not planning on changing the filter. Others have replaced it as precautionary measure. I say do what you feel comfortable with.
Hi how much fluid exactly did you put it? I need to buy 4 bottles?
I used 3.5 quarts (3.5 bottles). you will need 4 bottles of 1 quart each. there is a measuring scale on each bottle so you will know when half the bottle is used. i jope this helps. best wishes!
I got That one 2010 So can you write what i need please.
2010 Odyssey is the best! If you are looking to change its transmission fluid please check out step-by-step process that I have available as narrative under description of the video and ask any Qs you have. Best of luck!
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You are welcome :)
Gotta get me that wide funnel to drain the oil into the gallon. I have the same pan and its a disaster every time haha. Do you still have this vehicle?
I bought this funnel set at home depot and it has held up pretty good. may be check your local HD for ‘Funnel Assortment (3-Pack) by Scepter’ which sells for about $3 . i hope this helps. I have the Honda Odyssey and the same drain pan. somehow my drain pan hasn't given any trouble and I have also used it for oil changes, coolant changes etc. May be the newer ones are made differently. How long ago did you buy yours?
@@FlyBeee Drain pan is only about 2 years old ,same model as yours. Thing is I try draining it without a funnel so the stream is too wide I see how you did it with a funnel will go check it/buy one out at Home Depot, thanks a million!
You are welcome. I hope your local HD store has this funnel, it has worked really well for me and the price is awesome too. Best wishes!
Thank you, sir!
You are welcome. I hope this helped.
Hey man nice job. Looks like your transmission fluid was in a good shape but you ve changed it anyway ?
Wonderful observation! I change transmission fluid of my Odyssey at 15K miles so the fluid is not terribly dirty at this point. As I mentioned in the notes on the video, Honda recommends changing out the transmission fluid at every 30K miles; which means at least 3 dain & refills. However, my preference is that instead of waiting for the fluid to get dirty every 30K miles and then do 3 drain & refills, I do 2 drain & refills at every 15K miles to keep fresh fluid in the system and to ensure the new fluid blends in with the old one and doesn't shock the transmission. Again, this is my personal preference only. But good catch though!
Our Honda dealer recommends a "complete" fluid change only if the scheduled 30,000 mile/50,000 km. has not been followed, as if you bought a used Honda and didn't know when or if the fluid has been changed. He said that the normal 30,000 mi. change takes less than four quarts. The full drain takes nearly 12 quarts.
For a full drain that removes as much as is possible without transaxle disassembly, drain, start, run for a few seconds andelet drain. This empties most of the fluid from the torque converter.
If the transmission has been neglected and has high mileage, consider filling, driving for a while, then repeat the drain procedure. 24 quarts (6 gallons) of fluid isn't cheap but it's way cheaper than rebuilding the transmission.
plug won't budge, what do i do?
just found your jack method, gonna give it a shot.
@@noneyerbidness glad you found that video. Let me know how it works out. The comments on that video have some good suggestions too so please check em out. I have added its link in the description to this video in case it helps others.
@@FlyBeee it didn't work for me, i was afraid of pushing it to far and snapping something. i was able to rig it so i had a little more leverage and it finally broke loose. mission accomplished...really appreciate your vids, man.
@@noneyerbidness Mission Accomplished indeed! So glad your leverage method worked, thanks so much for the update on how you made it work- that would help others in the same boat reading the comments! I appreciate for liking my videos :)
Thank you!
You are welcome. I hope this helps!
Do Qir Box Honda Odyssey 2009cvt
If you are asking whether the same fluid and process applies to 2009 Honda Odyssey transmission fluid change. Then answer is 'Yes'! I hope this helps
Isn't there any filter that needs to be replaced...?
yes but you can only do it if the transmission and crack the case to open it up. its not worth it.
I disagree... filter should be changed at minimum at 100K miles and it is very worth it. Not hard to do.
arielban1 where is it located?
Eddy Guerra ... the 04 odessey has a filter on top of the trans.. its a black oval lookin filter u cant miss it..
@@bigchungus4432 under the abs module on 2006.
Yes Good Thanks
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The torque specification for transmission fluid drain plug is 36 lbs.ft or 49 N.m
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It would HELP IF YOU SHOW 'WHOLE VIEW' OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT----AND SHOWED LOVATION OF THE TRANSMISSION-FLUID DIP-STICK ------ AND WHERE YOU WERE RE-FILLING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID???
The camera was so close to the dip-stick,... I couldn't locate the dip-stick in relation to other items in te engine compartment? It looks like you're near the battery,... but can't tell because you're TOO CLOSE IN?
Also, I saw another video which shows the ENGINE-OIL DIP-STICK LOCATED BEHIND THE BATTERY?
PLEASE CLARIFY LOCATION OF DIP-STICK & REFILL FOR TRANSMISSION FLUID?
On my Odyssey the transmission fluid dipstick is located in the gap between the battery and the engine. You can see it on counter 3:22 in this video. It has a yellow color round handle so you can pull it up with a finger. This applies to 2008-2010 odyssey model. The 2005 - 2006 Odyssey had a different transmission so the location of the dipstick may be slightly different on that. what model year is your odyssey?
@@FlyBeee Thanks for your reply. I have a 2005 Honda Odessey.. I have confirmed that the Engine-oil dipstick has a YELLOW loop-handle (as is standard for nearly all vehicles),.. and is located toward the fire-wall side (passenger compartment) beind the Battery.---
This link shows a clear view (not too close zoomed- in with the camera) of the engine compartment and engine-oil dipstick location-- near the 10:35 min. time-stamp....
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I also added engine-oil,.. and checked the Yellow-handle dipstick BEFORE-AND-AFTER adding the oil, which confirmed the reading. The ORANGE loop-handle dipstick on the left-side of the engine-compartment (as you're facing the engine compartment from outside the front of the car,.... the battery is on the 'right' side),.... is for the TRANSMISSION FLUID. It has a 'cross-hatch' pattern on the dipstick where you read the fluid level. Whereas the engine-oil dipstick simply has 2 tiny holes where you read the fluid level that indicate the top level of fluid, and 1 qt low level.
As I understand, the 2005--2012 have a similar configuration?
-- God Bless
@@boydasmith Thank you for sharing the details. I am assuming there is a typo in your comment above and that you checked transmission fluid level with Yellow dip-stick, because the Orange dip-stick is to check Engine oil level. Please refer to the Owners Manual as well. In the video link you shared the guy showed incorrect dipstick and the many comments under his video clearly point out to this error. If both the engine and transmission oils are at their level then it doesn't matter which dipstick we checked. However, I just hope you didn't put engine oil in the transmission and vice versa.
@@FlyBeee Thank you very much for your reply.,... and for helping to clear up my confusion on the dipstick colors
The 2005 Honda Odessey is just a 'loaner' car from my son, while my transmission is being repaired in another State (Kansas) where my son lives.
My 2001 Toyota 4Runner is being repaired, and it has the dipstick COLOR CONFIGURATION ( engine-oil YELLOW,... transmission-fluid ORANGE,.... So I mistakenly agreed with the SNAFU from the other oil change video link I sent you where the man mistakenly chose the YELLOW handled dipstick, thinking it was for the engine-oil! Everything else in your video was correct.
After .double-checking with Op-manual,.. and other videos, I discover that ORANGE can be the color of engine-oil dipstick on some Hondas------IT SEEMS SOMETIMES IT'S YELLOW, AND SOMETIMES IT'S ORANGE,.... DEPENDING on what year, model,... and arbitrary whim of the manufacturer?
It's a good policy to check the Op-Manual,...AND physically inspect where the dipstick tube is actually going? On my Toyota 4Runner (V-6) it's very easy to see. But this Honda engine is 'side-mounted,... in line with the front wheels-- a little trickier.
In general it seems the engine-oil dipstick is closer to the fan belt pulleys in the FRONT--- or in this case the LEFT side (as you're facing the front of the car? AND the transmission dipstick tube is closer to the bBACK of the engine-- or in this case the RIGHT side (as your facing the front of the car?
THANKS VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR THE CLARIFICATION!!
God Bless
@@FlyBeee
Thank you very much for your reply.,... and for helping to clear up my confusion on the dipstick colors
The 2005 Honda Odessey is just a 'loaner' car from my son, while my transmission is being repaired in another State (Kansas) where my son lives.
My 2001 Toyota 4Runner is being repaired, and it has the dipstick COLOR CONFIGURATION ( engine-oil YELLOW,... transmission-fluid ORANGE,.... So I mistakenly agreed with the SNAFU from the other oil change video link I sent you where the man mistakenly chose the YELLOW handled dipstick, thinking it was for the engine-oil! Everything else in your video was correct.
After .double-checking with Op-manual,.. and other videos, I discover that ORANGE can be the color of engine-oil dipstick on some Hondas------IT SEEMS SOMETIMES IT'S YELLOW, AND SOMETIMES IT'S ORANGE,.... DEPENDING on what year, model,... and arbitrary whim of the manufacturer?
It's a good policy to check the Op-Manual,...AND physically inspect where the dipstick tube is actually going? On my Toyota 4Runner (V-6) it's very easy to see. But this Honda engine is 'side-mounted,... in line with the front wheels-- a little trickier.
In general it seems the engine-oil dipstick is closer to the fan belt pulleys in the FRONT--- or in this case the LEFT side (as you're facing the front of the car? AND the transmission dipstick tube is closer to the bBACK of the engine-- or in this case the RIGHT side (as your facing the front of the car?
THANKS VERY MUCH AGAIN FOR THE CLARIFICATION!!
God Bless
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Lol! So creative! glad you enjoyed :)
He could have done better on at Phonto I took a male air fitting and the long Shank fit in the dipstick tube then I took a long Phonto cut off quarter inch of the Phonto screwed it in to the phonto then I glued it in works perfect
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Base on your plug, you totally didn't need to change your fluid. lol
You have a sharp eye! This was my 2nd drain & fill (of three). The first one was a week ago from this therefore the magnet on the drain plug was cleaner without many metal shavings. Good catch and thanks for the comment!
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why go through all that trouble just buy a tool you need...
Thanks for your feedback. I like to explore different ways of doing things.
Anna Johnson what tool do you need?
If your planning on using the fill bolt method, then you will need a 3/8 inch drive ratchet with a long extension. 1/2 inch drive ratchet is recommended.
Anna Johnson to much petty shit aslong as it done why bother to act all knowledgeable
QIR Box Honda Odyssey 2009cvt
So sorry I didn't understand your question. If you are asking whether the same fluid and process applies to 2009 Honda Odyssey transmission fluid change. Then answer is 'Yes'! I hope this helps
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If you're going to do video on how to do a job buy the right tools you can buy a cheap set for under 25$ 😮
Thank you for the suggestion. The tools / ratchet used in this video is from the tool set listed in the description of video. the video shows only what is needed to do the work, not the full tool set. However, I appreciate your feedback.
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I love water more than the trans,Ossian fluid
Water is very good for people
Lol. same here!
Instead of teaching people to do things the wrong way, teach them the correct way. Use the correct filler hole - all you need is an extension for your wrench.
Thanks for your feedback. There is more than one way to do most tings in life. This video shows just one way to change transmission fluid. It is up to the viewer to chose whichever method they prefer.
Great Guy the dealer told me it was fine to fill through the dipstick tube... so great vid!
Nothing wrong with this method, it's just super slow. In older Honda's the dip stick was the only way to fill the transmission.
Their seems to be a bunch of insecure pro's on here that can't handle a everyday joe getting the job done a different way ' appreciate your video..
I have a 2010 my oil seems to be ok..
The vehicle is driving fine but will change soon ....
Not all of us amateurs have all the tools and I'm grateful that he showed us the filler hole but then showed another option! I need to do it myself without spending more on one-time-use tools than I do on fluid.
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I wish it was water not the the transmission fluid
Lol, yep at least it would be much lower in price!
Sorry, but if you don't have an extension to open the fill port.... You should not service this vehicle.
Thanks for your feedback. Viewers can decide how they would like to fill the new fluid.
That fill plug is super tight
Not only do you need and extention , you also need like a 30"
Pry Bar ..... and 6 point socket .
The 12 point sockets will slip.
His method is a good one
Fill up right from the dip stick .