Good straightforward video. I just did my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. It had been stuttering pretty bad when starting from a stop, especially uphill, and now it's noticeably better. Not 100% cured, but for sure much better. Just a note on your video, not trying to nit-pick but just what was different for me. First, for those of us without access to a lift, I found it most helpful to remove the drivers side front wheel as it allows much easier access to the drain bolt. Second, not sure where your underbody splash guard went, or if you removed it before the video, but mine was in place and I had to remove a couple of those plastic fasteners (that always break when you remove them) to gain access to the drain plug. I didn't want to remove all the plastic fasteners because I knew half of them would break and I had no replacements handy, so I just removed 2 and held back the plastic splash guard with a couple of bungeee cords.
Hey man did you replace transmission engine mounts? Also mine shakes bad do I need strut mounts? I am doing CVT fluid tomorrow. Thanks man I have a 05 Hybrid Civix
Thank you your easy how to video helped me change the tranny fluid on my 03 civic was dark black😂 never seen tranny fluid that dark before changed it no more shudder under acceleration thank you. You saved my civic appreciate the help
Thank you, you’re awesome! Very knowledgeable. I have an 04 civic hybrid and no nothing about cvt transmissions until I watched your video. Thanks again!
I just bought a Honda Civic Hybrid for my daughter. The previous owner said they replaced the CVT at one point. I think the Honda tech said to do exactly this. Change the CVT oil every 10k and it won't have problems.
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. You just fill it until it shows full on the dipstick. I replaced the amount of fluid the manual started and it was perfect
I’ve had juttering problems with mine and I’ve done the burnishing technique. It seems to have helped,for a while. I just keep changing the fluid every 3000 miles.
What do you mean by “burnishing”. Mine has an issue with juttering I’m currently trying to fix it’s set up for a while without being driven so I’m changing all the fluids.
Just did a rebuild on this transmission removal and install is cake Remembering where everything goes when putting the transmission was the hard part Very little info on the webs about these cvt transmissions
@@hondaresource como hago para mandarle una foto la varilla de la trasmision automática me marca ATF PERO Busque en interne y me marca que usa CVT Mi auto es el mismo que sale en el video honda civic 2005 ibrido automatico
@@tonyperez5075 cada año lo cambian. Este año es cvt. Creo que hacen eso para los mekanikos pende joes que se creen que lo saben todo. Hehehehe luego te quiebran el carro por no usar el internet para saber mas de los carros de los calientes.
Sometimes you have to, a lot of people can't get it to budge, including myself with a breaker bar and throwing all my strength plus my body weight ... afraid of snapping it.
Question. Is the transmission super hard to swap? Or would you say is same as a regular Gas civic of same year? I need to replace mine. Never done it. Can't find How To videos.
My brother just got one of these for $600 literally, it was having slipping issues we check the fluid it was extremely black and smoking out the fill tube , so we put some ATV transmission fluid in it ( not knowing it was an CVT) and it starting driving , I mean they took it all around Vegas , the plan was to drive it to bull head and Do a flush there (because that’s where we live ..) the car stopped driving on him half way there because a hill , it’s not going in reverse or drive now and I don’t want to state the obvious . But is the trans gone ? Or does he still have hope with a fluid change? I had an 08 Chrysler van did the same exact thing but I changed the fluid the pan , gasket and filter as well as cleaned the magnet and topped it off with new fluid.. the car ran amazing I even drove it to la and back same day lol I thought that would be the case here, but I just learned it’s a cvt!! Please help!
Mine has been sitting for a month and i just bought it from a towing yard. It sounds like something is grinding only in drive and while driving but not in park. Any idea what it could be? First honda hybrid ever.
Good video - thanks! I was under the impression you're supposed to perform this procedure 3 times in order to "properly" service this fine transmission. Am I wrong? Anyway, how about a vid on how to R & R the serpentine belt? I can't find a damn thing on the internet on how to do this. Thanks!
Correct, 3x drain and fill. I usually just do it once every time I change my oil about every 4th oil change. I might can get one for the serpentine belt soon
i have a 2004, since 2012. subscribed in case you have more. an ya I need adjust my valves too. makes a big difference on mileage. every rebuild your ima pack? ive done a few
@@hondaresource Thank you so much for your last super fast reply! You seem very knowledgeable, so I hope you don't mind, but I have just a couple questions you might know. We are on a tight budget and have two 2005 Civic Hybrids with both CVT transmissions having the "chatter on start" to move problem. In looking around online it sounds like I might be able to substitute that filter with part number 25430-PLR-003. I can get after market ones of them much cheaper. I do know that the part is slightly different looking in that both sides of the 25430-PLR-003 have stems on them for rubber hoses with pinch on clamps and the one you replied with shows one end with a stem and the other side with a female threaded opening for the metal line. I was thinking of getting the 25430-PLR-003 and buying à rubber line instead of the metal line, as I am a little worried that I might damage the metal line. Also, it seems that the original filter has a bypass in case the filter gets too clogged up, Do you happen to know if there is a bypass in replacement aftermarket filters? My next question is do you think that replacing the filters and transmission fluid after burnishing the transmission clutch or belt 3 times if needed, will help more with changing the filters? Do you know what CVT fluid type it takes and if it has to be OEM Honda fluid or will aftermarket fluid work? Oh my God do I ramble. LOL My wife say that I always do that. LOL Anyway, you can answer all or any of the questions that you like. Thanks in advance.
Honestly man, I'm not sure. I would assume that an aftermarket made for the hybrid would function as OEM. As far as the fluid goes, I only recommend OEM.
And the whole replacing the fluid 3 times. I don't usually do it. I may swap mine again in a couple months or so. But I don't do it as quick as they say.
@@hondaresource Yeah doing the brake torque burnishing the clutch thing I worry about either burning up or breaking the chain belt for the transmission. Yeah both cars we have have the shutter upon starting out. I do the brake torque burnishing type thing it works a tiny bit better, but only for a day maybe. So hopefully burnishing changing the fluid and that filter will help. The last time I changed the fluid I did not change the filter because I didn't know about it till now. Anyway thanks again for everything maybe I'll off date you once I get it all changed see how it goes. Also that filter is nothing but a paper type filter and they want $79 at the dealership I was able to find one for 30 bucks so that's better the off-brand one that didn't look exactly like it or $7.99 LOL
it probably is from completely empty. I would start with 3 quarts, start it, go through the gears while stationary, stop the car, check the fluid, add half a quart, and start the process over until its full
I’m so confused, it’s a cvt, but owners manual says to use atf. Internet says automatic hybrid 2006 and up is now recommended to use cvt fluid. Nothing about the 03-05. Can’t wait till Monday so I can call and ask the dealer, wtf.
@@hondaresource I did a drain and fill today.got it from the Honda dealer for $9.88 a quart but I noticed after I left they gave me Acura brand cvt fluid. Also gave me a print out that says use 3.1 quarts for 03-05 civic hybrids. So I put 3.1 quarts. 3.4 is ok for you?
Likely the most confusing research you'll find when Researching what fluid to use in this transmission. Likely Castrol's transmax Universal ATF/CVT will work just fine. It seems to meet the requirements of the original Recommend ATF, the Upgraded version of the ATF, and then Honda's "CVT" fluid 🤷🏻♂️
Why Honda CVT oil only? Do you think Honda makes oil? They subcontract some oil company to make their oil. I'm an auto mechanic for 30 years, I kind of agree with you but it's not necessary to be Honda.
@@hondaresource more involved than simple drain and fill....I have 04 hybrid civic sedan, i plan following your video and another one on U tube for changing the filter..Must remove battery and battery tray..filter is a cartridge ( like a motorcycle or scooter cartridge)...
Well I had the CVT fluid changed but I investigated it and the Honda fluid is obsolete as well as just flat-out not good for that generation honda CVT possibly any generation I recommend the full synthetic so I can comply with whatever is left in there I'm thinking synthetic comply with anyting regardless but I'm not recommending that Honda crap because it seems outdated obsolete ineffective as well as harmful what is a CVT itself
I'll be trying out the valvoline cvt fluid soon, doing a 4x change over the next week or so. I have shudder on take off, worse when hot outside. If it seems to work or it has issues ill try to report back ;)
@@zakuraayame5091 Be carefull, mixing diferent oils could get a chemical reaction and damagge your transmission. Use only recomended Honda specifications oil
I'm thinking that when the cars were originally manufactured, they used the Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF) but in the years since they came out with improved fluid better suited to the CVT (CVT). Also note, ATF-Z1 is no longer available and was replaced with ATF-DW1
@@hondaresource So, if ATF-DW1 is the replacement for the discontinued Z1 fluid, should I use it in my 03 civic hybrid? The CVT fluid I found is crazy expensive and I'm wondering if that's because they don't make it anymore.
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Good straightforward video. I just did my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. It had been stuttering pretty bad when starting from a stop, especially uphill, and now it's noticeably better. Not 100% cured, but for sure much better.
Just a note on your video, not trying to nit-pick but just what was different for me. First, for those of us without access to a lift, I found it most helpful to remove the drivers side front wheel as it allows much easier access to the drain bolt. Second, not sure where your underbody splash guard went, or if you removed it before the video, but mine was in place and I had to remove a couple of those plastic fasteners (that always break when you remove them) to gain access to the drain plug. I didn't want to remove all the plastic fasteners because I knew half of them would break and I had no replacements handy, so I just removed 2 and held back the plastic splash guard with a couple of bungeee cords.
Mine shutters a little on uphill start as well and mine only has 12x,xxx miles
Hey @the Honda resource I have a question I’m about to buy a civic hybrid 2003 with 23k miles thanks for your time!
Hey man did you replace transmission engine mounts? Also mine shakes bad do I need strut mounts? I am doing CVT fluid tomorrow. Thanks man I have a 05 Hybrid Civix
awesome video, how about the trans filters?
Thank you your easy how to video helped me change the tranny fluid on my 03 civic was dark black😂 never seen tranny fluid that dark before changed it no more shudder under acceleration thank you. You saved my civic appreciate the help
Just got the same ride recently. This was very helpful and informative. Thanks King!
Thank you, you’re awesome! Very knowledgeable. I have an 04 civic hybrid and no nothing about cvt transmissions until I watched your video. Thanks again!
Same here.... never heard about it.
I change the oil and transmission fluid on my 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid every 10,000 miles. 240,000 miles and still runs as it did from new.
Awesome!
What kind of transmission oil do you use
@@JuanO..007 only use the Honda genuine CVT Fluid, it’s on Amazon and available at your local Honda Dealer
original trans?
I just bought a Honda Civic Hybrid for my daughter. The previous owner said they replaced the CVT at one point. I think the Honda tech said to do exactly this. Change the CVT oil every 10k and it won't have problems.
Thank you! Its very useful video, ive just bought 04 civic :)
Nice Job! Straight forward and informative.. Keep it coming Sir!
Great video! Have you replaced the internal filter and strainer on one of those CVT transmissions?
No, you'd have to pull the transmission apart to do that
love the high hood support setting.
I love the taco bell gift card on the dash. A must-have accessory for all civic owners
Do you know how to change the inline oil filter for the automatic transmission?
Totally helpful. is there an overflow release hole
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. You just fill it until it shows full on the dipstick. I replaced the amount of fluid the manual started and it was perfect
I’ve had juttering problems with mine and I’ve done the burnishing technique. It seems to have helped,for a while. I just keep changing the fluid every 3000 miles.
It seems pretty common with these. I'm going to change the fluid in mine again soon. I've put 17k miles on it since August.
What do you mean by “burnishing”. Mine has an issue with juttering I’m currently trying to fix it’s set up for a while without being driven so I’m changing all the fluids.
Just did a rebuild on this transmission removal and install is cake
Remembering where everything goes when putting the transmission was the hard part
Very little info on the webs about these cvt transmissions
search for Honda FIT in portugal. got me through a full rebuild. and that teacher guy
big facts on power flush!!! jiffy lube fd my cvt! had to replace it with a junkyard one.
Yeah big mistake on a Honda
how did they mess it up?
Thanks I just bought this car for my daughter so this is on the list to do.
I BOUGHT THIS EXACT CAR A YEAR AGO. ABOUT TO TRY THE EXACT SAME THING
You helped me since I am about to do this exact thing. Thanks
Does these hybrid honda civics from 03-05 that have a auto cvt transmissions have a filter?
They have a small in line filter
@@hondaresourcedo you have any videos about changing trans filter ?
Hola saludos tengo un honda civic2005 ibrido como se que usa CVT o ATF
CVT
@@hondaresource como hago para mandarle una foto la varilla de la trasmision automática me marca ATF PERO Busque en interne y me marca que usa CVT
Mi auto es el mismo que sale en el video honda civic 2005 ibrido automatico
@@tonyperez5075 usa el cvt. El google te dice. Ponle el año y tipo de carro y dile que te diga cual tipo de usar.
@@tonyperez5075 cada año lo cambian. Este año es cvt. Creo que hacen eso para los mekanikos pende joes que se creen que lo saben todo. Hehehehe luego te quiebran el carro por no usar el internet para saber mas de los carros de los calientes.
Can I refill the fluid through the dipstick opening
Yeah. Sometimes it's just easier to use the actual fill hole
Sometimes you have to, a lot of people can't get it to budge, including myself with a breaker bar and throwing all my strength plus my body weight ... afraid of snapping it.
Do you have a video on Manuel transmission 03 hybrid?
I don't, I'm sorry.
its about 99% the same.
Question.
Is the transmission super hard to swap?
Or would you say is same as a regular Gas civic of same year?
I need to replace mine.
Never done it.
Can't find How To videos.
I've not replaced a hybrid trans, I would say it's probably equal on difficulty but different because the orientation of the engine is different
My brother just got one of these for $600 literally, it was having slipping issues we check the fluid it was extremely black and smoking out the fill tube , so we put some ATV transmission fluid in it ( not knowing it was an CVT) and it starting driving , I mean they took it all around Vegas , the plan was to drive it to bull head and Do a flush there (because that’s where we live ..) the car stopped driving on him half way there because a hill , it’s not going in reverse or drive now and I don’t want to state the obvious . But is the trans gone ? Or does he still have hope with a fluid change? I had an 08 Chrysler van did the same exact thing but I changed the fluid the pan , gasket and filter as well as cleaned the magnet and topped it off with new fluid.. the car ran amazing I even drove it to la and back same day lol I thought that would be the case here, but I just learned it’s a cvt!! Please help!
The thing about Honda is they have an internal filter that isn't serviceable. When it stops up, it's done.
Hola esre modelo de auto usa filtro de aceite para la transmosion
Estoy averiguando lo mismo hermano
Mine has been sitting for a month and i just bought it from a towing yard. It sounds like something is grinding only in drive and while driving but not in park. Any idea what it could be? First honda hybrid ever.
Definitely sounds like something isn't quite right, but hard to say what it is
Where can I purchase the cluster gauge?
Thanks. That's exactly the info I needed.
Glad it was helpful
Good video - thanks! I was under the impression you're supposed to perform this procedure 3 times in order to "properly" service this fine transmission. Am I wrong? Anyway, how about a vid on how to R & R the serpentine belt? I can't find a damn thing on the internet on how to do this. Thanks!
Correct, 3x drain and fill. I usually just do it once every time I change my oil about every 4th oil change. I might can get one for the serpentine belt soon
@@hondaresource That's what I thought I remembered. Looking forward to the belt video. ;-) Thanks!
Wow. I changed mine once at 100k. It now has 255k and im going to change again.
Nice, and soon, you'll see the fluid stays clear and good for longer times probably.
Does the transmission fluid filter need to be changed?
What transmission oil is recommended dipstick says atf
But i think its cvt
The fluid I use in this video is the fluid I got from the dealer
i have a 2004, since 2012. subscribed in case you have more. an ya I need adjust my valves too. makes a big difference on mileage. every rebuild your ima pack? ive done a few
I haven't. I replaced the battery when I bought the car. The ima was bad but came with a used replacement.
Awesome easy instructions thank you
Wished i had though of looking on I UA-cam before I went out and bought a million different funnels to try to fit in the hole lol
I was told that there is a transmission filter on the 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT transmission.
Do you happen you know where it might be?
it is located at the bottom of the core support between the radiator and the engine. 25430-PZA-003 is the part number.
@@hondaresource
Thank you so much for your last super fast reply!
You seem very knowledgeable, so I hope you don't mind, but I have just a couple questions you might know.
We are on a tight budget and have two 2005 Civic Hybrids with both CVT transmissions having the "chatter on start" to move problem.
In looking around online it sounds like I might be able to substitute that filter with part number 25430-PLR-003.
I can get after market ones of them much cheaper.
I do know that the part is slightly different looking in that both sides of the 25430-PLR-003 have stems on them for rubber hoses with pinch on clamps and the one you replied with shows one end with a stem and the other side with a female threaded opening for the metal line.
I was thinking of getting the
25430-PLR-003 and buying à rubber line instead of the metal line, as I am a little worried that I might damage the metal line.
Also, it seems that the original filter has a bypass in case the filter gets too clogged up,
Do you happen to know if there is a bypass in replacement aftermarket
filters?
My next question is do you think that replacing the filters and transmission fluid after burnishing the transmission clutch or belt 3 times if needed, will help more with changing the filters?
Do you know what CVT fluid type it takes and if it has to be OEM Honda fluid or will aftermarket fluid work?
Oh my God do I ramble.
LOL My wife say that I always do that. LOL
Anyway, you can answer all or any of the questions that you like. Thanks in advance.
Honestly man, I'm not sure. I would assume that an aftermarket made for the hybrid would function as OEM. As far as the fluid goes, I only recommend OEM.
And the whole replacing the fluid 3 times. I don't usually do it. I may swap mine again in a couple months or so. But I don't do it as quick as they say.
@@hondaresource
Yeah doing the brake torque burnishing the clutch thing I worry about either burning up or breaking the chain belt for the transmission.
Yeah both cars we have have the shutter upon starting out.
I do the brake torque burnishing type thing it works a tiny bit better, but only for a day maybe.
So hopefully burnishing changing the fluid and that filter will help.
The last time I changed the fluid I did not change the filter because I didn't know about it till now.
Anyway thanks again for everything maybe I'll off date you once I get it all changed see how it goes.
Also that filter is nothing but a paper type filter and they want $79 at the dealership I was able to find one for 30 bucks so that's better the off-brand one that didn't look exactly like it or $7.99 LOL
Hey dude, can you please advise how many quarts should I put into my civic es3 D17 CVT? some say put 6.3 quarts?
it probably is from completely empty. I would start with 3 quarts, start it, go through the gears while stationary, stop the car, check the fluid, add half a quart, and start the process over until its full
I’m so confused, it’s a cvt, but owners manual says to use atf. Internet says automatic hybrid 2006 and up is now recommended to use cvt fluid. Nothing about the 03-05. Can’t wait till Monday so I can call and ask the dealer, wtf.
I got my fluid from dealer
@@hondaresource I did a drain and fill today.got it from the Honda dealer for $9.88 a quart but I noticed after I left they gave me Acura brand cvt fluid. Also gave me a print out that says use 3.1 quarts for 03-05 civic hybrids. So I put 3.1 quarts. 3.4 is ok for you?
Likely the most confusing research you'll find when Researching what fluid to use in this transmission. Likely Castrol's transmax Universal ATF/CVT will work just fine. It seems to meet the requirements of the original Recommend ATF, the Upgraded version of the ATF, and then Honda's "CVT" fluid 🤷🏻♂️
castrol cvt isn’t compatible with this era cvt
Otra pregunta porque solo hace el auto stop cuando el aire acondicionado está apagado
Activa el boton ECON.
Es el clotche del ac o el compressor. O el pulley del idle.
You scared me when you 'torqued' down the drainplug. A 'sigh' of relief when I saw the torque spec afterwards.
What is going to happen if I overfilled the transmission?
I dont really know if there are adverse effects, you can always drain a little back out!
Why Honda CVT oil only? Do you think Honda makes oil? They subcontract some oil company to make their oil. I'm an auto mechanic for 30 years, I kind of agree with you but it's not necessary to be Honda.
I'm sure Honda has certain additives they require. I don't know though, can't go wrong with OEM
why not change the filter ?
You can, I just didn't
@@hondaresource more involved than simple drain and fill....I have 04 hybrid civic sedan, i plan following your video and another one on U tube for changing the filter..Must remove battery and battery tray..filter is a cartridge ( like a motorcycle or scooter cartridge)...
@@williamcox2996 there are two, theres another one by the radiator that looks like a fuel filter
@@PrimateSoul thanks, did not know that
Well I had the CVT fluid changed but I investigated it and the Honda fluid is obsolete as well as just flat-out not good for that generation honda CVT possibly any generation I recommend the full synthetic so I can comply with whatever is left in there I'm thinking synthetic comply with anyting regardless but I'm not recommending that Honda crap because it seems outdated obsolete ineffective as well as harmful what is a CVT itself
I guess time will tell, this is my personal car 🤷♂️
I'll be trying out the valvoline cvt fluid soon, doing a 4x change over the next week or so.
I have shudder on take off, worse when hot outside.
If it seems to work or it has issues ill try to report back ;)
@@zakuraayame5091 Be carefull, mixing diferent oils could get a chemical reaction and damagge your transmission. Use only recomended Honda specifications oil
Good interesting video thanks nate..
Thanks bro, big help
You helped me!! 👍❤️
Glad I could help!
Thanks, awesome
Hey my hybrid civic 04 says it uses atf fluid on the label check yours and see what it says
I'm thinking that when the cars were originally manufactured, they used the Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF) but in the years since they came out with improved fluid better suited to the CVT (CVT). Also note, ATF-Z1 is no longer available and was replaced with ATF-DW1
@@hondaresource from my experience my civic does not like cvt fluid i had to change back to atf dw1
@@kenakamehameha7353 mine has done fine so far with the cvt!
@@hondaresource So, if ATF-DW1 is the replacement for the discontinued Z1 fluid, should I use it in my 03 civic hybrid? The CVT fluid I found is crazy expensive and I'm wondering if that's because they don't make it anymore.