Watch this before flushing your HONDA Transmission!
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Learn how to properly change the transmission fluid on your 2013 Honda Pilot with this comprehensive step-by-step guide! Regular transmission fluid changes are crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your vehicle's transmission system, ensuring smooth gear shifts and optimal performance.
In this video, we'll walk you through the entire process, from gathering the necessary tools and materials to draining and refilling the transmission fluid. Our detailed instructions are easy to follow, making it a breeze for both novice and experienced DIYers to tackle this essential maintenance task.
By performing this service yourself, you not only save money on costly dealership or mechanic fees but also gain the satisfaction of knowing your vehicle is receiving top-notch care. So grab your wrenches and let's get started on giving your Honda Pilot the transmission fluid change it deserves!
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Good video. I'm a happy owner of a 2006 CRV with 512 000 miles on the clock with original engine and transmission and the only reason I believe it has lasted so long is because I change the oil every 4000 miles and the transmission fluid (3) changes every 25000 miles. Plus, all I do is highway miles. I separate the (3) drain and refill a day apart as that's around 400 to 500 miles for my daily drive. That's the secret people. Change your fluid, and these things will last forever.
Appreciate the comment and thx for sharing!
This is soooooo good to hear …..we just bought a used CRV i need to do a full i mean full service any suggestions please. Thank you❤
@novafalcosmith Well. The best advice I can give you is to never flush a honda transmission. Only do the drain and refill 3 times every 25 000 miles, and you should be okay. Also, "only use original Honda ATF DW-1." There are a couple of options around like AISIN DW-1 or Idemitsu that people say it works fine on Honda’s but why risk it when they are not that far from the price of the original.
Regarding oil. I would say every 3000 miles for city driving with a good filter every other time or every 4000 if you do highway driving.
The problem with the K24 engine is that they have a lot of blowby, and this contaminate the oil quicker.
If you use a good oil filter like Mobil One or Purolator One, you can charge it every other time you charge your oil. "But only if you respect the drain intervals of 3000 or 4000 miles depending on driving style"
Diferential fluid I do it every 30 or 40 000 miles, and it's still in good clean condition when I drain it. Maybe you could go up to 50 000 miles.
Coolant. It is very important that you use a good brand like Valvoline Zerex for Asian Vehicles, and you will need to drain and refill every 50 000 miles or 2 years. Whatever comes first.
I'm still on my original water pump and thermostat because of that.
Powersteering fluid I flushed once. When I got the car with 140 000 miles. After that, I just suck whatever I have on the reservoir with a turkey baster and refill it with the original Honda power steering fluid every 25 000 miles. Usually, when I do the transmission drain and refill. It is very important to only use Honda original power steering fluid. NO ALTERNATIVES
Brake fluid I do a flush/bleeding every two years on summer and use Prestone DOT 3 as the DOT 4 is a little thinner and could create leaks if your seals are worn out.
Other than that, it is just luck. There is nothing else you can do except changing the parts that broke.
I had only issues with leaks on the VTEC solenoid (gasket)
Intake Rocker arm position sensor going out, and most recently, I had to change the knocking sensor.
Other than that, I only do wearable stuff like suspension parts and brakes.
This has been the toughest car I have ever owned
Thank you so much for your detailed advice you are very much appreciated 🙏🏻
@ thank you so much …..really appreciate the support
For very hard to remove bolts, using a socket, always try to use a 6 point socket. 12 points are great for destroying bolt heads.
Great tip! Thanks for watching!
I think an impact wrench can break it loose without stripping it also. But with the 6 point socket as Ram mentioned.
Love the video !
I have a honda civic i-shift. Automatic/Manual transmission. Had a clutch installed since previous owner wasnt driving it properly. So clutch installed at 89k kms therefore transmission fluid must have been changed. Honda did it for me. My question is, when I get to 130k kms I would like to change the fluid like how you did it, will it be ok? Cos Honda always talk about having to re learn these type of Auto/Manual cars.
I cannot believe how effectively helpful your videos are. Get right to the meat so I can fix my problem fast! Please keep it up. Subscribed!
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I have a 2017 Pilot and I use a funnel to fill the transmission fluid via the dip stick..
That works. Does it have large opening?
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Just drained and refilled my 2013 pilot. He’s right. The damn fill bolt took an act of congress to loosen.
Sure is. Thx for the comment!
Thank you, was looking for what side of the drain plug washer maited with the transmission....I see the smooth side that crushes goes directly to the transmission....was 99%sure but couldnt tell with other videos....thanks 👍
You bet, glad it helped!
Do you recommend changing the filter at any point?
@Jayc9582 I did, actually, and after opening it, it was in great condition with no visible wear materials in the pleads. I changed it at 250 000 miles and from what I saw it was unnecessary so do not worry about that.
I had my 07 Ridgeline since new. Every oil change, drain trans, three quarts of trans fluid. Always red when comes out. Very little on drain magnet. That will insure longevity.
That's the way to do it! Thx for watching and I appreciate the comment!
How do you drain just three quarts? Adapter?
@@michaelf.3846 That's about what comes out of the trains from the pan when unscrewing the plug.
Did I see a crack at the fill bolt?
My 2007 Fit calls for 60, 90,120 and so on ATF changes.
At first change the magnet was full of shavings, second time it had fine black dust third time it was clean!
This thrend normal and coming from the large gear teeth as they are wearing in
Unless you want your vehicle to last 300k miles, follow the maintenance schedule or maintenance minder, not what the dealer says.
Appreciate the insight!
I'd like to know why you didn't change the oil trans filter? It's 18 bolts and a gasket plus the filter is held in by two screw nuts.
No reason just didn't.
I'm confused abiuut this car, it has a small canister that filters the trans=oil under the car in front by the radiator. Doesn't this Insifgt have another filter in the trans=box?
You can also evacuate the fluid when it is hot with a vacuum pump. Makes the process even faster. Of course, if you don't know what shape your magnetic drain plug is in, you should do the initial drain the conventional way by removing it and using a pan.
Thx for sharing! Appreciate the comment!
Any advice is greatly appreciated. My mother's vehicle has 100k miles on it, never had the transmission serviced. I know now to do a transmission flush because of the risks associated with it since it's never been serviced. But can I still follow the method shown in this video ? (Drain and fill 3 times to remove about 78% of the old fluid out) Or do I run the similar risk as if I was doing an automatic transmission flush?
Let me know what you find out or what route you went please ….how did things turn out… please let me know❤
Never let any basic lube mechanic ever touch anything besides your oil
Appreciate the comment and thx for watching!
Wrong Never take it to any quick lube period,they hire incompetent high school students and will destroy your car I speak from experience
Same fluid for a 2009 civic? Also for the complete drain and fill process how many miles between each flush until the 3rd one to complete the whole process?
I drove a week between drain and fills. Check your owner's manual for proper fluid.
I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey - will this procedure work for my car?
Yep! Just confirm fluid type.
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Thank you very much. I guess the only think the drain and fill procedure does not do is to remove any metal shavings that collect on the ??? drain bolt or whatever it is called, but I'm sure it is easier and better than doing nothing.
@@justgivemethetruth you clean the drain bolt shavings off.
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But won't it spill all over if you remove it?
You wont get all the old fluid out with three drain and fills. Each time you drain and fill you are mixing new fluid with old fluid. Based on what you provided, first D&F nets 35-45%. 2nd D&F will get you 60-75%, 3rd D&F is 75-85%. You need to do 2-3 more D&F to get over 95% replacement. A better solution is a simple fluid exchange system by intercepting fluid line. Capture old fluid in a bucket and refill while engine is running. This gives you a 99% fluid replacement in one session with a lot less wasted fluid.
How is this done at the dealership because they charge about 200 bucks for this
Can they remove all the fluid at once
Not sure. Thx for watching!
I have been racking my brain thinking the same thing……i just called a Honda dealership and they wanted to charge me $400….. absolutely insane
More of a question. If you do the three (3)-time drain and fill, do you use NEW fluid for EACH drain and fill? That requires twelve (12) quarts!
That is correct. Thx for watching!
So really you need to buy 16 quarts right? Since the last one isn't drained?
@@SB2o9 12 qts
What can I do with the old transmission fluid. Who will take it?
I take mine to AutoZone. Literally just set it on the counter and they handle the rest.
Are the crush washers compatible with a 2011 Pilot
If same diameter it would be.
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Used them today and they worked perfectly
service bulletin calls for 4time drain and fill
Interesting. Can you share the bulletin?
I also have an Acura MDX and it's Bulletin calls for 3X drain and fill
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I've heard 3x on at least some models... but recognize that's only because at a dealer they have to do the service all at once. For an owner it makes much more sense to do single drain-and-fills at 1/3 the interval. Same cost/trouble per mile but you will always have a better proportion of new-to-old oil and lower contaminants. Otherwise by that third drain you are draining 8/9ths (or thereabouts) brand-new expensive fluid.
@@GlennC789 can you elaborate a little more please on filling 1/3 ? I get most of it becsuse it does make sense. $42 for a whole 4 quarts in 3 weeks? That's $126+ for a completely new barley uncontaminated fluid . Which isnt too expensive in the grand scheme of things where a dealership would charge $300+? And you know what you put into it as opposs to "trusting" them.
Filter?
Don't the is one that is serviceable.
If the new and old oil is mixed fully before the next drain and fill, an 8 quart transmission will end up with 87.5% new oil and a 10 quart transmission will end up with 76% new oil. Not too shabby.
Thx for watching and I appreciate the comment!
Very easy to follow, thank you!
How often i change my atf fluid on my old 1999 Honda Civic Ex?
Has it ever been changed? If not, I wouldn't start now as changing out the fluid can cause the trans to start slipping. If you are going to do a drain & fill keep the old trans fluid in a clean container just in case your trans starts slipping, you may need to put the old fluid back in.
@ yeah i changed it with new fluid honda dw 1 but no problems so far it shifts smoothly
@@ErickF1293that's good to know new fluid can save old transmission
I have a funnel with a long neck and dump the fluid in but, at the fill plug on the right side top of trans. Accessible under the hood. Man I cringe on that old fluid look, never saw it like that on my riggy.
thank you
A flush or pan fluid change will kill any transmission if it has not been serviced and the fluid is burnt/black.
Thx for watching!
I have a 2011, so should be the same process. No mention of filter change???
Shoukd be. Going to try it on my 2010 this weekend. I got a sensor b code that's bad and heard it's better to change rhe transmission oil as well while changing that little piece. I dont drive the truck a lot like that, so I guess I'll have to stick with the "every week, drain and replace" until I do it 3 times to get all that sludge/shavings out. Let me know if there's anything easier to help if you happen to get to it before I do!
Which filter change ? Oil? Air? I dont think there's a transmission filter???? O.o but I could be wrong . But I feel positive. But if you're talning about the oil filter, don't think that has anything to do with the transmission oil. Two separate reservoirs
How long in between each flush?
If you are talking each drain and fill to equal a flush, I drove for a week in between, but you could do all 3 the same day.
For the overall maintenance interval, refer to your manual. Usually about every 60K for transmission fluid.
Good video
Thanks! Appreciate the comment and thx for watching!
Lmfao stealership 😂
I am sure I stole that from somewhere just not sure where, lol
I also do a poor man's brake fluid bleeding by just sucking out as much fluid as I can from the reservoir and filling it with new brake fluid. The new stuff finds it's way into the system and I can feel the pedal get firmer. 😏
Interesting approach! Thanks for sharing.
You still need to get the old fluid out of the lines and calipers. Bot the right way to do it
"feel the pedal get firmer"
hogwash. that is purely in your imagination
Honda transmissions are junk. Mine blew up at 60,000 miles.
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Also for people that got the ZF nine speed all you do is have to use max life from Valvoline. It’s $25 a gallon from Walmart. Don’t waste your money on that special transmission fluid. It’s a waste of money. I flushed mine over four times now and I’m at 273,8765
I use the Castrol multi import works good
@@allansanjuan4769 definitely I believe it. They’re very good company also.
In a Honda automatic, really any automatic, I would use oem fluid. No, it's not the same. Oem fluid is widely available and roughly the same quart price, why mess around?
@@ADUSN Because the ZF unit is not made by Honda? It was used in other makes such as Chrysler, Jeep, and Land Rover vehicles.
Please wash your engine off or the area that you’re gonna be pulling off and please never use 12 point sockets on any type of aluminum fitting
Great tips thx for watching!
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