CVT Transmission Fluid Oil Change 2018-2024 Honda Accord, CR-V (1.5L Turbo)
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3.7Quarts of HCF-2 recommended. 4 Quarts will cost you about $50-$65. You can find good deals on Ebay and Amazon sometimes and they include the drain plug washer sometimes - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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I just went to the dealership today for an oil change and they recommended a transmission flush costing $129.95. After watching this video, I can do this myself for way cheaper. Thanks for making the video!
Means a lot knowing I was able to help 👍
Check out my engine oil change video also!
It usually costs me around $27 to change the engine oil & filter myself with Synthetic
Costco sells 10 qts for $27.95 (that's more than enough for 2 oil changes) and the filter is usually around $8-$10.
I got tired of waiting 4-6 hours for oil changes, time is MONEY! 💵
Yes they do charge alot because they know what there doin but i perfer do it your self
I ordered my Honda OEM transmission fluid and filter and will be doing the fluid flush soon for my 30K mile maintenance. Thanks again for the video.
@@ivanhernandez9560 Especially when it's easy to do, it's just draining and filling but they like to scare people to think it's hard
@@justinkuler Make a video for the transmission filter if you can I've never seen that
Well detailed video, step by step. Glad i found your channel, you've got yourself a new subscriber 👍 Looking forward to seeing more videos.
Glad you're finding the content useful, I'll be cranking out more stuff here soon 🙏
Just like a oil change. simple and easy. Dealership was gonna charge me 250.00 !!!!!! Good thing I watched this video first lolol. Thank you keep the videos coming.
$250!? Dealership's #1 cash cow is the service department 💰💰💰
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once again thank you for this video, got it done. had trouble with stupid bolt coming out and getting funnel in the hole lmao
Lol yeah the funnel opening is quite tricky! From what another commenter mentioned last year was that this transmission has 2 areas you can fill it from! so weird!
Hey thanks for this video man!
Glad I could help! I'll be making a more detailed vid on this soon
This is how all how to videos on CZcams should be. Thank you
I try to get straight to the point since time is precious ⌚
Thank you man! This helps wonders!
Glad it could help 👌 Make sure to check out my other vids too! Would appreciate it a lot!
I just changed my transmission fluid on my 22’ Accord and I had just over 4 quarts come out. Since I only purchased 4 quarts from the dealer, I put in the full 4 quarts and went for a test drive after shifting through the gears and it’s driving fine so far.
Make sure to use the check bolt to get the most accurate reading 👍
THANKS for showing you are awesome.
Glad I could help!
Looks so simple. Not much harder than an oil change. I spent 200 bucks at the dealership. I'll remind myself to watch this video next time.
Glad I could help 🙏
I'll probably make another video in the future showing even more detail (example: using the check bolt 🔩 and having the car level)
I've learned a lot since making this video, but yeah it's become quite obvious dealers make BANK 🏧 by scaring people making this service seem harder than it is, and restricting access to service information, that's not right
I'm at the dealership now and looking this up I wish I would of done myself. 200 dollars is a rip off and they just got me. 😔
@@nicholaswlandry I just paid $300 for my 2.0t 😥
Thanks so much for the video bro. You help me save some money. Explicit video by the way ✅✅
Glad I could help! These labor prices for services are getting out of control
I like to show the details so that 95% of people could do this even with no experience
Needed this videos im somewhat over due now i get to save a little extra money not going to a shop
👌 Save time AND money 💰💰
I started working on my car once I got tired of waiting 6 hours for an oil change, never looked back
I just did mine but I noticed that the transmission has two fill spots. The that is being shown in the video and there is another one just behind the air filter with the same plug and it's labeled HCF-2
Yup! I asked the Honda techs why that is and they had no idea. It may be possible that the Civic or CRV uses the same CVT, so when working on one of those, it's easier to access the other hole based on how the engine is designed
Thank you!!!! I’ve been searching everywhere for this answer!!
@@nonplayablecharacter4815 Very random but yes we have an answer
@@Striker50_ haha thanks
@@nonplayablecharacter4815 🤘
Thanks bro!!! Much love
Glad I could help; make sure to check out the other videos I made for the Accord also!
Great video!
Thanks for the praise! 🙌
Good video, did this myself the only thing I’d say gave me a hard time was the 2 Phillips head screws towards the back of the shield can strip easily,also going to be tight to get a funnel through there so plan for it. I was able to use 2 funnels to reach the hole
Good to know
An oversized flat head and a long funnel should do the trick
Leave the Phillips screws. Tilt the plate down and drain into a shallow pan.
@@skofflaww3883i just had mine strip i got frustrated and did the same thing 😂
Thank you for this! My dealer wants 450 for this service that looks lot should take more than an hour! I’ll do it myself
Dealer greed has gotten ridiculous they're not even embarrassed anymore
they really arent a honda dealership near me wanted to charge me 150 just to remove the license plate bulbs @@Striker50_
ah yes. always be on the lookout for filaments.
Yup, probably less common in CVT since less moving parts but still possible
Awesome video and quick tutorial! Do you think Honda sets the transmission fluid to be changed earlier than necessary on these new 10th gen accords? Seems like it.. I read 60k is when you should change. I bought my car brand new and now it has 48k since 2018.. I don’t feel any weird shifts but I have the bigger 2.0t sport engine with push button 10spd transmission. You made it look super simple!
I believe so, since my 2013 was recommended every 60k-90k and had no maintenance minder notification.
It's the same transmission except for some gear ratios are slightly tweaked
Lol 48k, your car is whistling new! You should be fine!
It honestly is quite simple, I need to make another video using the check plug to assure 100% it is exactly filled to the right level. I didn't change the fluid until ≈120K on my other Accord and I drive that car for rideshare (tons of stop and go) and it's still running great at 140k, you should definitely be good for years to come 👍
@@Striker50_ that’s what I thought. Honda engineers set that as factory default. Thank you for sharing your past with your older accords! I’ll wait it out maybe after next couple oil changes 🙂
@@corpuzone that's a good idea, just buy the proper oil for your 10 speed and a crush washer! I'd love to make a video on someone's 10 speed if anyone is here in Southern California
Jus change it..its a fragile cvt..easy diy
@@edubb2491 The 2.0 is a 10-speed auto
Hi there
Great video
Just to ask , after change it , how many miles you drove?
And do you have any problems?
Thanks
@@davidkuzmanov3488 You should change it about every 60,000 mi this Accord has a notice maintenance minder where it will let you know. Absolutely no problems
Looks really easy. Thank you
Definitely is; I'll be doing the check plug method in the coming weeks just to make it 100% accurate for the sticklers
One thing to mention you don't have a transmission maintenance minder on the middle scree for the 1.5 accord base model. Only is able to reset the motor oil on the half digital dash
Interesting!
Have you driven your car past 60,000 miles or how do you know that the LX Accord doesn't show the maintenance minder? I would imagine it would since it uses the same infotainment interior
I’ve read some interesting information about Amsoil Synthetic CVT Oil. I’m gonna give this a go soon.
For the CVT, I don't even bother entertaining alternative brands that are a little cheaper; you'll probably only save $40 in the entire lifetime of owning the car, smart move 🙏
P. 623 of the owners manual says not to to use other CVT oils and that it can void warranty. Normally I don't really care to use OEM Honda stuff, but the CVT is one of my rare exceptions
Good video but you forgot to use the 12mm bolt check transmission level plug to allow the excess oil to drain out to maintain proper level. This check fluid level plug is above the transmission drain plug. The vehicle has to be on the level in order to perform this procedure or be level in the air on jack stands.
Great point, however I didn't forget to use it, I just did not have the resources at the time. I am not a mechanic by any means, and jack stands, jacks, and everything else all costs hundreds of $$$, Of course I can make a better video now, but this video at the time was meant to help 90% of people that don't have many tools and are beginners wanting to save some money.
The check bolt requires a washer as well, and the dealership parts department had no idea what I was talking about when I asked about it so I was not going to risk not having a replacement part
Thank you for the video. I have the same exact car color and everything.
Glad I could help!
The charcoal (modern steel) is the cleanest color of the bunch in my opinion
Let me know if there's anything else you're interested in seeing! I have a few other videos on this Accord, and a few more to come
@@Striker50_ modern steel metallic or sonic gray for me. I'm gonna do CVT transmissions fluid change tomorrow. This video help.
@@whyg6703 Nice! Update me on how it goes!
@@Striker50_ just did it today. I follow the same exact step in your vidoes. The oil is pretty expensive though
@@whyg6703 I KNOW! I paid $42 for 4 quarts last year, and this year it was $58!
I order it on eBay since it's cheaper. Dealerships sell it for like $15 per quart where I am.
Still better than paying $250+ at a dealership and having to wait 5 hours for your car 😀
Thanks for the video. You added 3.8 quarts of oil to the cvt. Is that amount what was drained ? It’s a great video I’m just hesitant to do mine given I’ve seen other instructions that when we drain the transmission oil, it does not completely drain. Wondering your thoughts on this.
✌️ Glad I could help; had to research a lot on this model to assure accurate info.
Correct, I drained 3.8Q. (Give or take 3.75-3.8 since fluid is always viscous and hard to accurately measure in the jugs)
I left it draining for about 40 minutes to assure it could be more accurate.
Could be that it was slightly overfilled at the factory which isn't too bad since it's only 0.1L. Recommend capacity is 3.7L but I followed the ChrisFix method of measuring what comes out.
I also called 3 dealerships, 2 said 3.7L & 1 said 4.0L which I know can't be true and they're not the most reputable either from numerous experiences going in the past so I used that as a source also.
Again, disclaimer that I'm an amateur that is just interested in personal repairs so everything I'm saying is just personal opinion.
Let me know if you have any other questions! This service is pretty straight forward! Reference your manual and call a few dealerships that made me feel better when I was considering doing it myself
Here is a link I used as one of my sources
techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/content/rjxa_isisviewer_sa.aspx?m=61TV&k=pubs/sm/1/2/Contents/enu/61TVAD/GEN/SCT/SC/SYS/G004475_enu/web/html/G004475_enu&p=SM&t=H&model=ACCORD&year=2018&referer=ownerlink
Dont over think it..dump all 4 qrts..its all goood
Should the gear filter be changed?
Striker 50 I see that you didn't make use of the level plug on the tranny. Why did you skip that step ? How often do you do this maintenance on your cr-v and what is the model year in this vid ?
I just bought a 2022 cr-v and am a DIY-er so I thank you for the info. I changed the trans fluid on my 2011 camry (no dipstick) and it was a pain in the ass. Thanks and subbed.
I didnt own a jack at the time I made a video, I only had the ramps so I couldn't level the car out
This is a 2018 Accord 1.5T, but maintenance should be identical to the CRV.
I'll be making a proper level CVT video on my 2013 Accord in 2 months or so and that should be nearly identical to this also since the transmission (CVT) is basically identical aside from different gearing
I'll be doing this every 60K miles when the maintenance minder alert shows in the video
For first time doing my transmission I really wanted you to tell me what kind of tools you're using for it
All tools used are listed as soooon as the video starts
Thanks for the video bro. Doing mine this week. How much does the fluid normally cost from the dealer?
Glad I could help 👍
Expect it to run anywhere from $45 (for a good deal on eBay) to $55-60. Some dealerships are pricier than others which is annoying but that's what it is I guess.
Another thing I noticed is that Honda is trying to make more money from transmission oil changes which doesn't sit right with me, seems like a money grab. My 2013 Accord probably has the same CVT and that transmission oil change is recommended every 90,000 miles. Whereas this one is recommended every 30k-50k from what I've seen on the forums. If you don't change it yourself, that's like $150-$250 every time, not to mention it takes like 3-6hours waiting, which is a rip off so that's why I make the videos to help people save time and money 💰
They charge me $206
Liquid gold..45$😢
The dealer can tell you what they charge. My dealer charges $13.75 per quart in Indiana.
At 2:52 you mention a "transmission fill plug". Isn't this possibly the "drain plug"? What type of funnel did you use, one with a flexible hose? Your video provides a lot of insight for the procedure of changing transmission fluid. Thanks!
Correct Steve, it's a Drain plug. Sometimes when recording, the brain is focused on keeping the camera stable, etc. So the wrong words come out when simultaneously talking 🤣
4:09 It's just a standard plastic long funnel from O'Reilly's, but you can find a ton of flexible funnels on Amazon at affordable prices
Thanks for the acknowledgement! My editing skills were much more limited 1 year ago but glad this video served you well
Actually it is a fill plug. It’s made of rubber and just pops in.
I've got 27,000 miles on my 2020 Accord 1.5. Best to do with cold engine....since the fluid is cold? Can chubby hands fit thru to that small plug ? For warranty reasons keep all fluid receipts. Well done video.
Can totally do it cold, won't make much of a difference. I personally like to leave it running for 2 minutes so that it warms up just slightly but not enough to burn oneselfs when draining.
It would be a snug fit, but your hand should fit. There's also a second fill point near the battery which is strange, but an alternative nonetheless. Good call considering powertrain warranty is good through 60,000 miles. Thank you for the praise. I'll be making an updated video to this in a few months with a more detailed, accurate service
My 2018 Accord 1.5T just had a fuel injector fail at 58k error code P0172 (posted on my channel). Modern Honda look amazing but once the 3yr/36k warranty expires you're on your own and you have no idea how expensive modern Honda engines are to fix. Oil changed at 80%, Shell regular used 80% of the time, always did warm up the car in the winter. Dealer so out of touch they recommended brake fluid replacement at 30k. I've never seen this part fail in ANY of my past cars. When asked why the injector failed so early Dealer said they see them all the time and cost of replacement is $1600-$2500 (must replace all 4) and the new injectors warranty is only for 12k/12mos! I was in love and bought the 1st Accord on the lot with series ending in -0001 but when I made a case with Honda to see if it could be part of a bad batch all I got was the VM of the case manager for weeks on end. I fell for all the influencers stating this Accord was the best in it's class.
If this is true, that's unfortunate
I'm personally looking into Mazda for my next vehicle, but Mazda doesn't make hybrids yet so I'm holding off
I have the exact same problem. Fuel injectors failing at 60k miles. 2018 lx accord.
Hey dude!
Hope your doing well
Can you make a video on mass air flow sensor cleaning and throttle body cleaning for the Honda accord?
Hey! Same to you. Are you having the code come up for the throttle body?
@@Striker50_ yea lol
@@yusufkohgy9122 interesting I got the code too. Do you use a K&N engine filter by chance? Or do you regularly change your engine air filter?
@@Striker50_ I haven’t changed the filter in awhile, I just bought the filters today
@@yusufkohgy9122 Let me know how dirty it is. I got the throttle body code idk if you saw the video I made about the code. I had a shop clean it for me since I was getting my valves adjusted, might as well have them do it and they charge really good prices
Do you have front and rear brake change? I’ve heard we need a computer for the electronic brakes, I also can’t find a video of anyone changing it on CZcams. Thank you!
I'm going to do a video soon for my 2013 Accord brakes
I'll look into the E-brake issue you're mentioning for this Accord. Perhaps consider looking up another Honda model brake video in the meantime like a CRV, Pilot, etc since they all use e brakes also
hey so does anyone every mentioned to you anything about having the car level evenly from the front and back for transmission services? I am actually curious if it is a big deal to have the car level evenly when doing transmission service.
I had about 2 sticklers mention it, I personally don't think it makes a massive change, but I'll be making an "updated" video showing the car level, and I'll be using the check bolt method as well. At the time I recorded this I didn't have 4 jack stands and it was in the middle of COVID so I didn't stop by the Honda parts dept
What are the torque values and how do you check the fluid level after you run it and let it warm up?
Torque values are very similar to an engine oil change.Give or take 30lb ft as it is aluminum housing. I will be making an updated video on this service showing everything there is to know including the check plug method for proper levels
Thank you for the video. I wanted to ask, do you have a link for that funnel used? and have you used the check bolt before to make sure enough fluid has been added?
Thanks!
I just bought the funnel at O'Reilly's it's a pretty generic funnel.
I made this video quite a while ago and the dealership didn't know what size the washer was that's on the check bolt so I didn't want to risk doing it and the dealership be out of stock on the replacement
@@Striker50_ Thank you. I will check my local O'Reilly's for it. I see, no worries brother. Appreciate the feedback.
@@victorbriceno8401 🙌
Most of my driving is city driving (about 1k miles a week) do you think I should change the transmission fluid more often because city driving is rougher on cars?
It's up to your personal preference honestly; you could easily change it every 45K to be conservative with it, or follow the maintenance minder. Unless you're constantly doing hard pulls and mountain driving, the CVT shouldn't have significant stress on it 👍
I have my 2013 Accord that I didn't change the CVT fluid until last year (I was still learning about cars) and it drives with no hiccups performance wise. The CVTs between the 2 models are nearly identical and I use that Accord for constant stop and go in addition to mountain trips and road trips and it remains solid as of now (137,000 mi)
Change it every 30k
Hey I have a 2021 Honda Accord se 1.5 I did this but I drained out 5qts and last time I did a transmission was at the dealer and they said they did a half should I put back in 5qts or the 3.8qts ?? Also my car was at an angel like yours dose that make a difference?
It shouldn't make much difference. As for 5 qts that sounds like a lotttt
There is a check plug to make sure it's at the right level I can make a video on that but it requires more tools
Looking at a new Honda with this engine.
Is this engine pretty reliable? Does it consume any oil in between changes?
@@chuckwalla2967 it's pretty reliable and no consumption like my 2013 2.4L is doing
It’s hard to find a video on the 10-Speed transmission fluid change.
Facts; I'd love to make one on the 10-speed if you're in the southern California area
Wow you don’t have to remove the entire transmission pan to clean that out also wouldn’t that be dirty and might be contaminated? I’ve seen other vehicles they do this but looks like this model and year can skip that?? If so I’m going to diy this for sure.
Most newer cars you don't have to drop the pan since there's a single drain bolt. On the 07 ranger on my channel you still have to do it the traditional way which is messier and a bit more time consuming
But this is nearly as easy as an engine oil change! You got it!
How to check atf oil level? Is there any dipstick
The 2.0T does have a dip stick yes
Does the 2020 accord have a transmission fluid filter?
Yup, all cvts do (2 technically) but it's not easy to change
Would the same oil capacity apply to a 2022 Civic Sport?
Its the same engine, not sure about the CVT. would refer to your owners manual for 100% accuracy
Question? You said for the 2.0t the filler plug for the transmission fluid it's a little further to the back? I'm trying to get my trans fluid done on my 2.0t. kind of tricky on trying to locate the filler plug on the 2.0ts.
Check out this vid @2:14 mark for the *automatic 10 speed transmission*
czcams.com/video/A2lpkLiVQgE/video.html
The fill plug should be to the left of the Red battery terminal 🔋
For the *manual transmission*
Check out this vid starting at the @2:23 mark: czcams.com/video/pgZhbbTmC3M/video.html
Please note the 2.0 uses a conventional automatic transmission, not a CVT so don’t use CVT specific fluid.
I have a 2018 sport 1.5 with high mileage, I’m about to change my transmission fluid, is it recommended to change the filter as well or would I be good?
You should be good. The filters are not meant to be changed based on the bulletins I have seen and it is similar for our Silverado we have. If something were to go wrong with the transmission, the technicians can look at the filter to more accurately be able to diagnose. That is the reasoning I have found out so I'd rather not mess with it. If they wanted it to be serviceable they would have made it much easier, especially a company like Honda
Is there a dipstick to check the oil level? Thanks
Nope Honda removed them. I bet so that they could generate more business for the Honda service centers. There is the check plug method on these Accords. It is somewhat similar to topping off a differential or transfer case
I will be making another video on this CVT oil change but showing ALL the steps for those people more capable
At what mileage should a driver change (ten-speed) transmission fluid in a 2019 Honda Accord 2.0T?
How are you driving it?
May I ask which ramp did you use and where to buy them?
I forgot the exact model. The brand is Race Ramps I ordered them online about 4 years ago. They're literally one of the best purchases I've made
I just bought a 2020 1.5 sport, it has 55k on it and, it drives and shifts great so far. Should I still assume to change it at 60k?
1,000%
The car is basically brand new but you don't know how the previous owner drove it, so that way it always gives you peace of mind knowing what it looks like
Dear i have same honda 2019 when i try to shift from eco to sport mode its not work why?
Do you mean from regular D into Sport?
@@Striker50_ By pressing the eco button to sport button not work
Can you make a video changing the transmission filter as well
MrRangerZr1 makes a video on that.
Personally, I don't do it because it's very difficult to locate the appropriate parts (filter and appropriate O-rings) for that service.
It's technically rated for the lifetime of the CVT although we know it would be better to replace.
Even with the links that MrRanger provides, a lot of the o rings are vague and don't offer much description as to if it fits or not. So the last thing you want to have is an O ring that doesn't fit, and your existing o rings to be ripped when removing them, for that reason I prefer not to mess with it, hope that explanation helps!
hi, i have a question i want to ask is that the correct fill plug location because there are other fill plug is closed to battery that one has hcf2 label on it. thanks
This Accord has 2 fill plugs apparently! Pretty weird huh!?
I have a 2018 and this bad boy only had one plug
I have a 2018 Honda Civic with 90k miles and I have never changed the oil in the transmission, some mechanics recommend that I not do the change because it is old, what do you recommend? Thanks
My opinion is that you're good!
Look at my other 2013 Accord CVT transmission fluid change, I didn't change that thing for like 120,000 mi and I pushed that car 💥 still runs great!
Honda actually recommended 60,000-90,000mi intervals for the previous model and these transmissions are nearly identical
Hello, I have 2021 Honda Accord 1.5 Turbo, CVT transmission. Do you know the recommended miles/yrs the transmission flush should be done? Thx
The car has a built in maintenance minder it should notify you when it's recommended you can see what the notice looks like towards the end of the video
Question? I did everything in the video and I have a 2020 accord sport with the 1.5t and cvt also. I got done filling it back up and noticed another plug next the battery that had a label “HCF-2” with the oil fill and gear logo. I quickly panicked thinking I filled in the wrong hole and unscrewed the fill bolt and the new fluid starting dripping out. I’m just wondering why is there 2 fill plugs and what difference do you think it makes filling it which ever one?
I'm not sure what you're describing: The fill plug is located just under the radiator hose by the airbox on the upper left of the engine block if looking from the driver's seat.
On the tech info PDF, it only shows one fill plug which is distinct in it's handle and tag. I also just got off the phone with a service advisor at Honda to confirm there is only 1 fill plug. I'll look into it when I get some time to confirm the confusion
@@Striker50_ I don’t mean to bother you with this question but I just wanted to know why it seems it has two fill plugs to me. You mention on the video that you think the reason the plug didn’t have a label on it was because the car is certified and they might have switched it, I bought mine new and also doesn’t have a label on it but the one next to the battery does. Again not to bother you my car has been driven the whole day and no codes or problems with the transmission have occurred but wondering if it makes a difference on which one I fill it up on. I made a short video showing both if you would tell me how to send it.
@@andrikflores5712 Upload the video on your channel so we could all have a look 📷
@@Striker50_ Its on there now hopefully, I’ve never uploaded something lol
@@andrikflores5712 No worries it works! That's bonkers; I'm guessing they both fill the trans housing from different points then! This 2018 is my bros so I can't check the car at the moment but I'll look into it around Christmas time when I see him. The only 2 other videos out are on a 10 speed auto & a manual and each one used a diff fill location
What’s the miles your car have to reach to clean that z?
The car's maintenance minder will notify you at around 54,000 miles. Honda reccs. 60k miles for the transmission fluid. Depending on how you drive, could be sooner or could be later. i have my other Accord that I didn't change this Fluid until 110K miles, and its still driving good at 150K miles. While I dont recc. waiting that long, it should be ok
Did the car give you the maintenance code 3(transmission fluid) at 50k miles? For the first time?
Yes, you could see the codes towards the last minute of the video, I did an oil change, transmission oil, and tire rotation
What’s up bro, 2019 accord 2.0 owner. couple questions for you. First about many miles should I change my transmission fluid if I have it in a phearable stage 3 tune. And also what fluid should I use? Lastly how many quarts?
Sheeeesh, that's tough; I'd highly recommend reaching out to whoever did the tune for you since they'd have the most experience with those higher compression numbers on stock parts; I tend to follow OEM specs, and your transmission would be a 10-speed whereas this is a CVT
@@Striker50_ ahhh okay thanks for the reply
@@hernandezjc97 any time
How do you check the fluid level to make sure it’s correct ? Is it just put the same amount in as came out and your good to go ?
There is a check plug located right above the transmission drain plug. There should be a picture in the owner's manual.
If you're the 1st owner of your Accord, you can measure the amount that comes out and do it that way, since you know the oil has never been changed by anyone. But you have to think there can be a chance for a mistake. For example, someone in the factory poured too much or too little oil and instead of catching the mistake, you pour as much as they did which can continue damaging your car. So for that reason, I go off the manual first. Then I'll measure what I pour out, and if it's very close, I'll get the average of those 2.
But if the manual says 3.7 quarts, and when you buy the car used and you drain it, 5 quarts come out, you know something is wrong, and it was probably the previous owner that didn't know how to do it.
I made a video on my 2013 Accord CVT transmission and I briefly show where the check plug is right above the transmission drain plug.
I just follow what the owner's manual says and stay really close to that.
What the check plug does is that it drains out any extra fluid if you overfilled it. The reason I don't do it is because since my car is on the ramps, it is not level, so it will not drain that way if there was extra.
I've seen like 10 other videos of people working on the transmission to drain it, and most of them don't use the check plug because they already know how much to pour so I'm using their videos to learn as well. But yeah, just follow what the Manual says and you should be fine since the engineers already calculated.
And if you do use the check plug, make sure your car is level and flat 👍
@@Striker50_ put back 3.7qt should be safe base on the manual. That is what I will do and avoid check plug work.
What about changing the transmission filter? and where is it located?
If it's similar to my 2013 Accord, it's under and behind the battery which takes some work to get to. In addition, last I spoke with my local parts department, they didn't even know or have the right parts so I just left it
Good video 🎉
question I keep researching Internet forums and calling Honda service centers
They cannot Come with a service interval on when you should do a CVT Transmission fluid change I have a 1.5T Honda Civic Hatch 2020
Some say 30k or every other oil change and I was like!?
Would it be okay at 60,000k
Thanks appreciate it 👌
Yeah definitely! 60k is plenty fine. If you're driving it crazy all the time, then 30-45k, but 60k is pretty conservative too especially if it's just used for regular commuting. I did the same thing for my other Accord and all I could find is every 60-90k. The CVTs are nearly identical
Personally, I think service centers and such are recommending it at 30K or around that just so they can make more money off of it. If you didn't know, service centers make the most money for dealerships
Just a minor correction: On the manual, it actually says 3.9 US Quarts (3.7 L) for the CVT Fluid
Good catch 👍 the lower level is around 3.6Q proper level is 3.9Q
When I recorded this 2 yrs ago I had to record all of the audio in 1 take so I fumbled up the Q and L, I'll be making a super detailed update to this soon with 4 jack stands, check bolt, and everything I've learned some other things no CZcams videos have shown
@@Striker50_ We appreciate your effort. This and the oil change is still the best out there. Keep up the good work!
You're too kind thanks for that🙏 @@mark1nyc
Should I change my transmission oil on a 2021. I haven’t done the first oil change yet. Should I do both.
Engine oil is one thing; if you want to do your transmission oil 5,000 miles in, that's pretty drastic, I would personally wait for your notification to change it to come on which should be at least like 2-3 years from now
My 2018 Honda Accord 1.5L just hit 52,000 miles, my maintenance minder for the transmission fluid change just came on ….. Should I get it replaced?
Yeah totally 👍 No rush honestly, your car won't blow up if you drive another 70,000 miles like that
But best to do it for preventative maintenance
and there’s a check bolt right infront of the drain plug of that trannys where you can unplug to remove the excess oil.
Agreed, I mention that multiple times in the comment section and video
The check plug has a small washer that my local Honda didn't have info on, so I didn't want to open it without a replacement
Thank you for making this video
Really appreciated
I have a 2019 Honda sport 1.5. This maybe a dumb question lol but where can I know what oil to purchase for the transmission guild?
Always here to help! Not a dumb question at all!
Are you referring to the yellow bottles I am using in my video?
@@Striker50_ yes the yellow bottles sorry for the late reply. I’m hitting 87k miles so the recommended me to do the transmission fluid. Based on the mileage Do you know when to do the transmission fluid ?
@@yusufkohgy9122 No worries, Honda parts department sells them, or you can order them on eBay or Amazon.
Here's an Amazon link from a reputable seller: Set of 5 Quarts Automatic Trans Fluid HCF-2 Compatible with Honda Accord Civic a.co/d/5SYxpNH
Prices for the Transmission fluid have been going up over the last few years, I bought them for about $42, 2 years ago
At least that seller is giving you 5 qts instead of 4 bottles
@@yusufkohgy9122 Here's another seller that gives you 4 bottles and includes the crush washer. This is one of the best prices I could find with free shipping. I don't know these sellers or make profit for them, just want to help you find a good deal www.ebay.com/itm/255874364509?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=GCD07b19T8G&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=AtBDZaGWSv-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@yusufkohgy9122 The car should give you a notification to change it at the 50,000 to 60,000 mile mark, but if you're at 87k no worries. This is basically the same transmission as my other 2013 Accord's CVT and that one was recommended to change anywhere from 60k-90k. What I think Honda started doing is recommending people to do their Transmission fluid changes more frequently (at the 50k-60k mark) because it's more money Honda can make. Service departments are the cash cows 💰 of Dealerships. But to be fair, it is better to change fluids sooner than later.
If you see my CVT video on my 2013 Accord, I didn't change that fluid for the first time until like 110k miles 🤣😱 but she still drives like a champ at 144k.
When do I know when to change transmission oil?
Around the 5:50 mark you can see the notification your car gives you and the services it is suggesting to do 🤙
Why didn’t you change the filters?
Too cumbersome and Honda doesn't recommend to do it
Do I have to change the crush washer? I'm about to do it now and am in doubt now.
To be on the safe side I would. You could get a slow drip if your old one is compressed
@@Striker50_ 10/4, the quick response is definitely appreciated.
@@michaelmichael1460 Always 👌
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Blessss. 🙏@@michaelmichael1460
The only that you don't show us was where is the transmision fluid filter
Correct. The transmission filters are not supposed to be replaced based off of Honda bulletin boards. There is one behind the radiator, and another one inside the oil pan. Both are do-able, but not required so I didn't want to complicate it where a lot of people would be hesitant to do it
I how much quart do I put in a 2018 Honda Accord sport 1.5 l
Honda recommends 3.7 but always use the check bolt method and have the car level on 4 Jack stands to get the most accurate reading 👍
Why does service centers don't offer transmission fluid changes... They always tell me to take mines to the dealership
That's interesting. Maybe they don't want to be liable in case the CVT/ transmission is already messed up (high miles, etc.)
A customer can complain that the issue didn't start until after taking it in. In my area every place will do it
What size socket did you to get transmission fill plug?!
No socket! It pulls right out! Like a cork 🍾
What did you mean by the soft side of the crush washer?
Yes sure: if you notice, some crush washers like the one I'm using have a white side and metal side. The white side faces the oil pan so when you tighten the drain bolt, it "crushes" and shapes to create a seal
I hate it didn't come with a dipstick like the older models. How do you know if your transmission fluid is low? Hey, Can you tell me how many miles you had on your car when you changed your transmission fluid?
Agreed, that would be helpful.
There's no real way of knowing aside from a transmission issue indicator coming on on the instrument cluster (p.78, p.84-86 of owners manual)
Trans Fluid shouldn't leak or burn however since it's enclosed differently from an engine.
The maintenance minder notification came on at 50,000 mi. (See pg. 604 of owners manual) mostly highway driving.
The engine oil life in the Accord is calculated by computers in the car but the CVT fluid is not which is annoying.
Changed it at 54,000 mi since there wasn't much of a rush to change. It is of my opinion that Honda is shortening the "expected life" of CVT transmission oil intervals as my previous Accord always stated 60,000-90,000mi intervals for the CVT fluid, and now Honda recommends 25,000-50,000 intervals.
From what I learned in business school, Honda invented the suggested maintenance for vehicles decades ago and all companies eventually followed. This business model ensured more revenue for their service departments.
Judging from the tactics shown on (pg. 623) Honda now discourages owners to even attempt changing their CVT oil which further shows they're increasingly trying to generate more revenue via service department
In summary, you'll get a notification every 50,000 mi. to change the CVT fluid.
If you drive aggressively and in hilly areas, you can change sooner like at 40,000. If you don't have the time to change it or perhaps it's an unexpected budget expense, you can go well over 50,000 miles and the car won't blow up or have any issues (my opinion) Following the schedule is preferred, but it's not the end of the world
Should the gear filter be changed?
What model are the race ramps?
Hey thanks for asking I love these things best car investment I've made; they're the RR-40 model.
www.walmart.com/ip/RaceRamps-Front-Trailer-Mate-RR-40/49605994?comm-msg-vehicle=EMAIL&comm-msg-id=449ee877-0512-4b44-8854-9aad74a33a4f
Does anyone know if the 1.5 turbo CVT transmission has a filter that can be replaced?
Yes, it does, but it's quite time consuming to access
@@Striker50_ …is it like in previous models, behind the CVT cooler ? A couple screws
2018 Honda Accord LX 1.5 after how many miles should the transmission oil be changed ????
Your maintenance minder should alert you with a notification to replace the transmission oil around every 60,000 miles
I have a 2020 Honda accord sport 1.5 and at my last visit they were trying to get me to change my transmission fluid. I’m barely at 17k miles lol I’d be okay to go up to around 50k miles no? Does time matter when it comes to switching transmission fluid?
Brother... straight cash grab.. Unless you're smashing through mountain canyons and using your Accord to pull a trailer there is 0 reason to change your trans. oil that car is literally new lmao!
Even this maintenance notification the car shows at 50-60k miles is super conservative in my opinion.
I can speculate to say that because Honda has been experiencing sales shortages these past 2 years, they're probably getting more pushy in their service departments to make up for the losses in sales.
I have my other video on my 2013 Accord changing that trans. oil 8 years later with about 115,000 miles and that car is still running solid to-date! Granted I don't recommend to wait THAT long, but just goes to show 17k miles is ridiculous
@@Striker50_ I thought they were joking when they told me that lol they also tried to charge me 180$ to switch my engine and cabin air filters lmao I did both myself in 5 minutes. Appreciate the response brother!
@@josepimentel6638 LMAO man they're not even trying to hide it at that point!
$20 for both of those filters and yeah 5 min to do it!
$160 for labor for 5 minutes =
($160x12) =$1,920/hr. labor rate that's bonkers!
I have those 2 filter videos on my channel as well to help people save their hard-earned money. Glad you didn't fall for it. I did once when I was younger for a $40 cabin filter charge, and never again with those insane charges
Link to that funnel? Looks like I’ll need a long skinny one
I picked it up at O'Reileys, Autozone will have them quite cheap also. If you want to order through Amazon, You can look into "long car funnel"
or here's one that should be even longer than the one I used in the video:
www.amazon.com/Long-Flex-Flexible-Funnel-Tube/dp/B07N979R3L/ref=sr_1_21?crid=36EO304Z104O3&keywords=long+funnel&qid=1658504380&sprefix=long+funnel%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-21
Do you need to change transmission filter as well?
It's always welcome, but not necessary as it's quote unquote lifetime filter. It's an intermediate service to do for the average person, and to find all of the parts and o-rings is quite challenging as most parts departments aren't even aware of the transmission filter being a thing
Who here has added all 4qts instead of 3.8? I’m thinking just adding all 4. Would it harm the trans?
Use the check bolt with the car level that way you assure it's properly filled if adding more 👍
CRV AWD drained just shy of 4 quarts. Put the whole gallon of Castro CVT/ATF back in. Been doing this for the past 2 years.
Yes I drain and fill once a year, it's only $25.
what about the trans filter ? these cars doesn’t have a trans filter ?
It does but you have to remove the battery and the bracket to access it. The filter is said to be a lifetime one and Honda doesn't make it easy
How you changed this, is it similar to the 2.0T? Or changing the transmission fluid is totally different from the 1.5?
I would say it's 90% similar (Transmission oil is a different one though)
I know there is 1 video on CZcams where the accord is a 2.0t try finding that one I think I put the link to the video in one of these comments on the comment thread as a reply to someone
@@Striker50_ damn I’m just now seeing your comment, but I appreciate it much sir. Take Care.
@@EJsmooth93 Likewise be easy 🙏
Is it every 90k miles? Do you think putting the front on ramp will impact fluid draining out, maybe not?
Did you drain and refill 3 times to get most old fluid out?
60k or when your Maintenance minder light comes on, sooner never hurt anyone either
@@Striker50_ Since some old fluid is still left, do you think it is good to do drain and refill 3 times after driving, or one time, and wait a few months?
By any chance you have the link to the trans. fluid??
Both the buyers I've bought from on eBay no longer have this listed. You can do a search on eBay and see which sellers have the best reviews and best prices that's how I did it 👌 better prices then the dealer parts departments for sure
What mileage should you replace a tranny fluid? I have 2020 Honda Accord Sport 1.5 with 27k miles. I read some say 30k or 45K so i wasnt sure which is the correct info.
Hey Gina! My humble opinion is that if you do regular driving, you should be fine following the maintenance minder notification which will come on around the 50,000 mile mark. If you're driving it like you stole it everyday (pedal to the metal) then every 30,000-40,000 miles for example tons of mountain driving, or always aggressively accelerating in city settings.
For reference, my 2013 Accord didn't get its first trans fluid replaced until around 110k miles, and currently at 144k with no issues *knock on wood*
Most of us should be more than fine just following the suggested intervals, and we can easily do most of these services ourselves without paying crazy mark ups the dealers are asking
@@Striker50_ I brought my car to dealer for an oil change and they recommended me for a cvt tranny fluid. I thought that was odd because i only 27k miles . Im not no car savy but i felt it was just a scam to pay a service when it wasnt needed SMH.. In regards to be changing the brake fluid, do you what interval that should be done?
@@bj10jgo That's superrrrr early honestly. Sounds like a money grab unless you live in a mountain region where it's common knowledge to do it often
As for the brakes, 30k-60k is common, but if you drive conservative, you could go years before needing to change pads and such. Brakes have a clip that squeals when your brake pads start to get low. Of course, sometimes the squeal can come from debris or other stuff, but just pay attention for that sound
anybody know the torque spec on the drain bolt?
36 Lb-ft
And in general.. No leaks? Just replace what comes out
Nope no leaks on my end 👍
What year is your Accord 1.5t, and what has the ownership experience been like? I purchased a 2021 Accord SE a few months ago.
Everything you would expect from a Honda; a reliable workhorse
This one in particular gets 90% of it's Miles from the highway so it's particularly easy on the car. Also in southern California so there aren't any weather issues. I will say, it rides a bit loud which I'm not a fan of.
I improved this experience by adding thicker sidewalls on the sport rims.
It comes with the 235/40/19 tires which don't offer much protection and ride firmer. I researched and added 235/45/19 tires and it's going well! A little bit more quiet and not as rough of a ride! I'll be making a video on it in the near future
@Striker 50 Question did you mean 18in tires? Researching tires here. I know my Sport wheels are 19s.
@@Henry.P Apologies! Those are the size of my 2013 Accord!
Yes these are 19inch!
I fitted it with 45 sidewalls on the 19" rim, Costco didn't want to let me but it works! 🙏
@Striker 50 Nice. If I didn't just order new tires I'd probably try going with those. Probably my only complaint with this car. Is the road noise and how the ride isn't the softest. I went with a Goodyear tire with more tread 11/32nds vs the 8/32nds the Oem Eagle Touring tires these bring from factory that lasted me about 46k which what they were rated for.
@@Henry.P Keep me updated on how they're feeling 👍
I've gotten 4 passengers in this and no rubbing so I feel would be good enough for most people. Again, 5 passengers plus cargo might make a difference, but that's a more specific scenario
Easy preventive maintenance
Exactly 👌
Why didn't you replace filter and gasket?
The parts are VERY difficult to find for the filter along with all the gaskets. Last thing you want is to be changing it, and you ordered the wrong parts
the Honda isn't level , but if you know how much came out and how much you need to refill it shouldn't matter , my wife's 22 CRV is still on warranty so Ill take it there until warranty is up .
Partly true; check bolt is the best way to assure the level is proper i've since learned.
What kind of warranty does it have? This service comes up after the warranty expires usually
But you didn't change the filter inside te transmision and the one outside next to the coolant of the transmision
That's correct. Honda makes no mention of servicing these 2 filters. There is very little information on it, and for that reason I do not feel comfortable making content on a service that Honda does not have in their maintenance schedule. Keep in mind I'm an average reviewer, and don't want to pretend I know more than I really do. Just spent an hour looking into trans. filters and nearly nothing comes up
How many quarts for a fully drained transmission??
I wouldn't accurately know for a full flush. I think it's around 12-13 quarts
I use the castrol transmax cvt smooth Drive Technology...excellent oil same as amsoil cvt
And amazing oil ...you can feal the difference immediately
Nice! I'm sure that is a good option also with a little more research! I personally am going to just use OEM for the major parts in my cars, but I'm glad you're having great results also Christian! 🙌
I have a 2018 Honda Accord 2.0 Turbo Sport, do you where is the fill plug or video of how to get to it?
Is it a CVT, manual, or a 10-speed Auto?
@@Striker50_ CVT
@@chaubui7585
Check out this video @ the 2:14 mark
czcams.com/video/A2lpkLiVQgE/video.html
It should be to the left of your Red color battery terminal.
Look down and you should see the plug with a White cover on it, lmk if you find it 👍
Please be aware that the 2.0 engine is NOT a CVT; either 10-speed automatic OR 6- speed manual.