2011-2017 Honda Odyssey Transmission Fluid Change
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- čas přidán 5. 11. 2023
- The Odyssey featured in this video is a 2013, but this video covers 2011-2017. There is no internal filter to change, and no transmission pan to drop. It's simply a drain and refill procedure. Recommended every 30K miles.
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Fill plug (17mm): 32ft-lbs
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Quinn 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench:
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0:18 tools needed
1:54 transmission fluid type vs brand what's needed?
3:40 loosening fill plug
5:11 removing drain plug and draining fluid
6:52 crush washer, magnet cleaning, reinstalling drain plug
8:42 filling transmission fluid
9:46 level checking procedure
11:14 reinstalling fill plug
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best video of this task I've seen - many thanks
Thanks!!
great video, thanks for making this. Very helpful as I am preparing to do the exact same job on a 2013 Odyssey!
Thanks! And you’re welcome!!
Very thorough, thanks. You said at the beginning 3.3 qt but ended up shy of 4 qt. (That's what the dip stick is for.) Good that you mentioned the dip stick level, I was wondering where the hot fluid should register between the two holes. You are the first one that said any ATF will work as long as it's rated for DW1. I first drained and filled at 100k and the slight shudder between shifts disappeared. I will change more often.
You’re welcome!
The fluid level is good if it’s between those two holes, period. I like to fill it to the top hole.
There are a lot of people that freak out if you don’t use Honda fluid. Honda fluid is great choice, but the real concern is simply using the right type. I’ve never had any issues using a different brand of fluid that’s the right type. I use the Valvoline fluid in my wife’s Ford Flex with 270k miles on the original trans and my GMC 2500 with 349k on the original trans. I’ve used it in other vehicles with more miles, but that’s just what we currently are driving.
Thanks for watching!!
Super clear instructions and that lighting helped to see top plug. Thanks im about to do my odyssey as i bought it from a owner who has neglected its services.
You’re welcome! If the fluid looks really dark I would recommend doing the service again. You don’t get all the fluid out with a single drain. If it still looks pretty red, then I wouldn’t worry about it and you can just go by the regular service intervals.
The transmission is the single biggest Achilles heel in the Honda Odyssey. More so than any other part of the vehicle, the engine has some issues. But it's not anything, like. The transmission is singing a tune Every time I see one on the road.
I totally agree! Keep them serviced on schedule!!
So what's that mean? They fail completely? I'm looking at a 2013 for traveling and camping so I don't want to buy one if they're not reliable. Thanks
@@user-rv8zv7fl2sit means they won’t last forever, or at least not if you don’t follow the recommended services. Buy one that has been well cared for, take care of it yourself, and you will not likely have any issues.
@@bennieaust thanks. I wonder how many people really change transmission fluid every 30k miles. I'd guess very few
@@user-rv8zv7fl2sI agree, it’s probably neglected by most people.
I bought a 16 Honda Odyssey with the 6 speed. Is the procedure the same than for this one? It has 113k miles and Carfax shows this service being done at the dealer every 30k, with the last one actually done about 8k miles ago. I was planning to do this service every other oil change (every 10k miles). Would that be overkill? Also, can I use the dipstick tube to fill the ATF? Thanks!
Yes, just like the title says, it's for 2011-2017 Honda Odysseys. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Thanks. Question -- can you fill thru the dipstick? Thats how i change my Rav4 and it works well
Thanks!
Technically you could. I would just recommend using the provided fill hole.
Thanks for the video. What about the Transmission filter? Should that be changed too? Thanks
You're welcome! IMHO, if you service the transmission as Honda recommends you will never need to change the filter.
I have a 2012 but it doesn’t have the dipstick, how should I measure it?
Or just keep going until it overflows?
2012 does have a dip stick. It is in the same location as the 2013 in this video.
@@bennieaust I’ll check it out thank u
want you to tell me that any oil is good for the Honda Audi transmission.
Honda calls out for DW-1 fluid. I put a link in the description if you’d like to order it from Amazon.
Drain and fill once every 30k miles even though it only replaces about 40-50% of thr fluid? Can you please clarify?
Yes, that is what Honda recommends.
Honda trans are very sensitive and the clutch packs and internal parts only work best when fluid is fresh.
When fluid wears down it is more slick and doesn’t grab clutches and discs very good resulting in noticeable “slipping” of the trans..
Do you do this 3 times to replace all fluid? I think that’s what Honda Dealerships do but I’m not sure.
Only if it’s extremely dirty. If done frequently enough, once will do.
Hello, I have a Honda Odyssey 2014. Should I change the gear oil?
Honda recommends changing the transmission fluid ever 30K miles.
Honda recommends changing the transmission fluid ever 30K miles.
There is a transmission oil filter. You have to take off the battery holder.
That’s correct. This video just covers the fluid drain and refill, and mentions there is no internal filter.
Thanks for watching!
I did the filter on my 16 Odyssey by removing the drivers front tire. Unbolting the 3-10mm bolts on the clamp holding the filter. One of the 10mm bolts facing the front of the car I could only get with a ratcheting 10mm stubby wrench very slowly. Clamps on the two hoses are easy after that and then put it back together. Was it easy...No, but I did the whole remove battery thing and I could not get the clamps off the hoses and then tried from below. Just giving another way. With a lift it should be even easier. GREAT VIDEO.
@@7SeasEvents Thanks, and thanks for adding your tips!
My 2012 Honda Ody has 125k miles. I bought it with 65k. The ATF as never been changed by me or the previous owner. I am real skeptical about doing a drain and fill at this stage. I have heard a lot of horror stories about slippage. What are your thoughts?
In my opinion it's not something you'll need to worry about. A drain and refill will only be replacing about half the fluid anyway, so even if it's very dirty, it won't be a shock to the system. Based on how dirty it actually is, you may want to do another service in a shorter interval than normal.
Thanks for your reply.
@@Kamawahyou’re welcome!
Drain and fill is no problem.
No “power flushing” of the system.
It’s as harmless as a regular oil change.
You will want to do it on Honda or you will have issues and slipping of trans gears eventually.
Nothing dangerous about a drain and fill procedure
I have an interesting question
So i have just drained and fill it but when i check the fluid level theres no reading any ideas ?
First:
Make sure the vehicle is level and follow the fluid checking procedure at 9:46
Second:
Sometimes clean fluid is hard to see on the dipstick. Make certain you are not just missing the clean fluid on the dipstick.
Third:
If there is no fluid on the dipstick, add half a quart and recheck. Repeat until you get it up to the correct level.
Hope that helps!
@@bennieaust thank you this really helps!
@@bennieaust I have done as you suggested I am getting a reading now but the radiator fan is not kicking on and it's been like 20 mins lol
@@alexrojas1012 You're welcome!
@@alexrojas1012 make sure the heater and AC are off, keep it idling. I can take a lot longer than you think it should.
I recommend Honda for transmission life and not broken down use transmission fluid from Honda brand
Socket size?
17mm
Do it right or don’t do it’s,Honda transmission recommends Honda transmission fluid to keep them run right ,if you working on car you should know
What I know is that Honda recommends type DW-1 fluid for this transmission. I have serviced hundreds of transmissions and I never use the wrong type of fluid and I’ve never destroyed a transmission by using a non OEM brand. You obviously feel very strongly about this and so you should definitely use Honda brand DW-1 fluid in your vehicle. I would never recommend that someone specifically avoid Honda brand fluid. It’s great stuff.
Thanks for watching!
What size is the fill plug?
17mm. That and the torque specs are all in the description..
@@bennieaust Thanks a lot. And also when the transmission is filled it is okay to run the car without the fill plug?
@@marcdaquina5472 you’re welcome! And yes, totally ok to run with the fill plug out.
Come on man, the atf filter is underneath the battery compartment. Dont charge your customer for this job unless you change out the filter. Be professional thoroug.
The customer never gets charged for work I don’t do. I hope I didn’t give you that impression in this video.
Since you are using such cheap trans fluid, change it every 12 months, drain and fill, once a year. Honda has weak transmissions, it does require extra care, only $25 cheap trans fluid , who cares
I agree, Honda isn’t known for these transmissions being bulletproof. Frequent fluid changes are not a bad idea.
Here’s the thing. People will thrash the hell out of these transmissions and never service them until it’s too late. Honda has done a pretty good job with these transmissions since 2007 and beyond. Yes, a drain and fill once a year will keep these transmissions happy. But it’s dirt cheap and easy to perform.
There is an external filter up top.
There is. IMHO you will not ever need to change it if you change the fluid as recommended. That being said, I would not discourage anyone from changing it either. amzn.to/47GMkR4
2011-2013 Odyssey LX, EX, EX-L, is a 5-speed transmission. They don't have an external filter except for the Touring or Touring Plus models with 6-speed. Starting in 2014, all models have 6-speed transmissions and an external filter. It can easily be changed and located underneath the battery tray.
@@igl9273thanks for the added info!
Touring Elite, not Plus
Por qué no cambias el filtro externo de la transmisión.
IMHO, if you change the fluid as recommended you will not ever need to change the filter.