You left out an important step. Fluid volume changes depending on its temperature. That's why Honda says you should re-fill it, lower the car down or have the car lifted level. Run it through the gears, check the fluid temperature, and when it's between 90-110F remove the check bolt and if nothing comes out add more. Otherwise, let it drain out until it's a slow trickle and put the check bolt back in. The trans fluid is temperature-sensitive. Skipping this step may result in you either underfilling or overfilling your trans, which isn't a good idea. I use a scan tool connected to the OBDII port...until it reads 90F. The temp rises fast, so you have to work quickly. Good luck.
So you're saying that we have to fill it, donw the car, change through gears, wait to the temperature raise to is normal temperature, turn off the car, and re fill if it need and loose the bolt and wait to see only a drop from the bolt? Sorry my English
The trans fluid from Honda is CHEAP vs a new trans- CHANGE IT OFTEN AS it says. The hard part is lifting the car SAFELY to keep it level. If you have a buddy with a lift your golden- Change the oil at the same time.. The 10th gens get 42-44 MPG and are HIGHLY sought after.
The crush washer for the level check is this: 90471-59C-000 The crush washer for the drain bolt is this: 90471-PX4-000 You're supposed to replace both of these. It's the same part numbers if you have another Honda with the 10 speed A/T and the whole procedure is pretty much the same as the CVT. The AT uses a crush washer + bolt for the fill port though.
interesting that you were able to find a part number for the check bolt crush washer. Everywhere I searched, everyone says there wasn't a crush washer when they took their check bolt out?
I found that 4 quarts is almost exactly the correct amount of fluid. Jack up the back of the car, then drain the old fluid. Replace the drain plug. Lower the car. Fill the trany with all 4 quarts. Done! Don't over think it. A couple ounces of extra fluid isn't detrimental. Changing the CVT oil is easier than changing the engine oil.
Great advice. I just did mine today (2018 Civic 2 liter, calls for 3.7 quarts) car was on a ramp and filled it at 3.7 quarts and nothing came out of drip hole. So pretty much emptied the whole 4th bottle thinking since car is not exactly level not expecting it to drip out. Like you said a couple of extra fluid (in my case. 0.3 quarts = 9.6 fluid oz) isn't detrimental. Thanks!
He was very thorough showing us how to change CTV fluid. Keeping the car level when draining and filling was a very good point. I appreciate his time and effort.
One annoying thing about these 2017+ 10th gen civics with the newer CVT's is that NOWHERE in the general or CVT maintenance is it mentioned that the torque converter (under the air manifold to the lower left of the CVT fill plug) has an identical rubber plug to the CVT fill plug and doesnt mention what it is for? The TC unit is pumped with trans/CVT fluid and generally doesnt require its own fill port so its confusing as hell. Furthermore, hidden near the TC unit rubber plug I mentioned is a small rubber 90 degree bend breather plug that IS mentioned in Hondas Technicians Guide as a maintenance item that requires cleaning to resolve the common issue with the 10th gens spitting their CVT plugs out while under aggressive load. These rubber breathers are bent 90 degrees and are supposed to be positioned at a 12 - 3 o'clock position facing away from the front end. They have a habit of either being knocked out of position or coming from factory facing the wrong direction. This causes the breather opening to rapidly collect debris and eventually over pressurizing the CVT and spitting the CVT plug out allowing debris to directly enter the CVT and TC units. I wouldnt doubt that under certain conditions, a small tug o war between a moderate over pressurization and a weak vacuum may develop due to the centrifugal force of the fluid within the units. This could cause random input miscalculations to the CVT/TC units. I dont know why honda doesnt add this extremely simple maintenance item to the general maintenance list and regiment as independent shops (Including Honda Certified) are not provided this information. In fact, your local Honda Dealer Technician likely has no idea of its existence either as it is only written about in Hondas Troubleshooting guide for technicians and they only become aware of it when this specific CVT fill plug spitting issue arises. My dealerships technician thought I was crazy until I showed him the TC unit plug and breather port with their part numbers. So if you are doing a CVT fluid change, make sure to remove, thoroughly clean, and properly reposition the breather/vent port. They are a bitch to get withe the stock air manifold and air box hooked up, so remove the air box if need be and dont push more debris into the unit haha
Probably one of the best DIY videos on here. Simple, informative, through and to the point. As a former Toyota and Ford mechanic, I'm sure you're already aware that you definitely want to make sure the CVT fluid level is correct at the specified temperature (usually 100°F). These CVT's can burn out quickly if the fluid level isn't correct.😎
Thanks so much for the comment! You’re right, I have an M3 that I changed the transmission fluid for that required the temps to be at a specific range for proper fluid levels 👍 czcams.com/video/pUEO6bGH64o/video.html
How do you bing up the trasnsmission temp when its only 20 celsius or 70 fareneit outside? How critical is this oil leveling at 100 fareneit vs 70 farenheit?
@@raczykthe trans will heat up with the motor (not as hot as the motor of course) even when at idle. An OBD2 scanner, or infrared sensor gun pointed at the trans bottom will tell you the temp.
I drain/refill every third oil change. On ramps, cold engine. I've measured the cold drain at 4 qts every time since new. Put in 4 qts. Easy maintenance...
Get a clear juice 1 gallon Jug, with measurements on the side,they are about 3 bucks,drain your old fluid into the jug,and then you know exactly how much you took,out,jug can be used again and again for oil changes etc.
Nice work. Due front drive car, I'd place the rear tires on ramps and place front on the jack stands. Just in case when you place the car in gear and your foot slips off the brake pedal or being distracted, the car does not roll forward or reward.
Make sure you change both CVT filters at 30,000. You will have to drop the pan. The other filter is next to the fill hole. And don’t use Honda CVT oil. It’s non synthetic. Use Amsoil 100% synthetic CVT oil.
Also good practice to make sure you’re able to get the check bolt loose before draining all the fluid out. If it’s seized and you don’t measure how much came out, you won’t be able to check it.
Hey, great video. Just did min on my 15 Fit. I did notice that your exhaust mount is loose. The bolt is backed way out. Dont want you to rattle. :-) Thank for the awesome vid.
Just go by your Honda maintenance minder. Every time that your oil life gets to 15%, it will have an "A" or "B" which both means oil change. "1" means tire rotation, "2" means air filter and cabin filter replacement, "3" means transmission fluid, "4" means spark plugs and timing belt (if equipped) and 5, 6, and 7 depends on the year of the car
I want to say a big thanks to Sal for sharing this video. I'll change mine soon. Here in Portugal is kms, not miles. Mine has 60.000 kms (37.282 miles) , time to change this fluid and filters and with your video, very simple for us that like mechanic's things 👍👍👍
For the very first change that I did at 31.5K Miles, I measured how much came out from the factory exactly. I use the Amsoil Synthetic 100% CVT fluid. Honda stuff is always great to use but it is semi-synthetic and that is where you get that "Gunk" from on the drain plug. I changed the trans fluid again at 57K, a bit early since I had access to a lift and it was still super clear.
Amsoil CVT caused torque converter shudder in my Infiniti QX60. Just did a drain and fill. Now Infiniti dealership is saying to flush it all out and use Nissan NS-3. The OEM fluid is specifically designed for these finnicky CVTs. I'd recommend to never use Amsoil CVT fluid since it is not specific to each vehicle.
@@GokuInstinct1 Naw man Nisaan CVT is the worst. Terrible engineering and quality. Its your Nissan. You probably had some sludge from the shitty oem semi-syn oil that is clogged up some strainers and or filters. I appreciate the look out though.
Get a bucket that has Gallons/Liters marked to the top. Drain it out, and you will know the exact amount of oil to put back in. There is no need to remove the top drain plug to check if it's full.
I changed mine at 60k, measured what I drained out, put equal amount in, kinda wished I had changed it at 30, but didn’t . Hope I didn’t screw-up or anything up.
Different year, but I stretched mine too far and trans acted up.... did a change and luckily saved it. ALWAYS do trans service on time... just look at the cost to replace it should motivate all!
2018 civic sport cvt only changed it once at 80k m. I use it for delivering and Lyft it's at 180k m I'm about to do the second one , running fine just got scared for maintenance
Im new to this channel and damn ive been sleeping on my 2020 civics maintenance im glad i came across these videos great work and well explained im close to 45k and i haven't done none of that but seeing this guy i will be doing most work on my own and stop going to the dealership
Hey Bro, I did the oil change but my check plug screw is leaking. It seems like the washer on the 12mm screw is not working after re using it. Any idea what the part number is. I have been googling for a concerning amount of time and can not figure it out
That's because of such specialists, boxes don't live long. Before filling the oil in the variator, it is necessary to remove the pan and replace the filter, as well as change the filter under the air filter. If these filters are dirty, then fresh oil does not work well and ruins the variator. 4:12 The qualification of this locksmith can be understood from the video, which clearly confirms that the driver drives in a pigsty and also treats the car. How can you not respect yourself to ride in a chicken coop, at least you've vacuumed the car inside and wiped it. The pig swindled the car.
Mine filled 3.9qts so I put 4qts and shift thru gear and whatever excess fluid I just open up the check bolt to let it out I’m pretty sure all cvt from honda are the same way, Nice video Bossman
Thanks to you i’ll be doing this next week. Also, thanks to Honda for desgining the transmission in a way to be able to do it on our own. My ‘14 nissan almtima’s transmission went bust cuz of not changing the fluid. The dealership said it’ll destroy the transmission if i changed it smh, got destroyed anyways lol
@@Sals_Garage awesome! Thanks. One more thing, i’ll have to get the jack stands tomorrow. Since it’ll be sitting overnight, should i warm up the car, run it through the gears and then check the level or should i check it right away?
Guys, I was changing the fluid and I found out that may car as an intercooler of the cvt, wow, 😲 I order the filter and the o-rings but next time I have two double order the o-rings, one set for the plate of the filter and the other set for the plate of the intercooler. Nice. I'll post in the differents groups on Facebook to alert all that has ou hasn't that intercooler
@@Sals_Garage I followed your video when you changed the cvt fluid. Do you have other way I can send to you the only video I have just showing the cvt cooler.
Great video . I have a 2019 crv very similar to change. I like how you have ramps in front and jack in back. This is safe to jack back up wile on ramps ? Just getting ready to change mine.
After refilling with new oil. Do you start the car and run through the gears with the check bolt still off or do you put it back in run through the gears then remove again to check the levels?
They have other cvt fluids that work. Remember all brand have guidelines a guide they all have to follow. Sometimes it really is the name you're buying.
@@The_Noticer. not practical for our daily commute (California traffic). Ideal would be an automatic transmission with paddle shifters. We enjoyed driving a Mazda 3 with paddles.
@@Sals_Garage Yeah I may have gone for AT if it was something like the 10spd out of the Accord. But the CVT just cannot handle any ECU tuning, even running premium fuel on stock ECU lets it make dangerous power (204bhp/299nm tq) for the CVT. Since tuning was my goal, that was an easy choice. Need to upgrade the clutch though :')
@@The_Noticer. Oh I agree with ya. CVT is fine for daily, but just numb and boring to drive. For any performance driving you’ll definitely want a good transmission with upgraded clutch.
4.8L came out of the CVT drain plug, what next? Does CVT transmission oil expand in volume if it is old and dirty? My 2017 civic now has 190K km on it, and bought it used with 30K km on the odometer. First CVT oil swap I'm doing and think I may had my car slanted forward as when I drained the oil, 4.8 litres came out. Manual says to drain and refil with 3.5L. Can I just drain and fill the same amount which came out? Now I only have 4 litres to refil the car with. Do I simply use the 4 litre and add 0.8L of the old oil I've taken out? I don't know if the old dirty oil expands in volume. And I'm hesitant to use the check bolt if indeed the CVT volume expands or the car is not leveled properly. What do you think? Cheers, Rev
Excellent video! I get the 30% off discount from my local Honda dealer (Honda Parts guys Fontana, CA) so I do mine every 10,000 miles. I just did new brake pads with hardware, bled the brakes, transmission service ($10 a quart) coolant change and new wiper blades for $217.69. I also do a full synthetic on the oil every 3,000 miles
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking if the shifting of gears should be the last step once everything else is done. I know that some people just drain and replace without checking the check-bolt to know for sure the amount of fluid is sufficient.
So i didnt realize my honda was cvt...and now im at 100k. My car still drives fine but now im gonna change the transmission fluid. Should i hold my breathe and pray? I was also thinking of changing the filter connected to the hoses.
To get to the fill hole you definitely had to take the air filter box first, right? Just bought ny hobda civic sport 2021 but i dint immediately see the fill hole
How are these transmissiom are they reliable i just got a 23 accord i do have to say tho i love the cvt smooth you dont feel any gears just speed gauge going up 🔥💯
Hii i need your help, my 2016 civic 1.5 turbo has problem on the CVT transmission, i have a CVT transmission from a 2017 civic 2.0 naturally aspirated, they are the same transmission? Tks
If the CVT fluid has not been changed for 150K km's, is it safe to swap, or leave it as is? Read if it has not been swapped for a while and fluid is swapped the CVT transmission can begin to slip.
Bought a Honda civic 2016 with 90,000 miles on it. I have no idea if the fluids ever been changed. Should I change it? Or, Is it too late to change it?
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@@Sals_Garage okay do you know where i can get one for a fair price because I was thinking of taking it to the dealership but o became aware that this can be a quick fix like a reset also last thing before i place the check bolt back on the fluid was dripping a little not a lot i let it slow down not sure if that was okay ?
@@Sals_Garage whats up sal i forgot to come back here and thought i should share this info so all the lights that had came on after the fluid change well they went away on their own but i did drive my car out for a few miles and went back home after . transmission fluid was successful 👍🏽 and my car runs a lot better than it normally would right on SAL !! THANKS A LOT!! Ill be checking out your page for whenever you change the transmission filter 👍🏽 I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE
Replace both CVT filters as well! czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.html
Thanks Sal!
@@PremiumUserUltra anytime!
You left out an important step. Fluid volume changes depending on its temperature. That's why Honda says you should re-fill it, lower the car down or have the car lifted level. Run it through the gears, check the fluid temperature, and when it's between 90-110F remove the check bolt and if nothing comes out add more. Otherwise, let it drain out until it's a slow trickle and put the check bolt back in. The trans fluid is temperature-sensitive. Skipping this step may result in you either underfilling or overfilling your trans, which isn't a good idea. I use a scan tool connected to the OBDII port...until it reads 90F. The temp rises fast, so you have to work quickly. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing. Makes sense, the BMW M3 and 335i I had before required monitoring of the transmission fluid temps for accurate filling 👍
@@Sals_Garage ... YUP, very similar to the BMW (I had one also)...and my vw with a DCT. The vw is a tad harder, but same concept.
So you're saying that we have to fill it, donw the car, change through gears, wait to the temperature raise to is normal temperature, turn off the car, and re fill if it need and loose the bolt and wait to see only a drop from the bolt? Sorry my English
@@wasaiteam yes
You’re making it way too complicated. Just drain tranny, fill back with 3.7 quarts, you can’t go wrong.
The trans fluid from Honda is CHEAP vs a new trans- CHANGE IT OFTEN AS it says. The hard part is lifting the car SAFELY to keep it level. If you have a buddy with a lift your golden- Change the oil at the same time.. The 10th gens get 42-44 MPG and are HIGHLY sought after.
Thx for sharing!
The crush washer for the level check is this: 90471-59C-000
The crush washer for the drain bolt is this: 90471-PX4-000
You're supposed to replace both of these. It's the same part numbers if you have another Honda with the 10 speed A/T and the whole procedure is pretty much the same as the CVT. The AT uses a crush washer + bolt for the fill port though.
Thanks for sharing 🙏
interesting that you were able to find a part number for the check bolt crush washer. Everywhere I searched, everyone says there wasn't a crush washer when they took their check bolt out?
I found that 4 quarts is almost exactly the correct amount of fluid. Jack up the back of the car, then drain the old fluid. Replace the drain plug. Lower the car. Fill the trany with all 4 quarts. Done! Don't over think it. A couple ounces of extra fluid isn't detrimental. Changing the CVT oil is easier than changing the engine oil.
Thanks for sharing! Will try that next time.
Great advice. I just did mine today (2018 Civic 2 liter, calls for 3.7 quarts) car was on a ramp and filled it at 3.7 quarts and nothing came out of drip hole. So pretty much emptied the whole 4th bottle thinking since car is not exactly level not expecting it to drip out. Like you said a couple of extra fluid (in my case. 0.3 quarts = 9.6 fluid oz) isn't detrimental. Thanks!
He was very thorough showing us how to change CTV fluid. Keeping the car level when draining and filling was a very good point. I appreciate his time and effort.
Glad to help! Take care
One annoying thing about these 2017+ 10th gen civics with the newer CVT's is that NOWHERE in the general or CVT maintenance is it mentioned that the torque converter (under the air manifold to the lower left of the CVT fill plug) has an identical rubber plug to the CVT fill plug and doesnt mention what it is for? The TC unit is pumped with trans/CVT fluid and generally doesnt require its own fill port so its confusing as hell. Furthermore, hidden near the TC unit rubber plug I mentioned is a small rubber 90 degree bend breather plug that IS mentioned in Hondas Technicians Guide as a maintenance item that requires cleaning to resolve the common issue with the 10th gens spitting their CVT plugs out while under aggressive load. These rubber breathers are bent 90 degrees and are supposed to be positioned at a 12 - 3 o'clock position facing away from the front end. They have a habit of either being knocked out of position or coming from factory facing the wrong direction. This causes the breather opening to rapidly collect debris and eventually over pressurizing the CVT and spitting the CVT plug out allowing debris to directly enter the CVT and TC units. I wouldnt doubt that under certain conditions, a small tug o war between a moderate over pressurization and a weak vacuum may develop due to the centrifugal force of the fluid within the units. This could cause random input miscalculations to the CVT/TC units. I dont know why honda doesnt add this extremely simple maintenance item to the general maintenance list and regiment as independent shops (Including Honda Certified) are not provided this information. In fact, your local Honda Dealer Technician likely has no idea of its existence either as it is only written about in Hondas Troubleshooting guide for technicians and they only become aware of it when this specific CVT fill plug spitting issue arises. My dealerships technician thought I was crazy until I showed him the TC unit plug and breather port with their part numbers. So if you are doing a CVT fluid change, make sure to remove, thoroughly clean, and properly reposition the breather/vent port. They are a bitch to get withe the stock air manifold and air box hooked up, so remove the air box if need be and dont push more debris into the unit haha
Thanks for sharing! Great info
Probably one of the best DIY videos on here. Simple, informative, through and to the point. As a former Toyota and Ford mechanic, I'm sure you're already aware that you definitely want to make sure the CVT fluid level is correct at the specified temperature (usually 100°F). These CVT's can burn out quickly if the fluid level isn't correct.😎
Thanks so much for the comment! You’re right, I have an M3 that I changed the transmission fluid for that required the temps to be at a specific range for proper fluid levels 👍
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how do you check the temperature?
@@RagingUtai Scan tool that measures trans temp works best.
How do you bing up the trasnsmission temp when its only 20 celsius or 70 fareneit outside? How critical is this oil leveling at 100 fareneit vs 70 farenheit?
@@raczykthe trans will heat up with the motor (not as hot as the motor of course) even when at idle. An OBD2 scanner, or infrared sensor gun pointed at the trans bottom will tell you the temp.
I drain/refill every third oil change. On ramps, cold engine. I've measured the cold drain at 4 qts every time since new. Put in 4 qts. Easy maintenance...
Good tip 👍
Great advice. Do you have a 2 liter engine?
Get a clear juice 1 gallon Jug, with measurements on the side,they are about 3 bucks,drain your old fluid into the jug,and then you know exactly how much you took,out,jug can be used again and again for oil changes etc.
Yea we have a clear jug for oil changes now. Good idea 👍
If you hold the bottle the other direction, it doesn't glug out.
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...I was looking to see if anyone was gonna tell him that lol.
Nice work. Due front drive car, I'd place the rear tires on ramps and place front on the jack stands. Just in case when you place the car in gear and your foot slips off the brake pedal or being distracted, the car does not roll forward or reward.
Great tip, thanks for sharing 🙏
Just pull the handbrake
Definitely awesome vid man. Im at 16,200 miles on mine. Looks pretty easy to do because of your tutorial!
Thanks for the comment! It is very easy and important maintenance item for sure. Hope you can do yours easily when you get the chance.
Make sure you change both CVT filters at 30,000. You will have to drop the pan. The other filter is next to the fill hole. And don’t use Honda CVT oil. It’s non synthetic. Use Amsoil 100% synthetic CVT oil.
@@BW-kv9wj thanks!
@@BW-kv9wj could u please put the part number. For the filter u service by dropping the pan?..can I get it o. Amazon?...
@@mikea1973 I don’t know it. Just ask a dealership. They will have both filters.
Also good practice to make sure you’re able to get the check bolt loose before draining all the fluid out. If it’s seized and you don’t measure how much came out, you won’t be able to check it.
@@michaelsandy7461 great advice
Hey, great video. Just did min on my 15 Fit. I did notice that your exhaust mount is loose. The bolt is backed way out. Dont want you to rattle. :-) Thank for the awesome vid.
Thanks for the comment!
I'm about 28k miles on my 2021 civic. I had no clue you are supposed to replace transmision fluid every 30k miles. Thanks for the heads up
Yea much earlier than other transmissions. The CVT is more sensitive to fluid changes.
Not handy enough, plus don't have a garage or tools. I'll be taking it in the shop soonish
Just go by your Honda maintenance minder. Every time that your oil life gets to 15%, it will have an "A" or "B" which both means oil change. "1" means tire rotation, "2" means air filter and cabin filter replacement, "3" means transmission fluid, "4" means spark plugs and timing belt (if equipped) and 5, 6, and 7 depends on the year of the car
It's a bit of extra work but replacing the cvt filter is also a good idea.
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I want to say a big thanks to Sal for sharing this video. I'll change mine soon. Here in Portugal is kms, not miles. Mine has 60.000 kms (37.282 miles) , time to change this fluid and filters and with your video, very simple for us that like mechanic's things 👍👍👍
Big thanks to you for the comment! Take care and good luck 👍
As a civic owner thanks for making the easiest DIY vids
Anytime! Glad to help! 🙂
Saved me $200+ .
First time i changed the the fluid, i had the dealership do it… a little less than $300 is what they charged😅
Glad you saved money! 💰
For the very first change that I did at 31.5K Miles, I measured how much came out from the factory exactly. I use the Amsoil Synthetic 100% CVT fluid. Honda stuff is always great to use but it is semi-synthetic and that is where you get that "Gunk" from on the drain plug. I changed the trans fluid again at 57K, a bit early since I had access to a lift and it was still super clear.
Thanks for sharing! Glad it went smooth for you.
Amsoil CVT caused torque converter shudder in my Infiniti QX60. Just did a drain and fill. Now Infiniti dealership is saying to flush it all out and use Nissan NS-3. The OEM fluid is specifically designed for these finnicky CVTs. I'd recommend to never use Amsoil CVT fluid since it is not specific to each vehicle.
@@GokuInstinct1 Naw man Nisaan CVT is the worst. Terrible engineering and quality. Its your Nissan. You probably had some sludge from the shitty oem semi-syn oil that is clogged up some strainers and or filters. I appreciate the look out though.
nissan have bad rep for their CVT's actually.@@GokuInstinct1
Get a bucket that has Gallons/Liters marked to the top. Drain it out, and you will know the exact amount of oil to put back in. There is no need to remove the top drain plug to check if it's full.
Thanks for sharing.
I changed mine at 60k, measured what I drained out, put equal amount in, kinda wished I had changed it at 30, but didn’t . Hope I didn’t screw-up or anything up.
Better late than never. Good call on measuring and putting back in what you drained out.
How’s it running?
If the vct filter was changed, in that case it would have to be 5 bottles or 4 bottles of HCF-2 oil
@@dannyg2143 thanks for sharing
@@Sals_Garage I was wondering if you could help me with that question.
@@dannyg2143 didn’t see the question mark. Yes you’ll need more bottles so go for 5-6
Best video I've found on the civic CVT fluid change.
Thanks so much! Happy to hear that 😊
Ouch. I have a 190k on my '17, never changed it.
Wow, impressive reliability
Lol I got 77k, doesn’t feel like any problems. But gonna still change it cause I think 80k is a good range after comparing other videos.
@@danyo5509 good choice 👍
Different year, but I stretched mine too far and trans acted up.... did a change and luckily saved it. ALWAYS do trans service on time... just look at the cost to replace it should motivate all!
2018 civic sport cvt only changed it once at 80k m. I use it for delivering and Lyft it's at 180k m I'm about to do the second one , running fine just got scared for maintenance
That wasn't just a "trickle" when you put the top overflow plug back in. That's stuff was still a steady stream. Other than that, great teaching!
Thanks for watching! 🙏
show us a video of the transmission filter replacement, other than that very informative and simple way to replace it.
Here it is: czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.html
Wow prob best video I found on this
Thanks brother 🙏
Don't forget to change two filters. One next to filing cap and one in the pan
Yes of course: czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.htmlsi=98bp4KhNvgMfNRQU
Im new to this channel and damn ive been sleeping on my 2020 civics maintenance im glad i came across these videos great work and well explained im close to 45k and i haven't done none of that but seeing this guy i will be doing most work on my own and stop going to the dealership
Glad you found our videos! Yea definitely a good idea to try and DIY where you can to save money with inflation running rampant. Good luck!
Hey Bro, I did the oil change but my check plug screw is leaking. It seems like the washer on the 12mm screw is not working after re using it. Any idea what the part number is. I have been googling for a concerning amount of time and can not figure it out
I’m sure Honda dealer would know. Good luck!
Flush is way to go to get all contaminated transmission fluid out. Just did mine. Cost more but worth it. Humble opinion 😌.
Agreed 👍
Glad we agree sir. Been doing transmission fluid flushes for 30 yrs. Keep posting great videos.
@@curtiscollins2174 thank you for the knowledge as well. Great community we are a part of to help each other.
A very good video - this was a simple straight forward guide to how to change the CVT oil - found it very helpful, thank you ! 😃
Thanks for the comment! Glad it was helpful 😊
Dude such a major help, I'm planning on changing my transmission fluid this weekend. Thank you so much for the video!
So happy to hear that. Good luck! 👍
how'd it go bro 😎
@@210jacobo3 it went great! Very easy to do now that I know how thanks to Sal's Garage!
That's because of such specialists, boxes don't live long. Before filling the oil in the variator, it is necessary to remove the pan and replace the filter, as well as change the filter under the air filter. If these filters are dirty, then fresh oil does not work well and ruins the variator. 4:12 The qualification of this locksmith can be understood from the video, which clearly confirms that the driver drives in a pigsty and also treats the car. How can you not respect yourself to ride in a chicken coop, at least you've vacuumed the car inside and wiped it. The pig swindled the car.
Correct, that’s why I changed the filters too: czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.htmlsi=KicL_xtZgs549zAX
I always change the transmission cooler filter the same time I do the fluid change.
Nice, I have a video on how to change both the CVT filters. czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.html
Mine filled 3.9qts so I put 4qts and shift thru gear and whatever excess fluid I just open up the check bolt to let it out I’m pretty sure all cvt from honda are the same way, Nice video Bossman
Thanks for the tip brotha 👍
Idk why shops are trying to charge me over $380 to do this
This *appears* to be easier than doing an oil change
And that in itself is easy already
You’re correct. Definitely DIY. It’s simple and saves you money. Good luck 👍
You are a mad man for wearing an Apple Watch while doing work.
It’s actually just a fit bit 😆 but yea I forget
Thanks to you i’ll be doing this next week. Also, thanks to Honda for desgining the transmission in a way to be able to do it on our own. My ‘14 nissan almtima’s transmission went bust cuz of not changing the fluid. The dealership said it’ll destroy the transmission if i changed it smh, got destroyed anyways lol
Thanks for sharing! Good luck with the DIY. Let me know if you need any help.
@@Sals_Garage hey man, i changed the fluid. Nothing came out of the level check. My car was at an angle. Should i still add more
@@BradMcquaidd car needs to be level, if still nothing then add a bit more.
@@Sals_Garage awesome! Thanks. One more thing, i’ll have to get the jack stands tomorrow. Since it’ll be sitting overnight, should i warm up the car, run it through the gears and then check the level or should i check it right away?
@@BradMcquaidd do the procedure then check it.
Well done as always Sal! Great camera work Ellie 🤩
Thanks Jerms! Grateful when Ellie has the time to record 😝
Thank you for the gear shift procedures.
Anytime! Happy to help.
Guys, I was changing the fluid and I found out that may car as an intercooler of the cvt, wow, 😲 I order the filter and the o-rings but next time I have two double order the o-rings, one set for the plate of the filter and the other set for the plate of the intercooler. Nice. I'll post in the differents groups on Facebook to alert all that has ou hasn't that intercooler
Thanks for sharing! Got a link for all the parts you needed?
@@Sals_Garage I though I make a video to show but didn't record it 😔
@@Sals_Garage I followed your video when you changed the cvt fluid. Do you have other way I can send to you the only video I have just showing the cvt cooler.
@@wasaiteam you should’ next time 👍
@@wasaiteam Google photos I assume: sparayno1@gmail
Great video . I have a 2019 crv very similar to change. I like how you have ramps in front and jack in back. This is safe to jack back up wile on ramps ? Just getting ready to change mine.
Yes haven’t had issues with this setup. Good luck 👍
After refilling with new oil. Do you start the car and run through the gears with the check bolt still off or do you put it back in run through the gears then remove again to check the levels?
I put the check bolt on during the process, then I remove it to check the level.
They have other cvt fluids that work. Remember all brand have guidelines a guide they all have to follow. Sometimes it really is the name you're buying.
I just like to go with OEM for the reliability.
@@Sals_Garage If money is not a issue then for sure get Honda cvt fluid.
@@glennelliott7009 agreed 👍
Thanks Sal, this is awesome! Going to change the fluid on my 2019 civic.
Anytime! Glad it was helpful. Good luck 👍
Or buy one with a stick. :)
Wouldn't you need to lower it from the jacks to get it level when filling?
@@The_Noticer. not practical for our daily commute (California traffic). Ideal would be an automatic transmission with paddle shifters. We enjoyed driving a Mazda 3 with paddles.
@@Sals_Garage Yeah I may have gone for AT if it was something like the 10spd out of the Accord. But the CVT just cannot handle any ECU tuning, even running premium fuel on stock ECU lets it make dangerous power (204bhp/299nm tq) for the CVT. Since tuning was my goal, that was an easy choice.
Need to upgrade the clutch though :')
@@The_Noticer. Oh I agree with ya. CVT is fine for daily, but just numb and boring to drive. For any performance driving you’ll definitely want a good transmission with upgraded clutch.
VERY informative. Thanks. I drive in the desert. Your interior isn't that bad. Be well!
Thanks for the comment! Glad to help 😊
4.8L came out of the CVT drain plug, what next?
Does CVT transmission oil expand in volume if it is old and dirty?
My 2017 civic now has 190K km on it, and bought it used with 30K km on the odometer. First CVT oil swap I'm doing and think I may had my car slanted forward as when I drained the oil, 4.8 litres came out. Manual says to drain and refil with 3.5L.
Can I just drain and fill the same amount which came out?
Now I only have 4 litres to refil the car with. Do I simply use the 4 litre and add 0.8L of the old oil I've taken out? I don't know if the old dirty oil expands in volume. And I'm hesitant to use the check bolt if indeed the CVT volume expands or the car is not leveled properly.
What do you think?
Cheers,
Rev
Stick with the recommended method to be safe. Good luck 👍
4:48 do i need to wait to stop the dripping before i put it back the screw?
@@gamehopper111 no 👍
Do you check oil levels via check bolt when engine is hot or cold or warm? Read CVT oil expands 10% when hot.
Cold
how did you switch gears if the front two tires were on a ramp?
@@Momtastic243 foot on the brake.
I'm about 58k without changing the fluid am I cooked? I was used to doing it every 60k
@@zachgrey7927 you should be fine but get it done asap
Cvt & the hcf reference. She zoomed in 💀
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Excellent video! I get the 30% off discount from my local Honda dealer (Honda Parts guys Fontana, CA) so I do mine every 10,000 miles. I just did new brake pads with hardware, bled the brakes, transmission service ($10 a quart) coolant change and new wiper blades for $217.69. I also do a full synthetic on the oil every 3,000 miles
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing and commenting on my video. Keep up the great work 👍
Every 10k for transmission is too frequent and expensive But please sell me your vehicle when you're done.
@@hjer731 I just follow the manufacture recommendation of 30k miles.
Hey John! I’m also in ur neighborhood. You got all that done for under $300?!? I need to get my transmission serviced. Care to share some more info?
Is that how we can find him? Is the honda parts guy in fontana? Lol I'm getting close to needing to change my cvt.
Can I just drain and fill back the same amount of CVT oil which came out?
You should use the check bolt.
So "Shift and Hold" means I have my foot on the brake the whole time while shifting through the gears or are the front wheels turning?
Shift and hold, foot in brake is fine.
Can you do the check bolt first before you turn on the engine and do the shifting of gears in 3-5 seconds intervals?
I haven’t tried, but do let me know if that works for you. Good luck 👍
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking if the shifting of gears should be the last step once everything else is done. I know that some people just drain and replace without checking the check-bolt to know for sure the amount of fluid is sufficient.
@@timothylee2772 sounds like it could work!
Well done and easy to follow video.
Thank you!
All together doing it your self I spent about $50 and only used 3 bottles
Sounds under-filled, hope everything is ok 👍
The check valve was flowing before the gear changes and then I added the last of the 3rd bottle and it dripped out
@@drewh6855 good work, thanks for sharing.
So i didnt realize my honda was cvt...and now im at 100k. My car still drives fine but now im gonna change the transmission fluid. Should i hold my breathe and pray? I was also thinking of changing the filter connected to the hoses.
Definitely change them out ASAP. Good luck!
Great to the point explanation..
Happy to help 😊
To get to the fill hole you definitely had to take the air filter box first, right?
Just bought ny hobda civic sport 2021 but i dint immediately see the fill hole
Yes, you will need to take the stock airbox out which is simple, just a few screws.
I have one exactly like you're but mine have the paddle shifters but I don't have the "L". What is that, Long drives, Long roads?!?
L is for low gear to go uphill or if you need more low end torque.
Easy clear and to the point ty
Thanks so much for the comment!
I changed my CVT fluid every 20 thousand miles on my civic 2016.
Good idea!
Will this work on a Honda Civic Sport 2021? I'm unsure if thats also 10th gen
Yes it’s 10th gen and it will work. Good luck 👍
So this doesnt require a transmission filter kit change?
Not this video.
This video I linked is where I change the filters too: czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.htmlsi=oOOdsEjgC8A44dVz
How are these transmissiom are they reliable i just got a 23 accord i do have to say tho i love the cvt smooth you dont feel any gears just speed gauge going up 🔥💯
The CVT is comfortable and reliable. The main issue is it’s numb and not very fun to drive. Next time I would go manual.
Thank you
Anytime! Good luck 👍
Thank you for the help!
Anytime! 😊
dealer and mechanics left the group! lol no more money to wasted
Hell yea! The stealership prices are too much!
does the car has to be lifted on all four sides? or can I just put it on the ramp and do it?
Should lift car up evenly so the drain and fill is accurate.
The zoom in references 💀
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Bro, replace the filter if your going that far
Next time 👍 Every 60k miles is the interval
i am going to drain and fill my transmission how many quarts I need? Thanks
@@stevenleyson728about this much amzn.to/3zCmWA2
Exact measurement? is 5qts or 3.9 as per drain and fill that I'm seeing in the internet?
@@stevenleyson728 I used a little over 4 quarts so 5 is safe.
Hii i need your help, my 2016 civic 1.5 turbo has problem on the CVT transmission, i have a CVT transmission from a 2017 civic 2.0 naturally aspirated, they are the same transmission? Tks
Yes the 2.0 and 1.5 are the same CVT transmission. Good luck 👍
Will try to do it buy just refill, mine is + 80,000 miles
Better late than never. Good luck 👍
No CVT fluid filter change?
I made a video for that here: czcams.com/video/CI7mK6rZDTA/video.htmlsi=xD3VAUqET4YcSsck
What about the filter inside the transmission under the drain pan?
I’ll change that out next time. Doesn’t need to be done as often.
Is the procedure same for Acura ILX 2.4L DCT transmission? It uses Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0
Very similar. Good luck! 👍
So no filter change?
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Great video thanks.
Thanks for the comment! 🙏
If the CVT fluid has not been changed for 150K km's, is it safe to swap, or leave it as is? Read if it has not been swapped for a while and fluid is swapped the CVT transmission can begin to slip.
Definitely swap ASAP
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@@titoalejandrogodoyflores8465 No habla Espaniol
Bought a Honda civic 2016 with 90,000 miles on it. I have no idea if the fluids ever been changed. Should I change it? Or, Is it too late to change it?
Congrats! Definitely change it out soon as you can for peace of mind.
Thanks. Can I leave the CVT check bolt open while I run the car after the initial fill?
You can, but to be safe I like to close it in case any fluid wants to escape as it gets up to temperature.
@@Sals_Garagethanks man!
@@ringelos anytime!
Why can't you just measure the amount that came out and put back exactly that much?
You won’t be able to drain everything out, some will still be left in the transmission which will cause an overfill 👍
@@Sals_Garage Right but let's say you drain out 3.5 quarts and just put back 3.5 quarts
@@stevewyche5232 still need to shift through the gears to get an accurate reading. The check hole is there for a reason 👍
im so confused on which torque wrench to get to service my car... especially for transmission fluid change
The cheap click torque wrench works well. amzn.to/3aUwXME
@@Sals_Garagei just changed transmission oil today thanks for your help
@@charlesa3505 happy to help!
THANKS FOR THE VID BRO......
Anytime!
That’s saved me some money 💰
Happy to help!
Thanks a bunch.
Is your hood aftermarket or did you cut those vents in? I wanna add vents to mine
No problem. The hood is custom made, I cut it myself. 👍
@@Sals_Garage you cut them yourself in your stock hood? you got a video on that?
@@GhostGhost- yea, no video since I did them 2.5 years ago. One of my favorite mods. Looks unique and helps with cooling. The new turbo is louder too.
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@@Sals_Garage Sick. I was kinda sketched on cutting holes in my hood but yours looks clean af.
I'm new, is the cvt oil the same as the transmission oil. (Separate fluids)?
Yes it is 👍
Damn, honda is charging me 300 bucks for this service, then ill do it by my self,
Good on you for saving money. This is a quick and easy DIY that can save you hundreds in the long run 👍
Does the fill indicator bolt have a crush washer that needs to be replaced?
I didn’t see one.
@@Sals_Garage Thank you Sal!
@@nathanield.4527 anytime! Good luck 👍
What's up sal did you ever have all the sensors come on after the fluid change???? Curious because mines came on after i was done
No sensors came up after. Sounds like you may need an OBD error scan tool to clear them
@@Sals_Garage okay do you know where i can get one for a fair price because I was thinking of taking it to the dealership but o became aware that this can be a quick fix like a reset also last thing before i place the check bolt back on the fluid was dripping a little not a lot i let it slow down not sure if that was okay ?
@@FLYYGUYY yea checkbolt dripping a little is ok. Here is an affordable scan tool with good features and reviews: amzn.to/3pwzosD
@@Sals_Garage whats up sal i forgot to come back here and thought i should share this info so all the lights that had came on after the fluid change well they went away on their own but i did drive my car out for a few miles and went back home after . transmission fluid was successful 👍🏽 and my car runs a lot better than it normally would right on SAL !! THANKS A LOT!! Ill be checking out your page for whenever you change the transmission filter 👍🏽 I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE
@@FLYYGUYY glad to hear! Thanks for watching my videos and commenting. Take care.
At check port (fluid level), Are you need to change the washer when change CVT fluid?
I haven’t needed to so far, (no leaks 👍)
If i put 3.9l (4.1quarts) instead of 3.7l (3.9 quarts) is it going to be a problem ? 1.5t hatchback CVT 2018
THANKS IN ADVANCE
Hours be ok, but if you use the check bolt it will be hard to overfill.
@@Sals_Garagethanks!
@@NHC-nf6xh anytime! Good luck 👍
Nice job Sal!
I like how it is just a simple drain and refill. No need to replace the filter.
Thanks Carl! No need for filter replacement, but I’ll probably do it next time just in case.
There’s 2 filters. Both should of been changed at 30,000 miles and every 30,000 miles after that.
@@BW-kv9wj good to know, I appreciate it 👍