I see a lot of pointers towards half way between, I’m a service technician and I prefer to keep the fluids on cars I work on (mine included) on/at the upper maximum level mark, this helps to give you a more accurate idea if a problem is about to occur… Apart from engine oil most fluids don’t really drop very much “so” based on that if you’re header tank suddenly drops away from the top mark then you know there’s an issue forming, same with power steering fluid, transmission fluid etc etc…
Thanks for the video! I have an 02 Civic. I am the second owner and it has 186,000 miles. I check and change all of these recommendations. I did the timing belt/water pump when I purchased it two years ago. Recently I changed the tubing from the washer reservoir to the hood because it was dry-rotted. I only use OEM parts and fluids except for the engine oil. Hopefully it will keep going for several more years...
Hi Danny, great video! I figured out how to do a total transmission fluid change, you know the hose that connects to the external filter that comes from the heat exchanger? You will have to connect a hose to it and point it to a bucket, much like changing the power steering fluid. 1- Remove the transmission oil plug (it will leave around 3 liters) 2- Clean the magnetic plug and put it back. 3- Put new ATF fluid the same amount that came out 4- Remove the transmission filter that is below the air box 5- Direct the hose to a bucket, start the car and position it between P, R, N, D, D3, 2, 1. Go adding new fluid 6- When you notice that there is new fluid going through the hose, turn off the car. 7- Check the transmission level, change the transmission filter and return the hose to the filter. 8- Work done successfully! Hope this helps!
Thanks for watching my video so closely, I just went back and watched that video at 2:08, so funny you caught that, I’ll apologize now for anyone who I offended LOL ❤ appreciate the humor
@@dannysdiygarage hey man! i need advice on what to do, today I had hit the brakes hard and feel i messed it up. Luckily my house was close,and i think u the right guy to ask, should i continue using or change breaks now? i have a 08 honda civic hybrid
@@savageballin definitely check them, I would purchase honda factory brake also, they work a lot better, last longer and are not much more money, you pay for what you get
@@dannysdiygarage hey man! im going to take my car in, can u tell me a price range u think is a reasonable price to replace my breaks? so when i get my price, i can see if he increased or not. thank u!
@@savageballinis your car a lx or EX ? It makes a difference, I would suggest Honda factory parts purchased from Honda, the dealer doesn’t need to do them, but factory parts will work better and last longer
I wish I found your channel 10 years ago. I'm driving an 08 Honda Civic and I'm finally getting involved with my girl because she started leaking coolant from the engine block!!! FREAKIN HONDA. I patched it up with JB weld. 240,000k on it hoping to get 100k more!
Thanks Danny. Yes looks like you are due for tranny change. I have had 2 different 8th gen civics. Always had a problem after engine oil change seeing correct oil level on that plastic orange dip stick. Love your videos
Hey Danny, appreciate the videos and the knowledge. Helps a ton for my civic! That being said, I don’t think it’s a good idea to stick your finger in coolant. It’s pretty toxic
5:25 auxillary filter? Is that for the transmission fluid? and would that apply to manual or automatics only? Great channel btw, thanks for the quality videos.
Yes you’re correct auxiliary transmission cooler filter is the correct name I believe, for automatic only, I have a video on changing this on my channel
Thanks a lot for the video!! I have civic 2015. It had a problem for Air conditioner last year, it was checked by a technician(in Honda Dealer), he found no AC gas in it, it caused this problem, but he mentioned no leaking at all, so just recharged AC gas, checked it all day long last May 18 2022. It worked fine last year, but i turned it on this week, found that it's not cool enough for summer. And I checked pipes and connections, but i couldn't find any leaked on them. I am going to find out a good garage, but not sure it can be identified for the issue. Is it better to recharge AC gas every spring? Thanks! Danny
The best way I found to find a leak is to add die, go get it serviced with the proper amount of freon and have them add die in the system, when it stops blowing cold you can use a black light and find the leak, if you would like to do it yourself you can go to the auto parts store and buy freon with die in it, a black light is inexpensive, I have videos on this. If no leak is found with die added, its probably an evaporator leak, I have a video on removing that also. Never buy freon that says it has leak stopper in in it, this will cause more problems later on
Well I was trying to type up a question for you and I lost what I was trying to ask you. Love your videos btw. Do you have a video on replacing the timing belt? I myself have a 2010 Honda civic ex-l, love it great car. I realize that is probably a tough job to do, just was wanting to save some money. Instead of taking it to the local Honda dealership, who knows what that would cost! Anyways keep up the good work. Thanks Drew
2010 doesn’t need a timing belt change, they have a chain and it should last the engines lifetime Hopefully that’s what you’re asking, check out my valve adjustment video it shows the chain czcams.com/video/0uQrUAACvwM/video.htmlsi=_-814GLMNaGMi3LM
Hi danny i had an honda civic 2007 , my ac was cold at evening and morning , new ac gas also, but in the afternoon not cooling too much , sometimes compressor is turning on and off again , the mechanic said need to change the ac tempressor censor , is that true? Thank you 😊
Well, friend, I have a trouble with my Honda. The Steering Fluid ends very fast if I put today the fluid, then in two months there will not fluid. How can i fix this problem?
I have a honda civic 2007. Sometimes, when i start my car, it wont accelerate but if I switch off the engine and start it again, it will accelerate. Please what do you think is the cause? I also notice my car consumes more fuel now
Yes, clean the Airflow sensor as stated in the comment, if this doesn't work, try unplugging it and drive it, if it runs better you will need to purchase one. hopefully cleaning the airflow sensor helps
@@dannysdiygarage yes, my question though is when checking the oil level along the hash marks of the dipstick, how many quarts are along the checkered section from the top mark to the bottom mark
Hey man totally random question. I own two v6 hondas 11 accord and 07 ridgeline I have no idea if they have ever had a valve adjustment they run perfectly and I take really good care of them. Are there symptoms for needed a valve adjustment? I have come across many honda owners with very high mileage on their engines most well over 230k miles and most of these owners have never had a valve adjustment and they have been perfectly fine so I guess I'm just trying to understand how some owners make it so far without one and if I need one ?
That’s probably the best way, however it’s not the critical to do it like that, simply a level service after it sits is sufficient, the oil level does fluctuate but not significantly 👍🏼
I have a crv 2014. For some tests I put a pedal depressor to keep rpm at 1500 or 2500 but the engine rpm rises way high, do you know what might be wrong? Recently tuned it up, oxygen sensor afr is new, maf is cleaned, tested for intake vacume leak,... not sure what else to do
I only use Honda OEM, In an aftermarket filter, you can't be confident that it's built with the right filtering material, and that the filter won't clog up prematurely. Honda engines have an amazing reputation for longevity. By using OEM oil filters and other parts, you can help your engine fulfill its potential. when it comes to oil filters, Even though they may look the same, OEM filters are typically made out of higher-quality materials due to the patents required for the manufacturer to produce their products. These materials are not always available for companies producing aftermarket filters. you can usually hold them and the Honda filter is heavier, and if you do this with an air filter its very noticeable, the Honda weighs a lot more.
Hey Danny I have a probelm with my 2008 Honda civic. Every time I put coolant in my radiator overflow bottle it keep dropping down to min everytime I drive. I don’t see no leaks or nothing.what could be my problem?
Check for wetness inside the vehicle passenger and driver side, this would indicate heater core, if it’s burning it head gasket last thing is checking you transmission and engine oil condition, make sure it’s not in there, otherwise it’s going somewhere
Yeah, it’s because over the years it wasn’t change frequently enough, changing it every 3 to 4 thousand miles will help this, although it might take a year
I like that you speak clearly without sounding like the viewers are dumb. Thank you for all the great car care content.
I appreciate the feedback, thanks so much.
Hey Danny, don’t stop what you’re doing your work is amazing, it really makes anyone believe they can do their own maintenance and is very informative
Thanks, jakestaer I appreciate the encouragement
Thank You Sir, I wish I had a father like you growing up :). God Bless YOU
@@AzaelNYC appreciate you watching and your comment
I subscribed you about an year ago.
After watching your videos i got great information on how to maintain my civic 2010.
Thanks for the great work.
Appreciate you sharing this information, thanks for subscribing
I see a lot of pointers towards half way between, I’m a service technician and I prefer to keep the fluids on cars I work on (mine included) on/at the upper maximum level mark, this helps to give you a more accurate idea if a problem is about to occur…
Apart from engine oil most fluids don’t really drop very much “so” based on that if you’re header tank suddenly drops away from the top mark then you know there’s an issue forming, same with power steering fluid, transmission fluid etc etc…
Thanks Danny. I have a 2009 Civic coupe with 92K and I want to start maintaining it myself. I love your cadence and teaching style. I’m a subscriber!
I appreciate you being a subscriber, more content on the way,
Also car owners should check the engine air filter and cabin filter if they need to be replaced. Great video!
Thanks for the video! I have an 02 Civic. I am the second owner and it has 186,000 miles. I check and change all of these recommendations. I did the timing belt/water pump when I purchased it two years ago. Recently I changed the tubing from the washer reservoir to the hood because it was dry-rotted. I only use OEM parts and fluids except for the engine oil. Hopefully it will keep going for several more years...
Thanks for sharing, love reading these stories
Hi Danny, thanks for keeping this college student keep his new honda civic maintained! Subscribed!
Glad I can help, appreciate you subscribing, thanks
This video is Gold!!! Please keep posting such videos Danny! Thank you for your profound explanation.
Thank you! Will do!
Thank you from England, United Kingdom. Another Happy Honda.
Hi Danny i appreciate your videos. You help me keep my 2011 Honda Civic maintained.
Thanks so much for telling me that, I’ll keep working away, I appreciate you
Yoo Danny, I was drinking water and watching this, and at 2.08 I almost drowned man😂😂
Yeah, everyone loves the finger, you’re only the 2nd person to comment on it, but I’m sure others have noticed, not intentional, but yes funny ❤
Thanks for the video clip. It’s so clear to follow up. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Glad it was helpful! 👍🏼
Hi, Danny, two thumbs up to your helpful video from Korea! Your explanation is easy to understand and your pronunciation is clear and crispy. Thanks!
Appreciate you, from America 👍🏼❤️
Checking your tire pressures couldn’t hurt
Thabk you so much for these videos, i feel jealous of how clean and nice your civic is 😅
This was a very thorough video. Thank you so much for providing these tips!
English is not my first language. Your speaking is friendly. Thanks for this content
Wow, I appreciate that
I would like to take class with a professor like you.
Hi Danny, great video! I figured out how to do a total transmission fluid change, you know the hose that connects to the external filter that comes from the heat exchanger? You will have to connect a hose to it and point it to a bucket, much like changing the power steering fluid.
1- Remove the transmission oil plug (it will leave around 3 liters)
2- Clean the magnetic plug and put it back.
3- Put new ATF fluid the same amount that came out
4- Remove the transmission filter that is below the air box
5- Direct the hose to a bucket, start the car and position it between P, R, N, D, D3, 2, 1. Go adding new fluid
6- When you notice that there is new fluid going through the hose, turn off the car.
7- Check the transmission level, change the transmission filter and return the hose to the filter.
8- Work done successfully!
Hope this helps!
thanks you for sharing
2:08 casually flips us off😂, love the videos tho!!! you are such a genuine man, all of us see u like our grandpa!
Thanks for watching my video so closely, I just went back and watched that video at 2:08, so funny you caught that, I’ll apologize now for anyone who I offended LOL ❤ appreciate the humor
@@dannysdiygarage hey man! i need advice on what to do, today I had hit the brakes hard and feel i messed it up. Luckily my house was close,and i think u the right guy to ask, should i continue using or change breaks now? i have a 08 honda civic hybrid
@@savageballin definitely check them, I would purchase honda factory brake also, they work a lot better, last longer and are not much more money, you pay for what you get
@@dannysdiygarage hey man! im going to take my car in, can u tell me a price range u think is a reasonable price to replace my breaks? so when i get my price, i can see if he increased or not. thank u!
@@savageballinis your car a lx or EX ? It makes a difference, I would suggest Honda factory parts purchased from Honda, the dealer doesn’t need to do them, but factory parts will work better and last longer
I wish I found your channel 10 years ago. I'm driving an 08 Honda Civic and I'm finally getting involved with my girl because she started leaking coolant from the engine block!!! FREAKIN HONDA. I patched it up with JB weld. 240,000k on it hoping to get 100k more!
JB weld is amazing
love ur videos. Love from Pakistan
Appreciate your support
Thanks Danny. Yes looks like you are due for tranny change. I have had 2 different 8th gen civics. Always had a problem after engine oil change seeing correct oil level on that plastic orange dip stick. Love your videos
Appreciate you taking the time to comment, thanks for watching Kris
Hey Danny, appreciate the videos and the knowledge. Helps a ton for my civic! That being said, I don’t think it’s a good idea to stick your finger in coolant. It’s pretty toxic
Great point! You’re right, I should set a better example, although my fingers have been in worse places, I appreciate you.👍🏼
I like your videos so much; I'm going to buy a Honda.
Excellent content
Appreciate ❤
Thank you!! I bought my first car from my sister, Honda Civic 2014. Learning to know to keep it running, video was so helpful again thank you!!
Aw man this guys the greatest 😂
Great video Danny. Great info especially the trans.
Appreciate you, thank
Appreciate you! Thank you.
Thank you! How often should I be checking these? Once a month?
Great Video
Thanks!
Insightful 👏🏿 thanks for sharing
You one clean working Mechanic...Medical physician specialist like😂
Thank you, this is so helpful ❤️
Appreciate you buddy, welcome
Just performed oil change on my 2016 Tesla
Awesome video got my sub ❤
5:25 auxillary filter? Is that for the transmission fluid? and would that apply to manual or automatics only?
Great channel btw, thanks for the quality videos.
Yes you’re correct auxiliary transmission cooler filter is the correct name I believe, for automatic only, I have a video on changing this on my channel
Thanks a lot for the video!! I have civic 2015. It had a problem for Air conditioner last year, it was checked by a technician(in Honda Dealer), he found no AC gas in it, it caused this problem, but he mentioned no leaking at all, so just recharged AC gas, checked it all day long last May 18 2022. It worked fine last year, but i turned it on this week, found that it's not cool enough for summer. And I checked pipes and connections, but i couldn't find any leaked on them. I am going to find out a good garage, but not sure it can be identified for the issue. Is it better to recharge AC gas every spring? Thanks! Danny
The best way I found to find a leak is to add die, go get it serviced with the proper amount of freon and have them add die in the system, when it stops blowing cold you can use a black light and find the leak, if you would like to do it yourself you can go to the auto parts store and buy freon with die in it, a black light is inexpensive, I have videos on this. If no leak is found with die added, its probably an evaporator leak, I have a video on removing that also. Never buy freon that says it has leak stopper in in it, this will cause more problems later on
@@dannysdiygarage Thanks a lot for your advice!
Well I was trying to type up a question for you and I lost what I was trying to ask you. Love your videos btw. Do you have a video on replacing the timing belt? I myself have a 2010 Honda civic ex-l, love it great car. I realize that is probably a tough job to do, just was wanting to save some money. Instead of taking it to the local Honda dealership, who knows what that would cost! Anyways keep up the good work. Thanks Drew
2010 doesn’t need a timing belt change, they have a chain and it should last the engines lifetime
Hopefully that’s what you’re asking, check out my valve adjustment video it shows the chain czcams.com/video/0uQrUAACvwM/video.htmlsi=_-814GLMNaGMi3LM
Transmision fluid should be checked after the car is warm and shut down.. Wait 60 to 90 seconds
thanks for clarifying, appreciate you watching and adding to my video.
Thanks for the video
I appreciate the comment, thanks for watching
Hi danny i had an honda civic 2007 , my ac was cold at evening and morning , new ac gas also, but in the afternoon not cooling too much , sometimes compressor is turning on and off again , the mechanic said need to change the ac tempressor censor , is that true? Thank you 😊
Possibly, I go over that sensor in one of my videos,
Hello sir,
I just bought a 2009 Honda Civic.
Do you think it will run over 400km
Power steering fluid? I looked all over for it on my Civic and then found out it had absolutely NO power steering fluid.
Make sure you look for the leak
Can you link the power steering flush video, I don’t see it 😢
Sorry about that, here you are: czcams.com/video/2RdT5LWGNFM/video.htmlsi=DUbXH2NEKUtlvO36
X2 the speed
Ever notice bubbles on your trans dip stick when checking?
Yes, I never paid much attention to it
great
Well, friend, I have a trouble with my Honda. The Steering Fluid ends very fast if I put today the fluid, then in two months there will not fluid. How can i fix this problem?
I have a 2014 Honda Civic with 85,000 miles. When should I get a tune up? It runs well but gas mileage should be better. Thanks!
100k, new plugs, air filter might help, also clean airflow sensor
@@dannysdiygarage Thanks for the quick reply!
I have a honda civic 2007. Sometimes, when i start my car, it wont accelerate but if I switch off the engine and start it again, it will accelerate. Please what do you think is the cause? I also notice my car consumes more fuel now
Hey Ademola. I hope this helps! czcams.com/video/a9K-E2a1BRw/video.html
Yes, clean the Airflow sensor as stated in the comment, if this doesn't work, try unplugging it and drive it, if it runs better you will need to purchase one. hopefully cleaning the airflow sensor helps
Change your radiator cap every 5-6 years.
New subscriber.
Welcome aboard! Appreciate you
Hi, for the oil check, how many quarts from the top hash mark to the bottom hash marks is the oil level?
The car holds 4 Quarts
@@dannysdiygarage yes, my question though is when checking the oil level along the hash marks of the dipstick, how many quarts are along the checkered section from the top mark to the bottom mark
Great question, I can only guess from topping off the level, 1/2 quart between hash marks
Hey man totally random question. I own two v6 hondas 11 accord and 07 ridgeline I have no idea if they have ever had a valve adjustment they run perfectly and I take really good care of them. Are there symptoms for needed a valve adjustment? I have come across many honda owners with very high mileage on their engines most well over 230k miles and most of these owners have never had a valve adjustment and they have been perfectly fine so I guess I'm just trying to understand how some owners make it so far without one and if I need one ?
In this video below, I talk about it.
Should I adjust valves on a Honda Civic? Here is what I found out.
czcams.com/video/0uQrUAACvwM/video.html
My Honda Civic ex 2013 model. How often should I change the transmission fluid and filter?
30k to 60k depending on driving conditions and how well you want to maintain your vehicle
Should you check engine oil in all Hondas when the engine is cold ? After sitting over night?
That’s probably the best way, however it’s not the critical to do it like that, simply a level service after it sits is sufficient, the oil level does fluctuate but not significantly 👍🏼
Do you just add distilled water to the battery and it will be good?
Yes
Thank you.
Your amazing my guy thanks bro bro 🫡
Love it, appreciate you 👍🏼
I have a crv 2014. For some tests I put a pedal depressor to keep rpm at 1500 or 2500 but the engine rpm rises way high, do you know what might be wrong? Recently tuned it up, oxygen sensor afr is new, maf is cleaned, tested for intake vacume leak,... not sure what else to do
I’m not understanding what you wrote
Danny, do i need to change the transmission fluid of my 2002 Honda civic ex? It has a 107,000 miles.
If it’s working fine, yes do it, it needs it, if it’s slipping it probably won’t help👍🏼
Danny, which oil brand and oil filter brand do you use or recommend for your hondas? Does it have to be OEM honda oil / filter?
I only use Honda OEM, In an aftermarket filter, you can't be confident that it's built with the right filtering material, and that the filter won't clog up prematurely. Honda engines have an amazing reputation for longevity. By using OEM oil filters and other parts, you can help your engine fulfill its potential. when it comes to oil filters, Even though they may look the same, OEM filters are typically made out of higher-quality materials due to the patents required for the manufacturer to produce their products. These materials are not always available for companies producing aftermarket filters. you can usually hold them and the Honda filter is heavier, and if you do this with an air filter its very noticeable, the Honda weighs a lot more.
@@dannysdiygarage ok so only OEM filter. Same with the oil, Only OEM Honda oil?
I was reading a little about idemitsu oil for Japanese vehicles
@@vandiyplant921 any major brand will work, I use Valvoline 5-20 synthetic
I just found your 2018 oil change video that had that. Sorry, I should have searched before asking, thank you!@@dannysdiygarage
Hey Danny I have a probelm with my 2008 Honda civic. Every time I put coolant in my radiator overflow bottle it keep dropping down to min everytime I drive. I don’t see no leaks or nothing.what could be my problem?
Check for wetness inside the vehicle passenger and driver side, this would indicate heater core, if it’s burning it head gasket last thing is checking you transmission and engine oil condition, make sure it’s not in there, otherwise it’s going somewhere
I see wetness under the passager side area under the car
@@dannysdiygarage it’s coming from near the oil filter
When i check my oil it's always black
Yeah, it’s because over the years it wasn’t change frequently enough, changing it every 3 to 4 thousand miles will help this, although it might take a year
@@dannysdiygarage thanks