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I looked the video. You mentioned the check bolt but then you never showed us where it was and you're kind of guessing how much fluid to put back in. You did respond to someone else that you should always use the check bolt to make sure you have topped off.
@@craigbessette1054 Yes that is correct. We know the CVT uses 3.7 to fill, since that's info directly from Honda The check bolt is a smaller bolt 🔩 just right above the drain bolt I wish I could have made this video with more detail but I made it years ago and I didn't think it would be so popular If I'm being honest
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! 💵
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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
I like to jack my drivers side up higher to get more old fluid out. Measure how much came out, then I know exactly how much to put back in. Usually 5 qrts.
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 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
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
Thanks very clear and great steps . I reached 4.5 liters until it became dripping!!!!!! I almost one liter above normal!!!!! I don’t know why??? Its accord 2015 4 cylinder almost the same specification.
The manual says 3.7 Liters or 3.9 Quarts. Not 3.7 Quarts. Fill plug is 30 ft lbs if torquing. There's also a drain bolt above the main drain plug to open with the car level to drain to the proper level.
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 TH-cam videos have shown
@@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
@@michaelnelson7305 It's a possibility but id imagine it would be a miniscule amount. I didn't have all the tools at the time to raise the car with all 4 wheels up
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
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
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
I had a question, I noticed there is another plug which actually reads “HCF-2”.Does that mean there are two ports where you can fill the transmission fluid?
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
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
@@billythekid2594 yep it has 2 filters but they're not in the service bulletins to be changed. One is in the CVT pan the other one is behind the radiator
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.
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.
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 💰
I didn't get a notification for the spark plugs, just the trans oil, and the service interval recommended at that mileage; funny enough I'm going in Tuesday to get my valve cover gasket replaced as well as getting the valves adjusted. $200 for it by a local guy instead of $425 quoted by the dealership 💥🫰🏻
@@jeffreykwong1712 Right!? I could do the valve cover gasket, but the valve adjustment is a skill I don't have so I'd rather take it in to get it done professionally
@@Striker50_ my mechanic asked if I hear any ticking. He said my mileage is low and that I can wait. I don’t know. I’ll do my oil change and transmission and then spark plugs next month and the valve adjustment the following month.
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
@@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 😀
@@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
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
For 2020 Accord Hybrid, it has a 2.0 litter. The location of the transmission filling is very tight, hoses all over it. Anyone know which is the automatic transmission oil level plug? I believe the filler plug if not add from the top by the hood is on the right side. TIA.
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
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
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
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!
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
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
I have a 2021 accord sport se. The cap next to the battery/engine filter that says HCF-2 do I need to do anything to that cap/take it off for anything when I change my fluid?
@@TheBibleTruths7-h7r the transmission filters are not recommended to be changed by Honda. There's one under the transpan and there's one behind the radiator.
@@Striker50_ was asking because my l.5t Honda I been changing trans fluid every 30k . So you saying I don't have to change the ones behind radiator nor the one under trans pan? If not cool. Then I been doing right for the CVT
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
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* th-cam.com/video/A2lpkLiVQgE/w-d-xo.html The fill plug should be to the left of the Red battery terminal 🔋
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
@@Striker50_ figured it out, it’s on my hybrid, E-CVT transmission. It does not have one on there. Had to dig through a bunch of videos. Turns out it was less transmission fluid as well, about 2.25 quarts for it. The owners manual says not to do it yourself, and therefor gives no information.
@@chipchipperson12 Thanks for sharing! Yes for example the AWD crv uses this same motor but needs more oil. Good to know the hybrid needs less. Also HATE how car companies aren't even sharing basic information ℹ️ anymore. It's all a money grab. Service center is what makes the dealership the most money. Super unethical
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
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
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 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
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
@@HPeezy1 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.
@@HPeezy1 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
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
No way Jose, if you have the Automatic 10 speed transmission, DO NOT use this fluid. Any Honda Parts department has it, and it should be available online as well
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
Service bulletins have no mention of replacing it unless the transmission is having issues. If the filters have been changed there may be no way to diagnose what's wrong
@@Striker50_ I hear you, not sure I agree with that logic. If you change the filter, you can see if anything bad is happening, if it's clean you have a better idea of the condition of your transmission.
@@edweigman9683 Sure, I'm not in support of it either. In addition, there are 2 transmission filters. 1 in the oil pan, and the 2nd one is under the battery crate. Both are quite the challenge to replace which insinuates it's not meant to be an item that gets serviced. There was also mention that it's a lifetime filter. For those reasons, I personally find it easier to leave it as is
@@raczyk I found it on Reddit or some forum years ago when I made this video. Honda states it as a lifetime filter. Whether it is, or isn't, I'm going by what Honda says You're free to find it and let me know
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
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)
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
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I looked the video. You mentioned the check bolt but then you never showed us where it was and you're kind of guessing how much fluid to put back in. You did respond to someone else that you should always use the check bolt to make sure you have topped off.
@@craigbessette1054 Yes that is correct. We know the CVT uses 3.7 to fill, since that's info directly from Honda
The check bolt is a smaller bolt 🔩 just right above the drain bolt
I wish I could have made this video with more detail but I made it years ago and I didn't think it would be so popular If I'm being honest
My owner guide said use the DW-1.
@slowestrider4918 which country are you in and what transmission do you have?
@@Striker50_ USA. My Accord Hybrid has engine and transmission built in Japan.
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
This is how all how to videos on TH-cam should be. Thank you
I try to get straight to the point since time is precious ⌚
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 😥
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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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 👍
Dealership says 4.5 qts on a change only. I guess I'll use the other half a quart on my next transmission fluid change 😁
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_
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 🙏
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!
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
I like to jack my drivers side up higher to get more old fluid out. Measure how much came out, then I know exactly how much to put back in. Usually 5 qrts.
Thank you man! This helps wonders!
Glad it could help 👌 Make sure to check out my other vids too! Would appreciate it a lot!
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 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 🤘
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
Thank you for making this informative video
@@richardl341 Thank you for taking the time to comment 👋
Just got a quote from the dealership today for this cvt drain and fill on my 2022 accord, $350.00 before tax!! Inflation much? Ridiculous
@@ronaldkleinberger1701 Lawdddd Jesus!! Sounds like they're charging $300/ hr for labor
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 👌
@@Striker50_ FYI, just subscribed.
Blessss. 🙏@@michaelmichael1460
Bottle 1 full, bottle 2 full, bottle 3 full, bottle 4 around 6 ounces left. Perfect 🙌🏽 life saver.
VERY WELL DONE! Thank you!
@@BeachDay2023 Thanks! Wish I could make improvements on this video since I originally made it but glad you found value in it
Great job
Missing checking the level of transmission liquid from the check bolt to be sure the level is correct
Yup, I would do a few things differently in this video if I could but I was pretty new at car repairs at the time I made it
Thanks very clear and great steps .
I reached 4.5 liters until it became dripping!!!!!! I almost one liter above normal!!!!! I don’t know why???
Its accord 2015 4 cylinder almost the same specification.
@saudiwave Hmm was it on a level surface?
THANKS for showing you are awesome.
Glad I could help!
The manual says 3.7 Liters or 3.9 Quarts. Not 3.7 Quarts. Fill plug is 30 ft lbs if torquing. There's also a drain bolt above the main drain plug to open with the car level to drain to the proper level.
That's good I formation. Why isn't there a fluid level dipstick?
Yup, Honda makes it difficult, so you take it in and pay them $300 to do this
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
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 TH-cam 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
Hey thanks for this video man!
Glad I could help! I'll be making a more detailed vid on this soon
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
Seems you would drain more fluid from trans if all four wheels were in the air. Thanks for the video.
@@michaelnelson7305 It's a possibility but id imagine it would be a miniscule amount.
I didn't have all the tools at the time to raise the car with all 4 wheels up
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
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
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
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
I had a question, I noticed there is another plug which actually reads “HCF-2”.Does that mean there are two ports where you can fill the transmission fluid?
@@alejandromendoza9303 Yes, that is the most random thing I have seen as well but it's confirmed
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
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
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
2 years later. 2024. Great video.
Ummm.. does it have a Trans-filter.”?
@@billythekid2594 yep it has 2 filters but they're not in the service bulletins to be changed. One is in the CVT pan the other one is behind the radiator
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.
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.
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.
My light just popped up for transmission, spark plugs and valve adjustment. Did you do a valve adjustment as well or wait?
I didn't get a notification for the spark plugs, just the trans oil, and the service interval recommended at that mileage; funny enough I'm going in Tuesday to get my valve cover gasket replaced as well as getting the valves adjusted. $200 for it by a local guy instead of $425 quoted by the dealership 💥🫰🏻
@@Striker50_ that’s not a bad price
6:10 are the maintenance it recc. at the 50k mileage point for me
@@jeffreykwong1712 Right!? I could do the valve cover gasket, but the valve adjustment is a skill I don't have so I'd rather take it in to get it done professionally
@@Striker50_ my mechanic asked if I hear any ticking. He said my mileage is low and that I can wait. I don’t know. I’ll do my oil change and transmission and then spark plugs next month and the valve adjustment the following month.
ah yes. always be on the lookout for filaments.
Yup, probably less common in CVT since less moving parts but still possible
Thanks bro!!! Much love
Glad I could help; make sure to check out the other videos I made for the Accord also!
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
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 😀
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
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?
And in general.. No leaks? Just replace what comes out
Nope no leaks on my end 👍
For 2020 Accord Hybrid, it has a 2.0 litter. The location of the transmission filling is very tight, hoses all over it. Anyone know which is the automatic transmission oil level plug? I believe the filler plug if not add from the top by the hood is on the right side. TIA.
@@slowestrider4918 Do you have the hybrid Accord?
@@Striker50_ yes
@@Striker50_ 2020 with engine and transmission made in Japan, assembly in USA.
I found it. This video is from Honda service for 2023. 2020 has the same engine. Thank you.
th-cam.com/video/PJ6rd_KjH_o/w-d-xo.html
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
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 saw another video where they put the new fluid through another opening closer to the batter, which one do we use?
@@liljunior805 Yup there are 2 openings for this CVT very random!
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
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!
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 👍
Great video!
Thanks for the praise! 🙌
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
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
I have a 2021 accord sport se. The cap next to the battery/engine filter that says HCF-2 do I need to do anything to that cap/take it off for anything when I change my fluid?
@@dsjonesway Yup, remove it prior to draining for smooth flow and so the oil doesn't glug out, that's also where you will be refilling from
So you can just do the transmission flush not change the transmission filter?
@@TheBibleTruths7-h7r the transmission filters are not recommended to be changed by Honda. There's one under the transpan and there's one behind the radiator.
@@Striker50_ oh, do we suppose to change the 1under the trans pan? Or the one behind the radiator?
@@Striker50_ was asking because my l.5t Honda I been changing trans fluid every 30k . So you saying I don't have to change the ones behind radiator nor the one under trans pan? If not cool. Then I been doing right for the CVT
@@TheBibleTruths7-h7r Honda service bulletins do not mention changing the filter
@@TheBibleTruths7-h7r if you're changing the fluid every 30k that's fine but probably not necessary. This is about every 60k
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
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*
th-cam.com/video/A2lpkLiVQgE/w-d-xo.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: th-cam.com/video/pgZhbbTmC3M/w-d-xo.html
Please note the 2.0 uses a conventional automatic transmission, not a CVT so don’t use CVT specific fluid.
Why didn’t you change the filters?
Too cumbersome and Honda doesn't recommend to do it
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
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
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
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
How to check atf oil level? Is there any dipstick
The 2.0T does have a dip stick yes
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
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
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
2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?
@@teamz28 Accords are only FWD in USA. AWD is available on CR-V with this same engine
So you never changed the filter after changing the fluid?
Correct. Honda doesn't show it as a maintenance list item so I'd rather not mess with it
Man I’m starting to do it now but that nut is so tight I can’t get it out. Any recommendations?
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
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
My drain plug didn’t have the magnet…
Perhaps you got an aftermarket one at another oil change spot
@@Striker50_ figured it out, it’s on my hybrid, E-CVT transmission. It does not have one on there. Had to dig through a bunch of videos. Turns out it was less transmission fluid as well, about 2.25 quarts for it. The owners manual says not to do it yourself, and therefor gives no information.
@@chipchipperson12 Thanks for sharing!
Yes for example the AWD crv uses this same motor but needs more oil.
Good to know the hybrid needs less.
Also HATE how car companies aren't even sharing basic information ℹ️ anymore.
It's all a money grab. Service center is what makes the dealership the most money. Super unethical
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
Is this the same process for 1.5T 6MT?
@@austinwolfe2373 I wasn't aware they made a manual version, at least not in the U.S.
How often should you change the CVT fluid?
60K is a good general number to follow
@@Striker50_ thank you! mines just reached 50k and the only thing I've change is the oil so far
@@hiizm3 Got it. Have you gotten a notification light for the transmission fluid change?
@@Striker50_ I have not! I’m worried I might have reset it on accident while trying to reset the oil
Does the 2020 accord have a transmission fluid filter?
Yup, all cvts do (2 technically) but it's not easy to change
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 🤙
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 🙌
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 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.
@@HPeezy1 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.
@@HPeezy1 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
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?
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
i cant find transmission oil that says ATF 2.0, all I can find is a CVT, so is this correct?
No way Jose, if you have the Automatic 10 speed transmission, DO NOT use this fluid. Any Honda Parts department has it, and it should be available online as well
I linked the ATF 2.0 for you here www.amazon.com/shop/striker50/list/22TBRJ5EGQE8T?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfstriker50_G6GD4SFQPZDPMGPDB2AG
@@Striker50_ I don’t know what I have. How can I tell if it’s an automatic 10 transmission ?
@@OzzTheWizzard you'd have the 2 liter turbo faster Accord
@@Striker50_ I have a cvt hcf-2 transmission oil
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
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
Why don't you change the transmission filter?
Service bulletins have no mention of replacing it unless the transmission is having issues. If the filters have been changed there may be no way to diagnose what's wrong
@@Striker50_ I hear you, not sure I agree with that logic. If you change the filter, you can see if anything bad is happening, if it's clean you have a better idea of the condition of your transmission.
@@edweigman9683 Sure, I'm not in support of it either. In addition, there are 2 transmission filters. 1 in the oil pan, and the 2nd one is under the battery crate. Both are quite the challenge to replace which insinuates it's not meant to be an item that gets serviced. There was also mention that it's a lifetime filter. For those reasons, I personally find it easier to leave it as is
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
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
Why did you not swap the cvt transmission filters?
It's not easy to do, takes too long
@@Striker50_ Are filters part of the maintenance though?
@@raczyk nope they're not part of the service bulletin
@@Striker50_ Where is this bulletin, could you share it.
@@raczyk I found it on Reddit or some forum years ago when I made this video. Honda states it as a lifetime filter. Whether it is, or isn't, I'm going by what Honda says
You're free to find it and let me know
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
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
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
How often?
@@anonymous-m9k9z 60k-90k miles for most normal driving is what Honda recommends
What size socket did you to get transmission fill plug?!
No socket! It pulls right out! Like a cork 🍾