I'm also a Honda technician, and I do tell my friends and customers to change the Honda transmission fluid every 30K miles for better longevity. For the most part, the Honda CVT transmissions tend to be reliable, if well maintained. Plus, it's easy to change. They are way better than the Nissan Jatco CVT's, which has a terrible reputation for unreliability, thus destroying Nissan quality.
@@BCautosolutions on these CVT's, do you have the fill plug In or Out when you do the Level Check? also, does the drivetrain need to be fully up to operating temp to get an acccurate read on the Level? thank you, and really enjoy your stuff. mine is a 2015 CR-V EX Awd. still purrs like a kitten at 97,000 miles (I Never wait for Maint Minder to tell me what's up!)
There’s a second plug on those that I use, for me it’s a bit easier to reach with my hand. Is it okay to use that other plug to fill vs the one you showed?
Doesn’t this CV transmission have 2 filters? One screen and one pleated filter at the rear of the transmission cooler? That transmission cooler filter is very simple to remove and replace along with the respective O rings/gaskets at the rear of the transmission cooler.
Most people with a CVT don’t know what a CVT is, and that it needs serviced more often than an automatic. Hell most people just run an automatic until it fails.
People rather spend money on materialist things vs maintenance that will in most cases keep them for spending I needed money on the future. Sad times we are living in lol
I did a cvt drain and fill on my 2018 Civic 1.5t a few months ago and went off of the manual specified 3.9qts and also put in the full 4qts. I noticed that when I drained it, more than 4 qts came out (perhaps overfilled by dealer the previous change). I did not use the check bolt and went off the manual. Is this okay or would you recommend using the check bolt to see if more should be added or not? Car was on a level surface.
Yea that's doable. They arent gonna sit there and wait till the last drop comes out. Same with an oil change they drain the mojority and put the drain plug back in. Time is money. I prefer to do it myself and wait till it stops dripping.
It's 73k miles old cvt fluid too old to be changed on 2013 accord (2.4)?? The car is 135k miles now and last change by previous owner was at 62k miles 8yr ago. I want to change it but im concerned about such that old oil.
How long should u test drive vehicle? Or could u idle it and wait for the fans to tturn on twice, also u forget to put the part when u cycle thru the gear otherwise great video
I hate those two screws. Even impact wrench can destroy them - you can strip the female side off then it freely spins but wouldn’t come off! By that moment the only way is to replace this whole front plastic undercover.
It could also be the torque converter seal. Just remove the metal cover and look on the inside. I've replaced those torque converter seals a few times. But if it's the torque converter seal, I would also recommend replacing the rear main seal as well because both require removing the transmission to replace.
CVT trans are slosh box trash.. I have to 2018 2.0 t manual of course.. but 10 speed auto is the way to go.. honda needs to get it together on the slosh box CVT transmission that suck, I have driven them , they suck ass...!!
bro is sick of doing this job at the shop so he wants to teach us to do it ourselves. 🔥❤
Some people like to do it and just need a little guidance. I’m ok with that.
I'm also a Honda technician, and I do tell my friends and customers to change the Honda transmission fluid every 30K miles for better longevity. For the most part, the Honda CVT transmissions tend to be reliable, if well maintained. Plus, it's easy to change. They are way better than the Nissan Jatco CVT's, which has a terrible reputation for unreliability, thus destroying Nissan quality.
This! 💯 agreed. We have sooooooo many more issues (atleast here) with judders, crap shifting, etc on the 6at.
@@BCautosolutions Same here, mostly on the Pilots.
I think Nissan designed it in a way to just junk the car by around 100k. Because if they really care about their brand they would've improve it by now
@@mark1nyc yeah some things just don’t make sense lol
@@donaldwilson2620 yup
Thank you for the instructions. I didn’t want to pay the dealership 235 for this so I’m going to pick up the parts from Honda and do it myself💯
It’s fairly easy to do. Honestly the toughest part is setting it up and removing the shield.
@@BCautosolutions on these CVT's, do you have the fill plug In or Out when you do the Level Check? also, does the drivetrain need to be fully up to operating temp to get an acccurate read on the Level? thank you, and really enjoy your stuff. mine is a 2015 CR-V EX Awd. still purrs like a kitten at 97,000 miles (I Never wait for Maint Minder to tell me what's up!)
Nice video good job. How much does this service typically cost and how many miles to you recommend it be done at?
Depends on the dealer. Believe we charge around $220 at my dealer.
As promised ! Thank you ;) Good man
Might take me some time but I have a long list of videos to get to when the opportunities present themselves.
Another excellent video, super informative and help! Thank you very much!
Thank you!
Is this the same as on the 2023 and newer Accord non-hybrids?
@@justinrank8662 I honestly have not done one yet. Will confirm when I get one 😅
7:40 i couldn't agree more 💯💯💯
Can you make a video for the 10spd A/T service for the 2.0t?
Absolutely.
Great video. I had no idea it was that easy. I have a 2021 crv and 2021 hrv. Is the process the same?
Yes very very similar. I will make them as well when the opportunity presents itself.
@@BCautosolutions Great. I look forward to your videos.
@@ronb493 🙌
Can you show a 11th gen civic with the 1.5t and cvt.
Absolutely
@@BCautosolutionsThanks man would really appreciate it and will be good to know I’m doing it the right way!
@ you got it. When I get one in the shop, I’ll make the video
Good info. Thanks man.
Thank you
Does the engine need to be brought to operating temperature and do you need to shift through all the gears like some videos indicate?
I have a 9th generation Accord with a CVT and what you have described is the procedure from the factory manual. Perhaps he will reply…
It’s always better at operating temp and run the trans in D and R.
@@BCautosolutions Thank your reply and video.
@@BCautosolutions Thanks. Awesome video
Is this the same procedure for the 2023-2024 Accords?
There’s a second plug on those that I use, for me it’s a bit easier to reach with my hand. Is it okay to use that other plug to fill vs the one you showed?
Yes either plug works. On the cr-v I use the other plug. Makes it easier for me on those 😅
Can you do a video on a manual transmission please?
Absolutely
Would this be the same for a 2016 Accord CVT?
Very similar
is there a need to do the filters?
Sure, 60k would be an ideal time.
Very easy it seems. Unfortunately I don't have the environment to do it myself. Dealer it is.
Not everyone does. Just shop around when it’s time 👍🏻
@@BCautosolutions thanks. Yes it's time for me. Will be making an appointment soon.
@@terrencebenjamin7241 ✅
Don’t you have to change the filter also for the cvt?
Yes, in this case customer did not want it
Oh man i just did transmission fluid change myself and over looked this 2nd step afterwards w the second screw that you unscrew ? Is it necessary ?
The level check? As long as you added about 4qts and the car was level for the drain you’ll be fine.
@@BCautosolutions fersure ill definitely do it next time in about 15k miles since i mest up huge and did the 1st change at 77k miles ….
@@dopesterloks213 yes, stay on top of it.
Doesn’t this CV transmission have 2 filters? One screen and one pleated filter at the rear of the transmission cooler? That transmission cooler filter is very simple to remove and replace along with the respective O rings/gaskets at the rear of the transmission cooler.
Yes, this is true
80k miles, what's the owner waiting for? I changed my 2015 Civic twice, first at 15k, and just last month at 36k. Cheap enough!
I do it annually on my CRV, I can buy a lot of HCF-2 for the price of a new CVT
Most people with a CVT don’t know what a CVT is, and that it needs serviced more often than an automatic. Hell most people just run an automatic until it fails.
People rather spend money on materialist things vs maintenance that will in most cases keep them for spending I needed money on the future. Sad times we are living in lol
@@sdalexander8505 yup.
I did a cvt drain and fill on my 2018 Civic 1.5t a few months ago and went off of the manual specified 3.9qts and also put in the full 4qts. I noticed that when I drained it, more than 4 qts came out (perhaps overfilled by dealer the previous change). I did not use the check bolt and went off the manual. Is this okay or would you recommend using the check bolt to see if more should be added or not? Car was on a level surface.
Very possible it was overfilled. If you put in all 4 QTs a tad under or over will do no harm.
Local Honda dealer wants $7 for the crush washer, lol. Amazon sells 10 for that price.
Yeah that’s a rip off lol
Honda has the easiest transmissions to service
The only not so fun one is the tlx/mdx S
If ramps were used, is it still a viable idea to do the check bolt or just measure and put exactly what came out?
Measure and put the same amount back.
Good information! Those shields are always a PIA.
Sure are.
I just had my cvt service on my 23 accord 1.5t. It only took the dealer 35 minutes and I was ready to go... Is that long enough for this service?
Yea that's doable. They arent gonna sit there and wait till the last drop comes out. Same with an oil change they drain the mojority and put the drain plug back in. Time is money. I prefer to do it myself and wait till it stops dripping.
Yeah that sounds about right. We don’t wait until every last drop comes out. I always wait until small stream or drip tho.
It's 73k miles old cvt fluid too old to be changed on 2013 accord (2.4)?? The car is 135k miles now and last change by previous owner was at 62k miles 8yr ago. I want to change it but im concerned about such that old oil.
How long should u test drive vehicle? Or could u idle it and wait for the fans to tturn on twice, also u forget to put the part when u cycle thru the gear otherwise great video
I hate those two screws. Even impact wrench can destroy them - you can strip the female side off then it freely spins but wouldn’t come off! By that moment the only way is to replace this whole front plastic undercover.
He whole shield idea is stupid. Great in theory until servicing is needed lol
Thought trans had to get to a certain temp then check the overfill plug?
I’ve checked it while warm and then brought it to full temp on a few different occasions and found it made no difference. Either way is fine imo
Looks like main seal already leaking lol
Looks more yellow to me. Doesn't look like engine oil. The transmission seal maybe?
It could also be the torque converter seal. Just remove the metal cover and look on the inside. I've replaced those torque converter seals a few times. But if it's the torque converter seal, I would also recommend replacing the rear main seal as well because both require removing the transmission to replace.
CVT trans are slosh box trash.. I have to 2018 2.0 t manual of course.. but 10 speed auto is the way to go.. honda needs to get it together on the slosh box CVT transmission that suck, I have driven them , they suck ass...!!
They aren’t that bad. I rather have cvt vs Hondas terrible 6at.
I've heard horror stories from the 2.0 turbos autos.