DIY Guide: Changing Transmission Fluid in a 2013 Honda Fit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2021
- Learn how to change the transmission fluid in a 2013 Honda Fit, and save money on expensive maintenance costs. With a step-by-step guide, Matt provides an easy-to-follow tutorial for anyone looking to perform their own car maintenance.
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Excellent job folks!!!
Thank you so much!
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Thank you for this tutorial. I live in the french Alps I feel like I will have to wait forever for the fan to turn on, if it does turn on at all lol it's cold here!
We are in New England, northeastern USA, and it gets pretty cold here, but I'm guessing nothing like the French Alps. I'm also guessing your area is much prettier than ours! Thank you for watching and stay warm this winter.
Well to be honest, this winter is exceptionnally hot, we can go out with autumn clothes and almost no snow in sight. Pretty sad if you ask me! Thank you for your work sir and I which you a good winter too ! @@MarkDHall
@@gastonjaillet9512 That's what I've heard. Our neighbors are from the Innsbruck Austria area, and some of them travel home for the winter, but they said this year it's like summer there. They can go out in T-shirts much of the time. But, they did have a bad winter last year and their town got snowed in, and they couldn't get out for a couple weeks, so I guess it balances out.
This video was so funny lol
Thanks! I think. 🙃
Many thanks for sharing your information and experience. How did you manage to get the instructions? I would also like to learn more about the replace vs. fluid flush. Thank you.
Hi! Matt works at an auto shop and has access to the service manuals. They're different and cover things the owner's manual doesn't. Matt was taught that generally flushing fluids with a flush machine isn't good to do and can cause issues, but I would definitely suggest doing research and seeing what is best for you. Thank you for watching!
Not much info seems to be available.
Will have to consider yours, given the reading material you guys were able to access.
I once flushed a Toyota transmission and will do so again.
The Honda Fit CVT is another matter though. Will not take the risk unless I find credible recommendation to do so.
@@super8tube1 I'm not sure if I mentioned it in the video, but our transmission is not a CVT. It's an old fashioned 5 speed automatic. When I was younger and had just gotten married, I took my wife's car into a dealer to have the transmission flushed because it had never been serviced. It was higher mileage, and about 2 weeks after they flushed the engine, the transmission died. It was going to be $3000 25+ years ago, so we just sold the car. We spoke to a different mechanic afterward, and he said we shouldn't have had it serviced, especially flushed because it was so old any worn metal inside was "holding it together" and keeping it working. I'm not familiar with CVTs, but I know they are different. Again, I'd talk to people and try to read up, though I know there's not much info, and see how to proceed. You don't want to fool around, and you want it to run for years.
Today Honda and 3 other shops quoted me over 200 bucks to do this on an '07 Fit.
What?! That's crazy! I'm old and remember oil changes that were less than $20 at a shop and in the store a quart was around $1.00. Now it's not uncommon for an oil change to be $100 at a shop, and oil by itself is crazy expensive. Hope you're able to do it yourself and save some cash.
For 2009 ATF change, it's check between 0 to 60 sec after engine off, or 0 to 90 sec if slow.
Thank you for the update. Hopefully people will find that useful. Have a great day!
Great video. I will do exactly how you did it. What was the torque value of the drain bolt? Do you remember? Thanks for the video.
Hi Michael, unfortunately, I don't know the torque spec, but Matt said he will look it up and get back to you if you haven't already done the fluid change.
36 lb ft/ 49 Nm if same as 2009 (09 and 13 are both gen)
@@mankchiu Thank you for sharing!
Good Video 1- So during this, would be like almost a Full transmission flush 2- but if you do a one time flush it would be a 20% Flush which Scotty says to do 3- I would change the transman Filter also located under the battues. I Just bought the 2013 Fit so going to do this in the spring when it get Warmer. (might do a 2-flush) How do you like your 2013 Fit?
Hi - Yes, doing it this way is not a full flush. It's a partial, so you do need to do it multiple times. Changing the filter is also a good idea too. It sounds like you're going to have a great time with your Fit. They are awesome cars. We love ours. Thank you for watching.
@@MarkDHall and its a good choice as gas prices keep going up and it fun to watch the GPM meter.
@@musicstevecom Exactly. With their prices going up like crazy, it's good because it pretty economical, and the engine is a basic engine, which is really reliable.
@@MarkDHall Does the American Honda Fit 1.5 sport 2010 year have an automatic transmission or cvt?
@@giorgiiobashvili3552 HI - I'm not really sure. Our 2013 is a traditional 5 speed automatic. Not sure about the 2010, though. Sorry I couldn't help.
I believe you should drive the car until the fan is running then check the transmission oil. The gearbox needs to be running to heat up the gearbox oil. Hope this helps ❤
Hi Steven. Thanks for the tip! We followed the manual, which states on page 208 to park the car, start the engine and wait for the fan to start. Manufacturer's usually have specific instructions for each vehicle, and it's best to follow what the service manual.
It definitely don't have to be driven. It does take forever for those fans to kick on though in cool weather when it's like 50 degrees out
@@jackle842000 Correct. The manual doesn't mention driving it - just getting it to the proper temperature. It was a kind of a strange procedure compared to what I was used to, but I'm older, and cars weren't so fancy back when I worked on them.
@@MarkDHall Right there with u on that one. Been a total game changer over the last 30 years no doubt!
@@jackle842000 But it's still great that people are so into cars, though I think a lot of younger kids don't care about them as much.
Hi Mark, thanks for your video, do you know if there is any difference between a 2012 ATF and yours?
Hi - I'm not certain about that. I know some models had the CVT version, whereas we have the version that has actual gears like 1, 2 and so on. Even if they're both the same type like the, I don't know if they're the same or different. Sorry I couldn't help. Maybe the manual says?
Tks for the video, but I'm wondering about the filter. Should it be changed every time you change the fluid? Tks
It depends on your year. Our manual says to change it every 30,000-50,000 miles. Matt said ours wasn't due when we made this video, but he did it on the next one.
Thanks for the video! Did you have to jack up both sides of the car, or just the driver's side to be able to access the transmission drain bolt?
Hi - I can't remember for sure, but I'm pretty sure we just did the driver's side. I watched the video and don't see any indication that we jacked up the passenger side at all.
@@MarkDHall thanks!
What is the torque spec?
Hi, can I know if my honda fit she's, 2013 model cvt if it has a filter in the gear box?
Hi Matthew. I'm not exactly sure about the transmission filter, but I found this website, which tells a little about it: www.nalleyhonda.com/2013-honda-fit-transmission.htm#:~:text=2013%20Honda%20Fit%20Transmission%20Filter&text=Your%202013%20Honda%20Fit%20will,every%2030%2C000%20or%2050%2C000%20miles. I'm not sure if the filter is inside or outside the transmission. Hope that helps.
I have a 2012 honda fit sport, the transmissions gears hard from 1 to 2. Could it mean its about to go out? Checked the fluid and its not low or anything 🥲
Sorry for the slow reply. It could mean there's a problem. I'm not a transmission expert, so I'd take it to a shop and have it checked out. Hopefully, it won't be anything major.
Any advice, when it's the "dipstick" that's driving the car?
Haha. Just make sure the "dipstick" has the proper fluid levels.
Hi, I have honda fit 2012 GP1 (From Japanese market). The transmission oil dipstick is labelled HMMF. Unfortunately, I seem not to find Hmmf in my country. Instead I find CVTF fluid. Can I use CVTF instead of HMMF?
Hi George - I'm not familiar with HMMF fluids and can't offer any help. I'd try Googling it or asking a local repair shop if there's any nearby. Thank you for watching!
@@MarkDHall thank you for responding to my question. I will appreciate if the repair shop can clarify to you the difference between CVTF and HMMF. I will be following your channel. Thank you for the good work you are doing.
@@onyangoabuor5863 Thank you again for watching. Really appreciate it.
Question .. each time you drain the trans fluid do you need to put new one in .. ? so 3 changes off new fluid ? or do you just put new fluid once .. then drive it 100miles drain it and re use that fluid that came out after the 100miles ..
seems excessive to use new fluid each flush
You want to use new fluid each time because you want to get rid of the old, dirty fluid.
Try using a 1/2 inch copper pipe and funner next time. That how i add transmission oil to my car.
That's an awesome idea! I told Matt about it, and he said he'll remember that for next time. The pump thing from the store didn't work very well.
@@MarkDHall Cool, Just make sure you deburr both ends of the pipe. Otherwise, The burrs might break off and get mix with the oil.
@@francpez7564 Thank you. I'll let him know.
What's the torque spec for the transmission bolt ? Please share
Hi Larry. We couldn't find an official answer, but based off some Google searches, we went with 36 after reading the fit freak forums. www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/95974-quick-atf-drain-bolt-question.html
2:06 is wasn't over filled, pan capacity and transmission capacity are two different things. the torque converter can have a ton of fluid in it
2.6 quarts is the drain and fill amount that Honda says should be in the pan when doing a fluid change. Fluid typically doesn't drain out of the converter when the engine is off, but if it does, Honda has factored that into the 2.6 quart capacity. The dry amount is totally different and includes additional fluid that's needed to fill a new transmission and converter when completely empty.
Thanks for the video. Just to be clear, 4 quarts came out and were replaced with three?
Hi Kevin. Yes, 4 came out and 3 went in. We had always had a shop work on the car, and they must have over filled it when they did the transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles. When we put in 3 quarts, the oil was exactly at the full line on the dipstick. If we had put in another quart, it would have been way over full.
@@MarkDHallI thought it was due to not getting all fluid out when draining, which is why it’s recommended to do this 3 times.
@@kylecline There could be fluid left in the transmission, but you ultimately want to go by dipstick. Four came out of the pan, but if we had put more in, it would have been overfilled.
@@kylecline Wanted to add that you're correct about the 3 times being needed to get out as much of the old fluid out as possible. It's never going to get 100% out, but Honda must feel that 3 times is enough to dilute it to not cause any issues.
Tengo un 2009 cuántos lts lleva de aceite?? Y gracias por compartir!!
Hola, no estoy seguro porque podría ser una transmisión diferente a la mía. Tienes el manual? Podría decir.
@@MarkDHall es un Fit 2009 4 cilindros automático motor 1.5 lts. Que tipo de aceite lleva?
@@juancarlosbermudez2434 Hola. La información debería estar en la tapa del aceite. Yo también consultaría el manual. ¡Espero que ayude!
Which one is the type of ratchet that you used and the size?
It's a Snap-on 3/8" Drive Dual 80 Technology Long Handle Flex-Head Ratchet. It's about 12" long. Editing to add the model number is FLF80A. We went with Snap-on for the pivoting ratchet because all the other ones we had would break at the pivot point. Hope that helps!
which tool do you need to take out the screw in the transmission case?
It's a standard plug. You can use a wrench or a socket. Matt likes to use a socket.
Hey, I have a 2013 Honda Fit does it have power steering fluid because my car is having issue taking corners and making a clanking noise.
Hi. Yes, the 2013 Honda Fit does have power steering and needs fluid, but if it's making a clunking noise, that is more likely a suspension related issue. Thanks for watching!
@@MarkDHall I think the 2013 model has electronic power steering, so no power steering fluid.
@@jaimodi640 Great point, Jai Modi. I didn't even think about that. Thank you for sharing!
@@jaimodi640*Electric* power steering .. not much electronic in it .. only speed depending power outlet to the e-motor. In the ol' days they made it speed depending by divert oil pressure or regulate oil pressure ..
Hi what is the level of the dipstick?
Hi. The dipstick has a "full" and a "low" mark. We fill it to the "full" mark. Hope that helps.
So the proper level of ATF is within the checkered mark ("xxx*)? am I right?
Hi Francis. The manual should tell you exactly what the dipstick looks like and how much to fill it. It sounds like yours is the type with "hashmarks", so you'd want it to be in the "xxx" area, but double check the manual to be sure because there's a lot of different styles out there. Thanks for watching!
@@MarkDHall Thank you sir. Upon checking my manual says it should be between the upper and lower mark of the hashmark. It stated that it should be done after the engine reach the operating temperature.
@@francisgabrielsalvador9805 Great! Glad you found it. Most are the same, but there are some that can be different. I’m not sure if it’s all Hondas, but a lot require them to be checked at operating temperature.
How much tranny fluid does it take? Mine has the same code and I'd like to do it myself. Thanks for the video!
Hi Geoff. Best option is to check the manual because the amounts can vary between vehicles. Thanks for watching!
@@MarkDHall cool will do thanks Mark!
why does my manual fit not have a dip stick or a drain :
Manual transmissions don't have dipsticks. There is a fill hole under the car that you fill with fluid until it starts to overflow out of that hole. When that happens, the fluid level is good. Here's a good video I found on how to do it: th-cam.com/video/dXdXcH1dOfY/w-d-xo.html
Can I put atf in honda fit gearbox
Hi - You need to put in the fluid type your manual says to use.
Is it same for a 2009 Fit?
Hi Jeanne. I can't say for sure because it may have a different transmission.
My level increase dramatically after it was warmed up
That usually happens. That's why you want to follow the manual, which usually says to check it when it's warm. Thank you for watching & have a great day!
The correct amount is 3.5 quarts per Honda. If you only fill 3, the might not be level.
According to our manual on page 269, the capacity is listed as 2.6 US quarts for the automatic transmission.
So you put in 2 1/2 quarts?
I apologize. It's been awhile since we did the fluid change, so I don't remember the exact amount we put in. I think it was 2 1/2 quarts. I think we put in 2 quarts an then kept checking the dipstick as we added more until it showed the proper level. I know that answer wasn't definitive, but I hope it helps. Thank you for watching!
@@MarkDHall Thank you. That’s probably what I’ll do too. I have the same car. Second generation. It doesn’t get any better than this car as an economy car. It’s my doordash car.
@@rebelcave8556 Agree! It's so reliable and gets pretty good mileage. They run forever if you take care of them...at least that's what I've heard and hoping for.
No transmission filter?
For our model, it's an inline filter and is not a regularly scheduled maintenance item.
Why don’t I have a dipstick?
That's a good question. I not aware of any 2013 models that would have a "dipstick-less" transmission. Did you have any work done at a shop and they maybe checked the fluid and forgot to reinstall it?
Honda DW1 fluid as used in the video is NOT designed for Honda Fit transmissions , Wrong fluid. Use Honda CVTF .
We don’t have a CVT transmission. Using that transmission fluid in it, would be very bad.
USA models 2007-2013 use this transmission fluid DW1. So he is correct in using this.
This is completely wrong. You drain and fill once, not 3 times. If you do what he says your trans may stop working as the viscosity of the fluild in high milage vehicles is paramount.
The method we used is exactly how the Honda service manual, says to do it, including draining it 3 times. It's impossible to drain the transmission fully in one session. If you think you can, you are mistaken. If a transmission has no pre-existing damage (metal shavings/worn clutch packs), you should never use any fluid other than what the manufacturer recommends. Matt is a certified auto tech and has done hundreds of transmission fluid changes in his career.
As Mark is saying .. Hondas service bulletin says a 3 to 4 time oil change on the AT to call it an oil change .. says the skandinavian 4 year educated mechanic (me) on LV and PV (that is Volvo'sk for trucks and cars) ...
@@SCS10000 Thank you. Matt is a service tech, and this is how they're told to do it. Thank you for watching.