I will have to say i'm leery about changing transmission fluid unnecessarily, Though cars have changed a lot since the last time I had learned anything about anything so maybe it's a different now. I remember used to that was the guaranteed way to get your transmission to start slipping was messing with the fluid when you didn't need to but... It's been fifteen years since I even thought about it. Really enjoyed the video by the way.
I spent 10 years as a transmission rebuild tech, never did I have a cars transmission quit from a transmission change, on the other hand if your transmission is in bad shape and the fluid gets changed, Maybe?
This is just an urban legend originating from those who decided that changing fluid in already failing transmission (possibly from the lack maintenance) would magically fix it. In that case fresh fluid could actually make it slip even more. It’s like saying that your engine will not last if you always have fresh oil on it. I drain and fill every 30k
Don't forget to turn the heat on HI and let the coolant flush through the system while idling and pushing air bubble out. They tend to get trapped on the high points, like the heating system.
The previous owner but probably the Honda tech that cleaned the throttle body and used pliers that tore the coolant hose leading to the EGR passage poured a white stop leak agent in my radiator. Any suggestions of how to remove it?
When standing to adding the coolant I thought you're supposed to run the engine so the antifreeze goes through the engine engine thoroughly. Because if you run it with the engine not running it will not go through the whole engine. And the engine is not hot enough where I'll burn you so you can add the coolant is coolant safely. Thanks ✌️
One should also replace the radiator cap. Why? That circular plastic plug on the end tends to weaken and break off and end up in the radiator and cooling system creating havoc. It far less expensive to replace the cap every 5 years or 50,000 miles.
Thank you Danny for all the great videos you produce on the Honda Element. I purchased a 2007 Honda Element SC recently and am in the process of replacing the fluids as per some of your videos. I just yesterday finished changing the transmission fluid and filter yesterday and next weekend will do replace the power steering fluid and coolant. I wanted to ask you: Your Element seems to be the SC model as mine. I want to add a roof rack and replace the struts. Where did you get the roof rack? Is it OEM? What about the struts? It seems like there is hardly any aftermarket struts made specifically for the SC. Please let me know. Thank you again Danny.
Yes, it took my cooling fan a long time to come on. I'm not sure u r supposed to turn on ur fan system when ur waiting for the fan to turn on? p.s. be careful how much/high u rev up ur engine.
@@547thekid if they actually do it, make sure you watch them, in my experience I’ve seen many cars not get what they paid for, not all mechanics are trustworthy, when you do it yourself you know it got done
thank you!! so helpful
Very good video! Coolant change is so important
Appreciate your comment
I will have to say i'm leery about changing transmission fluid unnecessarily, Though cars have changed a lot since the last time I had learned anything about anything so maybe it's a different now. I remember used to that was the guaranteed way to get your transmission to start slipping was messing with the fluid when you didn't need to but... It's been fifteen years since I even thought about it.
Really enjoyed the video by the way.
I spent 10 years as a transmission rebuild tech, never did I have a cars transmission quit from a transmission change, on the other hand if your transmission is in bad shape and the fluid gets changed, Maybe?
This is just an urban legend originating from those who decided that changing fluid in already failing transmission (possibly from the lack maintenance) would magically fix it. In that case fresh fluid could actually make it slip even more. It’s like saying that your engine will not last if you always have fresh oil on it. I drain and fill every 30k
Nice video Mr. Thank you for taking your time to make the Video👍🏼
Appreciate your gratitude 👍🏼
Thanks Danny. Good DIY. I would also add. Good time to pull out reservoir and clean too
Absolutely, great addition, I’ll be doing this on my Civic soon, I’ll add your feedback to that video, thanks for commenting
Hi Danny, good video. I'm in the process of doing my coolant change and like now the process of the flush and fill.
Thank you for a helpful tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
Don't forget to turn the heat on HI and let the coolant flush through the system while idling and pushing air bubble out. They tend to get trapped on the high points, like the heating system.
The previous owner but probably the Honda tech that cleaned the throttle body and used pliers that tore the coolant hose leading to the EGR passage poured a white stop leak agent in my radiator. Any suggestions of how to remove it?
When standing to adding the coolant I thought you're supposed to run the engine so the antifreeze goes through the engine engine thoroughly. Because if you run it with the engine not running it will not go through the whole engine. And the engine is not hot enough where I'll burn you so you can add the coolant is coolant safely. Thanks ✌️
Safety 1st, many ways to do it, this way works best in my circumstance
One should also replace the radiator cap. Why? That circular plastic plug on the end tends to weaken and break off and end up in the radiator and cooling system creating havoc. It far less expensive to replace the cap every 5 years or 50,000 miles.
great tip
good video! Doing this soon :)
Thanks for this video.
Thank you Danny for all the great videos you produce on the Honda Element. I purchased a 2007 Honda Element SC recently and am in the process of replacing the fluids as per some of your videos. I just yesterday finished changing the transmission fluid and filter yesterday and next weekend will do replace the power steering fluid and coolant. I wanted to ask you: Your Element seems to be the SC model as mine. I want to add a roof rack and replace the struts. Where did you get the roof rack? Is it OEM? What about the struts? It seems like there is hardly any aftermarket struts made specifically for the SC. Please let me know. Thank you again Danny.
Yes I have oem roof rack, I’m not 100% sure, but I’ve heard, SC parts are harder to find
Yes, it took my cooling fan a long time to come on. I'm not sure u r supposed to turn on ur fan system when ur waiting for the fan to turn on? p.s. be careful how much/high u rev up ur engine.
Great feedback 👍🏼
@@dannysdiygaragehey boss if I take my mines to a oil change/coolant flush stop and go they use the big machine is that better
@@547thekid if they actually do it, make sure you watch them, in my experience I’ve seen many cars not get what they paid for, not all mechanics are trustworthy, when you do it yourself you know it got done
@@dannysdiygarage ok I will watch .. do the machine they use to flush it also gets bubbles and air out the system ?
@@547thekid yes❤️
So it seems like if there is a bubble it will work itself out.
That’s correct, sometimes it takes a few time letting it cool down, most of the time no air bubble and your good 1st time
Its overheating @ 4:30
Yeah air pocket common