I just completed this service and have the following comments to add: 1. For the most part the video is accurate, including the part about the difficulty in removing the airbox. What a PITA. 2. There is a "check bolt" which normally you would use as the fill hole but in this case, it is way too small and only allows a small amount of fluid to go out at a time when filled. I would have never found it except for the fact that the parts guy at the dealership let me look at the drawing and he showed me which one it was. It is much smaller than I was expecting and they didn't even have a washer for it. The interesting thing is that apparently my car was a little overfilled from the factory as I had a pretty steady stream when I first opened this check bolt. 3. The recommended torque on the drain and fill plugs is 32 ft. lbs. 4. My car took a little more than the specified 2.27 quarts before it started to drip from the check bolt. I would say it was about 2.4 quarts. At least it will allow me to do another change and only buy 2 new quarts to finish. I hope this helps anyone else that wants to try this on their own. Since this procedure is different from most other DIY's on youtube and because they stopped making the 6-speed manual on this Accord, there might not be too many more videos on the subject. Good luck.
Thank you. Like you mentioned, not a lot of information on 10th gen Accord can be found on TH-cam. Please keep up and post more maintenance DIY project.
Great vid, thanks! Hardest part was removing the corroded belly pan fasteners and screws! I put the front end up on ramps for easier access underneath, and the drain position is helped by the slope. Got over 2 1/2 QT out, so the 2.27qt spec seems to have a lot of freeway... Compromised on 2.4qt back in. Tip: my upper fill Port was not difficult to remove, but a good practice is to always make sure the fill plug is loose before removing the drain plug!
Thanks for the video. Getting the fill port open was a real pain. Also the dealer gave me the wrong crush washers so I had to re-use the existing ones. But otherwise pretty easy job.
@@markmayberry9994it took a LOT of force. When it came loose I thought it broke, but it was fine. Key was to make sure to use the fewest extensions and keep pressure down in the bolt.
Great video! Thanks! Was told that the manual trans fluid should be changed at 60k which sounded suspicious to me, but am planning on doing it regardless. I generally get over 300k out of my Hondas before I’m done with them so anything to make them work longer is good by me
My on board just told me to do the manual trans fluid. I’m at 60k. Last one was at 40k and 2 years ago. Not sure if that one was computer prompted or dealer recommended.
Daamn!! I didn't know the air box had to come out. I recently changed the MTF on my other car (2006 Corolla) and it was much easier. The drain and fill plug are accessible without having to take anything off.
I'm sure it's somewhat different for the 10 speed but probably similar. I can't say for sure. I haven't worked on a 10 speed. I would talk to a dealer and try to verify the proper procedure first. Also make sure you get the HONDA automatic trans fluid and the correct fluid capacity.
@@QuanDiz I've contacted 5 dealers, and read the owner's manual & forums, 50-60k is plenty conservative If you want to spend $200 every year at a dealer, go for it
Honda manual transmissions don't have filters. Also for a lot of the Honda automatics the filter is non-serviceable unless you take apart the transmission.
Thanks. How do you check if its under filled or over filled? I looked on line for capacity and the Honda manual doesn’t give a capacity. How do you know it’s 2.27 quarts?
I got the capacity spec from a Honda dealer. Unfortunately there is no dipstick etc. The only way to truly know how much is in there is if you drain it and then refill the exact amount. A lot of newer vehicles are like this.
@@kevinedwards9163 I just found out there’s a check bolt and hole on the side too. You can pump fluid into from the side until it starts dribbling out. That’s the only sure way to know if it’s not under filled.
@@BW-kv9wj I have changed M/T fluid in many cars before including BMW's, Acura's and Subaru's and after I bought my 2018 Honda Accord with M/T I thought I saw a fill plug that was on the side of the transmission and could be accessed from underneath the car and possibly filled via a hose from above. I'm going to service this soon as I have about 30k on the car.
@@michaelhughett8396 Thanks. I figured it out. I have a 2020 Civic Sport. There’s a check bolt on the side of the trans and the fill is on top. I just changed mine. I thinks it 2.3 quarts because right at that amount it started to dribble out of the check bolt hole. So it’s filled perfectly.
I just completed this service and have the following comments to add:
1. For the most part the video is accurate, including the part about the difficulty in removing the airbox. What a PITA.
2. There is a "check bolt" which normally you would use as the fill hole but in this case, it is way too small and only allows a small amount of fluid to go out at a time when filled. I would have never found it except for the fact that the parts guy at the dealership let me look at the drawing and he showed me which one it was. It is much smaller than I was expecting and they didn't even have a washer for it. The interesting thing is that apparently my car was a little overfilled from the factory as I had a pretty steady stream when I first opened this check bolt.
3. The recommended torque on the drain and fill plugs is 32 ft. lbs.
4. My car took a little more than the specified 2.27 quarts before it started to drip from the check bolt. I would say it was about 2.4 quarts. At least it will allow me to do another change and only buy 2 new quarts to finish.
I hope this helps anyone else that wants to try this on their own. Since this procedure is different from most other DIY's on youtube and because they stopped making the 6-speed manual on this Accord, there might not be too many more videos on the subject. Good luck.
I think you should add fluid until Fluid drips out from the check bolt. That's how you know enough is in there.
Thank you. Like you mentioned, not a lot of information on 10th gen Accord can be found on TH-cam. Please keep up and post more maintenance DIY project.
I have some basic maintenance for the 10th gen on my channel also lmk how you like it Jun
Great vid, thanks! Hardest part was removing the corroded belly pan fasteners and screws!
I put the front end up on ramps for easier access underneath, and the drain position is helped by the slope. Got over 2 1/2 QT out, so the 2.27qt spec seems to have a lot of freeway... Compromised on 2.4qt back in.
Tip: my upper fill Port was not difficult to remove, but a good practice is to always make sure the fill plug is loose before removing the drain plug!
Thanks for the video. Just finished my 6MT fluid change. Hardest part was getting the air box popped out, but all it takes is one good pop up.
Thanks for the video. Getting the fill port open was a real pain. Also the dealer gave me the wrong crush washers so I had to re-use the existing ones. But otherwise pretty easy job.
How did you get the fill port open? I stripped 2 socket extensions trying, and currently soaking with penetrator overnight.
@@markmayberry9994it took a LOT of force. When it came loose I thought it broke, but it was fine. Key was to make sure to use the fewest extensions and keep pressure down in the bolt.
Appreciate the video. The older models were more of a pain in my opinion, and this one looks very simple.
The 9th gen model is a breeze to service compared to this! The fill plug alone is a pain!
@@Striker50_ yup lol, 9th gen you dont even have to take off the airbox. easier than an oil change.
@@chhhfbhcodo393 and no skid plates, I have both models on my channel
Great video! Thanks! Was told that the manual trans fluid should be changed at 60k which sounded suspicious to me, but am planning on doing it regardless. I generally get over 300k out of my Hondas before I’m done with them so anything to make them work longer is good by me
At the dealer I was told it is every 30K
My on board just told me to do the manual trans fluid. I’m at 60k. Last one was at 40k and 2 years ago. Not sure if that one was computer prompted or dealer recommended.
Thanks for putting this out. Very helpful. 👍🏻
Daamn!! I didn't know the air box had to come out. I recently changed the MTF on my other car (2006 Corolla) and it was much easier. The drain and fill plug are accessible without having to take anything off.
Thanks! Used your vid as a source for the transmission vid I made!
awesome video! thanks bud!!
Thank you. Great video.
Awesome video, thanks so much!
Kevin, from the video, the fill plug appeared to be underneath the battery? Let me know if going through the battery side is easier?
hi Kevin, for some reason on my 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T , the fill plug is next to the drain plug on the bottom of the car. Thank for your help
Thank you for this video
Torque spec is 32 ft lbs for both drain and fill plug. At least for my 2018 6MT 1.5t
The owners manual I have says the 2.0t manual oil should be 2.15 quarts and the 1.5t manual is 2.0 quarts
I’ll be posting a video on the 10th gen Accord 1.5L automatic on my channel.
Ever gonna upload that video?
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@@matussalvador21 I made a vid for the 1.5T on my channel, lmk if you have any questions 👍
Thanks for video would this be the same procedure on the transmission fluid on a 2019 accord 1.5t sport 6 speed manual thanks in advance?
I'm assuming it would probably be similar but I have not worked on one of the 1.5T.
Look at my vid for the 1.5T (I have an automatic though)
Would the procedure be the same for CVT transmission on 2018 honda accord 1.5t?
I haven't worked on an Accord with the CVT so I can't save for sure. In general CVT's are usually a bit different.
It's different, check my video out for the 1.5T⛽
How much quarts in the 0.0 category take?
Great info would the fill and drain plugs be situated at the same place for the 10 speed automatic 2.0 litre👍
I'm sure it's somewhat different for the 10 speed but probably similar. I can't say for sure. I haven't worked on a 10 speed. I would talk to a dealer and try to verify the proper procedure first. Also make sure you get the HONDA automatic trans fluid and the correct fluid capacity.
Paul, how many quart of automatic trans fluid is require for 10speed automatic? thanks
The auto trans fill plug should be to the left of the Red battery terminal, it's a plunger style with a white tag on it
How many miles? How was the transmission fluid?
Hello, great video. Would this be the same procedure on the transmission oil on a 2019 accord 1.5t sport automatic?
LOWKZ BJJ commented below that they're posting that video. It would be different for the automatic.
I made a video out Carlos 👍 check it out on my channel
It's a little different for the 1.5
2018 Honda Accord lx 1.5L , after how many miles do you change the transmission fluid ???
50,000, a notification will come on in your dash maintenance info. Check my video out for the 1.5
@@Striker50_ Honda say 30k to preserve your car but it’s your choice. I think 50k-60k is idea but hey when do I know
@@QuanDiz Honda does not recommend or say 30,000 miles, otherwise that would have been incorporated in the owner's manual
@@Striker50_ go ask your dealer. Both dealership near my house told me the same. I have no reason to lie 😀
@@QuanDiz I've contacted 5 dealers, and read the owner's manual & forums, 50-60k is plenty conservative
If you want to spend $200 every year at a dealer, go for it
Is 2020 Honda Accord 10at need 4.5qt ? I been looking around. Everyone saying that.
Not sure. Contact your local dealer. They will be able to tell you the fluid capacity.
How many quart oil for 2.0 10spd tranmission ?
I guess 4quart and half
What about changing the filter?
Honda manual transmissions don't have filters. Also for a lot of the Honda automatics the filter is non-serviceable unless you take apart the transmission.
Its supost to be 30 to 35 ft pounds
This works for CVT?
No. In the previous comment LOWKZ BJJ said they're posting one for the CVT.
@@kevinedwards9163 thank you for answering!! I will look for it :)
@@drakosasori3071 I posted for the CVT
Thanks. How do you check if its under filled or over filled? I looked on line for capacity and the Honda manual doesn’t give a capacity. How do you know it’s 2.27 quarts?
I got the capacity spec from a Honda dealer. Unfortunately there is no dipstick etc. The only way to truly know how much is in there is if you drain it and then refill the exact amount. A lot of newer vehicles are like this.
@@kevinedwards9163 I just found out there’s a check bolt and hole on the side too. You can pump fluid into from the side until it starts dribbling out. That’s the only sure way to know if it’s not under filled.
@@BW-kv9wj I have changed M/T fluid in many cars before including BMW's, Acura's and Subaru's and after I bought my 2018 Honda Accord with M/T I thought I saw a fill plug that was on the side of the transmission and could be accessed from underneath the car and possibly filled via a hose from above. I'm going to service this soon as I have about 30k on the car.
@@michaelhughett8396 Thanks. I figured it out. I have a 2020 Civic Sport. There’s a check bolt on the side of the trans and the fill is on top. I just changed mine. I thinks it 2.3 quarts because right at that amount it started to dribble out of the check bolt hole. So it’s filled perfectly.
50 ft pounds is way too much