How to Drain and Fill Transmission Fluid in a 2012 Honda Civic (2006-2015 Years) Transmission Flush
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- This is a video how to drain and fill (Flush) your Honda Civic. This car is a 2012. However, the procedure is the same for all Civics from 2006 to 2015 that have the 1.8L 4 cylinder engine with the automatic 5 speed transmission. This is NOT the procedure for manual transmission cars like the SI or for newer civics with the CVT transmission.
Parts/Equipment List:
Transmission Fluid - Need 2.5 quarts, so 3 bottles - amzn.to/1FV1t2n
Funnel - amzn.to/1LGiqMJ
Socket Set - 3/8th drive - amzn.to/1F8NCPn
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Link to the video on how to jack up the car and place on stands - • How to Jack up 2012 Ho...
Thanks for watching, please leave a comment if you have any questions!
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Eric, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. You were very thorough and informative and I now feel like I can perform this service with confidence. I’d love to see more videos for maintenance/ troubleshooting on this vehicle.
great instructional video, easy to follow and will save me $150.
Thanks very much for the video. Yes. The plus is very hard to get off the first time. I used a breaker bar and was able to get it off. Pull the breaker bar towrads the front of the car in order to loosen.
The transmission fluid is synthetic and the transmission is closed, so it won't get dirty like oil will get. The fluid will get very hot though as honda allows the transmission to spin at 6,000 rpm before it shifts some times.
I change my transmission fluid with 1 drain and fill every oil change. I change my oil at 16,000 km/10,000 miles, so I do a full 4 transmission fluid changes every 40,000 miles. It is fine. You don't need to overdo it.
I don't use Honda specific transmission fluid as many stores and brands make transmission fluid that meets Honda specs. Valvoline makes a good alternative and so do auto store brands. I doubt Honda manufacturers their own brand and they probably pay a fluid company to make it for them.
Thanks. The 10 cent crush washer cost me $5 at my dealership. The fluid isnt cheap either! But, keeping your Civic well maintained is important. I am doing my fluid every 50k miles.
it's a bag of 5 or 1 washer?
My 2 cents, I changed my transmission fluid by doing what you just did plus undoing the line going to the radiator cooler so the transmission fluid from the torque converter will get pump out with the engine running of course until the drainage slows. The transmission will not be damage because its not shifting. A master mechanic from Kia/Mazda/Suzuki and now Audi told me that's how they do it in the shop. I did it with my 99 Sienna with 75000 miles on it first time since I got it and to this day it didn't miss a beat no damage. BTW, Sienna now has 90000 miles on it. What do you think? No more drain and fill 3X. Also a buddy of my mine did it with his 93 BMW 3 series no problem.
Gus Camp
no way, that's brilliant! I can't believe more folks haven't hit the liked button on this tip.
Gus, would you ever upload a TH-cam video of using this very technique to empty out the remaining tranny fluid from torque converter? I mean, it is self explanatory but a solid step by step video is always reassuring.
Anyway, thanks for this great tip.
Donnie, thanks for your kind observation, but you know were all DIY selfers trying to save money, happy to help. I think another video won't be necessary. TH-cam will change ur world.
Gus Camp
lol, I actually did just that after posting my earlier comment Gus, thanks.
I'm going to attempt to do a transmission "flush" this weekend. Is this method better than the method in the video? Obviously it's cheaper but does it make any difference? How difficult is it to remove the line? I've never attempted to do any of this. I'm not a mechanic and the only thing I've ever done is do oil changes.
I feel like if i attempt this my civic will just explode... lol I'm literally gonna do my first ever tf change... I'm scared lol
Just picked up a clean 2013 LX with 80K for my grand niece who joined the Marine Corps right outta high school. Gonna service the fluids, check the brakes, etc and drive it to her. She is stationed at Camp Pendleton, about 6.5 hours away. Thanks for the vid. 2.5 quarts; will probably do it twice. By the way, the Idemitsu Honda DW-1 equivalent is really good fluid.
Thanks so much for the video! I just change my transmission fluid following the instructions and it went perfect. I had to use a pipe on the ratchet to get the plug off which was the hardest part. Thank you!
thanks for this vid Eric. Our cars are twins, i own a 2012 coupe exactly like yours. i am doing a trans drain and refill very soon. your vid will be very helpful. i like the way your vids are presented in a no nonsense way. thank you sir, great job.
My sons car will start shifting harsh and a flush and fill helps. But what really made a HUGE difference is Lucas Transmission fix. I had about 1/4 to 1/2 a bottle and its helps it shift
That Minnesota accent is on point!!! hell yea!
I did the same and disconnected the hose coming for. The converter , I turned on the engine in intervals of 3-4 seconds and making sure to keep adding so it doesn’t run dry
Thank you . Used your video along with another an yours gave me the extra techniques to get the job done. Much appreciated.
Not only is there fluid in the torque converter that doesn’t get drained, there is transmission fluid in lines that connect to the radiator and transmission fluid within passages of the radiator (which cools the fluid during vehicle operation).
I Love this Little Civic its so underrated But its an excellent tool from honda in terms of reliability. Honda reability at its best
I used Pennzoil synthetic atf.it says on the back it compatible with honda DW-1 and had no issues
It actually shifts smoother now
Thanks. Show how to change the ATF filter too.
Great video!! I just did mine!! Thank you!! I wonder how much you helped me save?!
Thanks for the Video, my wife's honda needs the B13 service and the 3 is the transmission fluid change.
Once again an excellent review but anyway it is not a $0.10 washer, it is $3.65 now in the dealership.
Great Vid Awesome !!!!! keep doing 9th gen. maintenance videos
Do I let the fluid drain completely until there is nothing dripping at all? And where can I get a OEM washer? Thanks
Hey Eric great video and kudos for stressing the importance of using the factory fluid! Was that drain plug on the front of the transmission? I couldn't tell for sure. I would just be using ramps and checking the fluid level after filling and going back to level ground but if that was on the front I suppose I'll have to buy more jack stands or it wont drain as well. Also just a side note, last year I was in the market for a new civic but opted for a nice used 2013 because I found out that all 2014 and up automatics were now the CVT transmission and I wanted the traditional auto.
Awesome video! Such great and clear explanations. Be sure to make some more on newer Honda Civics; I have a 2013 and would benefit from your knowledge and experience... thank you!
Can you upload coolant and brake fluid change too? Thanks.
+Hong Le I'll see what I can do. Thats usually a 2 person job.
Great Video Eric ! What is the size or diameter of the crush washer you replaced?
thanks!
+Eric Smith Thanks for the Video. Worked for my 2012 Honda Civic Sedan 5 Speed Automatic LX 1.8L.
Drained and refilled with about a 1/4 quart more fluid than recommended, as I was already about a 1/4 quart low when I started the process.
Torque spec-36 ft lbs
Is it the same for a 2015 with a CVT?
not sure......please call a dealership and they should be able to give you the right torque spec
You forgot to change the transmission in line filter, it's underneath the engine air filter breather housing, next to dipstick. Honda recommends this when you change trans fluid which is every 120k miles or 72 months, whichever comes first.
I think honda doesn't recommend in line transmission filter
Does it mentioned in any service manual for any honda vehicle you have owned?? Many thanks 🥰
@@aminammar4260 I have the Haynes repair manual for Honda Civic 2012 to 2016. The automatic transaxle filter should be changed at the same time as the fluid recommended intervals. Its located behind the Air Filter Housing and is a pain to get to and take off. You will need small nosed needle clamp to remove the small pressure clamps. This is done every 120,000 miles or 72 months, whichever comes first. Be sure to use the correct fluid. For automatics, use Honda ATF-DW1 only. No substitutes whatsoever. For Honda CVT transmission, use Honda manual transmission fluid: MTF or equivalent. I hope this helps. Haynes manual is worth the $25.00 I spent. Its saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars over the years I've owned cars.
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Hey Eric would it be OK if I use ramps instead of Jacks... would I have to use jacks for the rear of the car ? also does the car have to be level .?
Ramps should give enough clearance. Level would be ideal, but it shouldn't impact how much is drained that much.
Thanks, very clear, very helpful, as are your directions for jacking up a Civic.
Wow. By far the best Honda maintenance video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks bud I lived in Toronto in 1990 and thumbs up
Great job !! I think I can do this. Great easy clear instructions.
Thanks for the video. Do I need to change the filter. If so is it under the air filter like the older models?
Nice video and great job done, so i have a question my car is the same like this car with 216000km, so do I need to drain the transmission fluid???
As some ppl say it is a risk to do at this milage coz it gonna slip after???
Dude do a video on the brakes change
Does that car have a filter in the transmission?
After filling and going to all the R,Nand D like you did. When checking the fluid correct level. Does it need to pass the x x x range? Like does it need to be on hot area of the dip stick?
A great and very detailed video. Thank you :)
I have a 2013 Civic. The same car as yours. These cars DO have an external ATF canister filter and it should be changed with the drain and fill. The part number for the filter is : 25430-PLR-003. I do not know why Honda doesn't mandiate to change this filter when it should be changed during every ATF fluid change.
+jkrus10414 he doesn't have a 2013 Civic
+Sampson Liao Its the same thing. His has the same filter.
Very nice work.
Can you make a video on changing brake fluid in a 2012 honda civic?
Chris, Great video! Is it okay to go through all the gears or just down to D like you showed us on the video?
Excellent video and explanation
DH, removing a rubber hose off and clamp shouldn't be hard, and the only trick is there's only two hoses that connects to the radiator cooler one is slow to pump out and the other is fast use that one.
Aside from the different type of fluid, is there any other difference in the process for manual transmission? Great video, thx
I think you'll fill the man trans underneath the car on top of the gearbox. Make sure you take off the fill plug first before you drain it, in case you can't take it off. You'll need a hose and funnel to fill it. It'll come leaking out the fill hole when full.
dose ur car still run perfect after change it ur self
stellar explanation!
can you do a similar video for a fluid change?
If i refill 3 or 4 times, it has to be in that moment?? Or maybe can i road the car for once week or two or three days before each oil change??
Thanks for the great video! May I use my impact wrench to loosen the bolt, or is that not recommendable?
Do not use an impact gun you can damage the threads. Breaker bar will do.
Thanks for the video! Can I loosen the bolt with my impact wrench or is that not recommendable?
There’s a transmission fluid filter underneath the air box that you missed 😉
thank you for all the information great video
For a 3x3 drain and fill procedure, are you supposed to drive the car around for a few hundred miles in between each drain and fill? Or should you try and do it all in a single day?
I think so! You also need to shift all the gears ⚙️ so the fluid can go through the trap door !
Other than the suggestions you made to loosen that screw at the bottom of the transmission well, what are other ways to loosen it? WD40?
i have the honda civic 2015 LX sedan, and it really the same thing are yours, but my dip stick is really short and dose not have that metal piece to indicate Hot cold or the level. Also my dipstick falls off the socket. ALL THE TIME. have 50k miles on it you think i should change it?
How often should this be done? The 2012 Civic LX owners manual doesn't even mention fluid changing intervals.
I want to give this video 10 thumbs up, but I can only give one lol. Great job!!
Many thanks
Can I use amsoil ATF signature series In stead of Honda OEM ATF DW1 ??
Has anyone else had to add more than 2.5 quarts? I just did my fluid change today and 2.5 barely touched the bottom of the dip stick. I ended up adding an extra 1/4 of a bottle (I came down to the 200 ml on the 3rd bottle) till the line was just under the full mark.
So no need to pull the Trans fluid hose and drain any remaining fluid?
Or do you suggest just to do the trans flush twice after a few miles driving to get it as clean as possible.
Will the atf-z1 work it says there relatively the same or no?
Please help me if there is a filter filter for the conveyor
There is a way to drain the torque converter fyi... its fairly simple too
my check transmission info displayed on my dashboard. is this maintenance needed to drain/refill is required?
Hey eric, my dealer just did a drain and fill, should the colour be bright red because it isnt.. On my honda :'-(
I have this exact car, so I was wondering does car have a transmission filter?
Great video. Any tips on removing the skid plate screws (x4)? They seem standard but are either on super tight or seized up. Thanks.
Bought a used Civic, and the skid plate is missing.
Had to break mine out with an extractor kit after the phillips heads stripped out horribly. Of the 4 one came out with a screwdriver, one was missing, and two I had to extract. I got some 1.0 mm hex-head bolts at the auto parts store to replace them, works like a charm and MUCH easier to remove. Put some WD-40 or similar on the threads and in the socket before you put them back in, will save you some trouble next time around.
I'm kind of confused with the information about a Civic Si 2012-2015 MTF change. I understand the drain seems the same as in this video, on the bottom of the car with a square on the nut.
Where do you fill it up? Is it in the same spot as in this video? I know on Civic Si's it's under the Stock Air Filter. People are suggesting its next to where it is drained but you need a hose/pump to fill it. Can you not just fill it through the engine bay like this video? Thanks in advance!
Very good videos, easily followed.
That was very helpful. Thank you for posting.
I put all 3, when a drain it drain 3 quarts so that's what I put back in you think that was a right move?
yeah i always measure whats left in the drain pan. Then add a little less than that and dial it in with the dipstick
I have done my 08 civic several times it always took 3 quarts. Fluid level hot right at the top of the cross hatches on the dip stick.
Hi,Eric, I have a stupid question. How you do dispose of the old transmission fluid or engine oil?
What if the the drain hole is crack, would it cost so much money to repair?
When you check this fluid level, do you seat the dipstick all the way in the transmission or just set it down loose? Being a hot check, I'm not sure of the correct procedure. Thanks.
+Dan Adams All the way seated.
Thanks Eric.
Is there a filter that need to be changed?
Very nice work, sir!
Can you please tell me how to see which transmission I have
When does it need it ? I have 2013 honda civic. It has 54, 000 miles .
Thank you very much is very helpful the video.
does it have a filter to change too or what
he's right, that drain is put on by Lou Ferrigno!! Holy Christ!! (VERY tight!)
thank you great video eric!
+Joshua Giordano Thank you!
does the civic 12' need a coolant flush??
You said that if the car has 60 to 70,000 miles we should repeat the procedure 3 to 4 times but my question is do we use the same oil every time? Thanks
+Braulio Benitez New fluid each time, correct.
what about filter?
Braulio Benitez there is no filter , not at least one that you should replace
I kindly disagree...
not sure about honda (VW guy here) but on VW you have to actually take the pan off the tranny to get to the filter, I changed mine with the fluid.. [wife has 2012 civic that's why I'm here :) )
what's about the fliter?
So transmission takes 2 1/2 Quarts?
So if your doing this procedure you need to buy 12 bottles ? & basically drain the new fluid which basically your loosing your money which is why is called 3x3 ?
+Eric Smith Brilliant video, very detailed and professional. Do you have a shop? If yes, where? If local I would like to have my Civic's transmission oil changed.
Thanks for the video. When I checked the fluid after changing it was barely touching the bottom of the dipstick (I had added 2.5 qts like the video said). I added the last 1/2 quart to make a total of 3 qts and it still is barely touching the dipstick. Am I missing something? I'm hesitant to add any more.
I had same issue.
great video. very helpful. thanks!
Hey Eric...Thanks for the Guidance on the 2012 Civic (which is what we have and especially the LIFTing info was of major import)! Since you are VERY familiar with this car, thought you might be able to cast some light on our 2012 Civic "predicament". We are currently getting a Code PO128 and an Display Panel "Emissions System" warning. Strangely or not!?...this is just after ignoring the Oil Change reminder and then a subsequent Display system reset on the Steering wheel. Is anything REALLY WRONG...can we do some form of reset? Please GUIDE US so that we may get our Tags renewed and once again, be one with the our fellow driving community...?
Cheers, Martini
+Creative Martini101 Service Bulletin 13-044
SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with DTC P0128 (cooling system
malfunction) stored.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The thermostat jiggle valve may intermittently stick
open and cause the PCM to store DTC P0128.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2012 Civic With 1.8 L - ALL Except CNG
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the thermostat, and make sure the gasket is
aligned properly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Thermostat Assembly:
P/N 19301-RNA-315 or P/N 19301-RNA-306
(includes thermostat and seal; either part may be
used)
+Creative Martini101 WMDeception is correct.. Looks like a known issue. If you car is under warranty, this should be covered.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The thermostat jiggle valve may intermittently stick
open and cause the PCM to store DTC P0128.
Fantastic thanks, very helpful..
Hey Eric so I am barely going to change my transmission oil and my civic is at 75,000. You mentioned that you have to fill and drained 3 to 4 times does that mean I have to buy 12 qts or do I just drain and reuse the same 2.5 qts? I would appreciate the help. Thank you
MrRevoltGaming Yes, you have to use new fluid each time you fill. What everyone should take from what Eric said about how often you should do this is that if you wait until you have 60+K miles to change your fluid, it will still cost you the same as if you did the drain and fill every 30K miles. So don't wait to change the fluid.
Bro! Great videos!!
Went to the dealer to purchase atf fluid for my 2012 civic 1.8 auto. Parts guy gave me 4liters in total and said i needed to put 4. After draining i put all 4 bottles (4L) and when i put the old fluid out i only ended up around 3 bottles filled with old fluid. Should i drain the rest out or what? Theres no leak at all and tranny shifts good.
Thats alot extra. I dont think it even needs the whole 3. I would drain atleast half a qrt. It wont damage your trans anytime soon it will rob it of life in the back end of its life. Sorry its been 10 months
Two and a half quarts??
is there such a thing as a hybrid AT-CVT transmission? that's what's on the sticker under my hood. i've had a couple mechanics tell me it's automatic, but it feels like CVT. the shifting is smooth and you don't hear any obvious changing in sound. the sticker doesn't say hybrid, just says AT-CVT
+tjgrafiks The newest civics do offer a CVT. If thats what it says under your hood, I'd bet thats what you have. Process is likely very similar, but with a different fluid, available from your dealer.
+Eric Smith well it's 2008 model from Japan. did as much research as I could n says it's automatic. so I did the the tranny fluid change with the Honda ATF and yes I did need a breaker bar lol. my car is a Honda Crossroad by the way. since the change, no more engine light, but still has a bit of a slow take off ... still 5 times better than before. thanks for all your help n keep making awesome videos. all the way from the Bahamas :)
+Eric Smith just about 3 qrts came out of mine when I drained it. the dealer told me to use 4 so I put in 3.5 lol. it's been over a week now and no problems yet. it does every once in a while make a clunk sound going into reverse :( but it seems to happen when I'm parked on a slight incline or decline. any suggestions?
tjgrafiks mine does the same ever figure out the problem?
@@tjgrafiks and jon robichaud that "clunk" your hearing and feeling when putting it into reverse is only, as u said it is only when u are parked on a slight incline, bc the cars gears have pressure on them. Think about a closed door. If u push on the door and then turn the door knob. U are putting pressure on the mechanism and out causes it to suddenly release. But if u turn the door knob first, it can slide out of the door frame smoothly. So long reply short lol, no big deal. But I would try to avoid doing it if possible. All u have to do is set your parking brake b4 putting it in park and taking your foot off the brake. So the car can't roll and "lean" on the gear. Hope this helps.
Don't you need to change the Transmission Filter?
My 2013 Honda Civic just got 40,000 miles, I think it's about time to change it right?
NorthPhillyKid 215 It couldn't hurt. The local dealer here says to do this every 30k, but honestly, thats probably a bit much. 40-50k should be fine unless you drive aggressively or in extreme climates.
Thanks a lot man, appreciate the reply.
NorthPhillyKid 215 of you are going to do it yourself I'd do it every 30-35.000 miles , three quarts , very cheap and a very easy job ...