2010 Acura TSX transmission fluid and filter change

[@Rahul-ce3no]

This is a great video - thanks Dylan!

[@dylancool8638]

@@Rahul-ce3no glad I could help!

[@MasonQQQ]

Orientation of the filter is important. You can also let the car idle until the fans kick on to test fluid level. Where can you throw away the old fluid?

[@MTKClassy]

Any garage can recycle it for free

[@charlesmurray6478]

Thanks for your video night and day after the change

[@dylancool8638]

Glad I could help!

[@monyeabullock7718]

Definitely gonna do this myself thanks to this video. Preciate it bro

[@dylancool8638]

No problem at all man! Hope it goes well

[@hypefxx9011]

I got a white tsx wagon with 90k miles. Thanks for the video

[@dylancool8638]

You’re welcome! I did another video on my TSX wagon, the filter is in a different location on them compared to the 2010 TSX. It’s weird, but I do have an updated version on our wagons

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Glad Honda Switch to this design of filter. On later model. My 14 Acura RDX has this type. Alot better then the ATF warner filter on my 04 Accord EXV6 Sedan. 91k shifts so perfectly and smoothly.

[@dexsmith1167]

Thanks man!!! Im actually going to do this pretty soon

[@dylancool8638]

Absolutely!

[@zero1fifty8]

when you said you felt some type of vibration around 25 to 30 mph, was it more of a sputter because that's what mine does. I have a 2009 TSX and thinking about changing the tranny fluid. Hopefully this fixes it

[@dylancool8638]

@@zero1fifty8 kind of, yeah. It certainly feels weird. I would definitely recommend a fluid change out

[@jacobzeltner]

@@dylancool8638 what if your unsure of the last time the fluid was changed mind does the same thing but it’s pushing 200k should I leave it alone or change it? I don’t want to make it worse by changing it

[@Daniellopez-di8wn]

Looking for the part # and i keep getting 25430-R5L-003 is the correct part # instead of 25430-PLR-003 but they both look identical do you know if they are the same?

[@dylancool8638]

@@Daniellopez-di8wn a quick Google search and people are experiencing the same problem. The R5L specifies for a 2012 4 cylinder Accord, but the PLR fits in everything else. I believe either would work, but I’d go for the R5L just because it’s spec’d out for a 2012 2.4 Accord

[@Daniellopez-di8wn]

@@dylancool8638 thank you

[@Family.ONLY45]

My wife haven’t changed transmission in over 6,7 years I just recently took it to Acura and they added oil. Didn’t drive as much afterwards and it started jerking not sure if I should drain old transmission oil or maybe just replace filter and just keep adding more oil and maybe try the Lucas as well.. what would you recommend it’s a 2011 Acura TSX 2.4

[@dylancool8638]

I would start with replacing the fluid and filter, and see how it shifts then. It doesn’t hurt anything and it’s better for the car overall. I’d go with Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid and an Acura filter. I’ve been told many times to go to Honda for parts because they’re cheaper, so I would try that as well. If you try to fix it yourself, like I did in this video, it’s honestly really easy if you take your time and have the proper tools, although you shouldn’t need much I wish you the best of luck with your issue

[@Family.ONLY45]

@@dylancool8638 I recently got a filter from Amazon for like $15 bucks. Would you recommend using it or is it better to purchase the one from Acura for $85 dollars?

[@Family.ONLY45]

I ordered a filter from Amazon for like 20 bucks. I called Acura and they want like 85 bucks which one would you recommend?

[@Family.ONLY45]

@@dylancool8638does your Acura still run good after draining old transmission fluid??

[@dylancool8638]

@@Family.ONLY45 yes it runs great! Better than before

[@MegaSaxman007]

Was the filter placement different on the wagon? I have a 2012 wagon and the filter was in the same area but crammed down further.

[@dylancool8638]

Yes it is behind the motor, in a few thousand miles I plan on doing filter and fluid again, so I will make a video when I get to that

[@davetipton3]

I also have the wagon and it looks to be in a different spot. Seems like the procedure would be similar but I’d be interested if you have any tips for getting to it. Looking forward to that vid. Thanks man!

[@dylancool8638]

@@davetipton3 got it! I’ll get it taken care of soon

[@crispa1861]

@@dylancool8638 I have a 2011 wagon myself, and noticed that it is indeed buried under the fuse box. Have you replaced it yet? Looks to me that you have to take off the sway bar, and move the fuse box out of the way. Was wondering if you just need to move it by like 3 inches or take it off completely? TIA

[@dylancool8638]

@@crispa1861 I got fluid and I now have a filter, I will be posting a tutorial for the change here pretty soon. Hopefully by next weekend

[@joshuaspeights8578]

Just curious, is it crucial to replace the filter when you do the change?

[@dylancool8638]

Highly recommended, because you don’t want to chance any nasty stuff from that filter to be recirculated into the system

[@seforahmarie4837]

Does this help with shifting? I have this same car and it’s been having a hard time switching gears…

[@dylancool8638]

Yes it does! The car shifts wayyyy smoother now

[@seforahmarie4837]

@@dylancool8638 okay, thanks!! This video was so helpful I think I can do it myself now!

[@dylancool8638]

@@seforahmarie4837 glad I could help!

[@robertotwotimes5786]

you still got your tsx till this day?

[@dylancool8638]

@@robertotwotimes5786 yes! My dad still drives it daily, I believe it’s been 30k miles since this video

[@silentkilla1879]

Did this transmission fluid change fix the gas milage?

[@dylancool8638]

My dad said it didn’t. He gets about 30ish, highway and city driving combined

[@thehegt]

Hi , so it takes 3.5 quarts of ATF ?

[@dylancool8638]

@@thehegt yep!

[@patzpvp3794]

Got a part # for that filter?

[@dylancool8638]

Yup! 25430-PLR-003

[@patzpvp3794]

@@dylancool8638 ty

[@dylancool8638]

@@patzpvp3794no problem man!

[@Family.ONLY45]

Can I get that filter from Honda dealer?

[@dylancool8638]

@@Family.ONLY45 yes I think you can

[@kentman0767]

Was this the first change?

[@dylancool8638]

Yes it was, at 198,000 miles

[@kentman0767]

@@dylancool8638 ok. Thanks man. Mine is shuddering around 40mph as well. I think it’s 3-4 gear if you aren’t driving hard. Seems like it’s getting confused. Im at 156 but I saw previous owner had it changed at 58K. Probably will do this next week.

[@kentman0767]

Appreciate the video. Got mine changed out today. Shifts smoother now. It hasn’t stumbled into gear around 40mph anymore either.

[@jasonhamilton258]

Yeah when I had mine done oh my god did it shift like you wouldn't believe It was incredibly smooth. Just try to keep the transmission fluid change every thirty thousand miles.

[@jasonhamilton258]

I was getting a shuddering but like I said it was gone soon as I changed my fluid and filter.

[@alyxms5826]

Damn it’s that easy ? 😂

[@dylancool8638]

@@alyxms5826 yup!!

[@alyxms5826]

@@dylancool8638you didn’t need to change the oil pan gasket ?

[@dylancool8638]

@@alyxms5826 thankfully no, this was just on the transmission, and I didn’t really need to work on the motor or the oil pan any

[@LordVader2U]

Is a filter change even needed ?

[@dylancool8638]

@@LordVader2U highly recommended, you don’t want any of that junk recirculating in that transmission