2013 - 2017 Honda Accord CVT Transmission Fluid Change

[@jnk1296]

Really appreciate the information. As a side note, you might want to seriously consider using jack stands instead of relying on the jack the car includes. You DO NOT want to be under that vehicle if that jack fails for any reason. (Plus the jacks included with most vehicles aren't necessarily engineered for anything more rigorous than a tire change.) Still, good video!

[@thetexican8374]

Yeah, he must have some big balls to be under a car using that jack.

[@gravenailz]

The first thing I thought was, "SHIT! WHERE ARE THE JACK STANDS!". lol At least throw a spare tire under the car for some sort of safety precaution.

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you! Yes, jack stands are a must if you going to get under the vehicle! Honda has put trans fluid drain bolts in the front of its vehicles where they are easy accessible just by reaching in. Did lift the car to get a better camera angle and put the camera under the car which I think makes the viewers think as if I was under the car. I really appreciate the concern though!

[@DIYAutoworksNG]

I know someone that almost lost a buddy of his when his jack failed with him under the car.

[@southernfarmtech]

I admire your innovation...I am a farm kid and make tools and helper pieces out of all kinds of things to get a job done, but the jack trick to get the drain plug loosened would be concerning to me, especially with lack of good support holding the vehicle up. You could also take a long piece of pipe, and slider it on your ratchet, and make a "cheater bar" that would give you excellent leverage and be much safer and give you more control. Just my kind and humble opinion. :-)

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks so much for your feedback and ideas. I like all the ideas. much appreciate. Thanks

[@tousshong9438]

Yup, I always have one of those old pipe about about 12"-13" long to assist me in loosing some suborn nuts/bolts from the car. It just slip over the ratchet as you mention.

[@edubb2491]

Tap it with a hammer

[@robertjohnson4401]

Simply replacing the same volume of fluid that was drained is not the correct procedure. There is a check bolt near the drain bolt that needs to be removed while filling the transmission. When the fluid comes out of the opening where the check bolt goes the level is correct. A new crush washer should have been installed on the drain bolt and torqued to specification. Never crawl under a car with a scissor jack supporting the car. The hack where you used a scissor jack to loosen the drain bolt was dangerous. A part of the tool could fly like shrapnel when it breaks loose. Or you could damage a car part.

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks for the feedback. I put the phone under the vehicle which makes it look like if the person behind the phone is under the vehicle.

[@McKays_NF]

I watched your video and did my 2013 accord today. I'm sure if I took it to the dealership, they would have charged me big time to do it. I saved a lot by watching your DIY demonstration. Thank you for posting this video. My only criticism is that you can't rely on a jack when your car is up. You have to use jack stands! Thanks, and stay safe!

[@FlyBeee]

So glad this video helped to change out the transmission fluid. It is super easy. Jacks/stands/ramps are not needed to change fluid. A person can just lay in front of the car and reach in to the drain bolt to do the fluid change - which is what I did. I put my phone under the vehicle that made the views think I that I was under the vehicle. I was not - you can see my hand reaching from front of vehicle to open drain bolt.

[@jimwong2823]

JACKSTAND FOR YOUR SAFETY and breaker bar

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you

[@douglasgriffiejr8633]

Safety smafety

[@fyahwerks]

One word of advice. Please get a good jack and a pair of Jack stands for your safety

[@sergiogonzalez252]

Brian Carless thanks 🙏 I believe you know that word Safety 1🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FlyBeee]

In making the video I put my cell phone under the car which gives viewers the impression that the person behind the phone is under the car. I wasn't. I appreciate your concern

[@Eatshhhushi]

I put in 4 quarts and use the fluid check bolt. A little fluid spill out. The manual says 3.75 quarts but mine took 4. Using the check fluid bolt is safer because sometimes factory could over or under filled.

[@FlyBeee]

Yep, 3.75 quarts is what it takes. and I agree on using the check bolt. thank you

[@jasonquito9156]

FYI DONT USE SCISSOR JACK IF YOUR GOING UNDER THAT ONLY FOR CHANGING TIRE USE A FLOOR JACK AND JACKSTAND FOR YOUR SAFETY.

[@FlyBeee]

Thaks for the feedback. I didn't get under the car, only put my cell phone under the car to make the video. It gives the impression that the person behind the camera was also under the car! I appreciate the concern.

[@fade7755]

Nice trick ... unless you do that the wrong way Note the fact that you did this job (mostly) one handed and while babysitting ... pretty awesome

[@FlyBeee]

Lol, thanks for noticing and the credit. Yea, there is risk in doing this and pretty much most things. Hopefully no one runs into issues.

[@tehxii7706]

Isn't the bolt above the drain bolt there to check if you have too little or too much transmission fluid?

[@FlyBeee]

Yes, it is just above the drain bolt and is easily accessible by laying in front of the vehicle.

[@ormand3000]

NEVER go under a car without a jack stand. NEVER use an OEM fix-a-flat stand to hold your car up. And absolutely NEVER EVER do that nonsense with the jack to pry open your drain plug while you are under the car. The jack can pop away, or pitch the ratchet with the force, or even cause the car to get unsettled enough to fall and crush you underneath the car. And it's always a good idea to tighten the drain plug properly before refilling from the top side.

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you. I am sure you noticed that only my cell phone / camera was under the car. However, I do I appreciate your concern.

[@MikesHDVideos]

Thank you for your tip of using a jack to break loose the drain plug. Question; does anyone know why the old fluid smells so bad? PS I used jack stands, new crush washers, and checked level by removing the check bolt.

[@FlyBeee]

The old fluid smells terrible if you change it at 30K miles or longer interval. I now change mine at 15K and it doesn't smell too bad.

[@MikesHDVideos]

Is the smell because it is burning?

[@willacewallace5905]

I know this is old... However, to ensure the fluid is actually full, there is a full overflow port above the drain plug on the trans. The proper way to fill is to remove said bolt in the port and fill with fluid until the fluid begins to flow out. Once that occurs, trans is full. This should be conducted on a level surface without then use of jacks or any tilting of the vehicle. Also, the filter located inline of the trans cooler should be replaced as well.

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you so much for the details.. all would benefit from it. Much appreciated! :)

[@LanceH134]

Would that be a full flush of trans oil? Because many people have said that is not the thing to do

[@willacewallace5905]

@@LanceH134 No sir. The video shows one of two methods in the service recommendation: drain and fill with inline filter replacement (video left that out or did not do the filter). *Every 45k miles a drain and fill with in line filter replacement (just shy of 4 quarts HCF-2 trans fluid) 135k miles a flush and fill with both filters replaced, roughly 10 quarts of HCF-2. One pickup filter in pan and the in line filter located on the trans cooler lines. With this CVT type, yes change the fluid per the Honda recommendations. This isn't a friction plate type of transmission, rather a steel belt with approx 1500 individual spline sheets of steel riding a dual steel belt core. This belt rides between two differential sized pulleys actuated by centrifugal force. The input shaft then enters quasi gear mesh that mimicks 'shift', but is computer timed. Honda perfected this CVT setup. In 2015 and earlier models they had issues. The issue being output shaft size was under designed. Honda didn't issue recall, rather reprogrammed the computer to soften clutch cycles. The biggest enemy of the CVT setup are males between the age 16 and 25 who bolt on horsepower generating gadgets to the engine and drive like simpletons. CVTs are not designed to handle 0-230hp jumping off a line.

[@FlyBeee]

@@LanceH134 This method is 'drain & fill' of transmission fluid which is the method Honda recommends. It is not a 'flush' .. and Honda says not to 'flush' its transmissions. The description of my video has more details. I hope this info helps. Thanks

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@willacewallace5905 I just got my 2017, with 24,000 miles. I was going to do mine at 30,000. I didn’t know there was a filter to change. I’m new to this car.

[@tommymitchem3137]

Thanks.. finally someone that makes sense and goes step-by-step for someone to figure this out thanks a lot

[@FlyBeee]

You are welcome! Let me know if you have any questions. cheers!

[@bigpapi9223]

What about the check bolt? You are Supposed to remove it and watch till the oil is dripping out. That is how you know its at the proper level. Also you need a breaker bar to open the drain plug and it should have gotten a new crush washer and gets torqued.

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks. I agree.

[@doulos77]

FOR PETE'S SAKE, GET A JACK STAND, MAN!!! I can't watch...

[@queparkerqp]

I was screaming the same thing!!

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks so much for worrying about my well being. In making the video I put my cell phone under the car which gives viewers the impression that the person behind the phone is under the car. I wasn't. I appreciate your concern.

[@JuanKaMech]

So stressful!!! 🤯

[@marcoszeferino7870]

One thing to mention is never go under the car unless properly supported by jack stands.

[@FlyBeee]

Yep. I put the phone /camera under the car. Quite a few people seem to missed that. Though I appreciate the concern.

[@janaeshipps6200]

I suppose you could solely focus on the jack stands when you watch this video, like I see in most of the comments. I read the comments to make sure there is nothing else I need to know about when doing this for the first time. Thank you for the informational part of the video. Personally, I cover my grounds when doing something on my own for the first time. I have never dealt with a with this type of transmission before; I found your video helpful along with some of comments as well. Thank you.

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! and so glad someone didn't say much about scissor jack! lol Best wishes!

[@danielmarjanovic9957]

Bought a brand new 15 accord sport. It has 60k now. Last maintenance was done today: changed oil, oil filter, cabin filter, air filter, battery, new front pads (rear ones were changed 5k miles ago) , changed brake fluid and rotated tires. Never changed cvt oil/ spark plug/coolant, belts.. what is your suggested maintenance that still needs be done to be on schedule with the recommended accord maintenance?

[@FlyBeee]

You are doing awesome maintenance of your car!! As for transmission fluid, I recommend one drain & fill every 15k miles. I know thats aggressive but here are my reasons: I changed mine at about 48K miles as as you can see in video and read in the description the fluid came out was dark brown and had 'burnt oil' smell. I did the video in March 2016 and then summer 2016 Honda issued a TSB (technical service bulletin) to dealers that the CVT deteriorates fluid much faster and to change fluid sooner than 50k miles which is what Maintenance minder says. One drain and fill removes less than 50% of fluid so by doing this every 15k miles I keep relatively fresh fluid in my vehicle. My Accord now has little over 110K miles and i follow the 15K change interval. Thats just my 2 cents. Please also see my other videos on this model accord especially the one on PCV valve / engine oil consumption issue. Best wishes!

[@danielmarjanovic9957]

Fly Bee how many quarts of cvt oil should I change out every 15k? I will replace that valve thing come weekend lol

[@danielmarjanovic9957]

Fly Bee mine is a 15 so I don’t think it has the maintenance minder. Only shows the oil %

[@danielmarjanovic9957]

Fly Bee how many quarts of cvt fluid should I change every 15k?

[@dougowens2686]

@@FlyBeee Good advice CVT run extremely hot and smoke the fluid

[@unknownact6870]

If we all pitch in for some jack stands will you use them? 🤣😂 it’s scary bro

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you. I have jack stands that I use when needed to get under the vehicle. For this video I put my phone under the car which makes it look like I was personally under the car. I just laid down in front and reached in to do the work. You can see at counter 3:00 my arm reach in from the front to open the drain plug. All good here, and I appreciate your concern and offer. Best wishes.

[@reyrios86]

my accord is at 20k miles. I'm thinking about this job myself when I hit 30k miles. will doing one drain and fill be good enough? Doing multiple drain and fills will cost too much.

[@FlyBeee]

Doing a transmission drain & fill is better than not doing one at all. Perhaps do one at 25K miles and another at 50K? Keep an eye out for coupons offered by the 'parts' dept of your local Honda dealers which will help lower the cost of the CVT fluid. I got mine at $9.50 ea., so about $40 for 4 bottles. Good luck.

[@dylanhart4930]

Oh lord. Scaring me using the factory jack, placed upon a crack in the driveway. And it was leaning too! No jack stands. I'm glad you were safe, be safer in the future! I have laid under cars for way too many hours to count and hammered, and wrenched, and shaken cars.

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks so much for the concern. I put my phone / camera under the car which makes it look like I was also under the vehicle. I wasn't. I said in front of the car and just reached in to open the bolt. I appreciate your concern.

[@AAATowDriver]

Thank you for the video. my wife's accord CVT is hitting about 53,000. Very good info also hope to see more videos but only if you get ramps or jack stands.

[@FlyBeee]

+fanaticofutube Thanks for liking the video! Really appreciate your concern. Don't worry, I will totally use jack stand / ramp when I get under the vehicle! For this video I lifted the car up to get a better camera angle. All drain & refill from count 3:30 on was done when vehicle was firmly on the ground. Honda has done a really great job to make the transmission drain bolt really easy to access on all its vehicles that you don't need to lift the car at all. And on this model of accord even the fill plug is really in plain sight with distinct yellow label that is easy to find. I hope your fluid change goes well too. good luck!

[@jamescc2010]

Can I use use an oil extractor with small tube into a dipstick to suck out most of the fluid? I used it for regular oil changes.

[@FlyBeee]

Sounds doable but I've never tried it. I would say that there are benefits of draining the fluid out because all gunk drains out with it, and the drain plug has magnet to catch metal scrapings & particles. As you see in video here the magnet on the drain plug was very dirty (was black) and I cleaned it up before pouring in new fluid. You may miss out on these extra benefits of draining the fluid.

[@jamescc2010]

Should I drain and fill 3 times after driving each refill, or one drain/fill is enough?

[@FlyBeee]

do 3 drain and refills, but space these out over a few weeks or more depending on the miles and age of your car. If your car is under 5 yrs, 50K miles then do the fluid change over 3 weekends. But if you have more miles / years on the car then introduce the new fluid slowly over several a few thousand miles. Reason: new fluid has cleaning agents that can dislodge any gunk and metal particles that had deposited in the old fluid. This floating debris can actually damage your transmission. If you are in latter situation then read up on this more online and/or talk to honda service techs for advice.

[@jamescc2010]

Can you do a video on how to check trans fluid level (without dipstick) for 2013 Accord? I need to do that after trans fluid drain-refill. Thx

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you for the wonderful suggestion. This accord is coming up for a trans fluid change so I will make another video on how to check the trans fluid level.

[@denk25143]

1 please use jack stand s and 2 use a breaker bar thats all thanks for the video

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you

[@skywu5839]

good video but car was not jack up flat there was some more old fluid in transmission was not drain it out

[@FlyBeee]

+Sky Wu Thanks. Draining the fluid gets no more than half the fluid out regardless of whether the car is on flat surface or on jack-stands/ramp. Honda recommends to do 3 drain & refills to get most of the old fluid out.

[@mightymoe4635]

Should I stagger the 3 transmission fluid changes once every weekend? (3 weekends)

[@FlyBeee]

Yes, one week or few hundred miles would be perfect interval between each fluid change to allow for new and old fluid to mix. Also, if you are going to buy a case (12 bottles) of transmission fluid from local Honda dealer, ask for a discount. Sometimes they can give you wholesale price or 15% - 20% discount if you ask. Good luck! Good luck!

[@hancelotakhoon59]

I have proper jack and stands lol but besides that this is the proper way to change the fluid right? I just bought a 2013 ex-l 4cyl and would like to change it

[@FlyBeee]

Yes, this is the proper way to change the fluid. There is no dip-stick to check fluid level but there is an overflow bolt located just above the drain bolt that would flow out the extra fluid. I lifted to car a few inches to get better camera angle on my phone. To change the fluid you don't need to lift the car, there is good enough ground clearance and the drain bolt is easy accessible from the front without having to get under the car. good luck.

[@jackli6236]

Awesome tutorial! Very thorough with clear instructions. I'm due for a transmission fluid change, so thanks for this.

[@FlyBeee]

+Jack Li You are welcome. Good luck on your transmission fluid change.

[@ericwenschlag6063]

I'm a little confused here. One drain and fill will use almost 4 quarts? Or three drain and fills will use almost four quarts? I just realized i probably need this badly, so will drain and fill three times in a day probably. do i just need to drive around the block to fully circulate the new fluid?

[@FlyBeee]

Good question. One drain and fill requires 3.75 quarts (bottles) of HCF-2 transmission fluid therefore you need 4 bottles (4 quarts) of new fluid before doing drain and fill. If your car has at least 30,000 miles then it needs its transmission fluid changed. Do one fluid change now and then wait a week / about 200 miles and then do the 2nd fluid change. A word of caution: if your car has lots of miles (60K or more) then its transmission is now used to dirty fluid. New transmission fluid with strong cleaning properties may shock your transmission and may damage it, so introduce new fluid slowly ; which means do one drain and fill and then drive about 2 -5 k miles to allow your transmission to get used to the new fluid then do the 2nd drain and fill. Same for your brake fluid, keep it clean and change regularly. Good luck.

[@ericwenschlag6063]

@@FlyBeee thank you so much!!

[@FlyBeee]

​@@ericwenschlag6063 You are welcome. The Earth Dreams engine on this Accord has a flaw that it starts consuming engine oil, and you may be running on no-oil if you don;t pay attention. If you get a chance please review my other video on oil consumption issue and the fix to change the PCV valve, an easy $40 fix that takes 10 mins. also change oil frequently like at 3500 miles and not wait 7500 miles or maintenance minder to come on. Good luck.

[@ericwenschlag6063]

@@FlyBeee Will do, thank you again!

[@edubb2491]

@@FlyBeee so..i changed it at 31k..now iam at 35k..do i go spend another 60 dollars for the fluid and do it again? How many quarts does it hold all together..tourqe converter as well? Ty!

[@redsuxh8r131]

I drained and filled on my 2016 accord 4 cylinder at 50k, now its at 100k and thinking about another drain and fill, do you suggest i change the tranny filter or no?

[@FlyBeee]

Filter change is entirely up to you. It is not listed as service item in service schedule. I did not change filter and this 2013 Accord you see in video now has 149K miles and no issues.

[@kings17court]

Great video. Thanks. It seems as easy as a regular engine oil change. It would sure be nice if there was a dipstick, view glass, or overflow hole to check the fluid level. That way there is no doubt that you have the correct level in there.

[@FlyBeee]

Yea, super easy to do fluid changes. The older Hondas all have (had) dip stick to check transmission fluid. But newer ones do not. I have another video on how to check transmission fluid through the 'check bolt' of this 2013 accord. Link to that video is in description of this video, pls check it out. Best wishes

[@TheDavidandre610]

Hey guys 😀👋🏼 question: what's usually associated with car vibration, hesitation on a lower speed and lack of force when going slow?? #honda #accord

[@FlyBeee]

For vibration on low speeds I would check the tires, suspension and the ball joints. I hope this helps.

[@onlyonutube]

very clever use of a jack stand to break the drain bolt free - that's sweet. Personally (since I don't like heavy objects falling on top of me) I'd use jack stands and chock blocks to secure the car. Like your little helper offering up some commentary!

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you! no worries, I only put the camera under the car (not myself). Really appreciate your concern!

[@jakehindman7681]

I know It’s been said 100 times, but throw Jack stands under there man. At least a good quality floor Jack if nothing else. I’ve seen those factory jacks buckle when changing a tire on the side of the road. I wouldnt trust one of those junk jacks ever. Good way to loos a limb or you life man.

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks for the feedback and concern. I put my phone under the car which makes most viewers think that I personally got under the vehicle. I didn't. I use jack stands when I need to get under the vehicle, like the other video where I changed starter motor. I appreciate the concern though. Best wishes!

[@wefixit5906]

thx for the video. to be honest, i have never known about the transmission fluid at all. how do i can the oil fluid??

[@FlyBeee]

+heng heap If you are looking to check the transmission fluid, there is actually no transmission fluid dip-stick in this model of Accord! Easiest option would be to ask your honda dealer to check the fluid the next time your car is there for oil change etc.

[@beka5957]

but what about transmission filter and strainer ?? do they also need for transmission oil change or only HCF-2 and thats all ?

[@FlyBeee]

The transmission filter and strainer is not a maintenance item therefore I didn't cover it. The imp item is to change the transmission fluid because the CVT fluid in this accord degrades very fast. You can totally change out the filter if you would like to be extra cautious.

[@jestebanhdez]

thanks for this video !!! in mexico honda service this change of fluid is very expensive , excellent and very good video, looks easy to do thanks bro.

[@FlyBeee]

+jestebanhdez Yes, very easy to do! Transmission fluid drain bolt on all Honda vehicles are easy to access without any need to lift the auto.. On this model of Accord even the fill plug is right there in front of us. Makes it super easy to fill the transmission fluid. Please also read the description thats on this video. Good luck.

[@donovanfahrbach2493]

Any Honda Accord cvts over 200k out there?..just wondering the typical lifespan of the Honda 9th generation cvts..I do the 30k service on time , and now have 161k but how much time do I have with this transmission?…I service the car top to bottom in general…I don’t want to buy another car right now because of the ridiculous prices…I’ve done the timing chain (completely with new vtc actuator and guides..and new injections but now the p420 but I cleaned out the upstream and down sensors and decarbed the intake valves and throttle body etc,..and that put the light out and runs much smoother…

[@FlyBeee]

I recall a few people commented in the past and their 2013 - 2017 Accords were close to 200K. You have taken excellent care of the car so it should last a good while for sure. I have had many Honda vehicles over the years and learned that they do very well for 15 years or 200K mile, whichever comes first. Mine is a little over 140K miles so I am not looking to replace it just yet even though this particular model needs more TLC vs other Hondas I had.

[@donovanfahrbach2493]

@@FlyBeee Agreed, My 9th generation accord has been more costly then the 06 accord I had..that 06 had the lowest cost to own I’ve ever had…but it was in a wreck..

[@FlyBeee]

@@donovanfahrbach2493 The 06-07 Accords are a gem!! One of the best Accords that Honda ever made, IMO.

[@loganharman3214]

I have my 2013 exl at 190k. Bought it at 122k and I haven't changed my transmission fluid yet

[@donovanfahrbach2493]

@@loganharman3214 Do you know if the cvt is original?..prior to purchase?..or any repair history?..

[@lhsd6606]

That is by far the worst thing you can do to try and loosen the bolt that way. You are applying a shear force and can tear the metal off... A BETTER solution is to use Physics... Attach an extension to the bottom of the wrench to increase the lever arm distance from the pivot point. This increases your leverage and thus the force applied to the bolt using a smaller amount of effort on your end.

[@Iroc_twan]

Or have a longer good ratchet

[@ANDREW0325A]

@@Iroc_twan or have a breaker bar

[@FlyBeee]

Yes, there are many ways to do the same thing and I showed only one of the many options. Thanks for the presenting other options.

[@ANDREW0325A]

@@FlyBeee good video tho, very informative.

[@swaggerjacker1482]

He did what he needed to do to get the damn drain bolt off

[@daviddelgado5954]

Quick question, why do you do the 3rd drain and replace? I understand that it should be drained only once every 30,000 miles.

[@FlyBeee]

Thats a really good Q! Honda actually says to *Replace* the fluid every 30,000 miles. Then Honda also says 'don't flush the transmission' and that doing this will dislodge / loosen dirt & grime which would harm the transmission. So drain & fill ends up being the only viable choice. First drain & fill replaces about half of the transmission fluid, 2nd drain & fill gives you about 75% new fluid, and 3rd drain & fill gives the vehicle about 90% new fluid, and so on. As you can see you get the most benefit from 1st drain & refill. Some people do one drain & refill every 10K miles, others do 2 drains & refill every 15K miles. You can select the interval that works for you.

[@edubb2491]

@@FlyBeee so how many total quarts is in the honda cvt..9? I thought jus what came out3.9 or so..is all that there was in the cvt?

[@majorbriggs8876]

Please how do I know my transmission fluid is due for changing in a 9th gen 4cylinder accord

[@FlyBeee]

Please review 'description' of this video that has the answer. Also, ask the service shop for service history, or alternatively run a carfax report - sometimes the service shop updates carfax on the service work done.

[@angleshero]

So , if I'm changing the fluid for the first time . How much should I pour back in it ? 3 qts? Or like 3 1/2

[@FlyBeee]

+angleshero The quantity of fluid that drains out depends on whether the car is on flat surface or an angle, and if the transmission was cold or hot at time of drain because transmission fluid expands w/ heat. Your best bet is to use a drain pan that has measurement markers on it. Measure how much fluid came out and put back in the same quantity. In this video I drained the fluid when the car was on flat surface (not on ramps, jacks or jack stands) and 3.75 quarts came out. I put back in the same quantity.

[@mikeb2611]

i get an actual flush at the dealer every 30K...The dealer recommends this. 2017 LX CVT...165K miles....Is that ok or should i start getting a drain and fill every 15K?

[@Suprastevee]

The dealer will never flush a CVT transmission I bet you they only do drain and fill

[@mikeb2611]

@Suprastevee they are charging me for a flush everytime...at 60K miles before I had ever changed it he explained to me the difference berween a drain & fill and a flush and why a flush is so important on especially a cvt

[@nickcooper6799]

I drained the transmission fluid on my 2013 accord sport for what appears to be the first time at 50k. 4.5-5.0 qts of fluid came out. I put the recommended 3.7 in but now i'm wondering if it wasn't enough. I've read a million forums and some people say to just refill the same amount that came out. Others say it's always possible that too much was put in to begin with, so it's not necessarily good to just fill the same. Am I safe adding 3.7 qts and just assume that they just way overfilled it? Is it possible that more than the normal drain/fill amount of 3.7 came out? I read the entire transmission has a capacity of around 6 qts so i'm wondering if somehow more than the normal amount came out. Pulling the checkbolt isn't possible without a lift, which I don't have. Any advice would be awesome, thanks.

[@FlyBeee]

The most imp thing is to replace the dirty transmission fluid with the new one, which you have done. It is okay if you are a little under the optimal level. Also, fluid expands when it is warm therefore if 4.5 qts of warm dirty fluid came out then I would put at least 4 qts of room temperature fluid back in and won't worry too much about being a little less. For peace of mind you can open the checkbolt but would need jack stands to lift the car. Sears often has 2-ton and 4-ton jack stands on sale around $20+ for the pair.

[@h2000l]

1) There is a check bolt (part # 90024-P1V-000) that you need to remove. When the car is level, remove the check bolt and fill the transmission until fluid starts to flow out of the check hole. Then transmission will then be filled with the proper amount of fluid. 2) Then then level needs to be checked once again. Start the engine, shift to all "gears" P>R>N>D>S>L>S>D>N>N>P, for 3 seconds in each "gear", turn off the engine and repeat 1).

[@FlyBeee]

The checkbolt is the only option :( I would recommend to buy a pair of good jack-stands, these go on sale quite often especially at Sears which recently had 4-tonne jack stands for $20 - which will serve you well.

[@josephjoseph7452]

not a whole lot of difference but its 3.7 liters or 3.9 quarts. jus leave 2ml in the last bottle.

[@davidderolph2845]

I wish you had shown removing the fill plug, and perhaps putting it back on after putting the now oil in the transmission.

[@FlyBeee]

That's a good observation. At counter 1:03 of video I removed the fill plug, however to keep video short edited out the part where I put this back in after the new fluid. Thanks for mentioning this.

[@upfullvibes407]

how do you know when its time for the transmission fluid needs to be changed

[@FlyBeee]

At about 50K miles the Maintenance minder would say it is time to "replace" the transmission fluid which means several drain and fills. I simply do 1 drain & fill every 15K miles, ends up being the same as 3 drain and fills at 50k miles, and as a result the car drives well :)

[@edubb2491]

@@FlyBeee are u doing every 15k.. so u can get all the fluid out by the time the car gets to 50k miles? So when 3.9 quarts comes out..thats not all of it..is there still alot in there.. iam a bit confused? Thanx

[@shreyanshgambhir8481]

Please share the information dimensions for crush washer on the drain plug and also for the check bolt washer. Share link where you bought it if possible.

[@FlyBeee]

Crush washer for drain bolt, Part# 90471-PX4-000 (18MM). I didn't replace washer on the check bolt.

[@FlashLighthearted]

Those scissor jacks are notoriously unstable. Never crawl under a car that is supported solely by a single unstable jack. If you value your life, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use jack stands in addition to any jacks you use. Also, much easier than using a second jack to push up on the ratchet would be to use a breaker bar or slip a section of pipe over your ratchet to increase the leverage. When you reinstall the bolt use a torque wrench to torque it to proper spec and it will come off easily next time.

[@FlyBeee]

wonderful advice. Thanks

[@nickv4073]

If the tires are still on the car, no worries. You won't get crushed if the jack collapses.

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you :)

[@criticboard7621]

Yes mine collapsed when I was just changing a tire.

[@josephjoseph7452]

um.. you might get you head hit and slammed to floor.

[@mr.winslow7018]

Thanks Mate for this excellent video I really appreciate you taking the time to show how to do a tramsmmison fuild change it helps people like myself who don't know about cars but want to their own matiance on their vehicles. Keep up the good work :)

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks for the nice comment. I am so glad you found the video helpful, and I hope you were successful in changing the trans fluid on your car. If you have any questions please let me know. Best of luck!

[@cliffvannguyen]

How do we check for transmission fluid level? i don't see a dip stick long enough.

[@FlyBeee]

There is no ‘dip-stick’ per se, but you can still check the fluid level. Pause the video at 1:33 count. The screw above the trans fluid drain bolt is the ‘over-flow’ screw. Open it, If the fluid drips from the over-flow opening it means the car has the correct fluid level.

[@Bgroup80]

can we start the car while oil was draining from gear to get complete oil drained from gear?

[@MrRedforman1]

No, the car must always be turned off while the oil is draining. It can cause bigger problems if you leave the car on during an oil change. The only thing that you can do with the car on is putting in transmission fluid. Nothing else

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you

[@nesone6520]

Great video! Thanks! Another way to ensure that the transmission is filled up correctly, is to use the check bolt (at least on '13 Acccords). I have some documents that show a check bolt that when you remove it, the transmission fluid should should drip from that hole 'gradually' to let you know that you are at the right level, and don't have any leaks. I'm thinking it would be a good idea to do this after you refill it, as a double check. Thanks again!

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you so much for the valuable input! Yes, there is a trans fluid check bolt also present.

[@jamescc2010]

I have 2013 Accord. Do you know the part number for check bolt sealing washer? I need to do 2 more drain and refill and try to buy check bolt washers but cannot seem find the right part number.

[@jamescc2010]

I have 2013 Accord. Do you know the part number for check bolt sealing washer? I need to do 2 more drain and refill and try to buy check bolt washers but cannot seem find the right part number.

[@nesone6520]

Sorry, I can't find it either. I'm sure if you call them up and ask they can tell you.

[@FlyBeee]

I looked up at Bernardi Honda parts website, they have nice parts lookup tool with diagrams: * Transmission fluid Check bolt washer: Part # 90471-PW7-A00 * Transmission fluid Drain bolt washer (crush washer): Part # 90471-PX4-000 I cross referenced these part # on some forums and they seem to be the ones others have used. Like 'Nes One' recommended, you can call your local Honda Parts store and confirm. When I buy transmission fluid from my local honda stores they usually give the drain bolt washers for free. I have found that old washers are still decently usable. Therefore, when doing a 2x or 3x drain & fill I would install the new washer on the last fill only.

[@juliorubalcava95]

I have a 2004 accord lx and it has the same motor as yours and i bought valvoline cvt full synthetic trans oil is that fine? And it only takes 4 quarts?

[@FlyBeee]

Your 2004 Accord would take about 3.5 quarts of regular ATF fluid (not the CVT). I have a video on changing transmission fluid on 2007 Accord which you may find helpful. Best of luck.

[@sheempemailsv9327]

The honda dealership parts service charges 199$ for a transmission fluid change! Thats ridiculous. I rather do it myself.

[@FlyBeee]

Totally agree! Service / Maintenance has gotten so expensive and the shops add fees and taxes on top! This is the main reason I started to do the basic maintenance myself, less cost and I get done in just few mins vs. waiting hours at the shop. Check out my channel and the videos on the 2013 Accord that is my daily driver. There are quite a few and I hope these help.

[@Sql253]

I just paid $70 after tax for 5 quarts of honda hcf2 fluid. And $7 for the washer. Your really only paying $122 for Honda to do it if the total price is $199. Not bad if you don't have time. Now my wife bmw got stupid fluid change prices. $250 for a regular oil change.

[@dannydee9919]

​@@FlyBeeethis video was released 4 years ago, transmission fluid price has changed significantly. Plus, you definitely over paid. I currently get the hcf 2 at $11/quart and if I'm patient I can get it as low as $ 9.59/quart and that's todays price, boy they really suckered you with price

[@FNG910]

Do not get under a vehicle without wheel chocks and jackstands. This guy is asking for death. Wow.

[@gunviking]

That was my first thought when I saw him using donut scissor jacks. ☠

[@FlyBeee]

I put my cell phone under the vehicle which makes it look like the person behind the camera/phone is under the vehicle. I really appreciate your concern! and thanks for the feedback!

[@PEnZKE99]

mine is 2015 sport. i just got it serviced from the shop. is theere a way to check the level of transmission?? my car has no dipstick on it neither do you lol

[@FlyBeee]

I am so glad you got it changed. The yellow plug is where we put new fluid in the transmission. I have a separate video that shows how to check the transmission fluid kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKzdoCdibSGjac If you get a chance review the video description which has addnl info. Best wishes

[@PEnZKE99]

@@FlyBeee i cant perform this cause i dont have a garage. i thought we have a dipstick hidden somewhere lol

[@littlemisskv333]

Same af with my 17 sport

[@FlyBeee]

@@littlemisskv333 2017 sport CVT also has no dipstick. If you get the fluid changed at the shop they will check the fluid level. Or you can check it yourself in driveway.

[@kkhang8617]

How often do you change CVT transmission fluid? Someone says 30k, and another people say 90k.

[@Cityviewresidences]

Did I hear a fart at 2:40😂😂😂😂😂

[@FlyBeee]

:)

[@MrAndrewa1990]

It's the "oh" right after for confirmation.

[@ponyxpress3]

🤣

[@grassroot011]

Didn't see where you re-tightened the drain plug. Needs to be torqued?

[@FlyBeee]

Yes, drain bolt needs to be torqued. That part of video got edited out. Thanks for mentioning this so all can benefit.

[@Freerydah73]

Fly Bee What’s the torque spec?

[@edubb2491]

@@Freerydah73 36 lbs

[@edubb2491]

I jus tightened till snug..i should be ok?

[@OneManDreaming]

So the amount of fluid that came out is the same amount of fluid that you put in?

[@FlyBeee]

Yes, I put the same amount of new fluid back in the vehicle. But as you can see this works only when the original fluid was at correctly filled and was not over/under. To check whether the vehicle has correct fluid please see my other video on how to check fluid level of transmission fluid, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKzdoCdibSGjac

[@ZetaByteMe]

Often, after removing the rubber fill plug, you'll find a ring of dirt, grease and grit surrounding the opening. Always, carefully clean this away from the opening, being very careful NOT to let any fall inside the transmission.

[@FlyBeee]

Wonderful advice! Thank you so much!

[@hj9808]

Thanks for detailed explanation. Does this line up had any serviceable tranny filter? or is it unserviceable?

[@FlyBeee]

The transmission filter is not a scheduled service item.

[@jp-nq5wd]

You can replace the cvt transmission filter. There are several youtube videos on how to do it. It's a little more complicated than just the fluid change but not terrible.

[@itsyanielxo]

My question is what’s the full capacity of oil it takes to fill it up. I cracked my trans pan and it was still leaking oil for a whole week. I put 4 qtz and I’m having problems with gears and acceleration. I put oem genuine Honda transmission fluid

[@FlyBeee]

so sorry, just now seeing the Q. full capacity is a little over 8 quarts

[@Mark-cz5vw]

I had the same problem. Drove my car for about 70k miles then did the flush. Afterwards the transmission was shifting hard up and down also felt the car heavy. Later did i find out theres a filter that i would highly recommend changing too that in the transmission l. So at about 100,100 miles i did another flush AND changed the filter. Already feels better. Hope this helps

[@hypnoticimage9687]

It’s 4.5 qt transmission fluid for 2013 honda accord. You just put back what you drain out, get one of those buckets that measure qt and you know what to put back in.

[@itsyanielxo]

@@hypnoticimage9687 a full flush and refill isn’t 4qtz. Because I cracked my trans pan and car was left leaking for almost a week and it drained everything out. I topped it with new 4qt of fluid and my trans was jerking until I added the other 4 qt. My question was what’s the actual FULL capacity for the transmission and no one has been able to answer that right. Thanks Honda. It’s 8qt

[@joshwaz7098]

Hi, bought an accord at 77k with no history of transmission fluid change, every is telling me to not touch it, should I change? If I change what percent should I change out at a time? Thanks!

[@FlyBeee]

Congratulations on your new purchase. If you get a chance please review the description of this video where I have a detailed section on car with no history. Transmissions are Honda's weak point and over the years there are many model years that have had issues. The Accord you see in this video now has about 147K miles and is doing well. However, when you get few minutes, review the videos I have on this channel about this Accord, it should give you an idea of repairs and maintenance items I've handled over the years. One pointer I would say is to change engine oil every 3500 miles and not rely on maintenance minder. Let me know if you have any other Q.

[@joshwaz7098]

@@FlyBeee Stil amazing that you respond after all these years. I just did the CVT change, did the first oil change, and replaced the PCV valve. Thanks so much!

[@Broccoli_32]

@@joshwaz7098how is everything going now?

[@arodriguez8762]

What tool did he use to rotate the rod of the jack??? 🤔

[@FlyBeee]

To use the manual (scissor) jack I used my hands to rotate the rod. No other tool is required.

[@BoxinBrims]

I just got a honda accord sport from the lot with 140k miles.. no history of the transmission being done… im contemplating doing it myself but like the myths say there is a chance i will damage my trans. I did check the fluid it looks pretty clean for 140k if it hasnt been changed at all im just scared to damage the transmission if i do decide to change it

[@FlyBeee]

Congratulations on your purchase! It is a nice car and it runs fantastic with just a bit of care - About the fluid history, when you say 'no history of' does it only mean you have no record of it? I say that because carfax report these days also has maintenance history or at least name of the shop where vehicle was serviced and you can call that place and get a copy of the work that was completed on the vehicle. If you have absolutely no history then it all goes to your decision on whether you want to take a chance and slowly start replacing the fluid and space out the changes or not touch the vehicle at all. On my Accord when I don't change the fluid for 20K miles it becomes noticeably dirty and has burnt smell to it. If your vehicle has clean fluid then may be it was changed and someone may have done it through DIY that never shows up on carfax. Similar to all the work i do on my vehicle would not show in carfax or a 'shop receipt'.

[@usmxjp]

Thank you for uploading this video.

[@FlyBeee]

you are welcome

[@faisalalsubaie6166]

My cars has 70000 miles and i never changed the transmission fluid. Whats the best way to change it ? Thanks for uploading this video.

[@FlyBeee]

Space out the fluid changes by a few thousand miles to ensure you don't dislodge any dirt particles in the transmission.

[@edubb2491]

@@FlyBeee iam confused?

[@kengrassel9831]

I have a 2013 accord 4cyl that requires the CVT oil. It has 175,000 miles on it and I have never changed the transmission fluid. It runs fine but I have scheduled a fluid and filter change with the dealer for next week. Is the transmission ok?

[@FlyBeee]

If you review 2013 accord on CarComplaintsDOTcom most of transmission issues in this year/model accord happened around 100K miles. If your Accord is not having issues then it certainly saved you from large expense. However, it can also mean that issues may be just around the corner. If transmission fluid has never been changed then many times changing it for the first time after 170K miles can cause issues. If you are looking to replace this vehicle then may be good idea to look for a replacement soon vs. putting money into this car. Your call on how you would like to proceed. Honda's Annual clearance is going on now! :)

[@boyssansiro5614]

@@FlyBeee I have 2013 Honda accord and I never changed the transmission oil I never hade problem so now should I change or no any help please

[@FlyBeee]

@@boyssansiro5614 The fluid change depends on the miles you have on the car. under 50K miles you are okay to change for the first time. Around 50K miles the Maintenance Minder on the car asks to change transmission fluid for the first time. If your car has more than 50K miles then perhaps your car's service shop changed the transmission fluid already? It would be odd if the shop reset Maint.Minder without doing the required maintenance. Please call them and confirm. If you bought car pre-owned and don't have any history then run a CarFax report - these days it shows maintenance history. Even if it shows shop name , you can call that shop and confirm whether they changed transmission fluid. If you have absolutely no history then you have to decide whether to go forward with the fluid change or not. Please read up on pros and cons. of doing transmission fluid change for the first time at high mileage. If you decide to change the fluid then do just one fluid change (3.9 qts) and wait a few thousand miles before doing another. The condition of the old fluid (whether it smells burnt or not) will tell you whether fluid was changed. I hope this helps

[@boyssansiro5614]

@@FlyBeee thanks for the advice I will definitely give it a try 3.9 qts

[@FlyBeee]

@@boyssansiro5614 You are welcome! I have a few other videos on 2013 Accord, especially the engine oil consumption issue that I experienced. I hope you catch the issue early. Please check it out if you get a chance. Best wishes!

[@masonjarhillbilly]

There is a sight plug that needs to be removed for correct servicing level. You cannot just measure and fill. This transmission also has a filter in it. 3 bolts to get to and easy to replace. Hardest part is finding where it is the first time. Takes less than 5 minutes to change out. I have done a full service on my 2015 Accord several times.

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I made a separate video on how to check transmission fluid level and the link is in the narrative/description section of video. The transmission filter replacement is not a required maintenance item therefore I haven't replaced yet but t is good to be pro-active. Really appreciate your feedback. Best wishes!

[@kamilrasulov6734]

Thanks for the video. Appreciated. Could you tell me please, in which interval transmission fluid change needs to be done? I drove 77k my Honda accord 2014 LX and did not change at all. I am planning to change it at 80k then every 30k. Is this recommended?

[@FlyBeee]

I would recommend to replace your car's transmission fluid right away. Replacing the fluid is exactly that: replace the entire fluid that requires about 3 fluid changes. Buy a case (12 bottles) from local honda dealer then do one fluid replacement now, another a week later, and a third at 80K miles. Be prepared to see black fluid with burnt smell. Honda's maintenance minder typically says to replace fluid at approx 50K mile. I recently read that there is a TSB which says 2013-2017 accords degrade the fluid very fast. Personally, i do 1 fluid change every 15K miles to keep fresh fluid in the system. good luck

[@kamilrasulov6734]

I did the same way. There is only one thing i did not follow. I used 4 qtr fluid. Dumped all of them. Is that could be a problem? Should be 3.9 qtr. in addition could not measure the level.

[@FlyBeee]

Congratulations on changing the transmission fluid yourself! You may have over-filled it slightly, but it is an easy fix. At counter 1:32 of this video the little bolt right above the 'drain bolt' is the one you can remove to let the excess fluid drain out. Be sure to have the car on flat surface. good luck!

[@bridamy]

12-17 Honda Maintenance Minder is SOOO BS. If I followed the system recommended maintenance I would get oil changed once a year and fluids every 50-70k. My cvt used up it's fluid before 25k and I changed it at 30. NEVER go by the maintenance minder because you will never get to 300k+miles like your honda should if you do. Just download the old paper maintenance book for your car and follow that. the tech on these cars has changed but the parts haven't. Every 5k oil change. Every 30k transmission, brake fluid power steering. Every 50k full cooling system flush. Follow that and your Honda will run forever.

[@edubb2491]

@@bridamy thank you!!

[@kunalhuhu]

What size is the drain bolt if I want to use socket or wrench?

[@nesone6520]

I don't think you can use a open end wrench or socket. You simply insert the end of the ratchet extension into the drain plug "square". Whether it's 1/2" or 3/8" I can't tell from the video, but when I do this next month, I'll let you know.

[@FlyBeee]

What Nes One said is correct. The head of the drain bolt on my vehicle is round so there is no option to use a wrench or socket. The only way to open the drain bolt is to insert the square end of ratchet. I hope you already found the answer. Best wishes

[@PLATINUM2U]

i just did mine yesterday.V6 Accord though.. i did a couple vids on my channel. it just shows me draining out the fluid slowly.

[@FlyBeee]

Fantastic! Your vids are very nice!

[@pcmasterwraith7676]

dont forget the check plug right above the drain to make sure the right amount goes in these, temperature will change the quantity of fluid coming out and going in

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you so much! Totally agreed about temperature affect. I made a separate video on how to check the transmission fluid level through the heck bolt. The link is in the notes of this video. I hope you find it useful. Best wishes!

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

HEY!! YOU SHOULD USE JACK STANDS BRO!!

[@FlyBeee]

I use jack stands when getting under the car. For this video I put phone/camera under car and scissor jacks was quick n easy. Thanks for noticing though. Much appreciated.

[@johnjkizer6399]

Wow, are you seriously crawling under your car with that stock jack and no jack stands, I know it’s a simple job and you’ll be out from under the car in no time but you should be more careful, it’s not worth your life when it’s so simple just to put a jack stand, otherwise great video. Peace and God Bless

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks so much for your feedback and I really appreciate the concern about using stock scissor jacks...I only put camera under the car which makes it look like person behind the camera was also under the car! I was outside in front of the car trying to lift the scissor jack. At 2:58 you can see my arm stretched in from the front. The video doesn't show where I was so I really appreciate you taking the time to remind me to stay safe! :) Best wishes!

[@podium918]

Where did you buy the oil. I drive a 2017 Honda Accord sport. ???

[@FlyBeee]

I bought the HCF-2 transmission fluid at my local Honda dealer's parts dept., about $8.50 a bottle. There are a few Honda dealers in and around where I live so I call around to find best price on Honda parts. Often the dealer's websites has coupons for 20% off parts especially during weeks when business is typically slow for Honda service & parts dept in my area - (after summer) end of Sep to early Nov, (after Holiday rush) end of Dec through Feb. If I don't find any deals and must buy I ask the parts person whether they can offer any special if I buy a case (12 bottles). most of they time they would just off the discount by asking. good luck.

[@scottenser464]

After filling you need to start car . Foot on break put in each gear for 3 plus seconds. Then after fluid is warm go back under and undo the check bult . If a small amount drips out , your at the right leavel

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you.

[@kathylee204]

I have 2017 Honda accord when do I need RcchangeTransmission Fluid ?

[@cisco00079]

Kathy Lee some mechanics have told me to do it at every 50 to 60 k if you live or drive around steep hills

[@FlyBeee]

I would recommend to change at 15K miles. The maintenance minder on this Accord is setup to remind you at 50K miles to change transmission fluid. But in 2016 honda issued a TSB (technical service bulletin) that the transmission on this model accord degrades the fluid much faster therefore to change fluid sooner. Just google the TSB and you will find it, or read reviews at carcomplaintsDOTcom about transmission failure on this accord. At Honda dealer the fluid change costs $125 - $150. If you do it at home it is only 4 bottles of fluid at $35 total. Thats a small maintenance expense to keep your new Accord running well. Be sure to use Honda transmission fluid I show in the video. Good luck. When you get a chance also see my other videos about this model of Accord especially one about Engine oil consumption issue at 90K miles.

[@edubb2491]

@@FlyBeee where do u find all 4 quarts of hcf2 fluid..on amazon there 15 dollars each..total 60 dollars?

[@FlyBeee]

@@edubb2491 I buy my fluid at a local Honda dealer's parts dept. Bought HCF-2 earlier this month for $8.42 a quart. Over the years I've found that Jan-March (before tax refund) and Sep-Oct (after summer vacation and before Holidays) are slowest times for Honda Service/parts dept and they typically either have a discount coupon on their website or would just give discount if I ask. Also, I have a few honda dealers in drive distance and they take each others coupons when I ask them, and I am on their email list so overall I time my purchase of fluids, filter, oils etc. Also for major service work I get it done during these slow months and negotiate the price with the service people. I hope this helps.

[@diemtran3799]

@@FlyBeee So do I need to do a transmission flush around 100K miles if I drain and refill at every 15k miles?

[@masonlovesroblox]

Invest in a couple of tools. One is called a BREAKER BAR. The other is called JACK STANDS!!

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you

[@JoseHernandez-lm3hs]

Great video brother

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you, really appreciate it.

[@selvinmorales7647]

What specific cvt oil is recommended? I drive 2016 honda accord sport

[@FlyBeee]

I use Honda CVT transmission oil / fluid and would recommend the same. Can't go wrong with Honda's own fluids! There are two types of Honda CVT fluid: the fill plug on your car would show the fluid your car needs or any Honda dealer's parts can provide this info over the phone (or on website) if you give them the VIN#. There are a few Honda dealers around where i live and one of them would either have special pricing on fluids or have a % off coupon for Honda parts. I take the coupon to the nearest dealer and 99% of times they would accept other Honda Dealers coupon :) Or I would just ask them (over phone) if they have a discount, and 99% they would drop the price 20% Sometime Amazon has best prices and I would recommend to select a Honda dealer as 'seller' just to be sure you get Honda genuine parts. Checkout the description of this video on links to parts. I hope this helps.

[@njmenaceify]

that uses hcf-2 fluid

[@FlyBeee]

@@njmenaceify Thank you :)

[@salciotola3027]

hey bud- I noticed on your video that you only added 2.5 qt of transmission fluid but the car calls for 3.7 qt. please check your car again. There is also a check plug for you to check the correct amount

[@armondbalayan6620]

Agree or measure how much you drain, good luck.

[@FlyBeee]

Good catch!! To keep video short I just trimmed out the repetitive pouring of bottles but noted in the video description that 3.7 Qt is needed and i presume viewers can see the empty bottles in the video as well. Good question though!

[@shantvazken2274]

Hi, thanks alot for this video, i have honda accord 2015 cvt, the kilometers right now is 35000km, and sometimes i feel the transmission is jerking, do i need to change the transmission fluid to fix this problem?

[@FlyBeee]

You may still be under manufacturer's warranty so I would recommend to contact Honda dealer and have them look at the issue. At 22K miles or 35K kilometers a honda should not have transmission issues. However, at such low miles your accord is probably still in warranty. In any case, if you would like to change the transmission fluid then yes, it could help .

[@shantvazken2274]

@@FlyBeee ok thank you

[@coolchucho1303]

Jack trick was a must.

[@FlyBeee]

LOL, yea that sure help loosen that drain bolt!

[@felixromero5471]

I have a question, how many miles do I need to change the HCF-2 on the CVT transmission for the Honda Accord?

[@FlyBeee]

Change it every 15K miles. The maintenance minder in the car will recommend it at about 50K miles. But Honda has already issued a TSB and I quote verbatim "transmission fluid deteriorates quicker than expected" ... which means if you wait till 50K miles you would likely have damaged the transmission already. Its about $35 for a HCF-2 change at home and it takes only 10 mins. Do it every 15k miles vs risking transmission failure. Just my $0.02 of recommendation.

[@mikeotey6019]

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[@edubb2491]

@@FlyBeee man..15k..thats often..iam doing every 30k

[@TonyhatesLego11031people]

@@edubb2491 I do it at 35K. Doing it at 15K is basically changing you cvt fluid at the same time as your oil

[@swaggerjacker1482]

I did my 17 accord sport at 30K and will do a drain and fill every 30K. Nothing wrong with doing it sooner. Is cheap preventative maintenance

[@osiris2k302]

Can you use all 4 qts?

[@FlyBeee]

Car can take all 4 quarts but it will overfill the transmission. Honda makes its own transmissions and it has been its weak point for many years so I will recommend to not over-fill transmission. If you have already filled 4 Qts then please drain out the excess by opening up the Over-flow drain bolt which is located right above the Transmission fluid drain bolt. Stop this video at 1:33 counter, and see the small bolt facing down - this is the over-flow drain bolt. Best of luck

[@jeramybearamy8539]

Thanks for the awesome video. Greatly appreciated!

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you. I am so glad you liked it :)

[@jeramybearamy8539]

Absolutely. Did you change out the crush washer for the drain plug and the check bolt?

[@FlyBeee]

I don't always change the crush washer. But this time I did change it :)

[@natehiger410]

Hey bro you engine is so clean, how many miles did you did this? Is it still clean like this? Mine have some oil get out from the gap of the engine, wondering that’s normal or not

[@FlyBeee]

Thank you! I think the car had 50K miles when I made this video- it was five years ago so my memory may be off a bit. Engine is clean most likely because I use 'engine cleaner' in the self service car wash, lol. The car now has about 121K+ miles on it and engine is still decently clean. BUT, around 90K miles the car started consuming oil and engine's valve cover gasket started leaking oil so the engine looked messy. I replaced PCV valve and made a video about this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3OxgH-ufZyenpI​) in the video you can see the messy engine. The PCV valve replacement helped fixed the oil consumption issue. How many miles are on your Accord? Have you had any oil consumption / burn issue?

[@natehiger410]

@@FlyBeee Thanks for the reply. Mine is around 73k now, I did notice the oil drop a little bit on the dip stick, but for every 7k miles oil change it never go blow the bottom dot (i usually fill the oil to the mid point instead of top dot). And there is no oil drop on the ground so i guess no leaking. But the gap of the engine have some dirty oil I have to clean it like every 6 month. I accidently fill too much oil for the 50k oil change, I remove the extra oil about 200 miles later. And since then I notice the gap have some dirty oil built up, any suggestion? Thanks.

[@natehiger410]

@@FlyBeee You said the engine's valve cover gasket started leaking oil but you change the PCV valve, did you change the cover gasket as well?

[@FlyBeee]

The Earth Dreams engine in this Accord has oil burn issue, it consumes oil and that burnt oil clogs the PCV valve which then causes extra pressure in engine head and the valve cover gasket would start to leak. You won't see oil drip on the ground, just that engine area would get oily, fuel consumption goes up, and mpg drops. There is a class action law-suit on Honda working its way through the court system. When you get a chance please review the narrative/description of the PCV valve video replacement video (link shared earlier) it has some addnl details. May be your vehicle is starting to develop this issue. Keep an eye on oil level often and replace the PCV valve to see if it helps. It pretty much fixed the issue for me. I also replaced the valve cover gasket after changing PCV valve.

[@natehiger410]

@@FlyBeee I feel like my mpg almost remain the same but the low speed accelecation is not so good recently, do you think that's also relate with oil buring or PCV stuff? Or it's the time for new spark plug? I read the owners manul it said change it at 100k but mine is only 73k. When did you change yours? Thanks.

[@petates0683]

why you didn't replace the filter 25450-p4v-013

[@FlyBeee]

It's a non serviceable item. Honda / Acura transmissions of past years have failed due to dirty fluid and excessive heat, not due to dirty filters. however you can replace the filter if you feel strongly about it.

[@bigabescanal2799]

It looks like you have a leak to the left of the fill plug. You ever look in to it?

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks for being a careful observer! I double-checked and didn't find the leak. Thanks

[@tyesco1000]

What is the interval. It doesn't say in the manual for my EX coupe model.

[@FlyBeee]

Vehicle's maintenance minder would come on at about 45,000 miles, but you can see in video that at 45k the fluid was really bad. In past models it was change out entire fluid (3 drain & refills) every 30,000 miles . I do drain & refills every 15K miles to keep fresh fluid in the car. You are free to decide for yourself.

[@tyesco1000]

@@FlyBeee Thank you

[@tyesco1000]

@@FlyBeee My 2015 is at 28k now. I'll think I take care of this asap.

[@FlyBeee]

@@tyesco1000 New fluid can be too strong for the transmission so ideally space out the drain & refills. I would recommend to do 1 drain & refill now, and then wait a few weeks about 500 miles or so and then do another. Good luck!

[@arodriguez8762]

How can check the transmission fluid without a dipstick like other model? 🤔

[@FlyBeee]

As you have said, there is no ‘dip-stick’ per se! But you can still check the fluid level. Pause the video at 1:33 count. The screw above the trans fluid drain bolt is the ‘over-flow’ screw. Open it, If the fluid drips from the over-flow opening it means the car has the correct fluid level.

[@arodriguez8762]

@@FlyBeee thanks. Seems like a pain now

[@swaggerjacker1482]

Andres Rodriguez not really, is rather easy

[@npolite22]

Please buy some jackstands​. I would never trust being under the OEM jack.

[@danr1920]

Always have redundant safety systems. I use jack stands, and two floor jacks , the jacks just making contact.

[@FlyBeee]

Agreed. In making this video I put my phone under the car for better angle car which gives the impression that the person behind the phone was under the car. I appreciate the concern. Thanks

[@bryandhispup]

Thanks for the info, but jack stands or ramps, and wheel chucks! Omg I was nervous for you the whole time!

[@FlyBeee]

Thanks so much for your comment and concern. No worries, I put my phone under the car to record this video and the used jack stand to lift the car just to get a good angle. I was didn't get under the car... at 2:58 you can see my arm reach-in from the front. The video doesn't show where I was and it is easy to assume the worse. I really appreciate you taking the time to remind me to stay safe! :) Best wishes

[@cosminaconstantinescu9369]

hi do i need to change the filter of the transmission too ?

[@FlyBeee]

No, it is not a maintenance requirement. The best thing you can do for your car's transmission is to change the transmission fluid. I read that there is a TSB on this model accord that its CVT fluid that gets dirty too quickly. It sure does!

[@RealJoshBinder]

Super helpful! Thanks man! 👍

[@FlyBeee]

You are welcome. Please checkout my other videos on this Accord especially on how to check transmission fluid level. If you have any other Qs feel free to ask. Best wishes.

[@jijiegarage3456]

can i use other cvt brand for honda transmission sir?

[@Thunderball66]

Honda says no. Amsoil CVT fluid claims to work. Use at your own risk.

[@FlyBeee]

I use Honda fluids only. Why take a chance with a $4K transmission? However, you can free to do anything at your own risk.

[@JFKennedy-wy5ez]

Has the transmission given you any problems

[@FlyBeee]

Not yet, and i am hoping that regular drain and fill of fluid would help with transmission longevity. will see.