2014-2015 Honda Civic CVT transmission fluid replacement DIY

How to Change the Honda automatic CVT Transmission Fluid for the 2014-2015 Honda Civic
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This is my first video so my apologies for any mistakes and shaky clips as I had to work with one hand and also shoot the video.
Time: It took me about 1 hour
Part numbers :4 Quarts of Honda OEM HCF2: 08200-HCF2 (USA), or 08200-HCF2C (Canada).
Tools required:
Philips or flat head screw driver
17mm socket
3/8 male rachet
Jack/Jackstands/Ramps
Transmission Funnel
Drain pan
2014 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Change
2015 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Change

[@jamesj.litteriojr.433]

Awesome vid brother!!!! Straight to the point...No interruptions!!! Props!!!

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi James, thanks for watching!

[@cesarsstuff5099]

Did u use the full 4qt? I use like 3 and 3/4 couldn't see the the flow out since I did it kinda late so I just assumed it was okay with the estimate

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi cesarsstuff5099, I used the full 4qt and just let it drain out. Thanks for watching!

[@MatteoTodd]

Thank you for the video. Can you see an overflowing from the top or you keep having to go look underneath the car?

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi Matteo, I couldn't see it from the top so had to go underneath the car. Thanks for watching!

[@jlgloriawu]

This is such a helpful video, thanks for making it. Looking forward to the next video :)

[@ghettodiy7114]

I'm glad you found it helpful, Thanks!

[@Killamurdysquad]

seems a demon put my plug on and I need a priest to exorcise it free

[@dhp6478]

Question do u have to put check bolt back as soon as the transmission fluid start to come out or u have to wait until it stop dripping transmisión fluid on the check bolt?

[@fiddlerpin]

You didn't mention you should change the drain washer. Should be changed with every change.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Ah I missed that. Thanks for watching!

[@elserch727]

How can I do that?

[@stephenjackson4392]

The crush washer has a to be replaced.

[@elserch727]

@@stephenjackson4392 thank you

[@808xcountry5]

Does the 123B code on dash means time to change trans fluid? And is this set by a certain miles then it comes? I already change it before the the code appeared

[@irwinyuen7789]

Thanks for posting the video. I just changed my 2014 EX and bought only 4 quarts. I was able to see the first over flow after the starting the 4th bottle. But after starting the car and topped off with very little overflow lost, poured all of the 4th bottle with out any over flow? According to my findings, it should take 3.9 quarts.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for watching!

[@minayouwakim3116]

did you change the filter ? i saw another video that changed the filter , he said he will just put 4 quart , i am asking because i want to lift the car from the front and do it without removing the check bolt .

[@irwinyuen7789]

There is no filter to change.

[@AllShaaaallPerish]

Yes thereis there are 2 filters one on top and one below in the pan​@@irwinyuen7789

[@EncircleMeTX]

Great vid man. Made it look so simple. Will use this soon when I change mine.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigfarru2]

Did you have to use the 4 bottles? Mine took the entire 4 bottles. I hope I didn’t overfilled it

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi bigfarru2, I used the 4 bottles and let the excess drain out. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelsimon7414]

2015 Honda Civic LX, CVT fluid change, Thanks.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@doubletappem]

Most people wouldn't know to start and run the system then recheck levels to add more. Just like an oil change butb10x more important

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for watching!

[@darthcaedus5124]

Did you let the car heat up at all? Or just go through shifting the gears 3 times? I’m curious if the drain checker should be done with the fluid hot or just barely warmed up?

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi William, The car was hot because it was driven. Hope that helps, but when you pour the fluid in the fluid is cold, but either way I don't think it will make too much of a difference. Hope that helps! ghettodiy

[@doubletappem]

Synthetic and specialized oils for motors and transmissions now do not expand or break down like conventionals so it doesn't matter. Thats why mobil1 boasts 20k miles vs 3-5k for conventional. If you lose fluid you have a leak or burning it through cylinder rings. My 2014 civic will use a half quart ever 6-8k miles i top it off and change it at 15k after a short run with a second half qt add in to dilute impurities. Even the filter is rated for 20k and you honestly could change it every other time. 40k. Insane but air force mechanics will argue its safe lol 250k still running like new doing this. Just use the thin 0W-20 full synthetic as it calls for. Its Honda 👌

[@EndlesSuffering]

is it really 3.6 quarts or more? people here are saying they added 4 quarts and still nothing spills out of the check hole, i only added about 3.6 quarts and dont want to damage the cvt

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hey Luis, make sure the car is level, then add enough so the fluid spills out. If it doesn't spill out after 4 quarts perhaps your driveway/garage isn't perfect level ground. Cheers

[@EndlesSuffering]

@@ghettodiy7114 can I just change it and add 4 quarts total and not unbolt the check bolt?

[@ghettodiy7114]

@@EndlesSuffering The official capacity is 3.6 quarts. Unless more than 3.6 quart was drained out, adding 4 quarts might be a little too much, do at your own risk. Cheers

[@bongodrummer6914]

MEASURE EXACTLY WHAT COMES OUT.........PUT THE SAME BACK IN DONE

[@nutrasweet8325]

Great video sir. Subbed

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for watching!

[@Killmonize]

When dip stick goes back in...what way does it face?

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hey, I don't think it matters as long as it's on tight. Cheers.

[@Nate-Dawwg]

Hi I noticed on my car the dealership didnt install the fill hole plug correctly. Where is the dipstick to check the fluid level. I have a 2015 civic. I want to make sure fluid didnt leak out a lot from the top of the fill plug hole. Thanks again.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi Nate, thanks for watching. There is no dipstick in the 2015 Honda Civic CVT. The way to check the fluid is to top it up until the fluid comes out of the fill hole (the car has to be level). Hope that helps!

[@Nate-Dawwg]

@@ghettodiy7114 Hey thanks for the info! Also I have another issue. The fill plug keeps popping off and was wondering if that was an issue for you or anyone who sees this comment. I have a 2015 civic lx cvt. A lot of forums say this is a common problem people are having

[@ghettodiy7114]

@@Nate-Dawwg Hi Nate, I don't have that issue on my car, the fill plug is very snug, although my car only have 80000KM. If you know someone with another 2014-2015 civic, you can try to see if theirs will also fall off if you put it on yours, perhaps the seals are worn out and you may have to buy a new one. Try not to run the car without the plug, contaminants would get in and possibly damage your transmission over time.

[@wolfzflow5080]

@@Nate-Dawwg same here the plug is always coming off of the hole but luckily its always sitting right next to it and I haven't lost it yet!

[@Nate-Dawwg]

@@wolfzflow5080 i went to honda dealership and purchased a new plug to see if maybe the old one shrunk. Turns out it did shrink because the new one fits tighter than a nuns knickers. Solved my issue. Hope doing this solves yours too! Take care.

[@jrockafellow1971]

8/2021: Searching KZbin unsuccessfully for location of CVT transmission dipstick 2015 Honda Civic LX Sedan. Finally read the Haynes Repair manual: certain Civic's (like mine) have a filler plug, but do not have a transmission level dipstick. One has to raise the vehicle on jack stands, then remove the fluid check plug. If level is correct, fluid should just start dripping from the hole.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi J Rockafellow, Thanks for watching and the tip!

[@hannahwu97]

Cool! Thanks for showing us 😊

[@ghettodiy7114]

I'm glad you found it helpful, Thanks!

[@Rrm-br5ku]

I don’t know if its bad luck but every time I change the transmission fluid on my cars the transmission starts slipping some time after

[@ghettodiy7114]

Could be bad luck....Thanks for stopping by!

[@homuraakemi9556]

Probably needs to be done more often

[@bongodrummer6914]

EVERY 40K DID YOU WAIT UNTIL 180 K ????????

[@chupapi0077]

do you check the level with the car on o off?

[@albertrivera5443]

Can you jb weld that filler plug? Keeps popping out!!!!

[@makaveli5257]

Replace it

[@AngelSanchez-er5gi]

Disculpa el líquido que está tirando entre la trasmision y el motor, de donde es la fuga. Tengo un vehiculo con esa fuga.

[@19watup93]

Please help! I have same problem. Did you find where it came from. Looking to fix this weekend. Tengo mismo problema

[@michaeljohnson-pw6gh]

Your pressure sensor is loose

[@BW-kv9wj]

Isn’t there a small transmission filter under the battery?

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for watching, yes I've seen it on another youtube video, I only changed the fluid not the filter for my video.

[@homuraakemi9556]

Apparently there is, and there is also a filter in the pan. Difficult to get that pan off, though

[@SeriousASMR]

Dealership just said i should get this done and wants to charge me 399.00 for it

[@abofhdfhd3923]

Honda Civic 2015 cut 160,000 kilometers and never changed the transmission fluid ... What do you recommend to me now

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi Abofhd Fhd, there should be a maintenance code "3" when it's time to change the CVT fluid. It came on at 85000km for me. If it's past that there is always a risk of problems when you do change the fluid as it has been running past the maintenance interval. You ll have to gauge of the risk of making it worse by changing the fluid. Hope that helps!

[@abofhdfhd3923]

@@ghettodiy7114 Thank you very much for your answer to my question. Note : Your reply did not reach me until June 10, at 5:30 am Saudi Arabian time. While the response from you appears to me that it is three weeks ago from now

[@ghettodiy7114]

@@abofhdfhd3923 I'm glad to be able to help, not sure why there is a delay for you to receive the message.

[@abdalla2016]

Hey man quick question. When is a good time to change your transmission fluid? I had a 2014 Honda Civic EX and I'm just wondering. Thanks!

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi abdalla2016, You should change it when the maintenance minder has the "3" code. For example mine had a B123 code. It came on at around 85000km for me which is around 52800 miles. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@abdalla2016]

Yeah mine just turned on. My buddy is telling me that he’s heard a lot of cars have problems when they changed their transmission fluid so I’m asking for your input on this. Kinda worried to change it but got 30% more to go! Haha

[@GARGANT01]

@@abdalla2016 Under normal conditions auto transmission 90-100k miles. I just changed mine around 100k with Honda hcf-2 oil

[@Rrm-br5ku]

@@GARGANT01 did it start slipping after you replaced the fluid?

[@Rrm-br5ku]

@@abdalla2016 did it start slipping after you replaced the fluid?

[@sambuilders9340]

Sir pwede ba yan sa honda civic 1997 vtech model yun cvt oil na yan? San pwede maka bili?

[@rigoochoa6972]

Where is the dipstick tho

[@Stellarainn]

😭😭 sealed transmission

[@fiddlerpin]

Change fluid at least every 30,000 miles.

[@ghettodiy7114]

Good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@toannhan5302]

I changed mine at 60k and fluid stills look new as the new fluid dealers be b.s

[@mainaunt4447]

I use the wrong fluid 😂 I have driven 5 years already 😢

[@toannhan5302]

Why take out check bolt just pour In 4 quarts in that a wasted of time they shouldn't have a check bolt at first place

[@johnmurphy40]

I agree, make sure the car is level

[@donschlonski2936]

As soon as I seen a tape measure at the jack stands I closed the video SMH

[@ghettodiy7114]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@stephenjackson4392]

No mention of the proper quantity of fluid

[@earthstrong7855]

Can I use aftermarket non-honda brand cvt fluid?

[@ghettodiy7114]

Hi earthstrong, thanks for watching. Honda transmissions are very picky for fluid. However if you can find something that meets the same OEM specification, I suppose that could work. Hope that helps!

[@JuanVega-ns5ok]

Don’t skimp on the fluids. Stick with the Honda brand. You don’t want to be saying “I wish I had used the Honda brand”.

[@johnmurphy40]

@@JuanVega-ns5ok Castrol makes good stuff and their CVT fluid meets and exceeds the specs look on the bottle