Acura TSX Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

[@J1Z06]

My 2005 has 155k...bought it with 109k...definitely due for a change. Great vid!! Thanks

[@nasimwehbe8410]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Just became the proud owner of an 04 TSX and I absolutely love it.

[@Kamiidash]

Nasim Wehbe would you reconnects ? I’m thinking I’m either gonna get an 05 tsx or g35

[@TurboTrout]

@@Kamiidash 3 years late but i hope you got the tsx lol

[@martini9974]

More diy videos should follow this platform. Good lighting and to the point!

[@jeffkeryk3550]

Honda DW-1 is synthetic; Toyota WS is dino. Aisin or Idemitsu makes the fluid, I believe. The Idemitsu vehicle specific fluids are top notch. I have used the Honda stuff in our 2006 TSX; it pulls better than DW-1. I an gonna use their fluid in our 2013 GS350 F Sport soon. Thanks for the video.

[@Mrfloogle45]

Love the tsx videos man, really helps me out. Keep it up!

[@cytesnda]

And you’re still helping just got a first gen tsx gonna be watching for awhile now lmao thank you so much

[@SoulEraser000]

Honda manual says 3 quarts if anyone is interested

[@Queensraces]

Idk im curious to know how many quarts

[@AleksandrKisslove]

I thought it was 2.9

[@mehdisherif2972]

Best thing i think to do is, put the amount back in that comes out.

[@davidthegoliath4287]

it says 2.1 on all data?

[@leolop07]

I’m so glad I ran into this video I had no idea the oil could be changed 😅 gonna work on it today now that my oil arrived from Honda

[@Alohabruddah]

I miss those transmission dip sticks,most modern cars nowadays don't have it...

[@johndaniel3474]

So you have to take it to the stealership and spend money great hustle lol

[@mrsono82]

Nice, I started doing this every 15k miles after I hit 100k miles.

[@1monstrshop]

The Toyota fluid looks 1 shade darker . An yes I agree, both transmission fluid are sourced from the same Vendor.

[@InvaderNate]

Be careful banging on those ratchets like that the metal shaft ends about an inch and a half before the handle ends and I’ve broken the end of the handle off on two of mine putting a pipe on the end.

[@thrillhouse8787]

Hey! Just bought a TSX, and loving these videos. Still have the car? How's it going?

[@lluu8838]

Thanks.

[@wing0291]

I use amsoil and it works better then factory

[@fyahwerks]

I have k24 in my 05 accord and I am using amsoil engine oil and will be using amsoil for the tranny as well

[@johndaniel3474]

Nothing is better then stock honda oil for that transmission it will start bucking for usen other oil any pro will use stock honda atf

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

@@johndaniel3474 I've been using Redline ATF (D4) with no issues.

[@ZDriver1996]

It's a good idea to change the transmission fluid before it changes color like that. It no longer has the same lubricating/protection properties by that point. You have residual in the torque converter so you'll have to repeat the process after driving it a bit. I usually change mine ever 40k which might be overkill but its a 15 year old car now and feels like new. The TSX is one of the best cars (overall) ever built IMO.

[@phxrsx]

How would you repeat that? Drain the good oil you just put in?

[@ZDriver1996]

@@phxrsx hey Adrian. safest way for all cars is just to drive it around for 30 minutes, get it up to speed like a state road or highway... that way what is trapped in the torque converter is cycled into the good fluid.. then repeat the drain / fill process.. If your fluid is black or really dark I would do this. If you put a drop of the used ATF onto a white paper and see its still kind of red/burgundy then I would just change the ATF once... I would probably not repeat the process to get the fluid out of the torque converter.

[@andrewbelmudez6985]

@@ZDriver1996 How many quartz does a 2006 Acura TSX K24 with 5 Speed automatic take? Also, when i bought the fluid from the dealer, i happened to pick up the washer ring on the bolt that drains the fluid underneath (Highly recommended)

[@ZDriver1996]

@@andrewbelmudez6985 On a gravity drain you'll drop about 2 1/2 fluid out. You'll need about 5 quarts to make sure you get it out.

[@zacsiler]

@@phxrsx Per the 2005 TSX Owner’s manual, drive the vehicle for a short distance after drain and refill. Do that three times. The drain only gives you 3qt. The transmission capacity is 6.9qt.

[@ericaalarcon8537]

How much transmission oil does the Acura TSX take?

[@kevinski175]

3 quartz

[@rickxs619]

how many quartz????

[@americanpatriot6502]

Right I doubt it's only 2

[@LethalGarciaYoutube]

How many qts did it take?

[@wisb_1658]

Jesus Garcia the same question I have

[@smackarooni4359]

3 qts

[@nicholasmartinez4741]

I cant find the engine splash shield, can anyone direct me where to get one, I have an 07 tsx.

[@Ej6daniel]

Tbh I took mine off and never put it back on. Wastes time changing the oil every 5k.

[@runningcoyote3897]

when is a good time to change the trans oil milage wise?

[@denlin68]

I do it every 50K but your suppose to do it 3 times in a row tho because you cant get it all out from 1 flush

[@prince_sach50]

@@denlin68 What's the interval with the 3 times?

[@denlin68]

SP FromNY914 if transmission fluid was never changed u want to do it 3 times for sure after that its fairly clean u can just do 1 flush 50k later

[@prince_sach50]

@@denlin68 I bought mine used and in the carfax it didn't state transmission fluid change. I'm at 86K miles on my TSX rn and the color is light brown you think I should do it asap or wait till 90k(same time for my next oil change)

[@MrRogerslarry56]

You have an extra quart left because you didn't change the entire fluid. The entire process needs to be done at least twice for a 90% fluid change, especially if your TSX has more than 150k. It should drain about 3 Quarts each time leaving about 2-3 quarts behind the Clutch packs. You also need to get in a drive at a steady highway speed in between repeating the steps in order for the Lock-up to engage.

[@richardl5902]

You would have to do a drain and fill closer to five times to get 90% new. The 2012 transmission paired w the L4 drain is 2.5L (2.6qt). Total fill is 6.5L (6.9qt). Each drain and fill leaves behind 62% of the previous fluid. Three times leaves 24% old fluid. If behind schedule do it 3 times then once every 30k mi.

[@SKYKOP1972]

Why don't you show us how to change the transmission fluid filter? My mechanic always changes my tranny filter when he changes the tranny fluid every 15K in my 2008 TSX. I'd like to see how it's done.

[@JDMHMONGBOY96]

Every 15k?!? Your mechanic is robbing you

[@Family.ONLY45]

@@JDMHMONGBOY96 how? Mines said the same 15k

[@jdwheeler6517]

I'd be willing to bet that the Honda and Toyota fluids are very similar chemically. If you get generic AT fluid, they're always grouped together (along with Nissan and Mitsubishi I believe)

[@GTContent]

That's a high possibility.

[@JohnKaufmann]

Dude you have a hoist what's with the jackstands for this demo!!! I have the same hoist BTW.

[@GTContent]

Was much easier to use the jack & jackstand. lol

[@Jedi_Luke]

Yes people, Honda uses a SPECIFIC fluid, not that Valvoline or Amsoil crap.

[@marianarios8479]

❤❤

[@nicholasmartinez4741]

Can you drop a link for the fluid please

[@DillanBoutin]

What's your feeling on using Idemitsu ATF Type H plus. It says it's the factory fill from Honda and Acura and meets specs for DW-1.

[@markyazurin6304]

Is the transmission washer the same size as the oil bolt washer?

[@mariovaldes3921]

I have the same question. I bought a pack of 6 oil bolt washers and I’m wondering if I can use the same

[@musicfashionstyle4251]

should we replace the filter or not.

[@GTContent]

You should if you're already doing it. Unfortunately, I didn't include it in this video

[@Queensraces]

I out 2 quarts and i cant evn see it on the distick yet

[@charleshua8657]

What about the filter?

[@kseriestsx4211]

Is it two quarts that i would need to do the fluid change?

[@GTContent]

Yes

[@perfectlyimperfectmua3899]

I have a 04 tsx and it studders between 20 to 45 SOMETIMES NOT ALWAYS idk if it’s torque converter but trannny shifts well and no codes/ check engine. Any ideas any one gone thru this?? Automatic transmission fyi

[@GTContent]

Worn/bad engine/transmission mounts.

[@perfectlyimperfectmua3899]

GT Content i got it checked out and they said it was ok I’ll have to take it to get a second opinion but everyone is saying mayb a trannny flush with mr shudder should help any opinions

[@GTContent]

@@perfectlyimperfectmua3899 old/worn/cupped tires. Missing/no wheel weights causing wobble/vibration.

[@perfectlyimperfectmua3899]

Gt content can I send u a vid of what my car does ?

[@GTContent]

@@perfectlyimperfectmua3899 sure. send to my instagram

[@oswaldgobblepot]

what is the transmission change interval?

[@user-sf3pu2jp4r]

What kind of floor jack are you using?

[@GTContent]

Low profile

[@pm7805]

WTF, I wonder why I was paying upwards of $300 for transmission oil change in dealerships.

[@johndaniel3474]

Because it has a filter that needs to be replaced and pan gasket to go along with it

[@DManfrommanila]

i got a o6 tsx, how many bottle did you used?

[@GTContent]

2

[@warnerg80]

Does it just take 2 quarts?

[@ZDriver1996]

2 quarts only fills the pan. you have about another 2 quarts residual in the torque converter.

[@warnerg80]

ZDriver1996 so I recently changed it out along with the filter and it took exactly 3 quarts. I drove the car around for a bit before doing it and my fluid was a dark red vs the bright red of the new. I noticed that it shifts smoother and will change it out at 196k as the car had 156k when I changed it.

[@ZDriver1996]

@@warnerg80 ​@@warnerg80 yeah i usually pull 2 quarts.. drive it.. then pull another 2 quarts to get most of what was in the torque converter. Change all the fluids on these cars and they'll run for ever. Love mine.

[@TheBlkac1]

He didn't show you how much fluid to use? WTH😟😕

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

Doesn't this thing have a transmission filter that's in the return line after the radiator?

[@GTContent]

It's located on top of the transmission.

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

@@GTContent how often should you change it? I don't see it in this video

[@GTContent]

@@tommyhajimoto6968 Recommended replacement at 30k-50k miles. I forgot to add it into this video 😅.

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

@@GTContent Yeah you mentioned every other part number and thing to remove but the filter. I was looking for a video on how to remove one. Oh well lol

[@SKYKOP1972]

@@tommyhajimoto6968 I have a 08 TSX. My mechanic changes the tranny fluid filter every time he changes the fluid every 15K. He says it's a bit of a challenge because of its location but it's doable.

[@mariomora4458]

‼️What socket size do I need to drain the transmission fuid?? ‼️

[@Angrypsyduck91]

no socket needed just the ratchet

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

3/8ths drive

[@estewar03]

Just because transmission fluid has red dye in it does NOT make them all the same... That's like saying Ford's type F transmission fluid is the same as Dextron which they are not. They each have their own special formulation & additive packages. I'm almost willing to bet you'd blow out the transmission in just a couple thousand miles using "most" non-oem fluids, it's not smart when you can easily get the oem Honda fluid for $10 or less per quart. I just paid $6.14 w/ my employee discount & don't forget to do the inline transmission filter while you're at it...

[@GTContent]

It's been running good since this video. As a counter to your argument, Honda doesn't manufacture oil/fluid. Could they be getting it from the same oil/fluid manufacturer? Maybe, maybe not.

[@thangrom5795]

fast, easy and lazy way refill transmission oil thru dip stick but they are has bold close by right side of the shock..which need long extension open it.

[@KhFxx]

Will this work for 2004 tsx

[@GTContent]

Yes

[@KhFxx]

@@GTContent thank you

[@DanielTurnbow]

Is there a filter in there and where is it

[@fyahwerks]

on my accord there is an external trans filter, look to the right of the engine. the filter is on top the trans mission

[@mot611]

@@fyahwerks You can pull the solenoids and clean the screens too.

[@fyahwerks]

@@mot611 how do I gain access to that?

[@MrJavierdinero]

How much did you put I just changed it in the mechanic just now next time I'll do it myself

[@GTContent]

You'll need 2-3 bottles.

[@imatter4619]

Does it have a filter??

[@GTContent]

Yes

[@imatter4619]

@GT Content Didn't see that on the video. Just did mine for the first time(70k miles). Not sure if I should of changed the filter.

[@imatter4619]

@GT Content Do you have a video of this process with the transmission filter getting changed out? Thanks

[@GTContent]

@@imatter4619 Sorry, I don't. The filter is located above the transmission. It's an inline filter. Just remove the two clamps secured at both ends of the rubber hoses attached to the filter and swap out with the new one.

[@imatter4619]

@GT Content last question😀, I already changed the transmission fluid but forgot the filter. Can I just change the filter or would I have to drain everything. Thanks

[@dakumilife]

So 2 quarts is all that it needs?

[@GTContent]

Unless you are doing a full flush, then more is required.

[@prince_sach50]

2.6

[@AlexisLopez-em5ug]

It only used 2 quarts? I ordered 4, and can I keep using the same oem crushwasher or do I need to buy a new one, thanks!

[@TheDerrty111]

Re-use it it should be fine

[@mot611]

Keep the extra 2 and do it again in 10k.

[@isaiahw1995ify]

What does it mean when you have metal shavings in the oil??

[@GTContent]

Could be damage from metal to metal contact.

[@isaiahw1995ify]

Does that mean transmission is starting to go bad?

[@adityaruparel3320]

It only takes 2 bottles? I usually put 3.

[@kato2182]

I Done blown the trans 4 times im sick of it

[@johndaniel3474]

You didn't change the filter why not ? Number one thing that kills that transmission

[@ConkersBadKneeDay]

Thats not true at all

[@johndaniel3474]

@@ConkersBadKneeDay what kills the transmission an unserviced filter or somthing else what's not true ??

[@ConkersBadKneeDay]

@@johndaniel3474 not keeping up with fluid changes and internal part failure. Maybe the filters in the old days ruined the transmission, but not with newer cars.

[@johndaniel3474]

@@ConkersBadKneeDay I'm not even gonna waste my time have a great life

[@ConkersBadKneeDay]

Its okay if you don't have first hand experience. Enjoy your life.

[@rrbrooklyn1]

What a horrible illustration

[@TheLongLouis]

Both are expensive. I'd rather buy Castrol or Valvoline ATF.

[@TheDerrty111]

No you fool thats fluid is not recommended by honda/acura good luck finding a new transmission

[@mikesanto69]

And you'll blow the tranny if you don't use the Honda Fluid.... Jaggoff

[@ssyang911]

Are you Hmong? I'm going to keep asking till you answer lol

[@MechaTronic161]

It doesn’t matter. Will you please shut the hell up?

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

Gran Torino

[@TeeLBCify]

Are you chinese or Japanese?