Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Fluid Service 2006 EX (2006-2011 Similar) (Drain and Fill)

[@n.a.8775]

Thank you. Done and explained professionally. No talking about unrelated subjects. No laud music in the background. All together great video

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@cpnstbn1266]

One of the most thorough yet quick videos I've seen for working on the civic. Most videos people are annoying with guys blabbing on, talking to themselves slowly and it takes forever etc. Nicely done. Thanks.

[@kenc.9067]

I agree

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

Many Thanks to you I'm a single mom doing this parenting thing solo. I want to give you major props for taking the time to show me this. :) $$$$ saving

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped you out!

[@chrisclark5127]

@@YD-uq5fi did you know that child support is money used for the kids. Do you know how much it costs to raise a kid. In most cases, the mother is not just pocketing the cash... Yes some do... But kind of bold and rude to assume that about someone you don't know. Who hurt you? 😂

[@christianresendiz3159]

@@YD-uq5fi i agree man. The whole "Im a single mom..." is getting old. No one cares or wants to hear that shit.

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

@@YD-uq5fi..and you know this how? Sounds like to me that you are a deadbeat dad..even if she was receiving any kind of payment from the father it doesn't come close to the actual cost of raising a child..

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

@@YD-uq5fi..ya that's funny. What would you know about anything in life. You probably still live with your mommy and I wouldn't be surprised if you still wet your bed.

[@louism1962]

Gave me the confidence to do it myself took all of 30 minute do.Car feels so tight an smooth shifting now.Great video.

[@BigDog50001]

Nice!

[@1bootyaa]

Which fluid did you use?

[@geckoswan1]

I am doing this tomorrow on my 2010 Civic. This was the perfect video to make sure I do it correctly. Thank you!

[@surf6009]

I purchased a Honda civic 2010. Odometer was about 79,000. I drive an insane amount to work. I really need to start getting things like this done, as I have no car maintenance history at all. I can do this myself, as I have the tools. This video will help me for sure.

[@bahamiantoons1027]

this has been a very detailed tutorial. I could see you really know your Honda and take good care of your car. You deserve to be the #1 search when looking for this specific topic. Really insightful video that doesn't miss a step!

[@BigDog50001]

Bahamiantoons Thanks!

[@celesterosales8976]

Wondering if you’ll see this all these years later to answer. What’s the difference between a transmission flush and a change?

[@gepd12]

Wow. Can't believe I paid $100 once for a transmission service when this was all that needed to be done. Doing that and oil changes at home now. Cheers for the video bud!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@tigergreg8]

You actually did well if that's all they charged, most garages charge twice that.

[@sherryevon9908]

Thank you for showing us we’re the transmission stick was being a single parent showing my 17 year old how to maintain his 09 Honda Civic ex coupe

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped!

[@kenc.9067]

Great video, concise. Very easy job. I agree with doing this every 30,000 miles. My mom gave me her 2008 Honda Civic with 78,000 miles, which is low mileage for a car that age. I just changed the transmission fluid today (it had never been changed before), and fluid was a grayish brown, instead of red. Was a fair amount of metal sludge on the drain plug magnet as well. I'm going to do one or two more drain and fills in the next few weeks to 'catch it up' and have nice, red transmission fluid.

[@tigergreg8]

Wow. A Civic with only 78,000 miles. Geesh, that's no mileage for a Honda. I'm getting a friend of mines Civic in about an month with 163,000 miles. Drives really nice and sounds great. Did you notice a difference with all the changes?

[@coreydukes4833]

Just got my grandmas 2008 honda civic and only has 65k miles

[@kenc.9067]

I did two more drain and fills shortly after my first comment. The transmission fluid is a nice cherry red. Now I only have to do one change every 30K.

[@condor5635]

Most excellent! Some points you might try. Keep and mark ounce levels on some old plastic juice jugs for using. Drain out into one. Put a mark on jug. I use a piece of painters tape. Drain that into another jug and refill with new ATF right to the mark. That way you’re assured of putting in exactly what came out without measuring anything. This approach works great for other car fluids too. These jugs drain overnight almost completely then just a little gasoline in them to clean them up for next time. Mine took 85 ounces or 2.65 quarts. Great video

[@ignacio633]

Thank you very much. So thorough and easy to follow. Just today I noticed my car was no switching gears properly. So I checked the moto and transmission and turns out I was empty on the transmission fluid. Here I’m hoping the motor has not been damaged.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@willy232425]

Big Dog50001 Automotive what about the filter?? Maybe is dirty

[@cxzb]

Where did you get the drain pan?

[@dennissytsma3561]

Happy you mentioned jack stands. I had friends who lost legs and nearly killed by having cars fall on them.

[@alexirockelson5432]

Honda this model popular in Thailand much. But less of user to care about transmission system. In Thailand many mechanic can repair Honda Civic this model but not many mechanic for care about Transmission. Thanks brother for this and shared your VDO.

[@rtcar6990]

Doing my first trans change on this generation civic. Doing 09. I specifically looked for your vid and badda bing this came up. When I do trans changes I’ve been draining into a 5 quart bucket with measurements on the side so I know how much to refill as a start and sanity check. I’m still laughing because yup my drain came up to 2.5 quarts exactly !!! Soooooo appreciate your vids and yes I remembered to take out the drain bucket before lowering. I’m sure you put the extra don’t forget guys message in because you forgot and heard the ooops I forgot crunch plastic sound of pain.

[@jgehbinv]

"Don't get under a vehicle without jackstands under it." YES. Also, as a backup measure, I keep my floor jack in place just in case their is a failure with one or more jackstands. Never know.

[@BigDog50001]

Never a bad idea to have a backup, thanks for the input!

[@dznuts9824]

I always have spare tires and rims at my house so I put one one each side next to the jack stands

[@faidbaksh8481]

Please explain to the viewers how to dump their fluid safely at the local oil shops. Nice video! 👍

[@BuildBreakFix]

So clean, to the point, no bs! Nice job man great video!

[@isaachilton5646]

This is a great tutorial. I can tell that you're an excellent mechanic. Thanks for sharing!

[@IllaWondah]

The real fun is changing the filter for the transmission fluid.. Did it last week for my girl.. The plastic cowel under the window has to come out... And if you got big hands like I do... Good times

[@dae8053]

Just some friendly advice: Never go under you car without Jack stands and another very important thing: Always have some one with you when working under a vehicle. For some reason the jack stands fail your partner can get the jack and get you out of there.

[@BigDog50001]

D A E Thanks for the comment.

[@predator-hunter-31]

D A E simple but excellent advice. Wont be doing this solo as I had planned doing tomorrow.

[@EivinSukoi]

I have my dog which is highly trained on CPR .

[@ronshansby4438]

Great detail, step by step. Absolutely excellent presentation. Thank you so much. Ron

[@BigDog50001]

Ron Shansby Thanks!

[@MsDwillia]

Thanks for your time Daniel D WILLIAMS

[@JB-ri6mz]

Big Dog50001 Automotive I completely agree. Fantastic narration.

[@brzilcanal]

Hello i need information please help my friend, my civic bright lamp D trasmission automatic new civic generation 8, have 2 sensor 2rd clutch automatc 28600RPC003 what this pressure corect work? I have this e sensor 3rd chutch automatic 28600RPC004 what this pressure PSI work??? Help no information in Brazil thank you my dear friend, my english no good!

[@jesseortega8150]

Heeey I did what you told me i called Fernandez Honda dealership and asked them what kind of transmission oil I needed for my 2010 Honda Civic and he asked me for VIN number and he told me I needed the DW1 like the one you show on your video and like you said I didn't have a CVT transmission like i thought i did lol :-) And you video was excellent !!! 😀👍

[@BigDog50001]

Honda makes models with different transmissions, some have a conventional automatic transmission (like in this video) and some have Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs). Most newer Honda now have CVTs. That being said, I am not aware of any 2010 Civics (in the US) that have CVT transmissions. Don't take my word for it, go to a Honda dealer parts department with the VIN and they can tell you what it needs.

[@jesseortega8150]

@@BigDog50001 Heeey my password for my gmail is bigdog18 lol 👊😀 I did have a 2003 Honda Civic hybrid and when I went to AutoZone he told me I had a CVT transmission and gave me the oil I needed but now on my 2010 Honda Civic I want to put the oil that is recommended like the Honda genuine oil and now you have me thinking what kind of transmission I have 🤔 I just assumed it was a CVT transmission so thanks for the advice I will go to the Honda dealership and they will give me the recommended oil for my car and I'll find out what kind of transmission I have lol :-)

[@dewdorama]

how do you keep the engine bay so clean? I'm scared to clean the engine...thanks for the video bro.

[@georgeparker555]

I work at a dealership and we just hose down the engine bay with the engine cold and I've never seen a problem.

[@matthewturgeon767]

That's because you dont know what your doing if your scared to rinse the engine bay. Leave it running and use a blow gun to get off the excess water buy the coil packs or anything electrical

[@magellanmax]

That looks easy and I would do it myself if the property management would allow tenants to perform small repairs. Oh well, I might do it at work if I can get a jack over there.👍🏾

[@BigDog50001]

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[@67gosteelers]

You are the Man!! I change my own motor oil on my 2010 civic. Love the civic easy to work on.

[@stephenjameslavigne]

This was exactly what I needed to save some $$$ thanks for the help

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@erick_perez_1392]

Thank! thanks to your video i changed my cars automatic transmission oil, thanks a lot!

[@eroom2087]

Find the transmission line that leaves cooler or radiator and take it loose and put it in bucket, start car and run while you add fluid, when fluid clears up running in bucket, shut engine off check fluid and add if needed. Your done and all fluid is new, not 2 1/2 new and 4 quarts old mixed together

[@Jesus-in3oz]

Awesome video, very helpful :) I really like the quote you said ( if you don't have a torque wrench, use your mind not your muscle) and that's what I do all the time :D

[@thehassanhashemi]

You are great to the point with it’s steps and short

[@hasanyildiz5265]

Thanks for this detailed tutorial with clear instructions and calmly explained.

[@THEREBBEL84]

Great video just did my 06 honda civic today took me 20mins 👍👍👍

[@BigDog50001]

👍

[@dunnleaddress]

you are so good, precise, to the point, clear, even clean :) thanks so much!

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you for the comment!

[@servinkaraoke]

Another project complete! Thank you for your tutorial

[@BigDog50001]

You bet 👍!

[@adamxenon829]

This gets a lil less than half the fluid out. My Civic I bought recently was neglected. I wanted all the fluid out. You do this process 4 times. I drove the car and used it for work in between each time. Basically mixing the old and new. Only way to safely flush out a Honda Transmission. I learned this after researching and reading a couple good threads on the 8th gen forums.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the input!

[@breaku45]

I needed to hear that “what are you waiting for?” While having the oil in my backseat

[@peytonmulder8059]

Great video, simple and easy to follow! Thanks for posting!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@SavNout01]

Oh, one more thing... The transmission filter is under the air box, should change that too. It's easy.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@callofdutysoviet]

That according to the manual is non serviceable meaning in order to do that you must open the transmission.

[@kneebarx]

idiot

[@ronethridge9875]

an after the job is done -have a cold one /thanks much

[@JoseMunoz-jw9jr]

Thank you very much. I watched other videos and yours was the most complete. I will change the transmission fluid right now.

[@Kooshmanzada]

When I drained my 07 lx I got 4 Oz shy of 3 quarts out. Put back in what I got out. Was a closer to. 2.75 than 2.50 quarts.

[@Silve2424]

Thank you for this video! I'm going to change it on my Honda.

[@gurpalrao846]

Really good explanation step by step. Good job

[@BigDog50001]

gurpal rao Thank you.

[@rlosu.s.a487]

You also need to change your transmission fluid filter, it's external. Under the air cleaner assembly...

[@Tonythechief1]

Thanks for the video! Easy to follow, will come in handy when I do a drain and fill with my 10 civic.

[@BigDog50001]

TutorialBump Thank you.

[@kevinstafford9466]

I was waiting for Too Short to start rapping to that track at the end

[@BigDog50001]

He wasn't available lol!

[@michaeld9731]

This is an excellent tutorial--concise, accurate information, well edited. Thank you!

[@juliof9670]

Wise man Use ur mind not muscles Ok people. When working with cars 👍

[@fernandomendez6264]

great video, thanks, i want to change the filter, do i have to change the fluid also?

[@rodneymiller2883]

You made it look easy thanks man.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@juancarlosartola747]

minimo....excellente video thank youu....question........what about the filter dont need change.....thank you.......forever and ever

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment! As for the filters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqCXnZtvlKasfZI

[@jgehbinv]

Excellent presentation Big Dog!

[@capcata]

If you never changed the oil, oil filter must be changed too. And, from filter pipe, you can flush more oil.

[@michaelmaxwell7871]

Great video dude...nice and easy and straight forward

[@Random.Adventures.]

curious how come you didn't change the transmission filter. Great vid thanks

[@514aam]

Make shure to also change the ATF filter avery 2 fluid changes.

[@evanseligman9172]

Excellent, thorough, step by step how to video. thanks for making it!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@chrischong716]

Very nicely done - clear and concise. Thanks!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@MatteoTodd]

Ty for this straight forward informative video!

[@byronaguilar4410]

Respect for this guy! 👍 I liked👌

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@ritchedejesus8874]

Thank you very much !!! VERY VERY appreciated its really easy to understand the way you demonstrate , thank you ! thank you !

[@BigDog50001]

ritche de jesus Thanks!

[@Universo07]

Excellent video brother

[@kevinh4431]

Excellent Video and very detailed! Why do most service stations push for a Flush?

[@BigDog50001]

kevin Harmony Thanks! Usually because they have an expensive machine they need to pay for.

[@inFAdepT]

Hi there, thanks for doing this tutorial. My question is do I also need to replace the transmission filter as well? thanks again!

[@inFAdepT]

sorry, never mind, i saw your responses to some people saying its a 'life of a vehicle' item.

[@hpevans9041]

Excellent video, very clear and logical.

[@cesarcorona5448]

Thanks, I was going to pay someone, but after I saw this video.... NO WAY Saving $$$$$$$

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment.

[@zulnoon78]

great video ,i notice the car on jack stand ,that's mean the car is not level is that OK ?

[@jgehbinv]

This car does have the filter as well (?) which should be changed when changing the fluid. I believe it is under the air filter housing.

[@mikea5205]

I don’t think it does. Have my 06 civic since new and never heard of a transmission filter on these cars.

[@patrickhoock2291]

There is definitely a filter behind the air box. Should change along with the tf change. Like the video but not a complete job.

[@patrickhoock2291]

Which may I add is a horrible pain the the a$$ to take off re-install. I called Honda and asked to speak to one of their techs. I asked the guy about the filter he said, “those don’t have filters”. Not true. It’s up and behind the air filter box to the left of the brake fluid reservoir. And that also isn’t east to get those hoses off with the flared ends on the filter itself. Once you get the hoses back on each end, then you have to re-position the air box and secure it, which is the most tedious part of the job.

[@YasmanyHernandez]

Did you check your owners manual? I think DW-1 was used for model year 2011 and up. I have a 2010 and it asks for ATF-Z1. NVM, I read it is just the new name for the new version since Z1 was discontinued for being harmful. Thanks, Great video

[@josephmama9657]

Oooh it just turns my crank when I get hot trans fluid ALLLLL over me! Mmmm hmmm 😂🤣😂👍🏽 thanks again for this great video!

[@BigDog50001]

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[@MegaGrowthInc]

Appreciate the video. I am wondering though when looking at another video, and looking at yours. The other guy lifted the car to just loosen the plug, then let the car run until the fan turned on. After that he lifted the car up and drained the oil, is the similar aspect of you running the car for 60 seconds before seeing if the fill line is correct? I didn't see much difference in what you both did, seems straightforward. We all appreciate your help, you know how it is as you're saving us $150 per comment on this post.. Great job man, Please don't forget to answer this. Thank you

[@danielgalvan3405]

Thank you so much for the video im gonna do it by myself instead to pay for it

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@erickestrada975]

Thank you man I needed this video 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@ranger178]

well that was easy did all the fluids on car same way power steering , brakes , transmission and antifreeze before my daughter goes off for a year with car 1200 miles away hopefully it helps with the long drive on old car with 150.000 miles on it 14 years old now

[@BigDog50001]

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[@greeneking77]

So do I really need 2.5 quarts? I have never changed it before but on other trans fluid drain and fill videos it says only about 1/3 of the old fluid actually drains out?

[@22highlander]

Thanks for d video, I really thought im going to rip the whole thing apart below.

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you for the comment!

[@aleortiz1400]

Great video, just one question I thought we need to check the level with the car idle at full warn up temperature not with the engine off 🤷‍♂️

[@BigDog50001]

No, Hondas like these should be checked 60-90 seconds after shutting off engine.

[@wheeldraftmaster]

Thank you for making this video!

[@Afroo.]

As clean as it could be. Thank you.

[@BigDog50001]

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[@scoo-bdoo8669]

Your knowledge is great. Thank you.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@castercyrus9076]

very informative sir! love your videos, im learning alot. can you do a video on differential fluid change on your honda?i have the same car.. thank you..

[@BigDog50001]

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[@predator-hunter-31]

Great step by step tutorial, Thank you.

[@BigDog50001]

Predator-Hunter - Thanks!

[@maximuskhann5318]

Very well explained 👏

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@danangthangmayphatthanh4332]

Thanks for your presentation.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment.

[@Lovebirds6692]

Hello bro...hope ur fine ...can u make video on how to clean catalytic converter of Honda civic 2006-10 model...easy nd best way... waiting for ur videos

[@Foil4life]

Thank you, I just did this 👍 I measured the amount I took out and it's about a quarter of a quart less than I put in. But I'm having trouble with getting an accurate reading on the dipstick. Question is, what would happen if it's a quarter quart or so too full? Thank you

[@marvinpurcell2775]

For future ppl with this cuestion, if you think or know its overfilled, just drain out what you think is overfilled, check the level after and if its a bit low then but some of the fluid you drained back in until full. Or new fluid

[@kylepadua8327]

Helping me save a couple bucks. Thanks you !

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@minabobina420]

Big Dog50001 Automotive Great video! Very clear and straight to the point! Helped my boyfriend change my transmission fluid for me =) Where did you get your breaker bar?? All I find for the 3/8 socket are pretty short or less than a foot long. Thanks in advance!

[@BigDog50001]

The one I used in this video is from Harbor Freight. goo.gl/osFeGQ

[@minabobina420]

Great! Thanks for responding!

[@generaldoomer2455]

Great video but I have question. Mine is an LX. Would the amount of transmission fluid be a different amount or would it be about the same? Thanks.

[@BigDog50001]

Same.

[@davidlogan7138]

Great video! One question, does the amount you jack the front end up impact the amount of transmission fluid that drains out? Would it perhaps drain a higher or lesser amount if you had it on a lift and not jacked out?

[@BigDog50001]

Sometimes it can make a slight difference, I have tried it both ways and the difference is pretty negligible. That being said, I don't recommend jacking it up higher than necessary to do the job. Thanks for the comment!

[@Armand0008]

Gonna do this in the morning =)

[@BigDog50001]

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[@techtressow]

My car is sitting at approximately 120k miles. As far as I know the transmission fluid hasn't been changed once (but it's possible). At any rate, during the inspection the dealer wants to charge $190 for the transmission fluid exchange service so I opted for the DIY. This video looks REALLY helpful and I'd like to go ahead and do this, but first I have one question: with as many miles as my car has and with the fluid service history unknown, do you think the fluid needs to be FLUSHED or can I still just replace it as shown in this video?

[@BigDog50001]

Just FYI, Honda does not recommend a using a machine to "flush" the transmission fluid, which might be what that dealer wants to do. If I owned that vehicle, I would do a drain and fill like I showed in the vehicle and check the condition of the fluid during the service. If it was really bad, I would probably do a second drain and fill (after a short drive) and reassess the condition of the fluid after (and then possibly do a third). If it looks decent (like there is still a hint of pink), I would probably opt to wait and do the next transmission service (drain and fill) when I do my next oil change.

[@techtressow]

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and changed it myself (and wow it was super easy). I haven't test-driven it yet so the color's nice and pink right now so I'll update later. I'd like to not have to refill several times since the stuff is expensive. Come to think of it, this is not the 1st inspection I've had and this is the first time transmission fluid failed, so at 120k miles it's got to have been changed before. I do it right at the honda dealership btw so they should change the fluid the honda way, right...? I'll do what has to be done though and do multiple fills after some test drives if it looks bad. The old oil did look pretty bad as it was a dark brown. Thanks again dude

[@techtressow]

Update: I took it for a test drive and it was noticably more responsive. Definitely smoother in gear shifting. However, after I got back, after waiting about 10 minutes, I checked the fluid and it was brown. Not nearly as dark as it was before I changed it but still brown. Will probably go for a second fill. Edit: I actually read the full description of my inspection report. It says the technician will use a cleaner and flush the transmission to ensure all old fluid and particles are emptied. C'mon honda people, step it up! Do you not know this isn't recommended?

[@BigDog50001]

Nice job getting it done! One drain and fill only gets out about 36% or so of the fluid on most Hondas, which is why it is very important to do it at regular intervals.

[@kneebarx]

Tatsuya u have to do 3 refills to get it completely out or just change it with oil changes until clear

[@MrHuck]

Wow. So easy. What the heck I get charge 125.00 at a shop about at 60000 miles. Just did this myself at 116000 miles. 2.5 quarts drain out like you said. Some people say 3 quarts. I will do this every 30000 miles now. Just wonder what brand the shop use?

[@BigDog50001]

If it is a reputable shop, they should be using Honda ATF.

[@josephmama9657]

Thanks for this big dog!

[@davidcastellanos6914]

changing the transmission filter how many quarts of oil does the 2008 civic sedan take with automatic transmission, 6 or 7. Thanks.

[@vandiyplant921]

Would it be worth measuring what drained? Then matching that exactly to put back in?

[@DashCo52]

Should I start this process 1st thing in the morning or can I go grab stuff to get it to operating temperature then change?

[@BigDog50001]

It should be at operating temperature.

[@DashCo52]

@@BigDog50001 thank you