DIY 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Acura MDX Replacing Transmission Fluid Change

[@tbskirk]

ZF made it easy to service their transmissions, props to them.

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Grateful for the ease in this day and age of locking the consumer out of everything!

[@Crickethattrick]

Fantastic way to teach and speaks so clearly,,,,👍👍

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thank you! 😃

[@j31355a]

Great video, very clear and concise. Well done!

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

[@cliffm8112]

Looks simple, I've heard stories about having the fluid reach a certain temperature before and after changing..this is much more simple..replace what you take out

[@harryhoustonjr.8039]

You did great work 🎉

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Great stuff, I didn’t know the ZF 9-Speed had a fill-hole on the top like older Honda Transmissions.

[@MobileCarMechanic]

It’s definitely better than some of the other setups I’ve seen.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@MobileCarMechanic indeed, thank god it’s not the German way.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Hey, since your pretty good with Honda/Acura vehicles. Do you know where the external transmission filter is for the 4th-Gen Acura TL (3.5L V6) is?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Check this out as it displays the filter location. Not sure the side of the transmission imgur.com/a/3mGFsjM

[@I-Hear-God]

It's a german made transmission... SMH @@MrSamPhoenix

[@Thesplintegear1]

Very useful video. But do you have any idea what is that black rubber tubing beside the fill plug? It goes all the way up and it has a rubber cover.

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thank you, it might be a vent tube for the transmission if I had to guess.

[@dylanmr9349]

Hi I have problem with my mdx, the car is still run good but the problem is the car doesn’t go in to parking mode,. It return to neutral, but others mode like D, R still working, so can I ask for what reason, thanks

[@Ram14250]

Great job! You made it look easy!

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thanks that was our goal! Glad the video helped. Cheers!

[@bmcginnis6543]

Do you have the part numbers for the plugs?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

06237-5J4-010 and you will need 2

[@mikezuber5052]

Thanks for this video. I was just quoted $317 to do this at the dealer. I’ll be buying an extension socket and an extension filter tomorrow. Did you buy the drain plugs online?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

You can buy them online but we chose to purchase from the dealer along with the fluids.

[@mudurmudur3819]

@@MobileCarMechanicI have 2016 mdx with 9speed same so why not only change washers

[@JNJ010208]

I was quoted 540...Definitely doing it myself

[@cliffm8112]

​@@mudurmudur3819because there is a rubber seal that's built in the bolt

[@tonybao317]

hi, is it 3/8 extension and 5/16 hex bits, what size of screws to replace ? i have 2017 mdx, how many inch is the long funnel to fill the fluid? if i replace the drain and fill screws what kind of screw? thank you

[@MobileCarMechanic]

I don't have a screw size but parts and tools used in this video are listed in the video description. You will need 2 (06237-5J4-010) of these from the Acura dealer and this is the funnel i use amzn.to/3Roxk4c

[@tonybao317]

@@MobileCarMechanic thank you

[@MatteoTodd]

The 22 has a 10 speed. Is this the same on the 22s?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

It’s the same as this was also a 10 speed.

[@SportbikeUnitedRiderz]

Thanks for posting this. Curious besides the front do I have to also insert/drain fluid from what I hear is rear differential? Or is that incorrect you would only have to replace tranny oil in the front.

[@MobileCarMechanic]

The front differential is in the transmission so you just change the transmission fluid for the front. The rear uses a different fluid.

[@grindTIME1985]

Awesome video - can I use ATF DW-1 Transmission fluid (Acura label)

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Yes you can, it’s the same fluid.

[@krauthawk]

NO …. the 16-20 non hybrid MDX (3.5 L) uses ATF 3.1 fluid. The DW-1 is for the 6 spd tranny in the 2014-15 MDX.@@MobileCarMechanic

[@rontan8954]

ATF DW-1 is for the 6-speed Transmission Honda/Acura, it's a pinkish color. The 9-speed ZF uses Type 3.1, which is greenish color. I hope you didn't put DW-1 into 9 speed, it would mess up your tranny. IMO it's an DW1 is a cheap about $4 per bottle vs Type 3.1 $25.00 per bottle.

[@TheRomeroFamilia]

No, use the 3.1

[@samuelgarcia3087]

Are you supposed to change the transmission fluid hot or cold ?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

I drained it cold. Warming it up will make the fluid flow faster but not necessary

[@elidiazii7589]

I have 95k and never have changed it. I want to. Would you recommend or is it too late in the game?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

I did mine around 50k. You should be fine. It always good to change it vs not doing it at all.

[@rontan8954]

In your defense, Acura Type 3.1 is supposed to be lifetime...hence the cost per bottle....however, i did mine at 70K, it came out pretty clean and maintain same color..look like it could last another 20K miles easily.

[@KM-wi9wp]

Doesnt car needs to be in vsa mode and run thru gears 1-4?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

It is not required and isn't in the service manual

[@TonyWareOne]

Good video. But I got to ask how is it going a month later and a few miles ? Reason why I am asking I am thinking of skipping the long process they describe in the shop repair manual and just measuring what came out and adding the same amount, probably 3.5 just like you. So is it still shifting ok after a few miles?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thanks. So the shifts are smoother. Had an occasional jerk from complete stops before the fluid change which is apparently a known issue when the fluid is contaminated/worn out. Since the recording of this video the vehicle has been amazing with the shifts and no complaints from the owner and even verified this driving it myself.

[@TonyWareOne]

@@MobileCarMechanic Thanks for the fast reply! Will do the same, i.e. measure how much it drains and fill the same amount... instead of the crazy lengthy process they describe in the shop repair manual on-line. I get the feeling they put together such a lengthy process for the dealerships to charge a lot of $ for this type of service.

[@MikePhaisanti-zj6kd]

Is it necessary to check The temp of the ATF? WHY does Acura recommend the 104 degrees F temp?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

I don’t see the reason why as there isn’t a dipstick to check the fluid level anyways. I’d for sure measure what was drained and match the level. So far we have had no issues with that method.

[@studyplease-w9w]

I ordered what you listed but the hex bit doesn’t the extension

[@samuelchukwemekaobioha4983]

Can I change my transmission after driving my car for hours or must I allow it cool off for at least 24hrs

[@MobileCarMechanic]

You can drain it after you finish driving. You don’t need to wait for it to cool off.

[@604achew]

Is there a filter that should be changed at the same time?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

It’s not a maintenance item. You can replace it if you’d like as it’s an external inline filter.

[@jevonarius1]

Do you have a part number on the drain bolt

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Drain and fill bolts are the same 06237-5J4-010

[@snowmt-z9f]

What kind oil

[@MobileCarMechanic]

ATF Type 3.1 From either Honda or Acura

[@ant1533]

Do you cycle the gears with the car on?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Yes as the fluid needs to circulate through the gears and that only happens when the engine is running.

[@ant1533]

@@MobileCarMechanic is it necessary to go into VSA mode?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

You don’t need to.

[@jeffshi6709]

Will this fix the transmission jerking problem

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Yes, I had similar issues. Once I changed all the fluids, car drives smooth.

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Yes, when it jerks that indicates the fluid is dirty and needs to be changed.

[@jerryayala4432]

What do you think about using Honda genuine ATF 3.1 on 2017 Acura MDX?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

It’s the same as the Acura so it’s not an issue.

[@jerryayala4432]

@@MobileCarMechanic cool thanks

[@vqdriver]

Have any of you guys used Valvoline Maxlife multi vehicle full synthetic?

[@Abdullah_M_T]

Hello .. I have atf from Honda .. it’s okay for mdx

[@MobileCarMechanic]

If it’s ATF Type 3.1 you are fine.

[@Abdullah_M_T]

@@MobileCarMechanic Thank you

[@rogerbelcher2981]

I know you change the fluids every 30,000 but how many time have you done it this way? Any issues just didn't fully understand why Honda wants you to get the temp up

[@MobileCarMechanic]

The reason you would normally heat up the transmission is to check to make sure the level is correct typically. The level can drop when heated. We ended up just matching the amount drained. So far everything has been great.

[@jerryayala4432]

Crazy just called my local Acura dealer ship they want $725.96 🤦‍♂️ for a drain and fill transmission service

[@MobileCarMechanic]

That’s insane. Doing it yourself will be so much cheaper. We paid almost 250 for all the transmission fluid, differential fluid, transfer case fluid, and washers and plugs.

[@Alex-x4o6l]

I was quoted $699 dealership are a scam

[@dannykim4926]

Is the 2016 with 9 speed different?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

It’s appears the 2014 up to 2022 with 9 speed are the same

[@krauthawk]

The 2014 and 2015 MDX use the 6 spd Honda tranny. The ZF9 tranny are in the non hybrid 2016-2020 MDX. You must use the ATF 3.1 fluid for the 16-20 non hybrid model … NOT the DW-1 fluid. The DW-1 fluid is for the 6 spd model@@MobileCarMechanic

[@krauthawk]

There is no 2021 MDX. The 2022 uses a 10 spd Honda tranny that does not use ATF 3.1 fluid

[@johnriley8713]

0:57 A 5/16” hex bit into a German transmission 😂 😂

[@MobileCarMechanic]

If only it was a 10mm!

[@MatteoTodd]

That fill plug is not on the 22 MDX. I looked all day

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thanks for the info. Did they give you a dipstick in the 22?

[@MatteoTodd]

No

[@MatteoTodd]

@@MobileCarMechanicand there is no 2021 MDX lol

[@phamphut9076]

Thanks you

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Yep. I’m glad the video helped.

[@xtomkx]

How many miles were on this MDX when you changed the transmission fluid?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

45k

[@shawnconnolly5525]

Acura recommends every 30K

[@elidiazii7589]

I have 95k and never have changed it. I want to. Would you recommend or is it too late in the game? @mob

[@ltepezano]

@@elidiazii7589wondering if you received an answer to this question?

[@forcedbreathingistyranny696]

Is it necessary to change out the transmission filter?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

On this vehicle it’s not required.

[@forcedbreathingistyranny696]

@@MobileCarMechanic thanks!

[@shawnconnolly5525]

#1 you should’ve whipped down around the fill bolt before taking it off #2 you are supposed to fill it with 3&1/2 quarts drive it around 20 minutes & repeat 🔁 the process to get all the metal spurs out - good job otherwise

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Thanks for the info. Cheers!

[@JNJ010208]

Repeat what process? Actually about to do this myself so this is a serious question

[@shawnconnolly5525]

Yes repeat the process so the new fluid that you put in & drain carries and metal shavings out = so you need 7 bottles of ATF 31/2+31/2 = 7

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

Just a small FYI………..There is NO 2021 MDX…

[@MobileCarMechanic]

I appreciate the info, interesting they skipped a year. Cheers!

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

@@MobileCarMechanic Due to Covid they released the new redesigned 2022 model in 2021 so that’s why they skipped a year. Chevrolet did a skip year in 1983 with the corvette…

[@SonuSingh-sn8qg]

Acura wants to change me 800 for this 😮

[@MobileCarMechanic]

That is insane, We purchased Fluid for the Transmission, Transfer Case, and Rear differential for less than 400 bucks including the washers and bolts.

[@amoni1959]

Do u have to change the filter?

[@MobileCarMechanic]

Im not sure if its in the maintenance schedule. If we do happen to make a video next change we will surely post it