GROSS!! CVT Transmission Oil Change (2013-2017) Honda Accord DIY

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How to change CVT oil to save $$ DIY
Not the most perfect video, but beginner friendly to see a lot of the steps

[@Striker50_]

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[@parvilusquervins4006]

Good job my man , you speak slowly, and u showed every single single step throughout the process , love it , keep it up . 🎉❤😂😂

[@Striker50_]

Thanks! I was newer at editing when I made this video but tried to show it all 👌

[@mikelee1535]

Excellent videos for 2013 Accord! Very detailed, comprehensive, and thorough. It's obvious you have spent considerable time in making these extremely helpful videos! Good job!

[@Striker50_]

Thank you Mike! That is very kind of you! I will be remaking this video soon to get even better, more accurate information!

[@cardo1111]

Well done and concise vids, thanks for posting them 👍🏽

[@Striker50_]

Glad it served you well 🙏 I will be remaking this video soon so that it's even better 💯

[@kevinpalacios4193]

That whining noise is usually the idler pulley tensioner, almost every accord gets it but sounds like a supercharger 🤣

[@Striker50_]

Yup tensioner pulley I have 2 videos on it 🚗

[@Bamboosh00ts]

Ahh so that’s what the sound is. Never worried about just the noise but always wondered what it was. Also, I use Amsoil CVT fluid in my Accord and it seems to work really well. It does seem to quiet down the whine.

[@canalcaribeno]

Hey just subscribe to the channel, great explanation great video.

[@Striker50_]

Thanks! That means a lot! 🙏 I'm going to be doing another transmission oil change video soon to see if it flushes out any nasty stuff since I waited so long to do the first one, probably in a month or so since I want to do everything the right way

[@donwrestler1994]

@Striker 50 if honda recommends 3.7qts for this particular vehicle. When you drained and measured you got 3.8/3.9 qts that means it was overfilled via honda recommendation so that would be all the more reason to use the check bolt so it didn't remain overfilled right?

[@Striker50_]

I purchased my car used, so it may be possible that when they certified it they added 3.8-3.9. That said, I would recommend using the check bolt for accuracy 👍 my car was on ramps so I would have had to lift it with 4 jack stands to assure excess drains properly(since it has to be level) and that's a lot of work for the average person doing this service at home. Probably best to just put 3.7 and follow specifications but 0.1 oz won't make a difference really. Hope that helps!

[@bryanfoxx2292]

@@Striker50_ Striker, I think your math may be a little off. To make it easier convert to metric. There are 946cc per quart of fluid, this .8 of quart would be appx 757cc whereas .7 of a quart is appx 662cc or a difference of 95 cc or a little over 3 oz NOT 0.1 oz or 3cc.

[@pignamedkaren8556]

3.9 quarts is just about 4 quarts.1 quarts will not hurt anything he could put 4 in and had no problem what so ever. Always put back in what you took out then use the checkbook do it when the car is level

[@americanmilitiaman88]

What is the recommended interval to change this fluid. I have seen it every 30k and 90k then every 30k.

[@Striker50_]

I would personally do every 60k-90k Every Honda mechanic bulletin I've seen mentions either every 60k or 90k. 60K seems like a sweet spot If you're driving the car like a mad man then maybe every 40K is a good idea due to all the strain on the CVT

[@willacewallace5905]

Honda specifies Jack stands or lift to keep the vehicle level upon drain. Elevating one side will not allow for the properly, specified drainage of 3.85 quarts.

[@Striker50_]

Yup, you're totally correct! Unfortunately, not everyone has the full array of tools or budget for professional service. Since making the video, I've bought a car Jack and Jack stands Thanks for watching!

[@drakewesterman9798]

Yes but if u leave a little in there not gonna kill it. Better than not changing it

[@Striker50_]

@@drakewesterman9798 I'll be making a video soon using 4 jack stands and the check bolt. Jack stands are coming in the mail

[@dennismelville7532]

​@Striker50_ You honestly don't need 4 stands. If you drive the car up on 2 ramps or place 2 jack stands under the fender. You can start the drain procedure and then jack up the rear tires to the same height as the front from the rear center crossmember.

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

​@@Striker50_link to the one you purchased

[@ec9156]

FYI, using the ramps is fine. You should do this 3x's since only 4 qts. done of approx. 12 total. After draining, just fill with 4 qts. and first loosen the check bolt which you then can access from above after parking on a flat level service. Let the trans. fluid drain to a trickle from the check bolt (from memory within 90 seconds after turning it off), then tighten check bolt. Drive around for about 10 miles, then do 2x's more to get a good fluid change. Your fluid was long overdue, probably didn't hurt it at 120k, would do every 30k thereafter with just 4 qt. changes. Honda doesn't give a sheetz about you and your car, they want it to burn out the trans. Also, engine oil piston rings (change oil/oil filter every 5 thousand miles at the 50% minder), otherwise your engine cyl. piston rings with burn out and you will be adding 1 qt. oil every 4k miles. I have the 2014 4 cyl. model as well.

[@Striker50_]

Agreed, I'm going to do a more "thorough" review in the coming weeks the "proper" way showing the check bolt and being on a level surface (ramps & jack stands) The ramps don't allow me to keep the car level for the check bolt This video is aimed at the average layman with limited tools at disposal and simplified

[@MrSpandya22]

@@Striker50_ You don't even need the ramps. I'm able to reach the drain bolt with a wrench without lifting up the car.

[@Striker50_]

@@MrSpandya22 My drain pan doesn't fit, but it's possible to do it without ramps

[@michaeltrager4381]

How do you know the piston rings will "burn out" after 5K miles? I doubt that this statement has any truth to it!

[@ec9156]

@@michaeltrager4381 at 130,000 miles and Changing at 15% minder which is approximately 8,000 miles with 0w-20 full synthetic oil my 2014 accord burns 11oz every 1400 miles. Dealership changes as well. You cannot see the burn since is vapor and there are zero leaks. Go ahead and try it, you will definitely be disappointed by this fact. Should change oil and filter at 5000 miles which is at 50% on the maintenance minder.

[@daver1824]

So the transmission calls for 3.8 quarts? What you took out was not everything correct? I’m just saying if I throw the 3.8 would it be a little too much or no?

[@Striker50_]

The maintenance section in the owner's manual states 3.7 quarts. If you notice, I spilled some of the oil, so I had to put a bit more than usual. 3.8 would be a little more than recommended but it's not the end of the world. You also have the option to use the check plug to assure it's properly filled. I will be making a video doing it that way in the upcoming weeks

[@Lifeisgood586]

I just got a 2017 accord lx at 70k miles. None of the carfax shows that the trans fluid has been changed. Should I get it done soon? I hear all different answers and it’s very frustrating. Great video!

[@Striker50_]

Better sooner than later anytime buying a used car 👍

[@absalomstar7085]

Good rule of thumb is that, if you don’t know for sure when the last time the fluid(s) was changed, get it done right away.

[@Striker50_]

@@absalomstar7085 Yup, the Ranger we got the guy said he did all these services. In short, fuel filter was stuck on and super nasty, spark plugs were seized, and at most he did regular oil changes. Can't trust word of mouth

[@efrainpelaez1246]

Good. And what about change the filter ?

[@Striker50_]

This is a "lifetime" filter. There are 2 filters but they're not easy to change. One is behind the radiator, and the other is inside the oil pan

[@NorthwoodsPiper]

@@Striker50_the sludge you found on the drain plug also plugs both filters over time. Unless you want to follow Hondas “lifetime” rule I’d highly suggest changing fluid at 25-30k and fluid and both filters every 50-60k. Honest mechanics know that to truly extend the life of the CVT (which wears much faster) these need to be done sooner than Honda “recommends”. Just some friendly advice in case you haven’t already learned this.

[@absalomstar7085]

Nice video. 120K miles before the first CVT transmission fluid change? Here I am panicking that I didn’t change mine at the 25K/30K mark currently sitting at just above 45K. No issues so far (no slipping), but we have a lot of hills where I drive, and the manual says this should be done about every 25K miles for “mountainous areas at low vehicle speeds.” After I do this first one, I would ignore the Maintenance Minder/manual/dealer recommendation here and get this done every ~30K miles.

[@Striker50_]

Absolutely. While not recc to wait this long, better late than never. Because these aren't Automatics, there are less moving parts that can get worn if ignored like I did so it's more forgiving in theory. I since charged the fluid again, and did it by the book so I have peace of mind

[@absalomstar7085]

@@Striker50_ Nice, that’s good to hear. Exactly, better late than never. I just saw a record where my transmission fluid was actually changed around 30K miles, which I completely forgot about. Do you plan on doing any videos on black paint restoration? I know there are other KZbin videos out there already, but you articulate very well in your videos. I have not been kind to my car, aesthetically speaking. 😅 I have a few dents and scratches (black 2016 Accord LX), and one big one from a Costco shopping cart (no paint damage), but the hood has been oxidized. I want to get it looking new again then just plan on actually washing my car once every two weeks (as recommended) or once a month, at least.

[@Striker50_]

That's always reassuring. I don't have any experience working with black paint, even with my charcoal color, it's more forgiving hiding dirt than black. Thank you! I keepp trying to improve the quality of my content and have since improved in many ways. Same. I had it garage kept for a few years, but the last few it was parked under a tree. My personal opinion on paint is to maybe do a clay bar wax to get some of the impurities out. But for best results, someone that does buffing and detailing will probably have it looking pristine compared to what us amateurs can do. I messaged a friend to wax and buff my car ready to fork over $300-$400 but he never got back to me. I personally don't want to mess with it because I have seen how people can make swirls in the paint if not done right on the buffing @@absalomstar7085

[@michaeltrager4381]

I have changed this fluid a total of 4 times (once on a 2013 Accord EX-L, twice on my 2014 Accord EX, and once on a 2015 CR-V. I just put in 4 quartz, I doubt it's overfilled so much that it would cause any damage. The check valve stuff wasn't that precise and there is a + and - tolerance anyway.

[@Striker50_]

Good to know! Unfortunately shortcuts are frowned upon when making content so I have to make it as close to perfect for the sticklers watching

[@Oliver-1755]

@@Striker50_ If someone's trans blew up at 750,000 mi, they would blame you for telling them to add 2-3 extra milliliters of oil...

[@Striker50_]

@@Oliver-1755 Yup typical

[@OJester]

I have the same car at 160,000 and I’m not sure if the previous owner serviced the transmission at all. Would you recommend I change the fluid ?

[@Striker50_]

How long do you plan on keeping the car? CVT

[@OJester]

@@Striker50_ about another 40,000 miles hopefully

[@Striker50_]

@@OJester In my unqualified opinion, I'd say change it because you don't know if the CVT is running low on fluid. If there is low oil, that will be creating friction on the band. CVTs shouldn't have the similar issue like automatics where all of the gears start to wear, so leaving the oil in is actually better sometimes because there are metal filaments allowing the gears to still grip

[@OJester]

@@Striker50_ ok, I agree I’ll change it since it is running smooth right now and I don’t want to run into a problem in the future because I didnt change it. Thank you for advice and fast replies

[@Striker50_]

@@OJester Of course 👍 Feel free to check out my other Accord videos that might be useful, I upload videos when I get free time to record

[@pignamedkaren8556]

What was that noise when you started car

[@Striker50_]

1:33? Tensioner Pulley. Look up my "supercharger" Accord video on my channel and you can hear it in more detail 👍

[@dmytrotverdyniuk7534]

Interesting.... Why you dont changed two filters ? One placed inside in the gearbox, second somewhere outside.

[@Striker50_]

CVT filter is a lifetime filter that shouldn't have to be replaced. It is also kind of hard to change.

[@mikethompson3534]

Lifetime filters yeah right 😂

[@shaggydawg5419]

90K miles? My 2017 Accord LX maintenance minder tells me to replace CVT fluid at a little over 50K. Bought the car brand new 7 years ago (in March 2017). It just hit 50K miles in Dec 2022. That's low mileage and I drive my car like an old senior citizen.

[@Striker50_]

It seems the 2016 and up has maintenance minder, this Accord doesn't have it and there's no clear mention in the owners manual. Just did a second trans fluid change and the fluid looked much better lol, about 60k on the fluid this time

[@shaggydawg5419]

@@Striker50_ Oh I didn't know MM is a new addition to 2016 and newer models. So you didn't bother to remove the check bolt to verify CVT fluid level? You guesstimate it by the amount of fluid in the drain container? I'm curious because I notice about 4 qt in my drain pan and I put back the entire 4 containers of HCF-2 fluid. However, when I remove the check bolt, only a small amount comes out before it starts dripping a bit more. I've seen other clips where the fluid flows out for several seconds before stopping or dripping. I wonder if I underfill it.

[@Striker50_]

Seems like it since my 2013 doesnt have it but youre saying yours does. In my most recent oil change that I didnt record I did use the check plug. At the time I recorded this, 95% of videos were showing it without the check plug, and when I called Honda for the replacement check plug washer, none of them knew what I was talking about, so I didnt want to use the check plug and have a bad washer with no replacement. This most recent time I did it, I used 3.7 I believe, or the recommended, and a little still trickled out. @@shaggydawg5419

[@shaggydawg5419]

@@Striker50_ same thing happens to me when I asked parts department for check bolt washer. The guy doesn't know what I'm talking about. He asked their mechanic who happened to stand nearby. The mechanic says he doesn't normally replace check bolt washer (I suspect they don't even bother to remove the check bolt at all). So I left without buying check bolt washer. I went back the following week with a part number for check bolt washer (10 mm). They do have it. $6 + tax. That's insanely overpriced for a tiny ring. The larger drain bolt washer (18 mm) costs $3.50 + tax.

[@Striker50_]

FACTS. I spent over $8 for the check washer. Crazy. EVEN the OEM drain washer is pricy there though I think it's less than $2. So I just bought a 20 pack on Amazon for $8. I believe it's the same for engine oil and trans off the top off my head and same for both Accords that I have on my channel. What I did notice, is that when I used the check bolt this second time, I couldnt get the check bolt washer off which was strange. It almost seemed like it was crazy glued onto the check bolt itself. Perhaps this is the reason why they are confused. Could be a lifetime washer type of setup. So I tried replacing it, but had no luck so just left it on@@shaggydawg5419

[@Super4uJ]

Mine only came out 2.5 quarts of transmission fluid. So I only added l3 quarts.

[@Striker50_]

Sounds like you did a full flush

[@Super4uJ]

@@Striker50_ I thought full flush is 10quarts. For normal fluid replace it should be 4 quarts that’s why I was little confused why only came out 2.5 quarts.

[@allenyee4782]

who ever did it before or the factory did not fill it up all the way then. Just fill it up as normal and use the fill check plug drips.

[@dan4091]

It should be 3.7 if you are level and if it was properly filled in the first place. Maybe you were underfilled. That’s why you have a check bolt, to see if the level is right.

[@alexismedina175]

how many miles does your car have

[@Striker50_]

I think I'm at about 145,000 now

[@paulleblanc3301]

We're you having any problems with it before or after you changed it

[@Striker50_]

Nope. I was just mad at myself that it took me so long to change it. I've since done another oil change at 150k and it runs great 🤞

[@paulleblanc3301]

@Striker50_ thank you I was wondering cause I just brought a 2013 accord with 124,000 miles and I'm pretty sure it hasn't been done

[@Striker50_]

@@paulleblanc3301 Yeah that'd be a similar time as when I did this one. Keep in mind because this is a CVT, there aren't as many parts and gears as a ln automatic transmission so it "may" be more forgiving

[@paulleblanc3301]

@@Striker50_ okay thank you

[@Striker50_]

@@paulleblanc3301 👍

[@vimo1133]

Hey, you said it was around 120000 miles when you changed the transmission fluid. Is this the 1st time you chaged it? Please let me know

[@Striker50_]

Yup! First time Honda Recommends 60k-90k for this I don't recommend waiting this long, but I was barely learning about cars back then which is why it took so long because I didn't know

[@vimo1133]

@@Striker50_ got it. I bought a 2013 Accord with 104k miles on it. I don't know whether it's got transmission fluid changed before. So I wanted to do it. Thank you

[@Striker50_]

@@vimo1133 yup! Always do it if you can. We bought a truck and someone said they did all the services. Sure enough I did them myself and none of them were done

[@vimo1133]

@@Striker50_ Thinking of getting it done by a honda dealer near me. I don't have the tools and stuffs to do it.

[@Striker50_]

@@vimo1133 Let me know how much they want to charge, it's usually pretty expensive at the dealer

[@mlacher100]

Good video, but you didnt change any of the transmission filters.

[@Striker50_]

That's a pretty intermediate service to do and during Covid it was extremely hard to find all of the parts and o-rings needed. The parts departments didn't even know what I was talking about when I would ask

[@mlacher100]

@Striker 50 I hear you, i just order all the filters and fluid. I have a 2015 with 120k miles. Did the trans fluid flush at 60k. Was told there is no filter to change and then I seen a video a few days ago showing one in the trans. I recently rebuilt at transmission in my 2011 vw Routan at home in my garage. Complete rebuild, my first time ever. Been two weeks and running good now. I just looked at a video on the cvt trans, dont think I will mess with one of them!! Thanks for the response.

[@Striker50_]

@@mlacher100 Exactly I'd rather not mess with the filter since this is my only car Sounded like a fun build! Feel free to check out my other Accord videos 👍

[@mlacher100]

@Striker 50 i will check them out. I do tool review if your into them type of videos!

[@Striker50_]

@@mlacher100 Niceee let's get you to that 1,000 subs

[@tonoyjackyrodriguez9077]

Y el filtro no lo cambiaste?

[@Striker50_]

Verdaderamente, este carro no tiene un filtro normal que se cambia. Dura la vida de la transmicion. Pienso que solo e encontrado un video donde una persona lol cambio pero es un poco mas dificil, y no se debe de. Estaras bien 👍

[@markhayden4386]

I own my Accord not Honda; therefore, I do my CVT change at 30K-35K.

[@Striker50_]

Nice, nothing wrong with preventative maintenance

[@kuroryu9778]

I don't think you should have changed the transmission fluid if it haven't been change that long it could do more harm than good for your transmission

[@Striker50_]

It's not that bad. Recommend is 90,000miles I changed it at 120,000 miles. It's also a CVT not an Automatic so there aren't any real gears that slip. And the car isn't driven hard like a truck that tows puts stress on the gears Thanks for the concern though!

[@bens3767]

How do you figure changing it more often would harm your vehicle? So you're saying getting rid of burnt used or dirty 8s bad and filling with new clean oil is bad? Wtf?

[@Striker50_]

@@bens3767 I'm not understanding what you mean to say. The original poster means to say that after a certain point, like if the transmission oil has never been changed in 180,000 miles, it is better to not change it at all. Because by then, the automatic components have worn due to friction from not changing regularly. Not changing it however ironically keeps the transmission functional since the worn debris in the transmission gives the gears grip. If you change and add new fluid, the gears will slip. This applies much more to an automatic transmission over a CVT.

[@Striker50_]

@@bens3767 Changing it more often won't harm your vehicle, but it is an overkill. It is the equivalent of wanting to charge your phone back up when it reaches 80% battery life

[@kuroryu9778]

@@Striker50_ i see thanks, i haven't work with any cvt before. This is quite useful knowledge for later on