HONDA 10 Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid Service | Honda Odyssey

[@balln325]

Hands down the most detailed vehicle maintenance video I have ever watched. Self-created diagrams and everything. Bravo, well done.

[@StopTheWastePark]

Another outstanding video!! Thanks for taking the time. In return, I'll share with you a trick I learned (not a criticism)... when pouring any fluid from a container like the trans fluid in this video (windshield washer jugs too). Hold it 180 degrees from how you are in this video (neck side up instead of down) and you'll never have "glugging" and possible spillage from said glugging. Bonus, it allows you to pour way faster! I learned that one way too many years into wrenching, and it changed my world.

[@ad-rock603]

Thank you, sir. Can't wait to put this tip into action!

[@chiluu2504]

I did the drain and fill going through the vent access point on the same car as yours. I did it when the engine was cold. I measured how much it came out and and put in a couple of oz over. No need to mess around with fill plug and level plug. Thank you for posting.

[@gottnh]

Tried to pump out the oil out of this vent and couldn’t get the tube to go in the right direction, any suggestions here

[@dm19609721]

that's why there is a drain plug.....not to mention you don't want any foreign matter in the transmission.@@gottnh

[@motorworks7973]

Thank you for the detailed video for fellow DIYers. Just wanted to let everybody know here that unit for the tightening torques mentioned here 44 and 20 for fill bolt and level check bolt is actually Nm per Honda procedure. Remember, Honda uses metric by default. So in lbf.ft, they should be 32lbf.ft and 15lbf.ft for the fill bolt and level check bolt respectively. Both units are listed on the Honda procedure. Happy DIYing!

[@someusername121]

You got the torque specs wrong. The numbers you're quoting as ft-lbs are actually the N-m torque values. Drain should be 36 ft-lbs, fill should be 32 ft-lbs, level check should be 15 ft-lbs. The service manual lists Nm first and then kg-cm and then ft-lbs.

[@PonderingOne]

Good video. Whenever screwing a steel drain plug into an aluminum housing, extreme caution should be used if a torque wrench isn’t able to be used. I would caution your viewers on that, because someone could get carried away and strip out the threads. Thanks for the video.

[@DC-mt7xb]

Outstanding Video! And it's to the correct vehicle I have. I watched a few videos with the 9 spd transmission and spent a good 5 mins trying to find the nonexistent fill plug on top. You explained the difference in the beginning. Thanks for doing that! Mine is the 10 spd transmission.

[@tolenram]

Kudos to the author! Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to show the detailed description and steps plus the diagrams. Great job!

[@TrackSol]

Thanks for the very detailed video. It helped when servicing my 2022 Acura MDX Advance with the same 3.5L and 10 speed.

[@vomeister]

I have a 9-speed 2019 Odyssey but loved watching your video because it's so professional done.

[@JasdeepSingh-sc4qj]

This was extremely helpful thank you. I may attempt this myself on my 2019 Touring. Your explanations are spot on!

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@coleregan7115]

Great video, and excellent job mentioning the vent valve fill point! I didn’t see that until a couple weeks after I did mine using the service manual. I’ll definitely be servicing my transmission about every 30k-35k

[@puppygadget3189]

Like how you keep yours nice and clean. Your videos are top notch.😊

[@georgepoovan2041]

This is a very good video, I have a little sigaction for pouring fluid from the quart bottle, turn the bottle 180 degree so the all most flat portion of the bottle facing you. This way fluid flow mutch smooth with out air hesitation.

[@MichaelNastasuk]

GREAT JOB! This was well done and very complete.

[@jakegreen2560]

What is the size of the fill tube? I now you said 25 inches long, but whats the diameter?

[@morgannielson4957]

Perfect timing! I have to do this to my 2019 Touring. Great content thank you for sharing!

[@dial2fast]

You are very welcome. I will tell you this ATF service was not easy due to the limited space. But set aside couple of hours and you should be able to do it.

[@morgannielson4957]

Keep up the great content!

[@rustynail246]

Thanks for the video, though I would not do this myself, it's nice to know how it's done. Well done.

[@ismaelcarrerojr7124]

That's a very tight squeeze for the fill hole and the Level hole. I thought the 2016 highlander that I have was bad but looking at video the highlander is much easier and out in the open. People think that seal transmission you don't have to change the oil. I don't follow the manufacture recommended transmission oil change because I do mine once a year, I might be over doing it but one thing I know my oil doesn't come out black and my I'll have my car fit a very very long time.

[@dial2fast]

Yes the space is very limited. It was a pain doing this service especially trying to film at the same time. If you want to do the ATF service more frequent, you are sure to have the car running trouble-free for many years of ownership. Good on you!

[@rarefeather4866]

Great video clear concise well explained.. is a transmission filter need replacing?

[@mauricegordon4800]

Really nice diagrams in here. Thanks for taking the time to create them!

[@dial2fast]

Glad you found the video helpful. Cheers!

[@wdias111]

Loved the video and the detail. No steps skipped. We owned a 2005 odyssey previously. Spent a while looking for the transmission dipstick and the power steering reservior. Didnt know the transmission on the 2022 odyssey elite was sealed and the power steering is electronic, not hydraulic... Old school. It still could have used an easier to access drain plug and have an electronic level sensor. No way to tell if the fluid is low or burned without changing the fluid. How can we tell if it needs service beforehand without a dipstick?

[@dial2fast]

The transmission fluid does not get consumed in any way. You just need to do the fluid change service at the appropriate interval. The only time you may not know is if you bought the vehicle used. In that case, I recommend to go ahead and do this service so you know the level is good.

[@mtareen]

Great video. Indeed putting back the mud guard is a pain in the butt. Also I tried the alternative fill hole that you showed at the end of the video and can confirm it works

[@ShujaKidwaiMasauliwala]

As always, very detailed video. How many miles does one change the transmission fluid on a 2019 Elite Odyssey.? Thanks

[@dial2fast]

Should be done between 40k to 50k.

[@mpcp27]

Hey.. Have you considered using a jack stand pinch weld adapter to add support the pinch weld and reduce the possibility of it folding.

[@dial2fast]

In the past I have tried looking for one but never really found one that I liked (or found one that look to be safe to use). The nice thing about the Honda vehicle is the pinch weld is a thick piece of heavy gauge metal (not like other cars with several pieces of thin sheet metal sandwich together). So the Honda ones don't fold or bend.

[@carlostorrez6287]

Hello, Great Video thank you for the Information but I got a question, How about the filter? Those transmission have a Honda 25450-P4V-013 Filter.

[@SN-cb9xj]

Perfectly done video. Precise instruction. Love it!

[@mixaotran7034]

Excellent video. How much extra fluid came out after you pull level plug out? I like to fill it from the top and don’t have to mess with level plug.

[@leventozturk3813]

Perfect and detailed explanation. Thanks for creating this video.

[@Jose69JDM1]

Thanks for the well explained video love the videos and I will be performing this service on my 2020 Elite this week coming up

[@GustavoChan-s8e]

I love your channel and your videos. I love the detail and explanations you provide in your videos. I'll soon be needing to replace brakes in my 2019 Honda Odyssey EXL so I would love to see a front and rear brake video in the future for your Honda Odyssey. Please keep up the good work.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment. When it comes time to doing the brakes, I will definitely make a video on it. Probably sometime this year.

[@mistrmoto]

I did the brakes on mine (2018) and the rear electronic brakes confused me as I had never seen that before. Good luck when you do yours!

[@tomneila8496]

Concise & detailed video, as always.

[@trelos6002]

Nice video mate! I have a 2014 honda odyssey in Australia i was wondering if you have any content regarding transmission oil change? It is a 4 cylinder 8 speed cvt trans

[@rx7sportscar]

Nice video. I was searching for when I have to change mine.

[@danhansen9536]

Very thorough

[@LeeNguyen-b4u]

Thank you for the excellent video!

[@MannyC711]

Did u add the oil through the dip stick??

[@michaelha4794]

Super Perfect Timing. and super thanks for this detail video.

[@dial2fast]

Glad you found my video. There is not a lot of room to work under the car, but take your time and you can get it done.

[@ds1755]

Thanks a lot for doing this video. I’ve been doing my maintenance along with you since our Hondas are the same year. Only exception is the model, I have the EX-L 9 speed transmission. Your videos are always thorough with details, options and ways to execute the issue at hand. Thanks again and very much appreciated.

[@dial2fast]

Really appreciate your comment and I am happy to hear you found my video helpful. Cheers!

[@scottrockett6382]

Stellar DIY! Thanks for sharing.

[@toy96]

Nice Video, what pain fill tranmission. Older model it would be near firewall or at top of the transmission. Honda doesn't want people to work on their cars or hopes the tranmission blows so they can sell you 2025 model lol

[@bret2870]

So there's three plugs. Do they all have different size crush washers? And if they do what sizes are they?

[@5008474]

In my manual mentions the Enter the VSA maintenance mode. For a pilot 2019 to check the level procedure this important on this model?

[@TechSnith]

Are you from atlanta by any chance? I saw a car liek this for sale.

[@puppygadget3189]

Wow did not know they have a 10 speed. Bet that helps gas milage a lot.

[@04swiftstang]

The 9 speed and 10 speed get virtually the same mpg on the ody...actually my 9 can beat out our friends 22 ody at times...but driving habits will always dictate outcome.

[@ronb7931]

Do the 10 spd transmissions have a filter that needs to be changed out?

[@Brad55102]

Wait, u check the fluid with the engine off? Usually you check it with the engine running.

[@maxud28]

You have to follow manufacturers procedures for transmission fluid level checks, some manufacturers require the car running, Honda requires engine shut off.

[@Lexxing333]

The 9speed transmission must be replaced with Honda's type 3.1 oil? I checked auto zoo and found mixlife a cheap oil match, can I use it? That Honda oil is expensive and often out of stock

[@dial2fast]

I would not use any other ATF fluid other than Honda one. Even if some of these aftermarket oil says it's compatible. Yes the Honda oil is expensive but think of it this way, a damaged transmission needs to be replaced at the cost of $4k-$6k. Is it worth saving $90?

[@shivamvishnu5539]

I have the previous gen odyssey where I just replaced the tran fluid. The drain bolt was easy to access even without a ramp. The fill hole had a dipstick to check the level and was easy to access from under the hood. It took all of 15min for me to do the fluid change. And I am barely a DIY mechanic with rudimentary tools. So unfortunate to see Honda going backwards in ease of maintenance.

[@dial2fast]

Yes all the older vehicles has an ATF dipstick and changing the fluid was like changing the motor oil. Unfortunately all the newer vehicles no longer have a dipstick and the fluid is also very temperature sensitive. So it requires you warm the engine and drip out the extra fluid to check level. I also own a Nissan, and that ATF service require you to hook up a scan tool to monitor fluid temperature when checking the level.

[@cardo1111]

Excellent vid, very thorough as the devil is often in the details 👍🏽

[@9095551212]

Oh Man... great video and details! The Camara work and diagrams were also great. Sooo helpful. Maybe I can do this now

[@hongyuhc]

Great detailed video! Is the brake fluid replacement (item 7) video coming up?

[@dial2fast]

I haven't done the brake yet. That will be later. The brake fluid doesn't really need to be changed but it can be when doing the brake. I don't have a date on the brake service. Stay tuned.

[@martinramirez8922]

Is this similar to the Acura MDX 2022? I have been researching and I do not find anything for the transmission oil service for this type of car. Excellent video

[@dial2fast]

If your MDX has a 10 speed, then it's the same transmission. This is the only 10 sp Honda makes in house.

[@martinramirez8922]

Thank you

[@martinramirez8922]

I just did the transmission fluid and the car is not making any changes except for the first gear, any hints? Thank you

[@martinramirez8922]

Never mind, just turned on/off and is back in action, thank you for your excellent video.

[@Hejazcaravanহেজাজেরকাফেলা]

When changing Hyundai odyssey gear oil if i put oil on it will be any problem..

[@venturebrowser]

Excellent, thorough explanation! Thank you so much. Also, where did you find a service manual for this generation Odyssey? I haven't been able to locate one except for paid subscriptions online.

[@dial2fast]

I don't have the entire service manual. I found the transmission service information on a Honda Odyssey forum that someone posted. So the information presented in this video is correct but I don't have the entire service manual.

[@jonathanjw8832]

Great video man... Well done

[@starrebornalpha]

would it be the same the for 2025 Honda Pilot with the 10 speed automatic transmission?

[@dial2fast]

Yes it's the same.

[@ihorsavolskyy3241]

Thanks a lot for doing this video

[@dadaUnts]

Hi D2F, the tubing you have in the link is not quite the same as what you used. The one on the Amazon link (both US and Canada) show a clear hose and not the red one you used. Also the reviews were that the hose is stiff. can you help me out. I always watch and learn from your videos; I have a 2020 Touring Odyssey. Thanks

[@dial2fast]

The reason I listed a clear tube is because you can't buy the red tube. That red tube setup is from a pump tool from 15 years ago.

[@johnmpifer]

What temperature does the service manual call for the fluid to be when checking level? Coolant reaching normal, operating temperature may not be a guarantee of transmission fluid, reaching full operating temperature.

[@dial2fast]

Honda service manual does not specify temperature when checking fluid level. It only tells you to: start engine and warm it up at idle speed to normal operating temperature (radiator fan comes on twice). Then shift through the gears, and turn off engine, and check fluid with level plug.

[@keithlawer3715]

Excellent Video. Thank you.

[@tomhills1690]

It might be necessary to replace the washer for the fill bolt, level check bolt and the drain bolt.

[@mistrmoto]

What size are the washers?

[@sapphir8]

There’s a little more space on the 2.0 accord with the 10 speed. Same process.

[@cesarblanco620]

What is the size of the fill tube? I know you mentioned 25 inches but do you have a link to that tube?

[@dial2fast]

Sorry for the late respond but the full tube I used is 13mm in diameter.

[@DaBinChe]

Great details!

[@Lomez07734]

Great vid.

[@nosy_old_man]

Very good video

[@southernaccent]

Does anyone know if the 2023 Pilot uses the same procedure?

[@TheNetToffee]

Thank you

[@geenius358]

Which phone Mount do you have installed?

[@dial2fast]

It's a magnetic phone mount amzn.to/48mKrKq

[@MinhLa]

Thank you!

[@tharanmccravey6823]

Great video. I hate engineering of vehicles they want you to bring it in .That's why they make it so hard to get to. Nothing but greed!

[@scratchbuilder5952]

Great video

[@paulhyde4899]

Did you ever confirm that on the top you can in fact fill the transmission fluid up from there hopefully this finds you before I start

[@dial2fast]

I have not refilled it using the top hole, but I have read several people online that said they have and it worked.

[@paulhyde4899]

That's great I did it the traditional way as you described in your video, add another question does the Odyssey have electronic trans mount motor mount

[@dial2fast]

@@paulhyde4899 From what I found on the net, the EX and higher model Odyssey uses ACM (active control mount) for front & rear engine mount. The transmission mount is not active.

[@sunnyko6267]

Where did you buy the funnel and hose ?

[@dial2fast]

I put it together using parts I had in my shop. The funnel is a general funnel for oil change. You can pick up various size clear hose at many hardware stores.

[@jerryowen2972]

Great job

[@attocoulomb]

At 7:03, you say to tighten the drain to 49 ft lbs. If I recall correctly, it is actually 49 N-m, which is about 36 ft lbs. Similarly, the fill plug is 44N-m = 32 ft lbs, and the level check plug is 20 N-m = 15 ft lbs.

[@dial2fast]

You are correct, I made a mistake with reading the torque spec from the service manual. I have provided the correct numbers in the video description now. Sorry for the confusion.

[@rogelioaleman9588]

Many Tnx Master for share,

[@gsg971]

Well done.

[@garrettglauser8824]

How often should the fluid be changed?

[@dial2fast]

It's recommended to do this service every 40k to 50k miles.

[@soldiersvejk2053]

How to tell the transmission fluid has reached the correct temperature?

[@dial2fast]

The Honda service manual says to watch the radiator fan turn on twice, that's when you can check fluid level. I just ran mine for 10 minutes and once the temperature gauge in the car reads normal range, then I checked the level. Honda doesn't specify the exact ATF fluid temperature reading. If you are working on a Nissan, you have to connect a high level scan tool to read the temperature when doing the fluid change.

[@damiankudyba3179]

What about transmission filter change?

[@dial2fast]

As per Honda service manual, no filter change.

[@damiankudyba3179]

Thank You, I saw on Honda parts now filter 25450-P4V-013. I still Think it needs to be changed or not.

[@markwegner6100]

Thank you.

[@Brad55102]

I followed this to a T and nothing came out of the level port? Should i be worried?

[@dial2fast]

Then you need to put more fluid in.

[@kstatinet-wk2gh]

do you know, by the chance, how 9-speed tran. procedure is different from 10 speed? I have 19 exl nav w/25k miles. Another question. Would you replace fluid at 30k miles or can this be postponed till 40k/50k mark. It looks like removing fluid level plug is a major pain? A side note: for the kids' elantra i used $50 Autel MaxiAP AP200 scanner to bring atf temp to the temp listed in the service procedure and for the 2017 accord hybrid i don't even use scanner to check temp while changing atf.

[@dial2fast]

For the 9 speed, all the drain, fill, check bolts are in different locations (compared to the 10 speed). The check bolt is on the driver's side and you have to take the wheel off to access it. There are some KZbin videos that will show you how to do this service. Changing the fluid every 40k miles is perfectly fine for the Honda ATF.

[@kstatinet-wk2gh]

@@dial2fast Thank you! Your channel is great. Very professional and concise instructions. Hitting subscribe ✅ already subscribed :-)

[@davegeorge7094]

Mag plug filings is worst at 1st change I had little grit afterwards.

[@ryaandnice]

Great video. Wonder how much does this cost at the shop? Not the easiest service.

[@vinnypatel3985]

I got mine done 2 years ago and paid $250

[@stevensmith7371]

Kudos for a very well put together video but that’s too much work. You can remove only the metal cover, measure what you drain and replace thru vent at top. Heck with that wide fill and check non sense.

[@timvanschubert3177]

49N.m.

[@friendofvinnie]

Doesn't help because you can't get to the filter 😮

[@user-wq5ws1qs7x]

Don’t need to change a transmission filter.