Honda Civic 2001 Auto Transmission Fluid Change

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

High mechanic prices is why I started servicing my cars. Not only do you save money but you learn a skill as well.

[@G_Money_]

Why am I so intrigued by how well this guy maintains his Honda civic. Big props to you mate! Now I'm about to change my tranmission fluid.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Nice work

[@crow-vz5lx]

Cause this is cool

[@anthonylee382]

Sir May i ask how many kms before we change trans fluid

[@G_Money_]

@@anthonylee382 at regular intervals which is usually around 30k to 60k. Since the fluids are so cheap anyways why not change it often.

[@anthonylee382]

@@G_Money_ thanks brother

[@MatthewTaylor3]

Awesome video. It amazes me that the engine bay is so clean.

[@albert333pool]

That engine is spotless!

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

thanks, I'm using Honda ATF-Z1 transmission fluid. Doing the change a second time is well worth the effort.

[@Monyk20]

Exceptionally clean for a 2001! Wish mine was that nice. Good job and good info!

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Thanks Kevin

[@richgouette]

was thinking the same thing: no 2001'a look remotely that nice around these parts... way too much crud on the roads... :}

[@MrOTcomputer]

I guess this video has been around for seven or eight years but I never saw it back then so I took my Honda Civic 2001 to a decent place and had them flush the transmission for around $100 bucks. - Today I watched this video (BTW: Awesome video) and drained my Honda Civic 2001 Automatic transmission - 2.85 litters drained out. After adding new Honda ATF I drove it around I could really feel the difference. I wasn't going to drain the fluid again after a week but I read a comment that said it was worth the extra effort so in a week I will do it again. $17 bucks is all it cost me for 3 quarts of Honda ATF fluid. $34 dollars total when I drain it in a week. Sure the hell beats $100 bucks!! THANK YOU!

[@slowazzes1972]

Dont do chemical flushes for honda transmissions, they will destroy your transmission, the color of the atf really doesn’t matter unless your ocd about it. All the brown coloring is clutch material that’s already in your transmission.

[@neo496]

Its 10 dollars a quart at the honda dealership Im gonna lick up 3

[@robinjones2961]

Good video, wasn't sure which of the many bolts was the drain plug until I viewed this. Only thing about checking the level after refilling is that my mechanic (in the town I lived until last year) advised I had to check the ATF dipstick level with the engine running (on flat ground of course).

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

yes, I changed my fluid once then drove for one week then changed the fluid again. I have had no problems with the auto. Also using Honda brand fluid is probably a good idea.

[@DetroitRiverRailroad]

@Josh Eytcheson it's about 3 litres. You measure how many litres drained out then replace same amount with the new fluid

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Fixing your own car is a beautiful thing, Sadly I can't help you with the A/c fix. Using the cardboard helps with a fast clean-up and that's a good thing

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

You need to check the level while the engine is off, but you should drive it around the block first. You are right though some cars are done while the engine is running.

[@codyh.581]

Your video helped me change mine. Thanks for uploading!

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Glad I could help

[@stanleyc2978]

Thank you. Had to make sure it was the right one. Exact same place on my 2002 EX.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

The filter is in the transmission case, so if you aren't having problems with your transmission there is no need to replace

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

It's called a crush washer. hope this helps

[@fireteammichael1777]

Good job! I'm guessing you had to Jack the driver's side up higher than the pass side, to allow more fluid to flow out? And to everyone nit-picking in the comments, he did a basic atf drain & fill, without a fluid evacuation tool or taking trans apart, that's about the best one can do at home. And on these particular auto trans, they don't have the "usual" removable trans pan and filter... transmission literally has to be removed and taken apart to access Honda's "lifetime" filter. Some install inline filters to help.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

The car was sitting level on the jack stands. Thanks for watching

[@TIKIMAN198]

Next time take the dipstick out so the fluid flows better and faster out of the drain hole.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

TIKIMAN198 My bad

[@bobl78]

I would not do this because then the fluid will rush out even more, causing more mess

[@TIKIMAN198]

bobl78 No it wont. It will come out as a smooth stream. In the video it is glugging since the dipstick is in and air has to enter the drain bolt to get into the tranny and splattering.

[@Stegmutt]

Thumbs up for an excellent vid with equally excellent tripod usage.

[@hannahalnas2589]

No filter change?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

That's right

[@alecvip7562]

The filter is on the inside of the transmission

[@WillShredForBread]

that trans plug looks like a gm oil drain plug after 5000 miles

[@nyczumazooma]

Hello from Miami, Florida USA. I dont know how I got to this video, as I was searching for "transvestittes". But anywat, thank you for Australia's greatest import, Kieth Urban! Thanks dude. Best Country singer EVA, and he is ours ow and you will NEVA get him back :)

[@martinvelasquez9674]

thank you so much, now im going to do my sons car this weekend.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Nice one

[@obxguy1]

Thanks, I've read where some change the fluid once, drive for a little while, change the fluid again, drive a little while and then change the fluid a third time. just to get a good mix of new fluid. have you ever heard of that??

[@PreachCastro]

How many miles do you need for this Honda civic to keep flushing the fluids? How many miles

[@JIMMY02F4I]

Great video! i just had my fluid changed and i wish i would have seen this video first..could of done it myself...cost me $120 at the shop...

[@Skateborder1]

JIMMY02F4I they got u big time

[@crow-vz5lx]

So those birds annoy you. Or are you used to them? I have chicken and ducks so they're not as loud

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

All good mate 👍

[@crow-vz5lx]

@@HondaCivic7thGe thanks bruv great video btw

[@jjeff6113]

if you don't take the drain plug out all the way you can restrict the flow and force it where you want it to go so you don't have to go through all this

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Good advice

[@carpediem939]

HOW do you keep your engine so clean?

[@SEANKOLA]

I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX that I picked up. It has about 135,000 miles on it. Runs great, but the trans shifts really long from 3rd to 4th. I was going to change the ATF and the filter as well as add some Lucas. I noticed that you didn't change out the trans filter. Is there a reason for that? Also my fluid is really nice and pink, do you think my issue is more than just a fluid change? Thanks!

[@LJT9393]

The transmission filter is internal on these cars, as for most if not all older civics and accords. You would need to drop the tranny to get at it. Could be the transmission shift control solenoids. I think 01-05 civics have lots of trans issues.

[@spacyfoil]

Holy crap man, you keep it super clean. Very impressive. Thanks for torque info. Also I didn't know it was only half. Darn now I have to do it again :-) BTW I just did mine and Honda sold me synthetic oil. Is that what you are using?

[@petergriffan1586]

❤ 😢🎉🎉

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Nice work, did you have any problems?

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

thats one clean engine bay by the way umm any ideas what are the intervals for the transmission oil ? like every 60 000 km ?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

I think its about every 60000km. Thanks hope this helps

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

very nice i though i was the only one who keeps his cars engine bay clean .... i was starting to feel weird...keep it it clean

[@Justjack613]

You say, but not show, where you fill the new fluid into. I'm guessing that it is into the hole that the dipstick goes into?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

That's right

[@christopher80566]

I just changed mine &put the proper amount back in (measured old put that much in & now the transmission does nothing HELP PLEASE

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Try checking the levels with the dripstick

[@ec-hi1br]

2.5 Quarts OR 2.9 ? THANK YOU !

[@Cosaneo]

Good video. I have a 2001 Civic EX that i just brought. its making a slight scraping noise when i shift to 2nd and 3rd gear. I was wondering is it the problem from low tranny fluid?

[@casllab69]

thanks for the video! do you know if this is the same for a 2001 4 door EX? (also following your spark plug video tomorrow)

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Yea, it should be the same transmission. Hope this helps

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

did you use honda trans fluid?. some other brands don't seem to work well with gear changes

[@booda1400]

keep going good work

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Didn't need doing, thanks for watching

[@LakayRicky]

Should I warm up the car before replacing transmission fluid?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Yes, when the fluid is warm it flows better

[@Joblessparadise]

I could have problems using a brand that has fluid that exceeds the OEM specs ???

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Should be ok

[@Gsandwiches]

When he says oem, follow that advice to a T.

[@wildsnake6894]

Would you change your engine oil and not change the filter? So why would u do that with your transmission?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

According to the Honda service manual you only change your oil filter every second oil change

[@wildsnake6894]

@@HondaCivic7thGe yeah some owners manuals say don't change your transmission fluid at all...don't believe either one change fluid and filter each time it's only a couple more dollars that a save much more mileage out of your transmission

[@giovannycruz3196]

so car has to be driven around before changing transmission fluid? once your drain it and fill it back up you drive around then drain it again right?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+Giovanny Cruz that is correct.

[@sergiogarcia7171]

and you do it 3 times? what if do don't do it again or the 3 times, what happens?

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Sergio Garcia then you only replace about a third of it. Not a bad thing though, it won't hurt the transmission if it was taken care of.

[@rafaymago1]

Doing it only once does replace a third of it, doing it more than once is olmost a full flush.

[@signovital]

Hi there, my father-in-law installed a used transmission, after running the car a bit, he measured the oil and it needed some. He added a liter of Macron V, and some other brand. The car has not been run since adding that transmission oil. I got some genuine honda transmission oil and plan on changing the oil myself. What I don't know is if I need to run the car before changing the oil. Don't want the Macron V oil to get into all the other spaces. Any input on this would be helpful.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

I would drain all the transmission fluid then replace with some genuine Honda fluid, drive the car for a day then replace the fluid again

[@huebui8470]

Damn! I'm impressed how clean your engine is.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Thanks man

[@obxguy1]

Is that an OEM drain plug or aftermarket?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+obxguy1 Hi, it's oem.

[@obxguy1]

Thanks!

[@raulcorreagarcia573]

Hi Michael,does this transmission have an oil filter? I live in a small Town and its kind of hard to get the Honda oil, If I had to use a different one what would you recomend? Thanks a lot !

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+raul correa garcia Hi Raul, yes there is a filter for the transmission but it is inside the transmission case. Try getting some Honda transmission oil online

[@raulcorreagarcia573]

Michael Leighton Thanks for aswering,your video is very useful,congrats.

[@6476Mike]

@@HondaCivic7thGe is easy to get to that filter or what's the process for replacement

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

@@6476Mike you would have to remove the transmission pan to replace the filter

[@6476Mike]

@@HondaCivic7thGe but what I've noticed is that there is no transmission pan ( that I've seen ) or is it on the side of trans ?

[@obxguy1]

Nice Video! How many miles were on your civic when you did the drain and fill? I have a lot of miles on mine and am hesitant to do it because I don't want to create any problems. Some people are saying a drain and fill on high mileage transmissions could cause transmission problems. Your Thoughts?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+obxguy1 I would say that servicing the transmission at the recommended intervals is the way to go

[@Idahomie]

That is an old wives tale...not changing fluid on old cars. If you internal commponents are that bad needing the extra grit..your car has one foot in the grave.

[@boobam3648]

what is the white spirit you're talking about, ferkemall? some kind of solvent for cleaning or..?

[@tteuvky]

why you said the transmission should be on left side i mean what told you it must be on left side?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+H G Hi, this car has what is called a east west engine Generally the transmission is on the left

[@chrismaxwell2274]

This may not work for every car but I usually find the serpentine/drive belts... and the transmission is usually directly on the other side of the engine.

[@SaadAli-vy3sg]

I have the same car and i go to mechanic to change the oil of my gearbox, but the mechanic refused because this car does not change the oil of the gearbox because changing the oil will lead to great damage and risk that the gearbox to operate again is this correct

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

According to Honda specs the CVT transmission fluid is to be changed every 60000km.

[@obxguy1]

Great Video! How much of the transmission fluid were you able to remove by just pulling the plug? 100%? 75%? 50%?

[@Kawika680]

Okay, this guy is alright. But after you but the new atf in, there is now way you can check the level with the car off. For a proper check, you need operating temp and have the car running. Just check the atf dip stick. Some say you need to check in neutral and vehicle level. All manufacturers vary.

[@garyenwards1608]

honda manual specifies to turn the car off then check

[@wackynwackyn3658]

How many litets of ATF does Honda civic vtis 2001 have

[@xxyoloxx1]

hey man one question does your civic shakes when in reverse?

[@voltixD]

Mine kinda does, what did you figure out?

[@LIFENZ22]

Are you using the right oil. Aren't you meant to use CVT oil not atf

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Hi, this car has a standard transmission so atf will be fine

[@enriqueortiz5440]

SONZ RISEUP Honda recommends using atf-z1 for A/T and CVT and mtf for the M/T. You should ONLY use the OEM fluid on Hondas. And remember that they don't have a replaceable filter.

[@siranthonygarcia938]

What type of Atf did you use sir?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

I used the Honda brand atf

[@tteuvky]

what about the fluid which is still in torque converter, radiator, hoses and transmission and in his filter? when you will put the new fluid it mix with the old one so why to change this way?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+H G when you take your car to a mechanic for a service this is how they would service the transmission. Only when the transmission is getting a overhaul would all the fluid be replaced

[@tteuvky]

But in this case the fluid is not really changed, it still mix with the old one. there is almost no benefit changing this way.

[@HPLovecats]

Honda recommends doing this 3 times.

[@tteuvky]

for what reason? why not to flush?

[@HPLovecats]

H G a flush has the possibility to damage something. Changing it 3 times, has the effect of removing all the old fluid

[@MrHengDoItAll]

why you don't replace the trans-filter and gasket ?

[@trevormorgan7138]

5 years later. Because they don't have removable filters, they have strainers.... they require the transmission to be dropped and transmission torn apart to clean/replace.

[@rullmourn1142]

is the washer a crush washer and will this work the same way on civic 2003 coup EX ?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

hi, yes the same crush washer will work on your model

[@rullmourn1142]

Michael Leighton thanks ,do i use a crush washer on the engine oil pan also?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+stormbringerr mourn yes you do but they are different sizes

[@rullmourn1142]

Michael Leighton thanks for the info and good day.

[@sekoukirk2603]

L

[@markbrandon5353]

Is it the exact same procedure on a manual gearbox??, i also have a civic. But a ep2 , 2001.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Not sure haven't worked on a manual

[@a.deg.6608]

Did you have to have one side of the car higher than the other or was the the car level?

[@DetroitRiverRailroad]

The car is on jack stands and is level

[@mr.juicethebeetle3373]

Also is a torque wrench necessary to do this?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

No it's not necessary, but it stops you from over tightening the transmission bolt

[@baogiadoan2005]

Great video. Thanks mate

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

Recently, just bought my mom a 2001 Honda Civic. I heard good things and bad things about this model, those who own this model! Can anyone shed any light on this vehicle? Are the transmission is reliable????? is it safe to trade a transmission fluid on one that has over 200,000 miles? I love that little Honda and my mother loves it too!. I want her to have something reliable. Thank you..

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Changing the transmission fluid at service intervals is what keeps the car reliable

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

@@HondaCivic7thGe I’m not sure if anyone ever changed the fluid before I purchased it for her. So if I change it regardless that’ll be ok? Just a basic drain? I just fear it’ll fear it slipping if I change it?

[@Anonymous-69z]

ok what about replacing a filter, does this car have a trans filter ?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Yes it does have trans filter but it is internal, you only need to replace when overhauling

[@IAmnesiaaI]

Michael Leighton what do you mean by overhauling? My tranny is slipping and we thought a flush and filter change might fix it but not really sure how it works with it being internal

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

I Amnesiaa I first try replacing the trans fluid if that doesn't work take it to a mechanic for a service. Overhauling means removing the bottom pan and making adjustments to the transmission, while the bottom pan is removed you might as well replace the internal filter

[@jonathanhuerta2784]

How many quarts did you put back ?

[@beresbailey1790]

Hey how do you change the transmission filter.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

You have to drop the transmission pan to get to it

[@CrAzY3349]

I just got my self a 01 civic lx with 47xxxx OG everything

[@michellewolfe1767]

Do you live in the jungle?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Yes, yes I do

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

I believe it has both.

[@ODPhadezz]

I have a 2014 Honda Civic Lx and since I bought it used at 100k and I dont know the service history. Im not having trouble with the transmission or anything like that but im curious. Should i change it ? Will it mess up? Do u recommend flush or change?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

It wouldn't hurt to change the transmission fluid. Then service as per the owners manual

[@murtaza13]

awesome video

[@vincentrolfe1384]

The reason you have so many metal filings on the drain plug magnet: you have too many birds chirping in the background.?

[@hectoremm6456]

How many quarrs do you fill back in a 20001 honda civic lx

[@hectoremm6456]

*quarts

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+Hector Emm Hi Hector about 3 or 4 quarts should do the trick

[@hectoremm6456]

+Michael Leighton thanks forcthe response bro appreciate it.

[@leonelsalazar32]

I have a 2001 Honda Civic Ex I just bought it and the transmission was working just fine until yesterday I stopped at a stop sign and it wouldn't go than it started working again I checked the oil and it's really black and smells do I change it and change it again a week after? did your transmission work fine after you changed the oil 2 times?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+Leonel Salazar Hi Leonel, the first step would be change the transmission fluid with some quality Honda fluid​ then take it for a test drive. When you change the fluid not all of the old fluid will come out, by doing a second change this should get most of the old fluid out of the transmission. If your problem is still there you may have a bigger problem. Try the double change and go from there. Good luck.

[@leonelsalazar32]

Thanks alot and I should do the 2nd oil change about a week after the first one right

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Leonel Salazar because the existing fluid is quite old I would drain then refill take it around the block, drain and refill in the same day.

[@NicholasEllis]

Hi... good video, but I have a question. Is the total volume of fluid needed to replace all the fluid 2.8l or 5.6l? Looking to do mine and wanted to verify that amount. -- thanks

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Hi, you will probably only drain out 2.8 to 3 litres , the rest of the fluid stay in the transmission. doing several fluid changes will replace most of the old fluid

[@NicholasEllis]

+Michael Leighton right. Got it. Thanks.

[@33Mirk]

Oil filter?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Yes

[@robertocastilllofeliciano8087]

hola!! como se cambia el aceite de la direccion de un Honda Civic automatico LX 2001. Gracias!!

[@Skateborder1]

Roberto Castilllo Feliciano facil, con las manos 🤚 🔧

[@baogiadoan2005]

Hi, do you have to replace the filter as well? please reply. thanks

[@beresbailey1790]

Yeah i wanna know this too

[@jojrr]

does this also work on a 02 model?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Can't say for sure. Would be similar

[@DaveOfKnox]

You have a 8th gen civic...most of the 8th gen have a "grade logic controlled" transmission. What that means is, when you are going up or down hills the transmission may stay in a gear longer until depending speed and acceleration. When going down a hill it is like engine braking (saving your brake pads). Going up a hill, this will help get up the hill will out premature up shifting. All normal. Notice when this happens while driving (hills or grade changes). Enjoy your civic!!!

[@enriqueortiz5440]

DaveOfKnox it's a 7th gen.

[@alfredo13reyes]

hi my dad used to tell me never change a transmission fluid idk why but he just say just add more if u need 2 and my car transmission its ok of level but the oil color looks like pure black and iam not sure if its ok any advise pls cmt back

[@adriandiaz1623]

cristina cruz tour dads a dumbass lol

[@Nativequeen101]

My dad is telling me the same thing

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Don't listen to him. Get it changed or you could be stranded and stuck with a hefty repair bill.

[@809addi]

It better for you to change now that those cars comes whit more technology and a different body stile

[@garyenwards1608]

grit gets on the plates and if you flush you can wash away the grit and make it worse. just drop the fluid out and replace don't flush on an older vehicle

[@rafaymago1]

Wow you waited too long to change that oil, is supposed to come out dark red, not black,, well done..

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Thanks man

[@Severed89]

Where can I get that transmission oil?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

+jay gets buckets I believe Honda doesn't make that particular transmission fluid any more. There replacement fluid should work just as good

[@LuckyNhaca]

Hi Michael Leighton, i have an honda just like yours and now its delaying to recognise gear shifts/transmissions (appologies for my bad english) and my mechanic recommended me to change the transmission fluid. Is it the right thing to do in this situation?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

hi lucky, if the transmission is playing up the best thing to do is replace the fluid.

[@LuckyNhaca]

+Michael Leighton thanks man... I'm taking my car to the workshop right now

[@yockoswl]

My friend what about transmisión filter?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

The transmission filter is inside the transmission. I would only replace if absolutely had to

[@enriqueortiz5440]

yockoswl Honda uses "lifetime" filters that you have to remove the transmission and open the casing to access the filter. It is not worth it to replace the filter as labor costs about the same to replace the trans. Most people just change the fluid and wait until it fails and have the whole transmission replaced. The filters can go quite a long time though, my 03 civic has 204,579 miles and is still going great.

[@yockoswl]

Enrique Ortiz thank you my friend i have 01 honda civic right now and i want to change the transmisión fluido i like to do mecanic stuff on my cars and i use to have i hundai accent before and i did the transmisión fluido and filter it was easy to replease and i was confuse because i was waching videos on KZbin about replease the filter on my honda and all the videos i wach is Just changing fluid thas why i ask you about the filter but THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU HELP

[@rimonramis8813]

is it risky to drain it after 150k

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

The transmission should be replaced every 60,000 KMs

[@enriqueortiz5440]

If it was taken care of (fluid changed every 30k) it's fine no matter what the mileage is. My 03 Civic has 209k on the original A/T and still shifts fine having fluid changes every 30k. You just don't want to wait until you have over 90k to change the fluid. That's the only time you'll be gambling.

[@PrinceYanelbg]

@@HondaCivic7thGe you mean the " transmission fluid" or the transmission itself??

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Transmission fluid, every 60,000 km

[@adzplus1]

I have a 2002 honda civic ex. how tight should the bolt be (in foot pounds). Or is it the same in all honda models from 2001-2005. By the way in my car the bolt is down, unlike this one is to the side facing the right wheel, mine is down facing the ground directly. Please advise anyone How tight should the bolt be? Thanks Ps: the manual does not specify how tight should the atf bolt be, it only specifies for the oil pan bolt (29 foot-pounds)

[@rimonramis8813]

36

[@FilipeSantos-ps3zv]

nice vid

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Thanks

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Thanks bro

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Thanks

[@rullmourn1142]

if you let the car back down w/ plug still off would more atf drain out ?

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

it stands to reason that more fluid would drain out, not sure if I would try it

[@rullmourn1142]

Michael Leighton i tried it a few days ago. more did come out, but not a lot.. i had enough atf fluid to replace what ever amount came out. no problem at all.

[@CRose1414]

Is that any old washer or a Honda washer and what size was it ?

[@juniormorales559]

3 quarts is fine for anyone wondering

[@JTB128650]

2.5 quart for 2001-2005 on here. haynes.com/en-us/tips-tutorials/2001-2011-honda-civic-routine-maintenance-faq . I wouldn’t overfill it. It messes up the transmission.

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

Good advice, it really depends on how much fluid comes out when you drain it. For me it has been about 3 litres

[@JTB128650]

I only put what’s recommended amount for the car. I contacted the Honda dealer before doing the transmission fluid change on my car. They told me the amount. They was correct. I put in the amount. It landed on the second line on the dipstick. Overfilling or not putting the correct amount could damage the transmission. I overfilled it with 5-6 quarts. It damaged my transmission, but it still runs and drive just wouldn’t shift right. Great video by the way. Some cars are different when changing fluids or checking fluids on a car.

[@slowazzes1972]

You didn’t flush the transmission

[@HondaCivic7thGe]

D'oh

[@ronhill372]

hi michael have a 2002 honda civic lx,car runs great but once its in second gear it won't shift into third but still runs pass 70 miles per hour but the transmission strains.is this a problem with the strainer or the shift/control solenoid.

[@ronhill372]

+RandomIyMe no accelerated fine just won't change gear

[@ronhill372]

+Rob Murphy thanks

[@0zkiel0]

Got the same prob lol,

[@stevenekin2]

do you know how many quart do i need for the civic 2005 ex?

[@sergiogarcia7171]

2.9 or about 3

[@LIFENZ22]

3.5litre