Honda Element Rear Differential Fluid Replacement (2003-2011)

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[@slick41]

Very well done. Great camera work, good explanations and part numbers. A true professional. Thank you

[@habh8r77]

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[@64arguz]

Excellent video, I already saved the links to do it as you did , I admire the level of professionalism and cleanliness while you work on cars 👍💪

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Thanks for sharing. Those syringes come in mighty handy. I’ve had one for years going Back to my aircraft days. It wasn’t as fancy but it got the job done. Hope all is well Artie 🇺🇸👍

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment Artie 👍!

[@GHE2005]

BigD5, I appreciate ur video very much. So helpful how u go step by step & what tools & equipment to use to do the job right! U hv saved me a lot of $$ & knowing I did all the correct steps to maintain my vehicle. Lots of mechanics cut corners and make a big mess, leaving me to have to clean up after their mess. Thx u. 😊

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[@ErickRaffai]

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[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@austinado16]

Thank you sir! Just purchased an '05 CR-V EX with 5spd. 271k on the clock, so I'm going through all the service work it needs. This and the trans are next in the que.

[@danielcarvajal5477]

Excellent explanation. Definitely going to use this video to change the rear differential fluid. Thanks

[@sebastianholmes5020]

Just did mine today, nearly 180k miles on mine. I believe it’s not 4wd but man does my car drive smooth now. Took 30 minutes and it was my first time. Didn’t Jack the car up but had a tight squeeze. I’m a thin built guy with long limbs so I would suggest larger people Jack it up. Definelty use a breaker bar, thought I broke my ratchet. Overall your video was super helpful. I imagine the syringe is faster however using a pump like I did didn’t require getting up and back under the car.

[@travis00017]

Great video. One thing though, everything I’ve ever read says crush washers should be flat side toward bolt and crush side should crush toward the oil pan, diff, etc. likely to have more irregularities.

[@45AMT]

Great video Dave! Looks very similar to the procedure on our 01 Honda CRV when I last did the diff service.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@slick41]

Well done again my friend. You are top notch and well spoken.

[@Perly53]

Thanks very much for your video. I'm about to do this to my son's '03 Element.

[@themechanic6117]

great video. simple maintenance is always nice

[@BigDog50001]

I agree, thanks for the comment Jonathan!

[@melissamayes9746]

Thank you for showing us!

[@BigDog50001]

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[@bobdegutis302]

Thank you for making this video. I followed your directions and the job was straightforward and easy. I even ended up buying the same jack you used and the syringe!

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

I love that you keep blinker fluid on hand! LOL That's some funny stuff my friend, I couldn't stop laughing for a couple of minutes!

[@BigDog50001]

It works great lol!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Sounds great I have an 04

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[@davidirish2392]

Thanks !!

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[@TonyFuego]

Thanx a million !!

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You bet 👍!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Outstanding

[@coastalbeer]

Driving onto a couple of boards, 2 by 6, making them staggered, will raise it up enough to slide under. Be sure to block all 4 tires.

[@michaelcarlson1528]

Great video, thank you for the dad jokes!!!🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@BigDog50001]

lol 👍 !

[@motogstylus3260]

Thanks for the video! How important is that last 1/10qt? I mean its $12 bucks for a 9/10 waste.

[@branthopolis]

If that bothers you, dump the remains of the 1st bottle into the 2nd bottle after you've topped off the diff and save it for the next change.

[@nazarsoroka23]

how much fluid did you use exactly?

[@HM-fn2xe]

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[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@scottbjuhlable]

Why did you have to put it up on jack stands? Cant I just crawl underneath and do this?

[@gf2e]

Depends on how flexible and skinny you are. I have an RV which has way more clearance than the Element, but even then it’s more convenient to have more space. When there’s “extra” space, you’re less likely to have to contort into a strange position.