Honda Fit Automatic Transmission Service - AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF

[@markw1123]

I did this job today in about 20 minutes. Thank you for the video.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

satisfying to watch a reliable car, taken cared of properly, in a high quality to the point guide. I have not ever done AT service before as I dont' drive auto. But why do they require multiple train/fills? CVT transmission i think is just x1 drain/fill.

[@midwestsynthetic]

You only get part of the oil out when draining an automatic, so it may take 2-3 drain and fill cycles to get the majority of the fluid swapped out. Thanks for the comment and question!

[@neometalx9]

the dealership and many auto repair shops just do 1 drain and refill every time... the multiple drain and refills you do it yourself in your garage... I have seen people do the same with CVT transmissions, it doesn't harm them.

[@jarana10]

Thank your video! It saved me money! Awesome job.

[@midwestsynthetic]

That's great, glad to hear it! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!!

[@mikekokomomike]

One video I watched suggested disconnecting transmission cooler line at radiator to get more fluid out. Also there is an inline filter you can replace hidden under the battery.

[@aKjohn8798]

That's quite the process to get an extra few ounces of fluid out and risk damaging the lines and creating a much larger problem.

[@Dope.And.Pretty]

@@aKjohn8798 You can do the job 3 times (which of course costs time and money) to get the job 78% done or do it once the right way and get it 100% done.

[@aKjohn8798]

@@Dope.And.Pretty and risking snapping a line or fitting... No. I'm literally a technician at Honda lol. Just do a drain and fill 2 times in 1 day lol

[@Dope.And.Pretty]

@@aKjohn8798 Its literally a single rubber hose with a clamp on it. Drain and fill twice only replaces like 65% of the old fluid, as Delphi points out. Regardless, I don't care to argue with you, just want to give anyone reading the comments a bit more context.

[@michaelshanahan4965]

@@aKjohn8798Sorry don’t get the drain and fill 2 times thing (he said 3 times) you drain the old fluid and fill with new fluid? Then drain that new fluid and replace with different new fluid? Do this 2 or 3 times? Thanks

[@lamarc2634]

I like your wood ramps, that's a great idea.

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thank you!! I actually made them for that car. It sits too low for my floor jack to reach the front lift point.

[@HondaFit4Adventure]

Same ;)

[@Bill-fh5nu]

I too like your wood floor ramps. What did you use to keep the ramps still (and not sliding away) when driving up the ramps?

[@michaelmann5732]

I’d like to change the filter too. While I have seen some externals, for most cars you have to drop the pans to get to the transmission filter which I always thought was crazy. Why not use an external filter that screws on like an oil filter.

[@redtidetogo]

The filter is external it is located drives side behind the intake.

[@excavatoree]

@@redtidetogo I have to take the battery and tray off to get to it. I'm not saying it's impossible without doing so, but I'd like to see someone do it with the battery tray still there.

[@jackle842000]

​@@excavatoreeremoving a battery is nothing.

[@francisgabrielsalvador9805]

Currently using Honda ATF Dw1, can I do drain and fill method (top up Amsoil ATF), would there be no problem at all?

[@Gullygook]

Absolute quality video thank you

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment! I just changed the motor oil and and transmission fluid on that same vehicle yesterday. Good runner.

[@ita6901]

That was an excellent, clear video. But, just to be clear, when I change the TF, I need to change the fluid 3 times to get all the old fluid out? If I were to take it to a dealer, would they really do that???

[@midwestsynthetic]

I'm not sure what the dealer would do, which is a good reason to do it yourself. You only get part of the fluid out so that's why it needs to be drained 2-3 times to exchange the majority of the fluid. With no pan to remove and replace it's a simple drain and fill, very simple and easy for an ATF service. Thanks for the question! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!!

[@jameilmills3767]

That being the case, do I need new sets of cvt fluid for each change, or do I reuse the fluids that I let out? ​@midwestsynthetic

[@seanedwards94]

​​@@jameilmills3767you're going to want to use fresh fluid to flush/dilute out any debris. Doing this process more than once is attempting to accomplish a "flush" without dropping the pan. If you're just doing maintenance, you can just do a "change", which is where you do this once.

[@cameronwingate7477]

Always change your transmission fluid and a little filter under the battery change your timing, chain or belt 5000 miles early and run iridium plugs if they last over 100,000 miles they look difficult to get to

[@jshen340]

At the very first change, you were mixing AMS with honda OE fluid. Did you experience any mechanical difference? I want to go with AMS too, but worrying about mixing 2 different fluids might cause unexpected damage.

[@midwestsynthetic]

I had no issues. It's working great. Thanks for the question!

[@michaelshanahan4965]

My Honda guy said too always change the crush washers, always.

[@midwestsynthetic]

Absolutely, and a package of them lasts a long time. Thanks for the comment!

[@slayer0OO]

Do i have to change out the transmission filter as well?

[@midwestsynthetic]

The manual doesn't doesn't show a recommended interval for the transmission filter. There's an article on FitFreak.net where some guy changed it out and cut the filter open and it was very clean inside. I've never changed mine but likely will before too much longer as the car is nearing 10 years old. Thanks for the question!

[@keithmahler4236]

Like the video but could I just drain all of it out and than put the 6.3 qt back in and call it a day ?

[@midwestsynthetic]

You don't get all the fluid changed out in a single drain and fill so if you don't know the service history or just want all the old fluid purged multiple drain and fills are the best. On the positive side, they're easy to do compared to a pan drop. Going forward I'll just do a single drain and fill because I know what's in it and it won't get too many miles for that. Thanks for question!

[@keithmahler4236]

@@midwestsynthetic I got a couple question confused as hell I get what your saying put 2.5 qt in 3 times drain than fill it up mine is a 2008 automatic Honda fit I've seen two different numbers on capacity so after I drain third time do I put 6.3 quarts back in ? And I can't find oem oil is mine a cvt being 2008? Could you tell me which Castrol is best for me ?Castrol my favorite brand thanks for answering these questions hammer

[@keithmahler4236]

@@midwestsynthetic this is what I wanna put in it Castrol Transmax High Mileage Automatic

[@midwestsynthetic]

I'm not familiar with Castrol products so can't comment on those. The AMSOIL lookup guide doesn't show a CVT for the 2008 fit. CVT's take a different fluid than 5 speed auto in the car in the video.

[@keithmahler4236]

@@midwestsynthetic ok so was I right about flushing it 3 times with 2.5 qts if so after I drain it the third time is do I really put 6.3 qts in?

[@Argonaut80]

Do you run the car in between each change. I had heard to run it 100 miles in between each change.

[@midwestsynthetic]

Running it a few miles and all the shift positions should mix it up good.

[@viperomen914]

@@midwestsyntheticso did you flush the TF 3 times in a short period of time or just once?

[@leonjrmasalta9493]

What is the cause of vibration when shifting gear to drive position with a honda fit automatic transmission.

[@robertohernandez691]

My Acura TL type S. I was confused which I fill it out info in car on amsoil website. To match product. Trans fluid signature series and one of my friend show me signature series fuel efficient both are different. Both works on Honda dw-1?

[@midwestsynthetic]

AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended for vehicles requiring Honda DW-1 fluid specification. Check out AMSOIL.COM for list of fluid specifications. Product code is ATL1G-EA for gallons. Thanks for the question!

[@dashcamjourney4599]

Did you do the transmission fluid change with Amsoil? W

[@zhyarrostamy3816]

Hi my Honda jazz 1.4 petrol 2004 Which oil for automatic transmission change? Thank you

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thanks for the question! Check out the AMSOIL vehicle lookup guide for your specific application. There's a link to it in the description and here -->> www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=5265385

[@lightningsmokerXx]

@ MidwestSynthetic Since you've switched to the AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic transmission fluid on that Honda Fit : 1- have you had any shift quality issues? 2- Do you notice that it shifts better or anything that would be described as better since switching to amsoil over the OEM honda fluid?

[@midwestsynthetic]

It does seem like it shifts smoother. That's been the impression I've had with other vehicles too. The AMSOIL transmission fluid is a good product. There's a link to the AMSOIL lookup guide in the video description, to make sure you're using the correct product for the specific application. Fluid level is critical. Fortunately the Honda Fit (2013) still has a dipstick so it's easy to do. Thanks for the question!

[@lightningsmokerXx]

@@midwestsynthetic Thanks for the info. Ya isn't that just idiotic how they are getting rid of the transmission dipsticks, i understand from their point why, but as the owner or a mechanic servicing the transmission.....it sucks. Take Care.

[@edwardogarcia5800]

Thinking on putting my 2006 Ford Explorer is it worth it does it shift better or what do you think about amsoil

[@midwestsynthetic]

I would definitely say the Honda shifts smoother with the AMSOIL fluid. AMSOIL makes top of the line synthetic lubricants. I've used the transmission fluids in my Fords and Jeeps, as well as this Honda. I've been very happy with all the products including motor oils and filters. The fuel additive, AMSOIL Pi, was the one thing that finally cleared the intermittent cylinder misfire code on one of the Jeeps. Thanks for watching. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

[@edwardogarcia5800]

After you changed the fluid with amsoil do you wait 30,000 to do the next transmission fluid change

[@midwestsynthetic]

30,000 is a good interval for a pan drop fluid filter change. AMSOIL recommends: "Normal Service: Follow the vehicle manufacturer's normal-service drain interval. Severe Service: Double the vehicle manufacturer's severe-service drain interval." I tend to be conservative, it's a lot easier to change fluid than transmissions. For the Honda in the video, going forward I'll probably change it more frequently with a single drain and fill. That doesn't have a filter, no pan drop, so it's simple as an engine oil change. Thanks for the question!

[@edwardogarcia5800]

Yup my Explorer you got to drop the pan and put new filter so I’ll change every 30,000 miles

[@shahidsultan6951]

Hi how much oil required for my Honda jazz 2011 1.3 automatic gearbox?? Please

[@midwestsynthetic]

The 2011 1.5 Fit shows 2.6 quarts Initial Fill; 5 speed SP5A Total Fill 6.2 quarts. I have no data onto 1.3 Jazz, sorry. Thanks for the question.

[@metzmatu8409]

Honda Jazz III with engine 1.3 L, engine oil capacity in quarts / liters. Car fuel: gasoline. Honda Jazz engine cod. Engine capacity: 1339 ccm (81,30 cubic inches). Honda Jazz engine oil capacity: 3.6 liters or 3.8 quarts US or 0.95 gallons US. Honda Jazz manual gearbox oil capacity: 1.5 l or 1.58 qt or 0.39 gal. Honda Jazz automatic gearbox oil capacity: 2.5 - 5.9 l or 2.64 - 6.23 qt or 0.66 - 1.55 gal. Honda Jazz 1 recommended engine oil: 5w30.

[@albertnavas3790]

I've been using amsoil for my motor oil but I've been wanting to change the transmission fluid on my Honda fit 2013 do you use it on your car? If so how is it

[@midwestsynthetic]

Yes, I use AMSOIL products in all my vehicles. It's working great in the Honda Fit. To me it shifts smoother now. With no pan drop, just a drain and fill, the Honda Fit is easy to work on. One thing to point out is you need a funnel that will reach the fill hole since it is down low. Thanks for the question and watching the video!

[@9ZERO6]

Genuine DW1 changed every 10K, no issues since day 1.

[@remegiojr.penaranda9446]

Hallo sir my unit is Honda fit 2010 model dn my odo is almost 95k and I never change my transmission fluid! My question is how quarts do I need and what kinds of fluid'? Thanks... God bless...

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thanks for the question! It would be about 2.6 quarts for each drain and fill sequence. Check out the Vehicle lookup and cross reference guide for more specific info: www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=5265385

[@samwasthebest6633]

Do you change the fluid after 100 miles because the Amsoil and Honda fluids are not compatible?

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thanks the the question. Here's what AMSOIL states on the FAQ page: "Is it required that all of the transmission fluid be removed before adding AMSOIL synthetic transmission fluid? Answer: No. AMSOIL synthetic transmission fluids are compatible with petroleum and synthetic transmission fluids and can be used to top-off transmission fluid levels. However, when conducting a transmission fluid change, most of the fluid in the automatic transmission will be replaced with the new fluid." You will of course want to use the AMSOIL product that's compatible with your particular equipment. You don't get all of the fluid replaced on a single drain and fill so the repeated drain and fills are the easiest way for the home gamer to swap out a majority of the fluid.

[@cameronwingate7477]

I wonder if you can run Rotella T6 5W 40 in the engine

[@TanManFixes]

stick with the recommended 5w-20. Full synthetic is best. I really like Pennzoil Platinum. 5 quart jug at Walmart is about $25.

[@renantefeliciano6569]

Can you really use Amsoil on Honda transmission? Will mixing it with the Honda OEM ATF ruin the transmission?

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thanks for the question. This is what AMSOIL has in their FAQ section on transmission fluid: "Is it required that all of the transmission fluid be removed before adding AMSOIL synthetic transmission fluid? Answer: No. AMSOIL synthetic transmission fluids are compatible with petroleum and synthetic transmission fluids and can be used to top-off transmission fluid levels. However, when conducting a transmission fluid change, most of the fluid in the automatic transmission will be replaced with the new fluid." For the car in the video, the service history was unknown and most likely still had the original factory fill. I wanted the majority of the fluid replaced with AMSOIL which is why there are multiple drain and fills. Additional drain and fills are the simplest way to swap out more fluid, especially where there is a drain plug (vs. pan drop).

[@mohammednazam3371]

Hi mate this oil your using is it suitable for A CVT gearbox transmission

[@midwestsynthetic]

The ATF used in this video is not suitable for CVT transmissions. However, AMSOIL does produce other synthetic transmission fluids including those for use in CVT transmissions. Best thing is to check the AMSOIL product guide for recommend products for your specific application. I'll leave a link to that at the end of this comment. Thanks for the question! www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=5265385

[@jasperrealuyo8645]

Hi how many quarts/liters of transmission fluid did you use after the 3rd change? Is it 7 liters? Thank you.

[@midwestsynthetic]

Each drain and fill takes about 2.5 quarts, so yes roughly 7 liters.

[@ssj5ssj640]

@MidwestSynthetic my honda is cvt fluid only, i cant use other fluids.

[@midwestsynthetic]

AMSOIL does make a CVT fluid that covers a number of specs including Honda Honda HMMF, HCF-2. Best way to tell is check out AMSOIL product lookup guide for your specific application. Thanks for the comment!

[@BaldwinNguyen]

Is it necessary to drain and fill 3x times for a first time change?

[@midwestsynthetic]

That's the simplest way to get the majority of the fluid swapped out when only part of the total fill volume is drained. Thanks for the question!

[@charleypalacios8311]

Most newer car owners who do tranny fluid at home will do over a period of 20,000 to 30,000 miles. So do 1st time drain and fill 1/3 of capacity. Drive car as usual and after 10,000 miles do 2nd drain & fill. Drive as usual and after 15,000 - 20,000 do 3rd drain and fill. This is recommended if your vehicle is under 50,000 miles. If your vehicle has over 50,000 miles and a tranny drain & fill has never be done or your not sure if it has ever been done then it’s suggested to do at least 2 drain & fills at one shot. So drain and fill. Drive car for 20 to 30 minutes to allow gears to shift and allow new fluid to work itself through transmission. Return home and do 2nd drain & fill. Drive car as usual for 10,000 to 15,000 miles and then do 3rd drain & fill. And if you really want to do preventative maintenance to keep transmission running very very very long time, do 1 tranny fluid drain & fill every 25,000-30,000 miles after completion of the initial 3 drain and fills.Your car transmission will have a long life. One other recommendation I would make is to purchase a container with liquid measurement marks. I got a gallon size from Amazon. It shows quart measurements, liter measurements and gallon. Use such a container to measure transmission liquid you drain out. Then put in exactly what you drained out. In most cases you will avoid overfill or under fill by measuring what you take out. This can also be used for motor oil or gear oil such as your rear differential fluid. By the way, if you have a sealed transmission, no transmission fluid dipstick, you will most likely need to do an overflow drain when doing the drain and fill. It’s an extra step that requires to drain any overflow by starting the car and allowing tranny fluid to warm up to a specific temperature range and then draining overflow. Sounds harder than it is but the extra step just adds about 10 to 15 minutes to the project. Can use a digital heat temperature gun online for less than $30. This will allow you to take temperature of transmission oil pan surface simply by pointing the device and pressing the trigger. Or you can purchase an obd device which will give you almost an exact transmission fluid temperature. But those particular obd devices will cost over $200. And most importantly do online research related to your specific car. And always get information from at minimal 3 resources to ensure accuracy of data or information. Due diligence!!!

[@antonioeugenioabarca4105]

How many litters atf capacity of honda fit

[@midwestsynthetic]

Total capacity is about 6 liters. A drain and fill is about 2.4 liters. Thanks!

[@janmarsamong5809]

can you recommend what oil can be use to 2006 model?

[@midwestsynthetic]

Thanks for the question! Specific product recommendations can be found using the AMSOIL product guide. Here's a link to it: www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=5265385

[@victorkhumalo5480]

gear box automatic transmission fluid capacity honda fit 2004 model

[@midwestsynthetic]

The AMSOIL product lookup guide includes other information like fluid capacity along with product recommendations. I'll leave a link at the end of the comment. However, it doesn't show any specifications or recommendations for the 2004 Honda Fit. The 2013 Fit in the video holds about 6.3 quarts total and 2.5 quarts are replaced with each drain and fill. Thanks for the question! www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=5265385

[@keithmahler4236]

With the three drain process did you start it or anything between the 2.5 quarts added each time

[@midwestsynthetic]

It should be run to mix it up and make sure the fluid is at the proper operating level. If you don't get back to it right away for any reason (life) the car is left with proper fluid levels for operation. Make sure you check your owner's manual for the proper procedure to check the fluid level. Thanks!

[@JazzyJonas]

I was thinking of converting from WS to Amsoil fuel-efficient atf. Is it safe to do the drain and fill method (mixing fluids) or should I do a full exchange?

[@midwestsynthetic]

A full exchange would be the most practical if it's possible. Always make sure you're using a fluid compatible with your application. I'm not aware of any situations where you can get every last drop out. The closest would probably be something like some older Fords that have a drain plug on the torque converter so you can drain that too after a pan drop. You use more fluid with a drain and fill but the drain plug (vs. dropping the pan) makes it easy.

[@JazzyJonas]

@@midwestsynthetic Thanks. My car is an '09 Matrix spec'd for WS fluid. I was thinking of just doing one drain and fill once a year with the Amsoil. Any problems with that? The current fluid is in decent shape.

[@midwestsynthetic]

If it were me I'd change it enough to get most of it switched. For example the Honda in the video I changed 3 times the first time. The fluid looked real good good but I still wanted to get it mostly pure. And of course I'll want the car to last many miles. Thanks!

[@JazzyJonas]

@@midwestsynthetic Awesome. Thank you for the advice. Seems like the initial cost will be worth the peace of mind and not having to worry about it for a while :-)

[@EverydayJ1786]

I swapped all my ws fluid out on my 2019 tundra for signature series amsoil trans fluids . I noticed an improvement in shift quality . WS fluid is a semi synthetic mediocre ATF 👎. I never hesitate to switch to any amsoil product .

[@soilmanted]

For Honda you can no longer get "a good shop manual." To get good service information you have to subscribe to an online service manual. It is rather expensive.

[@Evelyndowning]

Check your local library...ours allows us to access online manuals!

[@soilmanted]

@@Evelyndowning 7 years ago I could get the Chilton manual for my Honda Fit through my local library but then the library stopped providing the link. Also, I much prefer the official Honda literature to Chiltons or any other 3rd party manual. More detailed instructions, in clearer language. Better drawings and photograpshs. Although too often the official literature recommends that you use only their very expensive professional special Honda tools. Third party manuals sometimes provide hints on how to do some job without special tools. So I like to have some of these manuals too, but only in _addition_ to the official manual.

[@LUIZINHO16V]

honda fit uses CVT transmission ATF fluid test is not recommended for him.

[@midwestsynthetic]

Some Honda Fit models have a CVT transmission and those would use the CVT fluid. The 2013 model in the video has the 5 speed automatic which uses the Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@musicfashionstyle9269]

I changed my transsinmissin fluid every 7or 8K. Because the color change earlier.