How to Change CVT Fluid and Filter | Honda Accord (2013-2017)

[@patrickl7212]

I used this guide to change the cvt filter and o rings on my 2018 CRV. It is the same basic methods except you remove the air box only. No need to remove the battery on the CRV. CVT warmer was the same sizes as he mentions. Real easy job. I made use of a universal joint on my ratchet and an extension for the lower fastener. Excellent guide btw.

[@Goodman-dg1nz]

Good work teaching people to do this themselves. When I have to pull out that drain plug I use at least one or 2 6" extension when I have broken it loose. For oil changes I found a set of Cobalt magnetic oil change sockets at Lowes years ago. Not sure of they still make them but they are great. Thanks for the tip on how to reset the minder. I always just held the trip button down until it flashed and repeated until it reset.

[@itsyanielxo]

Great video. Taught like a true master

[@nestorduarte886]

Great video and easy to follow instructions 😀🙂😉 I am a DIY guy, and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with the younger generation... congrats 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😎👍🏻🤝🏻👏🏻

[@ReyesRiko]

Thank you for this video!!! This was straight forward and very informative

[@cameronbartley6139]

Great video. Wasn't aware of the filter under the battery box. Thanks for sharing

[@asapcorona7115]

thank you sir, taught like a father.

[@Max88511]

Great video my Accord has 108,500 miles not got it used. Not sure if it was ever changed ur video gave a great guide to complete the job. Thanks

[@BackyardDude]

Thanks for letting us know, we're glad it helped!

[@IhorMykhalchenko]

Thank you! However an important part is missing in your guide - the check bolt.

[@davebogan69]

I found your video informative and easy to understand however, you left out a big part. Removing the battery tray in the 2017 Accord deserves a video of it's own. In order to remove the battery tray you need to remove the 1st part of the air intake tube as well as the air filter box so you can access the 3 bolts underneath it. 2 12mm (socket size) holding the tray in, which only need to be loosened not removed, and the one 10mm (socket size) connecting the 2nd part of the air intake to the bottom of the battery tray. There's also a cable holder clipped to the bottom the tray. After the tray is completely unbolted, you can flip it 90 degrees to access the clip easier.

[@georgeboatright6635]

very thorough. thank you!

[@totljag1]

How do u check trans fluid level ? U left out the most important part ? In park or in neutral ?

[@Striker50_]

Check bolt. He skipped a lot of steps

[@MinhTran-fc7jl]

thank you for the nice instructional video, do you know the torque to put the bolts back where you removed the filter?

[@patrickl7212]

I have been scouring forums for this information. No luck.

[@NorthwoodsAmerican]

9ft lbs. Same as drain pan bolts where there is another filter to change and magnets to clean. Something that should be done as well for a thorough CVT service. All the videos on here are half A-ed. Some just do fluid and ignore BOTH transmission filters, some do what he did, (but mind you there’s a fluid check port that he didn’t show either) and some do fluid and pan filter and ignore the CVT warmer. I don’t get it.

[@kripiitonik5009]

My honda accord 2013 has 103k milles on it changed cvt fluid every 20k dealer always told me no need to change filter it doesn't even make sense to me.. Should I just do it my self to be sure ? My vehicle doesn't even burn engine oil do take in mind I change it every 3k because of the direct injection. I know my accord will go to 200k no problem what so ever💪🏻

[@BackyardDude]

Thanks for the comment! It's not an entirely straightforward answer as Honda doesn't mention changing the filter when the fluid is changed in their list of maintenance items. However, they also do not say that it is intended to be a lifetime filter. Dealerships service departments seem split with some saying it's not necessary and others recommending it be changed around 40k miles. Given that it's a relatively straightforward process once the fluid is drained, Michael wanted to do it for the peace of mind.

[@user-pz9cr3ho5l]

does anyone know the washer part numbers for the drain bolt and check bolt?

[@IVAN2233]

Where did you get the filter from? Also do I check i the level when the transmission is hot or it doesn’t matter?

[@itsyanielxo]

Yeah it’s supposed to be operating temp

[@Striker50_]

Parts dept

[@ronnielowndesiii4641]

How were you able to measure and make sure you had the correct amount of fluid in since there’s a plug??

[@victordeleon6934]

Thanks for the informative video. What kind of Quick Jack do you have any recommendations on reliable economic quick jacks?

[@MinhTran-fc7jl]

how did you get to the bolts under the battery tray without removing the airfilter intake?

[@lji2000]

That's the critical step that the video does not show. Makes it seem it's just the bolts on the top

[@ottobonn7483]

I was surprised to hear how much money can be saved by doing it myself. I have the same year vehicle and am fairly certain I could also do it. I saw the comment by No Gimmicks about measuring how much is drained out so that you know how much to put back in. If the fluid level was low to begin with, you might not put in enough. Just a thought...

[@BackyardDude]

The dip stick is a general measuring for re-filling the fluids! :)

[@cm1133]

There is a 10 mm bolt just above the drain plug that you are supposed to open after you have poured fluid into the transmission and shifted the transmission through the gears. When you open the check plug, if there’s no fluid pouring out add more CVT fluid. If there is fluid pouring out, let it drain until it is just a very slow trickle and then close the check plug and you are done. It is important to have the car at operating temperature so that the CVT fluid can expand like it supposed to before you open the check valve

[@totljag1]

Good video thanks

[@kennyhuie6879]

Thank you sir!

[@adolforamirez5197]

Thank you so much for your video it was very helpful!

[@michaelseward-q5t]

Not sure why he doesn't mention that simply draining the transmission fluid does not get all the fluid in the system. It should be done twice, back to back. That way the original fluid that remains in the transmission after the first drain can circulate and drain the second time around. Obviously you can't get every single drop of the old fluid out, but doing back to back drain/refills can get most of it. It's a small price to pay to help keep a transmission running smooth and last for a very long time. You can change the filter/O rings the second drain. Once the drain/refill cycle is complete, you can check the fluid level by removing the plug just above the drain plug. Once it reaches normal operating temperature and you've cycled the gears, turn the engine off and place your drain pan under the fluid level plug, remove it the same way as the drain plug, and with the engine off if any fluid seeps out of the opening you removed the plug from, you have adequate fluid level. If not, you simply pour in fluid a little at a time until it flows out out of the plug opening. Once it does, you know you have a properly filled tranny.

[@dmo88]

1st Drain, Refill x1 (full 4 qts and lets it circulate?) 2nd Drain, Refill, Done Correct?

[@nogimmicks9558]

Do you recommend measuring the amount of cvt fluid that I drain so that I know exactly how much to put back in? I noticed on the video you said you were going to put 3 1/2 quarts then your were going to check it, but never seen you check it. Not sure if there is an aftermarket dip stick that I can buy to check it or just measure how much I drain, as I mentioned. Just want to make sure I do not over fill or under fill.

[@BackyardDude]

We apologize for not showing it, but a couple of inches above the drain plug is a bolt on the transmission housing that can be removed. As you pour in the fluid, any excess will come out of that hole. When that happens, go ahead and put the bolt back in and call it good! Sorry for not explaining that.

[@SHA3BOL1]

​@BackyardDude do we check the fluid level while it's running of switched off?

[@Striker50_]

Check bolt

[@jamram9924]

Honda service advisor and a life long friend, advised to warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (cooling fans activate). Shift through all gears with 5-10 seconds in each gear. Do this 3 times. Turn off the engine and then check CVT fluid level. Hit fluid expands and you want to get the correct level of fluid within the transmission.

[@jamesb0317]

What about the filter in the transmission pan? Thanks

[@manpham9048]

Hi, I have a 2014 Honda accord lx. My speed meter keep go up and down while driving, I have changed the speed sensor and transmission oil, but it is still happen. Do you think that I need to change the transmission oil filter to fix the problem? My car has 70000 miles Thank you

[@MinhTran-fc7jl]

it happens to my car too, high rev but no gear engage, I thought I had bad trans, it turns out a simple reset of the trans, I don't remember the link, google how to reset trans honda accord 2013. my car still running great over a year now. good luck

[@larryzapotocky1363]

I just changed my CVT fluid at 68,000. I didn’t change the filter because Honda said it wasn’t a maintenance item…I don’t know why….anyway, do you think I should change it now or wait until 100,000? Thanks.

[@rawimpact]

Just change it

[@cm1133]

That filter is the most important part of the system. It’s a bit of a pain in the ass to get to but you should change it

[@larryzapotocky1363]

I’m going to change it this weekend, thanks for the tips

[@MinhTran-fc7jl]

@@larryzapotocky1363 let me know how it goes, I don't know how you can remove battery tray holder bottom mounting bolt.

[@DCS977]

where’s your shop location, Sir? ,, I wanna bring my car to your shop to do that..

[@BitchisSquad]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have a question, where can I Buy de O-ring set for the oil cooler???

[@Striker50_]

Parts Dept

[@mikemaxwell2591]

How did you check the transmission level when adding the fluid?

[@davebogan69]

Right above the drain plug there a level check hole. A bolt with a 12mm head that seems to hold nothing. When you remove it you'll see it has an aluminum sealing washer just like the drain plug.

[@badtothebone346]

Did you use a honda oem filter or a aftermarket filter kit?

[@Striker50_]

Oem

[@ronfraser2267]

👍👍👍👍

[@DCS977]

2016 honda accord,,?

[@mytube2415]

Question does the v6 3.5 have the same cvt filter

[@Striker50_]

Nope it's an automatic

[@mytube2415]

@@Striker50_ ty

[@Striker50_]

Good video but a lot of skipped steps