How to Change the Transmission Fluid on a 2019 Honda Civic CVT Transmission

[@polatalemdar9731]

Use the check bolt to check fluid level. In order to do that your car will need to be on level surface. Buy smaller ramps for the back wheels. The regular ramps you have in the front. Since driveway is down slop the high ramps should a balance the low ramps on back

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I could also probably park in with the rear end facing the lower part of the driveway and jack up the rear end. There's nothing level (except the house) on my property and that's a challenge at time!

[@justinmorgan4568]

You just saved me $180... Lol. It's literally as easy as changing the engine oil. God bless Honda. 😂

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Right on, glad to hear it!

[@ahmedyousif440]

Our measurement unit is liters, can you help me figure out how many liters my Honda SFC 2017 needs

[@ditship]

Same. Been changing my own oil for years but was leery of doing this. Thanks!

[@jrsanti]

You got the transmission fluid for free?

[@21jimmyo]

You left out an important step. Fluid volume changes depending on its temperature. That's why Honda says you should re-fill it, lower the car down, run it through the gears, check the fluid temperature, and when it's between 90-110F remove the check bolt and if nothing comes out add more. Otherwise, let it drain out until it's a slow trickle and put the check bolt back in. There's a reason people are telling you different amounts came out. That's because trans fluid is temperature-sensitive. Skipping this step may result in you either underfilling or overfilling your trans, which isn't a good idea. I use an infrared thermometer on the pan and remove the check bolt at 100F.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Good advice, I'll use my IR thermometer next time as well.

[@Austin42156]

Or you could just measure the amount you take out

[@biz4twobiz463]

Yes, that is correct regarding temperature of transmission. I use my scan tool connected to OBDII with LIVE data.

[@selenadimas7882]

DIDnT he say at the beginning this one did not have a check bolt?

[@biz4twobiz463]

@@selenadimas7882 ... he does say that, but he is mistaken. ALL Gen 10 Honda Civics with the CVT have a check bolt.

[@edmondlau511]

Great video. I'm at 43k on my 2018 Civic so I'm more than due. Have another road trip coming up soon so I'll get this done next week.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Good deal and good luck with!

[@danyo5509]

I’m at 76k 😂 hasn’t been bad luckily. Gonna do it soon

[@baljeetsangrur]

I am at 160k 😂😂😂

[@sulin422]

I change 46000 mile fuild. I want to drive over 300.000 mile.

[@cs5250]

Sitting around 50k with my wife's civic feeling guilty

[@Allenroth1980]

The fill l bolt is in the front of the pan about 8 inches up

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Cool, thanks.

[@samidislam-wm5le]

i have a 2019 1.5 t accord and this is exactly the same . Thank you ! i just saved $650

[@cadmium1612]

Jose, you had me at "more than likely i'll lose them again" and listing the damn tools you used. THANK YOU!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Your welcome!

[@cadmium1612]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Hello again and happy Sunday! Quick question after rewatching this video: my car will be inclined on ramps just like yours. When you drained the transmission fluid, did not all of it drain out? If it didn't, is it not a big deal? Thanks in advance and awesome channel. Been watching all sorts of stuff on it all day.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Most of it came out but I think a little residual fluid wont hurt anything. Glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@cs5250]

This was perfect! To add to your video, after the fluid was drained and the plug bolt was secured back in place, I removed the fill level bolt above, got the car level, and started adding my 4 quarts of CVT fluid. At the end of the 4th, it started overflowing out which means after that slows down to a drip, it is ready to be plugged again. I didn't have a crush washer for the fill bolt so next time I'll be sure to have that ready.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad you liked it, and thanks for the insight!

[@pojntxoog3039]

At 1:18 that 12mm bolt above your finger is the fluid check bolt 😉

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'll have to check into that, seems kind of high for four quarts but still makes sense.

[@marioacosta-ps5qp]

I’ll definitely give that a go with my 2018 civic. Thanks for an easy to follow video

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You're welcome!!

[@christurner6430]

This oil part-change is so straight forward AND the cost of CVT repairs so much it is surely sensible to halve the service interval? There is level indication on the filler/dipstick on my Honda Jazz (UK).

[@johnmurphy40]

First of all This is a excellent program and Jose does a good job. When I first starting buying Honda CVT fluid HCF-2 about 10 years ago, I was paying around $8.00 per Qt. same dealer I'm paying $18 The point I'm making you don't have to use The Honda Brand Name, however you do have to buy a fluid from a company that makes a fluid that meets or exceeds the HCF -2 or what ever is in your owners manual, example,, My manual tells me to use HCF-2 fluid, And there are several grate oil company's that make this fluid at half the price, The big thing is " this " If this Spec. is not listed on the bottle, don't buy it.......A must

[@edmondlau511]

I used the Amsoil fluid. So far 30k miles and no issues. I bought my car used as a salvage-rebuilt car so there’s no warranty anyway.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

That's good advice and something to consider since you can save money.

[@jbarutube]

For my first Civic CVT fluid change, I too went to the Honda dealer and bought the Honda HCF-2 fluid. For my second CVT fluid change, I used Valvoline CVT fluid (full synthetic) with the HCF-2 spec listed on the label. I read on a Civic forum that Honda has four suppliers of the "genuine" Honda HCF-2 fluid. (Valvoline is one of the four by the way)

[@kisangkim1105]

@@jbarutube I also used Valvolin but after 1000 mile drive I changed again with Honda fluid. This way most fluid were replaced.

[@vermontvermont9292]

I use eneos. Figure it's the number one oil brand in Japan it's got to be pretty good. My local dealership wants $24 a qrt for hcf-2. Eneos is $16 a qrt and probably just as good or better.

[@andrewbizzarro6085]

Great video, its very helpful. Thank you for showing us and talking us through it.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Goodtknj]

Great video,very helpful. Very good comments as well, thanks all.

[@efihershkovich3097]

Very interesting I have a 2022 civic cvt need to do a fluid change. Dose anyone know can I use amsoil or Valvoline fluid. I heard it would give me better longer results, but some say stick to oem. Anyone can advise? Great show.

[@panthersarebeast1111]

Can someone explain how the level could ever end up wrong as long as the fluid you drain is the same temperature as the fluid you put in? Pretty sure that procedure would only pertain to a shop because they'd be dealing with hot cvts. I cant imagine it being wrong if you do it like I mentioned w both the same temp

[@21jimmyo]

leaks and burning off some fluid. Why does your car have a dipstick? Why did they have transmission dipsticks until recently? All for the same reason.

[@pcmasterwraith7676]

dont forget the check plug to verify level temperature differences in fluid cause different levels

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yeah I missed doing that in the video and ill cover it when I do the filter video.

[@pcmasterwraith7676]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy cool dont get me wrong 3.7q is mostly money so it will be fine. just to give everyone all the info u can.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@pcmasterwraith7676 Thanks for posting the information

[@TherapyWithRicardo]

You wrote "plug", but it's a bolt, right? Also, how does pulling the plug/bolt help with checking the level? I watched a video where the guy said that if fluid comes out when I pull the bolt, it had too much in it but that now it would right. Thanks!

[@pcmasterwraith7676]

@@TherapyWithRicardo correct its a bolt, but in industry its just called a check plug. regardless of what its for, wether it is an actual bolt or not doesnt matter, when warm the bolt sits in such a way where the proper level will let oil come out if over filled but if not over or just under nothing will come out

[@hungtrinh83]

Easy well done job. Clean. Thank you. You help to save money for many folks

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No problem 👍!

[@XXXXXX-uf1bm]

Great video. Drain and fill every other oil change and you're good to go. I do mine at oil change time...kill 2 jobs at once.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

That's not a bad way to do it!

[@AndrewSmith-uz8bg]

Why? An engine oil change is suppose to be like around 6000 miles on average with the synthetic oil so that would mean that you would change the transmission fluid every 12,000 miles. Is that really necessary or just a waste of money and time when the manual says change it at 30,000 miles.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@AndrewSmith-uz8bg Agreed, Honda Recommends every 30k miles, seems like an expensive overkill. But, to each their own!

[@markk8248]

@@AndrewSmith-uz8bg not gonna hurt anything, it’ll keep fresh fluid in it at all times. If you can afford it it’s great to do it frequently.

[@tanneranderson7965]

This just saved me so much money and time. Thanks man!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Great to hear!

[@francisphillipeck4272]

Its usually more difficult when I do it because I change the filter too. And you need to bring it to running temp and run it through each gear manually then crack the bolt and refill if necessary.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Great point!

[@GamerLobster]

Where's the filter at?

[@metzmatu8409]

Need to drop the pan to replace the filter

[@carlosribeiro3821]

There's actually 2 filters for THE CVT

[@djrichroman949]

Great video, thank you!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheEnvirotest]

Learn something today,Thanks

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@oswaldogalban1378]

I have a 2018 Honda Civic with 90k miles and I have never changed the oil in the transmission, some mechanics recommend that I not do the change because it is old, what do you recommend? Thanks

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

If that were my car I would go ahead and change it. You might want to Call a Honda Service center explain what you have and see if they would do it or not.

[@melthippe383]

Great video! This helped me a lot, thanks!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it helped!

[@gagandeepsekhon9034]

Very helpful video thanks..could u please tell me how to repair front window glasses.that are not working but rear are good

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Sorry I don't deal with Auto glass if that's what you are talking about.

[@bsingh8048]

What is that leak on the left side of the transmission pan? I have the same leak and I have no idea what is that about Thank you for the video

[@sundog1979]

I noticed that I have some seepage there as well. It appears to be trans fluid, although I don't know for sure. It's not dripping. Skid plate is totally dry. Did you happen to find out what it is or if it's a concern?

[@dksdks1422]

Great video it will help people

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Hope so!

[@vermontvermont9292]

You do have an air vent for the tranny btw. It's sorta under the thermostat location. You'll have to remove the intake and top half of air box to get to it. I recommend checking it as they're known to clog up. I just checked mine at 36,000 on my 2019 coupe turbo. The vent hose was completely clogged up. Glad I checked it.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks for the head up!

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy no problem, apparently it's been an issue since the 9th gens. Along with the transmission fill plug popping off. So far I haven't had that issue, I'm only at 36,000 so we'll see. I check under the hood atleast twice a week though, just to give everything a look over. You never know. If my vent tube hose was clogged at 36,000 I wonder first for how long, then I wonder how many others are driving around with 50,000-200,000+ miles with theirs clogged? Or the fill plug completely off and have no idea? All that debris getting into the transmission, yikes!

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy have you had a chance to check your breather house yet? Just curious if it was gummed up or not.

[@siamimam2109]

Great video brother!! Any way you can do a video on brake fluid change on the honda?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'll put that on the to do list but can't promise it would be anytime soon

[@Silentdeath1194]

Is this the 1.5 T model ?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes it is.

[@notthisguy8817]

Any info on checking the fluid level without having the upper plug that would sometimes be just above the drain plug?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

There was actually a plug I found after filming the video

[@e.a.6876]

My 2016 I don't have an opening to fill it from the engine Bay, does that mean I have to pump it in ?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Should have one, but alternatively, you can pump it in.

[@gabrielpina4]

How to tell which hole in the bottom of the car is for an oil change and which is for transmission oil change

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

It's hard to say without actually pointing it out to you I would check the manual for your specific vehicle.

[@Josifer4GAppFire]

Bought a Honda civic 2016 with 90,000 miles on it. I have no idea if the fluids ever been changed. Should I change it? Or, Is it too late to change it?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I would go ahead and do all the fluids. That way you have a baseline to start with.

[@oscarzurita9464]

wonderful video. thank you

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks and your welcome!

[@alizafar1194]

Thanks for help ❤

[@donaldlerouax9947]

How often do you change the transmission filter on this vehicle?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Every 30,000 miles, Ill be doing a video soon.

[@bubbatime]

Never. One million miles on Honda transmissions in the past 20 years and I have never ever, not once, changed a transmission filter. They used to be built internal to the transmission and unchangeable. Not sure about the new cars. I wouldn't worry about it. New fluid is enough.

[@Angel-wy3bk]

Exactly,the filter has no way of getting dirty. Why would you want to change it?

[@cerda7165]

Is it the same for a 2020 Honda Civic sport?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

The procedure should be similar.

[@adrianasalazar2752]

I recently got into an accident and my transmission oil pan was removed so all of the oil came out, where can I get another one for an inexpensive price?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

At your dealer would be your best but you can check ebay or amazon they might have something that will work.

[@x1bl0odman]

Question, is a transmission oil change the same as an oil change? For example I get an oil change whenever it reaches 10% on the dash, now do I need to get a transmission oil change too?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No you have to go by your manufactures recommended service intervals.

[@x1bl0odman]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy thank you for the response

[@luismessimer1]

My 2019 civic 2.0 does not have the filling hole at yhe same place. Can't find it?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I have no idea why it would be different.

[@21jimmyo]

You do have it. You need to remove the air box to see it.

[@Ricardo77595]

i like this guy

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks

[@nathanieldickinson622]

Is there a filterin the transmission that needs to be changed as well?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes there is I opted not to do it this time around.

[@luiscolon1600]

Thank you help me alot

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Happy to help

[@gabrielpina4]

So basically very similar to an oil change?

[@osccean23]

I would level the car when draining get everything out let sit for few minutes

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I went to a flat parking lot to check it after.

[@shando3333]

Great video! I just bought a 2019 honda civic with a 1.5t engine. Is there a filter that needs to be changed?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

There is, I did not change it this go around but will cover that in my next CVT oil change.

[@BW-kv9wj]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy There’s 2 filters.

[@danieln8150]

So 4 bottles just making sure

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes, I used four bottles

[@siamimam2109]

Hey man, when I did my fluid change, around 4.3qrts came out. Do you think dealership might have over filled it?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thats a possibility.

[@siamimam2109]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy after digging some videos, I did find the check plug. Its right over the drain bolt. I unscrewed it and filled up the trans until it started leaking.

[@siamimam2109]

It did take around 4.2qrts

[@dariobelarmino5035]

I have 2018 honda civic 1.5l turbo drained out 4.5 qts. I called the parts guys at the dealership what should i do he recommended whatever manufacturer specs which is 3.9qts. I refilled 4qts and he said thats ok and not to go over 4qts. Ill continue to monitor what will happen. I also ask about the transmission fluid filter if they have one for my specific yr/model he said yes they do and $41. Didnt buy coz amazon has one for $28. The dealership service dept didnt mentioned any of that on their service. Just drain and fill dont know why. Ill change the filter at 60k miles.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@dariobelarmino5035 I had a shop tell me that they had to do a complete transmission flush according to Honda. And that it took twice the fluid to do it. This is one reason I do a lot of my own work on my vehicles.

[@mikel4755]

Is there a filter you need to change too?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

There is I didn't do it this go around but next video I'll do the filter as well.

[@mikel4755]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy awesome, thanks a lot in advance. I just got a 22 civic 2.0 and I hear from my friend his 2016 civic transmission is starting to slip, so I wanna take Care of mine and make it last longer.

[@kamboh5379]

How many kilometers after need to be changed? Transmission fluid

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

30,000 miles on my end

[@char_herm]

Is this the 2.0?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

It's the 1.5

[@mrh9177]

Is there any transmission oil filter that needs to be changed as well? If so, how often?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

It is recommended to change the filter with every fluid change. About 30,000 miles.

[@mrh9177]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Do you have a video where you change that as well?

[@americanchauvinist1210]

My 2020 manual says 3.7 quarts?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I believe that's what the spec calls for so sounds right.

[@jbarutube]

My 2016 Civic manual says 3.7 qt for the 2.0L engine model and 3.9 qt for 1.5L engine model.

[@americanchauvinist1210]

Thanks everybody

[@peterngo2130]

Do you have the link for the funnel? Thanks

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I added a link for a funnel in the description, thanks!

[@robles100]

Walmart has those

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@robles100 Thanks for the info?

[@robles100]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy You're welcome Sir. Bty, good video,. Thanks for posting 👍

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@robles100 Your welcome and Thanks!

[@davidpoland401]

Ummm what about the filter, why didn't you change it as well.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I opted to do it the next go around.

[@devl425]

Can i use it on accord 2019?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Probably so, theprocess should be similar

[@markk8248]

Do these transmissions have filters?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes they do, I'll be doing a video on that in the future.

[@BW-kv9wj]

Why didn’t you change both transmissions filters???

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Doing a video on the one I know about in the future

[@scottjohnson921]

Honda says it does not need to be changed. They only change it with a tranny rebuild

[@BW-kv9wj]

@@scottjohnson921 And Dodge says their tranny fluid NEVER needs to be changed. Do you really believe a filter doesn’t need to be changed? When it clogs ups, then you will need to rebuild it.

[@lesterlopeznieves]

Is the 2017 the same?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'm pretty sure its the same

[@Killmonize]

Does the civic have a cvt filter?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes, I plan on doing a video on that in the future

[@Killmonize]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy thank you so much

[@emmanuelgarcia6682]

Is it true that it is not advisable to change the oil in the CVT box if it has not been done in a long time? if you recommend it anyway?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Personally I think that's an urban myth, but that just my opinion., if it was my vehicle, I would change it.

[@AllrydzNZ]

how many liter you end up using?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

4 litres

[@Bassmaster784]

Forgot to change both filters

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Nope, just chose not too for this video

[@curtiscollins2174]

That only gets half the oil out. Must do a flush to get all contaminated oil out. Just did mine. Humble opinion 😌.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

This a drain and fill its not meant to service all of the fluid.

[@nicolas8344]

What about filter?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'll do that in a future video

[@BW-kv9wj]

2 transmission filters

[@lesterlopeznieves]

No filter?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Going to do a separate video on the filter

[@lesterlopeznieves]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Thank you!

[@BW-kv9wj]

2 transmission filters

[@Trebor-gw8lt]

Y’all making mountains out of mole hills. Put 4 QTs in and call it good for 30k miles and do it again. Y’all will argue about the shade of blue of the sky too right? 😂😂😂😂

[@Seraphim401]

Why is Toyota making this so complicated? You did this without a scan tool or jumping the OBD port to put the car in diagnostic mode. 😑😑😑

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yeah, that wasn't necessary

[@pakistandriving]

you forgot to change cvt filter

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'll be doing a video on that part in the near future

[@BW-kv9wj]

2 transmission filters.

[@creedpruitt1491]

is it the same for the 6 speed ?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I don't think so