How to change transmission and rear differential fluid on (2012 2013 2014) Honda CR-V

*I show you how to change the transmission fluid (ATF) and rear differential fluid in a 2013 Honda CR-V. I also show you where the transmission fluid filter is if you want to change it. This is as easy as changing the oil. Same on a 2012 and 2014
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updated 3-26-20
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[@DIYJIM]

Here are 11 links to what i used in this service, hope this helps thanks for watching. Amazon prime 30 day free trial amzn.to/3bxWl5x transmission fluid amzn.to/2UEaTdd rear differential fluid amzn.to/2vSu5M3 fluid transfer pump amzn.to/2WHgvWO long funnel amzn.to/3ahTKg1 safety glasses amzn.to/2WMbDzu 18 and 20 mm crush washer set amzn.to/2UFuDgp 3/8-Inch drive Torque Wrench amzn.to/2xoE6Rs Dewalt tool kit amzn.to/3bx4oQn basic small tool kit amzn.to/33PXyTl drain pan amzn.to/2ydfZpl 4 quart measuring container amzn.to/2wvI8rh Thanks for watching and God bless *Full transparency. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

[@DIYJIM]

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[@accobra4272]

​@DIYJIM how many miles did it have on before you changed the transmission fluid ?

[@DIYJIM]

Maybe 40-60 thousand @@accobra4272

[@ExtremeRecluse]

It never dawned om me. I thought the shutter was because of my driveshaft. A simple trans fluid change. I could kick myself.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@JonathanCatrow]

Please don't kick yourself, because then I'll have to ... I did the same thing! Thanks, DIY Jim!

[@sammiesurfer4u21]

Same here

[@baggszilla]

I got the shutter at 25mph! I ordered everything I need and I'm doing the trans fluid change this weekend! Cheers!

[@ruckinehround6965]

I have a 2014 Crv……great car do all my own fluid changes, great work, change all the fluids often and early maintenance cost less when doing it yourself. Great video.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@jaelim5020]

One of the best video Ive ever watched. Very thoughtful for the viwers and followers.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you like it! thanks for watching

[@jimbostine77]

very good video it tells you how to check the transmission fluid in the manual just incase anyone has trouble with that part.

[@DIYJIM]

thank you for watching

[@tthomas101]

Just moved up from 2007 CRV with 380k to a 2012 CRV 150k hopefully the 2012 will last as long as the 07 thanks for the video.

[@DIYJIM]

welcome thanks for watching

[@HIndo_671]

Thanx for the walk through in this vid. Fixed the shift jutter from 2nd to 3rd (1.5k-2k rpm). Hopefully it holds up. Appreciate the help🤙🏾

[@DIYJIM]

Sounds like the same problem we had. I ended up doing it a second time after 3-4 months.

[@HIndo_671]

@@DIYJIM So the problem came back? The full procedure fixed it again?

[@DIYJIM]

@@HIndo_671 sounds like you had the same problem i did after doing it twice our CR-V has been good. I should probably do it again. I think it should be done every 30-40000 miles i think i said it in the video i don't remember. Glad i could help you

[@HIndo_671]

@@DIYJIM OK. Ill just grab more fluids and stand by. Was hoping it would last the 30k miles before I would have to do it again. If that wasnt the case for you, I'll just prepare for the same. Thanks again.🤙🏾

[@TheRealTomSelleck]

This is a known issue for this generation CRV. The Honda dealer can actually re-program your computer to change shift points for the transmission and it’s supposed to help keep the trans cooler. I had it done (100$) and it helped for 40-50k miles, the shutter eventually came back anyway.

[@marcihamilton4237]

i read somewhere that when you drain the transmission the first time , you don't get all the fluid out. some old fluid remains in the torque converter ,the shudder will be less, but not completely gone. then after driving a hundred miles or so repeat the process of draining and refilling the transmission ( i know its a pain but your still saving a lot by not having to go to the dealer twice!) the shudder should be gone and your good for another 30-40 thousand

[@DIYJIM]

correct I think we did it twice. Thanks for watching

[@davekana8388]

Liked and subscribed, just purchased a 2012 with 121K.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for subscribing

[@diydad7963]

very nice video and I like the list in the description of all the tools

[@DIYJIM]

thank you

[@ncooty]

Your camera dog did a great job. Very steady paws.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks 👍

[@jacksongil9123]

Do you know if a PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE 2 ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP good enough for CRVs? how often you should change rear diff fluid change? Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

I’m sure it will work maybe buy a set of jack stands also for safety. Thanks for watching

[@robertschmidtrcmodelboats6483]

Great video. Thanks for making it a little easier for me to do myself.

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍

[@Z-Bart]

Unlike Toyota...Honda recommends transmission fluid changes every 30,000 miles. I just found that out. We have 65,000. Also if you feel a slow speed shudder, Honda calls it a 'judder' there is a TSB for a software upgrade to the transmission that includes a fluid change.

[@DIYJIM]

Agree, we had that shudder after I changed transmission oil it stopped

[@Z-Bart]

@@DIYJIM Good to know. I have an appointment next Tuesday for the software upgrade and a double flush of the fluid. Also a rear end fluid change too. 👍

[@DIYJIM]

I did it twice also just not the same day

[@Z-Bart]

@@DIYJIM I think I'll bring two empty gallon jugs. Call me cynical.

[@doncap3172]

@@DIYJIM I also had the low speed shudder but after 2.7l of new trans. fluid change it is gone as well

[@ncooty]

Do you prefer jack stands vs. ramps?

[@DIYJIM]

Depends on what I’m doing. Most of the time I just use ramps.

[@ncooty]

@@DIYJIM Same. Thought I'd ask in case I was missing something. Thanks.

[@HerbertPomfrey]

Well Done! love the list of items needed. Keep up the good work!

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@donaldallen2713]

Yep I've heard of other people changing theirs back to back and it helped out tremendously

[@DIYJIM]

I have heard that also. Thanks for watching

[@Jake.Gentry]

Just felt the slight judder this morning from my 2012 Crv exl around 20-30 mph. Did it help yours after changing the tranny oil? Honda quoted me $230 and I half tempted to pay it since I don’t trust myself with the transmission.

[@DIYJIM]

Yes it defiantly helped mine it really was not that hard.

[@Jake.Gentry]

@@DIYJIMnice! How long does it last and keep the shudder at bay?

[@joelb099]

Got a 2012 honda CRV.. how often should the transmission fluid be changed out?..how about the diff oil?...thx

[@DIYJIM]

I would check your manual it should say.

[@nabilchalabi4097]

Question, when changing the transmission fluid is the car should be worm or cold Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

I started cold, thanks to for watching

[@iansummers6945]

Great demo of changing your fluids Getting to that in-line auto filter is tricky, lucky I’ve got small hands and plenty of patience 🤔

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@Sammywhat]

She's definitely a good girl!! And you are awesome for posting this very nice example of DIY transmission service. Thank you, kindly!!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@euci3207]

front and rear have specific flanges to place the jack stands, what you did is wrong, just an fyi

[@DIYJIM]

thanks you for your expertise

[@Technie87]

Is the fill plug for the rear diff a 3/8" drive square?

[@DIYJIM]

I think that is what it was

[@miketerry6036]

Good advice on removing fill plug first

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks 👍

[@Arokiadoss34]

Jim, such a great work. how do you know all these procedures. Did someone taught you inperson?

[@DIYJIM]

taught myself lots of research. Thanks for watching

[@condor5635]

Great overall. Suggestion while you have all taking apart flush old fluid out and put new in. That nipple on transmission body - buy vinyl tube attach turn in car pump out 2 quarts. Turn off. Fill 2 new quarts. Repeat. Now entire fluid is clean. Have to keep MAS connect so air flow is sensed so car does not stall out. Why didn’t you do that? That’s really more important than doing the filter and it is so easy. . Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching

[@condor5635]

@@DIYJIM - when you turn on the car it will pump out a quart in probably 10 seconds it’s fairly quick you can look through the windshield and see your bucket filling. You have to lead it a little but it’s very easy to get it pretty precisely and then just use the same bucket to fill it back up to the same level

[@condor5635]

@@seanm990 if you have any knowledge of this or even don’t initially the above instructions are pretty clear and will get you a much better end result. Sorry they are not clear for you

[@baggszilla]

Thanks bro!

[@DIYJIM]

No problem!

[@DaisyVision15016]

Thanks Jim.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@jacksongil9123]

how often change transmission fluid 2014 honda crv awd

[@DIYJIM]

I think it says every 30-40000 miles in the manual. Thanks for watching

[@D41Pat]

Hey i just changed mine but 4.6L came out. Note that the car wasnt levelled it was jacked on the driver side, should i put what came out or put what manual says which is 2.7L. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

I would put back in what you got out.

[@D41Pat]

@@DIYJIM it was overfilled by 2L. Crazy how this transmission didnt get damaged.

[@jenkinsljenkinssquire9137]

Stupid question but is differential fluid for 2WD or just 4WD?

[@salvadorrojas8290]

Hi bro, can You Tello me if do I need to warm up the engine or can I do it cold?

[@DIYJIM]

I think I did this cold and warmed up to check it. Thanks for watching

[@MarekKubi]

Good video, i can see invested effort in this content (Y)

[@DIYJIM]

thank you and thanks for the sub if you subscribed

[@naveenkumar4032]

Great video Jim...Is this transmission fluid change same as Transmission flush, I am confused as to what I need to tell the dealer. I have 42k miles same model.

[@DIYJIM]

If you take it to a garage they might use a machine to change all the transmission fluid. I only changed a few qts every 40000 miles.

[@naveenkumar4032]

@@DIYJIM Thank you for your prompt reply Jim

[@speed8701]

Thumb Up & Subscribed. Nice video. Tks.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the sub!

[@imranpushpo]

That's very helpful thanks for the DIY. but can you tell me when I need to change my transmission fluid? I have the same vehicle. I need to know the signed for changing the trans oil. please let me know.

[@DIYJIM]

I think it is recommended every 30-40 thousand miles. Our crv started to shift bad. I think it would kind of shake shifting from 1 to 2nd

[@imranpushpo]

@@DIYJIM yeap it's doing the same it's shake little bit when it on the lower torque. I meant to say it's shake when it is shifting from first to second. Thanks for the information.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@imranpushpo]

@@DIYJIM one more thing. Today I call my local dealership to change the transmission fluid and I ask them do I have to change my transmission fluid filter they told me that there is no transmission fluid filter on the Honda CRV. I am a bit confused because they are charging me big bucks for only to changing the fluid. Can you break the confusion that does Honda CRV 2013 has any transmission fluid filter?

[@DIYJIM]

amzn.to/3mUH8kS here is the filter i talk about in my video it is under the air filter. Hope this helps

[@TheRealTomSelleck]

Thanks for the awesome content Jim!

[@DIYJIM]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@pd5224]

Thanks Jim! Super helpful video

[@DIYJIM]

You’re welcome thanks for watching

[@richardbaumayr1108]

just saw this, well done video

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@Yak9741]

Thanks for this, Jim!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching Nathan

[@thomasking2021]

Good job. Informative and very easy to follow video. Tks.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@thecomingman1591]

Very interesting. I am in Britain and want to change the transmission oil in my Honda crv 2014, manual transmission, petrol model but i can find the torque wrench settings for both the fill and drain plugs. I haven't been able to find them online. Have you any advice please?

[@DIYJIM]

I’m not sure sorry, maybe your Honda’s are a little different than ours my Toyota Tundra has no dipstick or fill plug . I would think there should still be a drain plug. They are making it harder and harder for us to do our own maintenance

[@thecomingman1591]

@@DIYJIM OK Thanks. You are right they are making it more difficult to do home diy.

[@condor5635]

These bolts are not that critical for torque. I mean come on it’s a drain bolt. Snug it down nicely. Don’t go crazy. You will be fine. Don’t let that be your excuse for not being a DYI. Yeh an oil pan gasket set of bolt torques values for sure. But not a drain or fill bolt.

[@thecomingman1591]

@@condor5635 Thanks for the advice.

[@Technie87]

How do you find out what torque values you need to tighten the screws?

[@DIYJIM]

I would Google it. Thanks for watching

[@Mars-77]

Why are you measuring your old fluids?? Just go by the factory recommended amounts.

[@DIYJIM]

Just makes it easier to ensure to put the correct amount back in. I also checked it exactly how the manual said to. Thanks for watching

[@bruceheckman9702]

I'm a new owner of a used 2012 Honda CRV EXL for 17 days now and it's been problematic right from the get-go. It's stunners coming to a stop and it's stutters when accelerating from a stop. It is another reason they don't make that type of drive train anymore.

[@DIYJIM]

Around 100000 miles we had to put a new timing chain on. Hope it’s not that it’s not cheap.

[@gregwebb1289]

Perfect. Thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@dmitrikhorokhorin9307]

Спасибо

[@DIYJIM]

welcome

[@moonsapling]

Lovely explained!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you for the comment, glad I could help

[@ExtremeRecluse]

No front transfer case?

[@DIYJIM]

All wheel drive, thanks for watching

[@weeverob]

great video, thanks for the info!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@brettcopeland4903]

Providing a parts list without using Amazon would definitely be an improvement.

[@DIYJIM]

Maybe I can try to do that thanks for the idea

[@chrismay6393]

Awesome thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome 😊

[@alesdds]

brasil use atf 11,

[@DIYJIM]

thank you for commenting, hope all is good

[@drcastilloserulle]

Nice video!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks!

[@howelldesierto4225]

thank you

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome

[@avtardaid1794]

Hi can you how many ltrs oil we have to put Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Just google quarts to liters, hope this helps

[@ruckinehround6965]

Great video Jim

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@scotthelmann5156]

Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome

[@ruellaplana9141]

Nice one Sir👍

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@ruellaplana9141]

@@DIYJIM By the way,My wife used 2012 Crv EXL right now with 117,000miles on it.it runs good but sometimes it shakes a little bit and Engine light pop up and AWD light pop up also.I have a OBD scanner it says P0204 code Injector circuit/open cylinder 4.I already change all the 4 spark plugs and coil pack #4 but still it shakes and Engine code and AWD pops up.gas is slow.Do have an idea whats the problem?thanks Sir👍

[@DIYJIM]

Really not sure sorry

[@gflores7018]

Great video Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks glad to help

[@miketerry6036]

If you take your car off those ramps and jacks you will be able to drain 4 full qts of transmission fluid.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the tip

[@Slapee23]

This is false information. Just did this without jacks and only 2.7L came out.

[@D41Pat]

@@Slapee234.6L came out of mine with just the driver side jacked up.