I looked the video. You mentioned the check bolt but then you never showed us where it was and you're kind of guessing how much fluid to put back in. You did respond to someone else that you should always use the check bolt to make sure you have topped off.

@@craigbessette1054 Yes that is correct. We know the CVT uses 3.7 to fill, since that's info directly from Honda The check bolt is a smaller bolt 🔩 just right above the drain bolt I wish I could have made this video with more detail but I made it years ago and I didn't think it would be so popular If I'm being honest

Means a lot knowing I was able to help 👍 Check out my engine oil change video also! It usually costs me around $27 to change the engine oil & filter myself with Synthetic Costco sells 10 qts for $27.95 (that's more than enough for 2 oil changes) and the filter is usually around $8-$10. I got tired of waiting 4-6 hours for oil changes, time is MONEY! 💵

Yes they do charge alot because they know what there doin but i perfer do it your self

I ordered my Honda OEM transmission fluid and filter and will be doing the fluid flush soon for my 30K mile maintenance. Thanks again for the video.

@@ivanhernandez9560 Especially when it's easy to do, it's just draining and filling but they like to scare people to think it's hard

@@justinkuler Make a video for the transmission filter if you can I've never seen that

$250!? Dealership's #1 cash cow is the service department 💰💰💰 🙏

Glad you're finding the content useful, I'll be cranking out more stuff here soon 🙏

Glad I could help 🙏 I'll probably make another video in the future showing even more detail (example: using the check bolt 🔩 and having the car level) I've learned a lot since making this video, but yeah it's become quite obvious dealers make BANK 🏧 by scaring people making this service seem harder than it is, and restricting access to service information, that's not right

I'm at the dealership now and looking this up I wish I would of done myself. 200 dollars is a rip off and they just got me. 😔

@@nicholaswlandry I just paid $300 for my 2.0t 😥

Lol yeah the funnel opening is quite tricky! From what another commenter mentioned last year was that this transmission has 2 areas you can fill it from! so weird!

Glad it could help 👌 Make sure to check out my other vids too! Would appreciate it a lot!

Glad I could help! I'll be making a more detailed vid on this soon

Good to know An oversized flat head and a long funnel should do the trick

Leave the Phillips screws. Tilt the plate down and drain into a shallow pan.

@@skofflaww3883i just had mine strip i got frustrated and did the same thing 😂

I try to get straight to the point since time is precious ⌚

Glad I could help!

👌 Save time AND money 💰💰 I started working on my car once I got tired of waiting 6 hours for an oil change, never looked back

Make sure to use the check bolt to get the most accurate reading 👍

Dealership says 4.5 qts on a change only. I guess I'll use the other half a quart on my next transmission fluid change 😁

Glad I could help! These labor prices for services are getting out of control I like to show the details so that 95% of people could do this even with no experience

@@richardl341 Thank you for taking the time to comment 👋

Dealer greed has gotten ridiculous they're not even embarrassed anymore

they really arent a honda dealership near me wanted to charge me 150 just to remove the license plate bulbs @@Striker50_

Glad I could help; make sure to check out the other videos I made for the Accord also!

Interesting! Have you driven your car past 60,000 miles or how do you know that the LX Accord doesn't show the maintenance minder? I would imagine it would since it uses the same infotainment interior

Thanks for the praise! 🙌

Great point, however I didn't forget to use it, I just did not have the resources at the time. I am not a mechanic by any means, and jack stands, jacks, and everything else all costs hundreds of $$$, Of course I can make a better video now, but this video at the time was meant to help 90% of people that don't have many tools and are beginners wanting to save some money. The check bolt requires a washer as well, and the dealership parts department had no idea what I was talking about when I asked about it so I was not going to risk not having a replacement part

I believe so, since my 2013 was recommended every 60k-90k and had no maintenance minder notification. It's the same transmission except for some gear ratios are slightly tweaked Lol 48k, your car is whistling new! You should be fine! It honestly is quite simple, I need to make another video using the check plug to assure 100% it is exactly filled to the right level. I didn't change the fluid until ≈120K on my other Accord and I drive that car for rideshare (tons of stop and go) and it's still running great at 140k, you should definitely be good for years to come 👍

@@Striker50_ that’s what I thought. Honda engineers set that as factory default. Thank you for sharing your past with your older accords! I’ll wait it out maybe after next couple oil changes 🙂

@@corpuzone that's a good idea, just buy the proper oil for your 10 speed and a crush washer! I'd love to make a video on someone's 10 speed if anyone is here in Southern California

Jus change it..its a fragile cvt..easy diy

@@edubb2491 The 2.0 is a 10-speed auto

How are you driving it?

✌️ Glad I could help; had to research a lot on this model to assure accurate info. Correct, I drained 3.8Q. (Give or take 3.75-3.8 since fluid is always viscous and hard to accurately measure in the jugs) I left it draining for about 40 minutes to assure it could be more accurate. Could be that it was slightly overfilled at the factory which isn't too bad since it's only 0.1L. Recommend capacity is 3.7L but I followed the ChrisFix method of measuring what comes out. I also called 3 dealerships, 2 said 3.7L & 1 said 4.0L which I know can't be true and they're not the most reputable either from numerous experiences going in the past so I used that as a source also. Again, disclaimer that I'm an amateur that is just interested in personal repairs so everything I'm saying is just personal opinion. Let me know if you have any other questions! This service is pretty straight forward! Reference your manual and call a few dealerships that made me feel better when I was considering doing it myself Here is a link I used as one of my sources techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/content/rjxa_isisviewer_sa.aspx?m=61TV&k=pubs/sm/1/2/Contents/enu/61TVAD/GEN/SCT/SC/SYS/G004475_enu/web/html/G004475_enu&p=SM&t=H&model=ACCORD&year=2018&referer=ownerlink

Dont over think it..dump all 4 qrts..its all goood

Should the gear filter be changed?

Can totally do it cold, won't make much of a difference. I personally like to leave it running for 2 minutes so that it warms up just slightly but not enough to burn oneselfs when draining. It would be a snug fit, but your hand should fit. There's also a second fill point near the battery which is strange, but an alternative nonetheless. Good call considering powertrain warranty is good through 60,000 miles. Thank you for the praise. I'll be making an updated video to this in a few months with a more detailed, accurate service

For the CVT, I don't even bother entertaining alternative brands that are a little cheaper; you'll probably only save $40 in the entire lifetime of owning the car, smart move 🙏

P. 623 of the owners manual says not to to use other CVT oils and that it can void warranty. Normally I don't really care to use OEM Honda stuff, but the CVT is one of my rare exceptions

I'm going to do a video soon for my 2013 Accord brakes I'll look into the E-brake issue you're mentioning for this Accord. Perhaps consider looking up another Honda model brake video in the meantime like a CRV, Pilot, etc since they all use e brakes also

I didnt own a jack at the time I made a video, I only had the ramps so I couldn't level the car out This is a 2018 Accord 1.5T, but maintenance should be identical to the CRV. I'll be making a proper level CVT video on my 2013 Accord in 2 months or so and that should be nearly identical to this also since the transmission (CVT) is basically identical aside from different gearing I'll be doing this every 60K miles when the maintenance minder alert shows in the video

Yup! I asked the Honda techs why that is and they had no idea. It may be possible that the Civic or CRV uses the same CVT, so when working on one of those, it's easier to access the other hole based on how the engine is designed

Thank you!!!! I’ve been searching everywhere for this answer!!

@@nonplayablecharacter4815 Very random but yes we have an answer

@@Striker50_ haha thanks

@@nonplayablecharacter4815 🤘

It's up to your personal preference honestly; you could easily change it every 45K to be conservative with it, or follow the maintenance minder. Unless you're constantly doing hard pulls and mountain driving, the CVT shouldn't have significant stress on it 👍 I have my 2013 Accord that I didn't change the CVT fluid until last year (I was still learning about cars) and it drives with no hiccups performance wise. The CVTs between the 2 models are nearly identical and I use that Accord for constant stop and go in addition to mountain trips and road trips and it remains solid as of now (137,000 mi)

Change it every 30k

Yes, you could see the codes towards the last minute of the video, I did an oil change, transmission oil, and tire rotation

Glad I could help 👍 Expect it to run anywhere from $45 (for a good deal on eBay) to $55-60. Some dealerships are pricier than others which is annoying but that's what it is I guess. Another thing I noticed is that Honda is trying to make more money from transmission oil changes which doesn't sit right with me, seems like a money grab. My 2013 Accord probably has the same CVT and that transmission oil change is recommended every 90,000 miles. Whereas this one is recommended every 30k-50k from what I've seen on the forums. If you don't change it yourself, that's like $150-$250 every time, not to mention it takes like 3-6hours waiting, which is a rip off so that's why I make the videos to help people save time and money 💰

They charge me $206

Liquid gold..45$😢

The dealer can tell you what they charge. My dealer charges $13.75 per quart in Indiana.

Yup, probably less common in CVT since less moving parts but still possible

Engine oil is one thing; if you want to do your transmission oil 5,000 miles in, that's pretty drastic, I would personally wait for your notification to change it to come on which should be at least like 2-3 years from now

I had about 2 sticklers mention it, I personally don't think it makes a massive change, but I'll be making an "updated" video showing the car level, and I'll be using the check bolt method as well. At the time I recorded this I didn't have 4 jack stands and it was in the middle of COVID so I didn't stop by the Honda parts dept

Thanks! I just bought the funnel at O'Reilly's it's a pretty generic funnel. I made this video quite a while ago and the dealership didn't know what size the washer was that's on the check bolt so I didn't want to risk doing it and the dealership be out of stock on the replacement

@@Striker50_ Thank you. I will check my local O'Reilly's for it. I see, no worries brother. Appreciate the feedback.

@@victorbriceno8401 🙌

There is a check plug located right above the transmission drain plug. There should be a picture in the owner's manual. If you're the 1st owner of your Accord, you can measure the amount that comes out and do it that way, since you know the oil has never been changed by anyone. But you have to think there can be a chance for a mistake. For example, someone in the factory poured too much or too little oil and instead of catching the mistake, you pour as much as they did which can continue damaging your car. So for that reason, I go off the manual first. Then I'll measure what I pour out, and if it's very close, I'll get the average of those 2. But if the manual says 3.7 quarts, and when you buy the car used and you drain it, 5 quarts come out, you know something is wrong, and it was probably the previous owner that didn't know how to do it. I made a video on my 2013 Accord CVT transmission and I briefly show where the check plug is right above the transmission drain plug. I just follow what the owner's manual says and stay really close to that. What the check plug does is that it drains out any extra fluid if you overfilled it. The reason I don't do it is because since my car is on the ramps, it is not level, so it will not drain that way if there was extra. I've seen like 10 other videos of people working on the transmission to drain it, and most of them don't use the check plug because they already know how much to pour so I'm using their videos to learn as well. But yeah, just follow what the Manual says and you should be fine since the engineers already calculated. And if you do use the check plug, make sure your car is level and flat 👍

@@Striker50_ put back 3.7qt should be safe base on the manual. That is what I will do and avoid check plug work.

@@davidkuzmanov3488 You should change it about every 60,000 mi this Accord has a notice maintenance minder where it will let you know. Absolutely no problems

All tools used are listed as soooon as the video starts

My opinion is that you're good! Look at my other 2013 Accord CVT transmission fluid change, I didn't change that thing for like 120,000 mi and I pushed that car 💥 still runs great! Honda actually recommended 60,000-90,000mi intervals for the previous model and these transmissions are nearly identical

The car has a built in maintenance minder it should notify you when it's recommended you can see what the notice looks like towards the end of the video

Sheeeesh, that's tough; I'd highly recommend reaching out to whoever did the tune for you since they'd have the most experience with those higher compression numbers on stock parts; I tend to follow OEM specs, and your transmission would be a 10-speed whereas this is a CVT

@@Striker50_ ahhh okay thanks for the reply

@@hernandezjc97 any time

Facts; I'd love to make one on the 10-speed if you're in the southern California area

Check out this vid @2:14 mark for the *automatic 10 speed transmission* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5ico859zry1l3k.html The fill plug should be to the left of the Red battery terminal 🔋

For the *manual transmission* Check out this vid starting at the @2:23 mark: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ps2Km8WTudOnY4E.html

Please note the 2.0 uses a conventional automatic transmission, not a CVT so don’t use CVT specific fluid.

If this is true, that's unfortunate I'm personally looking into Mazda for my next vehicle, but Mazda doesn't make hybrids yet so I'm holding off

I have the exact same problem. Fuel injectors failing at 60k miles. 2018 lx accord.

MrRangerZr1 makes a video on that. Personally, I don't do it because it's very difficult to locate the appropriate parts (filter and appropriate O-rings) for that service. It's technically rated for the lifetime of the CVT although we know it would be better to replace. Even with the links that MrRanger provides, a lot of the o rings are vague and don't offer much description as to if it fits or not. So the last thing you want to have is an O ring that doesn't fit, and your existing o rings to be ripped when removing them, for that reason I prefer not to mess with it, hope that explanation helps!

Correct Steve, it's a Drain plug. Sometimes when recording, the brain is focused on keeping the camera stable, etc. So the wrong words come out when simultaneously talking 🤣 4:09 It's just a standard plastic long funnel from O'Reilly's, but you can find a ton of flexible funnels on Amazon at affordable prices Thanks for the acknowledgement! My editing skills were much more limited 1 year ago but glad this video served you well

Actually it is a fill plug. It’s made of rubber and just pops in.

Most newer cars you don't have to drop the pan since there's a single drain bolt. On the 07 ranger on my channel you still have to do it the traditional way which is messier and a bit more time consuming But this is nearly as easy as an engine oil change! You got it!

Your maintenance minder should alert you with a notification to replace the transmission oil around every 60,000 miles

You should be good. The filters are not meant to be changed based on the bulletins I have seen and it is similar for our Silverado we have. If something were to go wrong with the transmission, the technicians can look at the filter to more accurately be able to diagnose. That is the reasoning I have found out so I'd rather not mess with it. If they wanted it to be serviceable they would have made it much easier, especially a company like Honda

Torque values are very similar to an engine oil change.Give or take 30lb ft as it is aluminum housing. I will be making an updated video on this service showing everything there is to know including the check plug method for proper levels

Definitely is; I'll be doing the check plug method in the coming weeks just to make it 100% accurate for the sticklers

This Accord has 2 fill plugs apparently! Pretty weird huh!?

I have a 2018 and this bad boy only had one plug

I'm not sure what you're describing: The fill plug is located just under the radiator hose by the airbox on the upper left of the engine block if looking from the driver's seat. On the tech info PDF, it only shows one fill plug which is distinct in it's handle and tag. I also just got off the phone with a service advisor at Honda to confirm there is only 1 fill plug. I'll look into it when I get some time to confirm the confusion

@@Striker50_ I don’t mean to bother you with this question but I just wanted to know why it seems it has two fill plugs to me. You mention on the video that you think the reason the plug didn’t have a label on it was because the car is certified and they might have switched it, I bought mine new and also doesn’t have a label on it but the one next to the battery does. Again not to bother you my car has been driven the whole day and no codes or problems with the transmission have occurred but wondering if it makes a difference on which one I fill it up on. I made a short video showing both if you would tell me how to send it.

@@andrikflores5712 Upload the video on your channel so we could all have a look 📷

@@Striker50_ Its on there now hopefully, I’ve never uploaded something lol

@@andrikflores5712 No worries it works! That's bonkers; I'm guessing they both fill the trans housing from different points then! This 2018 is my bros so I can't check the car at the moment but I'll look into it around Christmas time when I see him. The only 2 other videos out are on a 10 speed auto & a manual and each one used a diff fill location

@@liljunior805 Yup there are 2 openings for this CVT very random!

Glad I could help! The charcoal (modern steel) is the cleanest color of the bunch in my opinion Let me know if there's anything else you're interested in seeing! I have a few other videos on this Accord, and a few more to come

@@Striker50_ modern steel metallic or sonic gray for me. I'm gonna do CVT transmissions fluid change tomorrow. This video help.

@@whyg6703 Nice! Update me on how it goes!

@@Striker50_ just did it today. I follow the same exact step in your vidoes. The oil is pretty expensive though

@@whyg6703 I KNOW! I paid $42 for 4 quarts last year, and this year it was $58! I order it on eBay since it's cheaper. Dealerships sell it for like $15 per quart where I am. Still better than paying $250+ at a dealership and having to wait 5 hours for your car 😀

It shouldn't make much difference. As for 5 qts that sounds like a lotttt There is a check plug to make sure it's at the right level I can make a video on that but it requires more tools

Yeah totally 👍 No rush honestly, your car won't blow up if you drive another 70,000 miles like that But best to do it for preventative maintenance

1,000% The car is basically brand new but you don't know how the previous owner drove it, so that way it always gives you peace of mind knowing what it looks like

36 Lb-ft

I wouldn't be able to say since I don't have information on the 2.0t unfortunately

If it's similar to my 2013 Accord, it's under and behind the battery which takes some work to get to. In addition, last I spoke with my local parts department, they didn't even know or have the right parts so I just left it

Agreed, I mention that multiple times in the comment section and video The check plug has a small washer that my local Honda didn't have info on, so I didn't want to open it without a replacement

I forgot the exact model. The brand is Race Ramps I ordered them online about 4 years ago. They're literally one of the best purchases I've made

Thanks appreciate it 👌 Yeah definitely! 60k is plenty fine. If you're driving it crazy all the time, then 30-45k, but 60k is pretty conservative too especially if it's just used for regular commuting. I did the same thing for my other Accord and all I could find is every 60-90k. The CVTs are nearly identical Personally, I think service centers and such are recommending it at 30K or around that just so they can make more money off of it. If you didn't know, service centers make the most money for dealerships

@@chuckwalla2967 it's pretty reliable and no consumption like my 2013 2.4L is doing

Nope Honda removed them. I bet so that they could generate more business for the Honda service centers. There is the check plug method on these Accords. It is somewhat similar to topping off a differential or transfer case I will be making another video on this CVT oil change but showing ALL the steps for those people more capable

Partly true; check bolt is the best way to assure the level is proper i've since learned. What kind of warranty does it have? This service comes up after the warranty expires usually

No socket! It pulls right out! Like a cork 🍾

Hey! Same to you. Are you having the code come up for the throttle body?

@@Striker50_ yea lol

@@yusufkohgy9122 interesting I got the code too. Do you use a K&N engine filter by chance? Or do you regularly change your engine air filter?

@@Striker50_ I haven’t changed the filter in awhile, I just bought the filters today

@@yusufkohgy9122 Let me know how dirty it is. I got the throttle body code idk if you saw the video I made about the code. I had a shop clean it for me since I was getting my valves adjusted, might as well have them do it and they charge really good prices

Agreed, that would be helpful. There's no real way of knowing aside from a transmission issue indicator coming on on the instrument cluster (p.78, p.84-86 of owners manual) Trans Fluid shouldn't leak or burn however since it's enclosed differently from an engine. The maintenance minder notification came on at 50,000 mi. (See pg. 604 of owners manual) mostly highway driving. The engine oil life in the Accord is calculated by computers in the car but the CVT fluid is not which is annoying. Changed it at 54,000 mi since there wasn't much of a rush to change. It is of my opinion that Honda is shortening the "expected life" of CVT transmission oil intervals as my previous Accord always stated 60,000-90,000mi intervals for the CVT fluid, and now Honda recommends 25,000-50,000 intervals. From what I learned in business school, Honda invented the suggested maintenance for vehicles decades ago and all companies eventually followed. This business model ensured more revenue for their service departments. Judging from the tactics shown on (pg. 623) Honda now discourages owners to even attempt changing their CVT oil which further shows they're increasingly trying to generate more revenue via service department

In summary, you'll get a notification every 50,000 mi. to change the CVT fluid. If you drive aggressively and in hilly areas, you can change sooner like at 40,000. If you don't have the time to change it or perhaps it's an unexpected budget expense, you can go well over 50,000 miles and the car won't blow up or have any issues (my opinion) Following the schedule is preferred, but it's not the end of the world

Should the gear filter be changed?

The 2.0T does have a dip stick yes

Good catch 👍 the lower level is around 3.6Q proper level is 3.9Q When I recorded this 2 yrs ago I had to record all of the audio in 1 take so I fumbled up the Q and L, I'll be making a super detailed update to this soon with 4 jack stands, check bolt, and everything I've learned some other things no KZfaq videos have shown

@@Striker50_ We appreciate your effort. This and the oil change is still the best out there. Keep up the good work!

You're too kind thanks for that🙏 @@mark1nyc

Its the same engine, not sure about the CVT. would refer to your owners manual for 100% accuracy

I would say it's 90% similar (Transmission oil is a different one though) I know there is 1 video on KZfaq where the accord is a 2.0t try finding that one I think I put the link to the video in one of these comments on the comment thread as a reply to someone

@@Striker50_ damn I’m just now seeing your comment, but I appreciate it much sir. Take Care.

@@EJsmooth93 Likewise be easy 🙏

60k or when your Maintenance minder light comes on, sooner never hurt anyone either

@@Striker50_ Since some old fluid is still left, do you think it is good to do drain and refill 3 times after driving, or one time, and wait a few months?

Everything you would expect from a Honda; a reliable workhorse This one in particular gets 90% of it's Miles from the highway so it's particularly easy on the car. Also in southern California so there aren't any weather issues. I will say, it rides a bit loud which I'm not a fan of. I improved this experience by adding thicker sidewalls on the sport rims. It comes with the 235/40/19 tires which don't offer much protection and ride firmer. I researched and added 235/45/19 tires and it's going well! A little bit more quiet and not as rough of a ride! I'll be making a video on it in the near future

@Striker 50 Question did you mean 18in tires? Researching tires here. I know my Sport wheels are 19s.

@@Henry.P Apologies! Those are the size of my 2013 Accord! Yes these are 19inch! I fitted it with 45 sidewalls on the 19" rim, Costco didn't want to let me but it works! 🙏

@Striker 50 Nice. If I didn't just order new tires I'd probably try going with those. Probably my only complaint with this car. Is the road noise and how the ride isn't the softest. I went with a Goodyear tire with more tread 11/32nds vs the 8/32nds the Oem Eagle Touring tires these bring from factory that lasted me about 46k which what they were rated for.

@@Henry.P Keep me updated on how they're feeling 👍 I've gotten 4 passengers in this and no rubbing so I feel would be good enough for most people. Again, 5 passengers plus cargo might make a difference, but that's a more specific scenario

Yup, all cvts do (2 technically) but it's not easy to change

Yes, it does, but it's quite time consuming to access

@@Striker50_ …is it like in previous models, behind the CVT cooler ? A couple screws

It's always welcome, but not necessary as it's quote unquote lifetime filter. It's an intermediate service to do for the average person, and to find all of the parts and o-rings is quite challenging as most parts departments aren't even aware of the transmission filter being a thing

Do you mean from regular D into Sport?

@@Striker50_ By pressing the eco button to sport button not work

Yes sure: if you notice, some crush washers like the one I'm using have a white side and metal side. The white side faces the oil pan so when you tighten the drain bolt, it "crushes" and shapes to create a seal

Hey Gina! My humble opinion is that if you do regular driving, you should be fine following the maintenance minder notification which will come on around the 50,000 mile mark. If you're driving it like you stole it everyday (pedal to the metal) then every 30,000-40,000 miles for example tons of mountain driving, or always aggressively accelerating in city settings. For reference, my 2013 Accord didn't get its first trans fluid replaced until around 110k miles, and currently at 144k with no issues *knock on wood* Most of us should be more than fine just following the suggested intervals, and we can easily do most of these services ourselves without paying crazy mark ups the dealers are asking

@@Striker50_ I brought my car to dealer for an oil change and they recommended me for a cvt tranny fluid. I thought that was odd because i only 27k miles . Im not no car savy but i felt it was just a scam to pay a service when it wasnt needed SMH.. In regards to be changing the brake fluid, do you what interval that should be done?

@@bj10jgo That's superrrrr early honestly. Sounds like a money grab unless you live in a mountain region where it's common knowledge to do it often As for the brakes, 30k-60k is common, but if you drive conservative, you could go years before needing to change pads and such. Brakes have a clip that squeals when your brake pads start to get low. Of course, sometimes the squeal can come from debris or other stuff, but just pay attention for that sound

Just for clarification, this video is for 1.5T models, in case you overlooked that in the title 👍 I can't speak on behalf of the 2.0T however P.S. the 2.0T can vary since they offer a 10Speed auto & a Manual, so it's best to refer to your manual or call the Honda service/parts department and ask what the specs are

Honda recommends 3.7 but always use the check bolt method and have the car level on 4 Jack stands to get the most accurate reading 👍

That's interesting. Maybe they don't want to be liable in case the CVT/ transmission is already messed up (high miles, etc.) A customer can complain that the issue didn't start until after taking it in. In my area every place will do it

Too cumbersome and Honda doesn't recommend to do it

The parts are VERY difficult to find for the filter along with all the gaskets. Last thing you want is to be changing it, and you ordered the wrong parts

I picked it up at O'Reileys, Autozone will have them quite cheap also. If you want to order through Amazon, You can look into "long car funnel" or here's one that should be even longer than the one I used in the video: www.amazon.com/Long-Flex-Flexible-Funnel-Tube/dp/B07N979R3L/ref=sr_1_21?crid=36EO304Z104O3&keywords=long+funnel&qid=1658504380&sprefix=long+funnel%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-21

A notification came up at 50,000 miles, you can see the notification on the screen towards the end of the vid 👍 If you do this service yourself it costs maybe $55 max and take like 30 minutes to do I hate dealerships because theyll charge like $300 for something relatively simple to do and you'll waste like 6 hours waiting to get your car back

@@Striker50_ Try $411 🤦🏽‍♂️.!!! Dealership here in Sacramento trying to charge me that amount right now for a transmission flush, which I personally don’t think I need, cars at 48k and I did a transmission fluid change at 34k. It’s a 2018 Accord 2.0 10speed Turbo. Any feedback would be appreciated. ✊🏽

@@damerobin4037 Sacramento is relatively flat so might not be necessary to change fluid so often. In addition a full flush may very well be a reason why they're milking you for $400+ My personal opinion is that it's an overkill to change it so often unless you're shredding mountain roads near Tahoe frequently

@@damerobin4037maita honda in Citrus Heights quoted me $450 yesterday.

@@Striker50_ Thank you, much appreciated. 💯🙏🏽

Both the buyers I've bought from on eBay no longer have this listed. You can do a search on eBay and see which sellers have the best reviews and best prices that's how I did it 👌 better prices then the dealer parts departments for sure

That's correct. Honda makes no mention of servicing these 2 filters. There is very little information on it, and for that reason I do not feel comfortable making content on a service that Honda does not have in their maintenance schedule. Keep in mind I'm an average reviewer, and don't want to pretend I know more than I really do. Just spent an hour looking into trans. filters and nearly nothing comes up

Correct. The transmission filters are not supposed to be replaced based off of Honda bulletin boards. There is one behind the radiator, and another one inside the oil pan. Both are do-able, but not required so I didn't want to complicate it where a lot of people would be hesitant to do it

Nope no leaks on my end 👍

Around the 5:50 mark you can see the notification your car gives you and the services it is suggesting to do 🤙

Is it a CVT, manual, or a 10-speed Auto?

@@Striker50_ CVT

@@chaubui7585 Check out this video @ the 2:14 mark kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5ico859zry1l3k.html It should be to the left of your Red color battery terminal. Look down and you should see the plug with a White cover on it, lmk if you find it 👍

Please be aware that the 2.0 engine is NOT a CVT; either 10-speed automatic OR 6- speed manual.

It does but you have to remove the battery and the bracket to access it. The filter is said to be a lifetime one and Honda doesn't make it easy

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The car's maintenance minder will notify you at around 54,000 miles. Honda reccs. 60k miles for the transmission fluid. Depending on how you drive, could be sooner or could be later. i have my other Accord that I didn't change this Fluid until 110K miles, and its still driving good at 150K miles. While I dont recc. waiting that long, it should be ok

Always here to help! Not a dumb question at all! Are you referring to the yellow bottles I am using in my video?

@@Striker50_ yes the yellow bottles sorry for the late reply. I’m hitting 87k miles so the recommended me to do the transmission fluid. Based on the mileage Do you know when to do the transmission fluid ?

@@yusufkohgy9122 No worries, Honda parts department sells them, or you can order them on eBay or Amazon. Here's an Amazon link from a reputable seller: Set of 5 Quarts Automatic Trans Fluid HCF-2 Compatible with Honda Accord Civic a.co/d/5SYxpNH Prices for the Transmission fluid have been going up over the last few years, I bought them for about $42, 2 years ago At least that seller is giving you 5 qts instead of 4 bottles

@@yusufkohgy9122 Here's another seller that gives you 4 bottles and includes the crush washer. This is one of the best prices I could find with free shipping. I don't know these sellers or make profit for them, just want to help you find a good deal www.ebay.com/itm/255874364509?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=GCD07b19T8G&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=AtBDZaGWSv-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@@yusufkohgy9122 The car should give you a notification to change it at the 50,000 to 60,000 mile mark, but if you're at 87k no worries. This is basically the same transmission as my other 2013 Accord's CVT and that one was recommended to change anywhere from 60k-90k. What I think Honda started doing is recommending people to do their Transmission fluid changes more frequently (at the 50k-60k mark) because it's more money Honda can make. Service departments are the cash cows 💰 of Dealerships. But to be fair, it is better to change fluids sooner than later. If you see my CVT video on my 2013 Accord, I didn't change that fluid for the first time until like 110k miles 🤣😱 but she still drives like a champ at 144k.

Use the check bolt with the car level that way you assure it's properly filled if adding more 👍

CRV AWD drained just shy of 4 quarts. Put the whole gallon of Castro CVT/ATF back in. Been doing this for the past 2 years. Yes I drain and fill once a year, it's only $25.