Replace both CVT filters as well! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea9noK5n18CohHU.html

He was very thorough showing us how to change CTV fluid. Keeping the car level when draining and filling was a very good point. I appreciate his time and effort.

I want to say a big thanks to Sal for sharing this video. I'll change mine soon. Here in Portugal is kms, not miles. Mine has 60.000 kms (37.282 miles) , time to change this fluid and filters and with your video, very simple for us that like mechanic's things 👍👍👍

Best video I've found on the civic CVT fluid change.

Im new to this channel and damn ive been sleeping on my 2020 civics maintenance im glad i came across these videos great work and well explained im close to 45k and i haven't done none of that but seeing this guy i will be doing most work on my own and stop going to the dealership

A very good video - this was a simple straight forward guide to how to change the CVT oil - found it very helpful, thank you ! 😃

Well done as always Sal! Great camera work Ellie 🤩

Dude such a major help, I'm planning on changing my transmission fluid this weekend. Thank you so much for the video!

Definitely awesome vid man. Im at 16,200 miles on mine. Looks pretty easy to do because of your tutorial!

Probably one of the best DIY videos on here. Simple, informative, through and to the point. As a former Toyota and Ford mechanic, I'm sure you're already aware that you definitely want to make sure the CVT fluid level is correct at the specified temperature (usually 100°F). These CVT's can burn out quickly if the fluid level isn't correct.😎

As a civic owner thanks for making the easiest DIY vids

Thanks Sal, this is awesome! Going to change the fluid on my 2019 civic.

Wow prob best video I found on this

Thank you for the gear shift procedures.

Hey, great video. Just did min on my 15 Fit. I did notice that your exhaust mount is loose. The bolt is backed way out. Dont want you to rattle. :-) Thank for the awesome vid.

I drain/refill every third oil change. On ramps, cold engine. I've measured the cold drain at 4 qts every time since new. Put in 4 qts. Easy maintenance...

Easy clear and to the point ty

Get a clear juice 1 gallon Jug, with measurements on the side,they are about 3 bucks,drain your old fluid into the jug,and then you know exactly how much you took,out,jug can be used again and again for oil changes etc.

VERY informative. Thanks. I drive in the desert. Your interior isn't that bad. Be well!

Mine filled 3.9qts so I put 4qts and shift thru gear and whatever excess fluid I just open up the check bolt to let it out I’m pretty sure all cvt from honda are the same way, Nice video Bossman

I found that 4 quarts is almost exactly the correct amount of fluid. Jack up the back of the car, then drain the old fluid. Replace the drain plug. Lower the car. Fill the trany with all 4 quarts. Done! Don't over think it. A couple ounces of extra fluid isn't detrimental. Changing the CVT oil is easier than changing the engine oil.

For the very first change that I did at 31.5K Miles, I measured how much came out from the factory exactly. I use the Amsoil Synthetic 100% CVT fluid. Honda stuff is always great to use but it is semi-synthetic and that is where you get that "Gunk" from on the drain plug. I changed the trans fluid again at 57K, a bit early since I had access to a lift and it was still super clear.

The crush washer for the level check is this: 90471-59C-000 The crush washer for the drain bolt is this: 90471-PX4-000 You're supposed to replace both of these. It's the same part numbers if you have another Honda with the 10 speed A/T and the whole procedure is pretty much the same as the CVT. The AT uses a crush washer + bolt for the fill port though.

Well done and easy to follow video.

Great video . I have a 2019 crv very similar to change. I like how you have ramps in front and jack in back. This is safe to jack back up wile on ramps ? Just getting ready to change mine.

One annoying thing about these 2017+ 10th gen civics with the newer CVT's is that NOWHERE in the general or CVT maintenance is it mentioned that the torque converter (under the air manifold to the lower left of the CVT fill plug) has an identical rubber plug to the CVT fill plug and doesnt mention what it is for? The TC unit is pumped with trans/CVT fluid and generally doesnt require its own fill port so its confusing as hell. Furthermore, hidden near the TC unit rubber plug I mentioned is a small rubber 90 degree bend breather plug that IS mentioned in Hondas Technicians Guide as a maintenance item that requires cleaning to resolve the common issue with the 10th gens spitting their CVT plugs out while under aggressive load. These rubber breathers are bent 90 degrees and are supposed to be positioned at a 12 - 3 o'clock position facing away from the front end. They have a habit of either being knocked out of position or coming from factory facing the wrong direction. This causes the breather opening to rapidly collect debris and eventually over pressurizing the CVT and spitting the CVT plug out allowing debris to directly enter the CVT and TC units. I wouldnt doubt that under certain conditions, a small tug o war between a moderate over pressurization and a weak vacuum may develop due to the centrifugal force of the fluid within the units. This could cause random input miscalculations to the CVT/TC units. I dont know why honda doesnt add this extremely simple maintenance item to the general maintenance list and regiment as independent shops (Including Honda Certified) are not provided this information. In fact, your local Honda Dealer Technician likely has no idea of its existence either as it is only written about in Hondas Troubleshooting guide for technicians and they only become aware of it when this specific CVT fill plug spitting issue arises. My dealerships technician thought I was crazy until I showed him the TC unit plug and breather port with their part numbers. So if you are doing a CVT fluid change, make sure to remove, thoroughly clean, and properly reposition the breather/vent port. They are a bitch to get withe the stock air manifold and air box hooked up, so remove the air box if need be and dont push more debris into the unit haha

Thanks to you i’ll be doing this next week. Also, thanks to Honda for desgining the transmission in a way to be able to do it on our own. My ‘14 nissan almtima’s transmission went bust cuz of not changing the fluid. The dealership said it’ll destroy the transmission if i changed it smh, got destroyed anyways lol

I'm about 28k miles on my 2021 civic. I had no clue you are supposed to replace transmision fluid every 30k miles. Thanks for the heads up

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 or have the car lifted level. 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. The 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 a scan tool connected to the OBDII port...until it reads 90F. The temp rises fast, so you have to work quickly. Good luck.

The trans fluid from Honda is CHEAP vs a new trans- CHANGE IT OFTEN AS it says. The hard part is lifting the car SAFELY to keep it level. If you have a buddy with a lift your golden- Change the oil at the same time.. The 10th gens get 42-44 MPG and are HIGHLY sought after.

Nice work. Due front drive car, I'd place the rear tires on ramps and place front on the jack stands. Just in case when you place the car in gear and your foot slips off the brake pedal or being distracted, the car does not roll forward or reward.

Saved me $200+ . First time i changed the the fluid, i had the dealership do it… a little less than $300 is what they charged😅

show us a video of the transmission filter replacement, other than that very informative and simple way to replace it.

Thank you for the help!

Great video

Great to the point explanation..

Nice job Sal! I like how it is just a simple drain and refill. No need to replace the filter.

After refilling with new oil. Do you start the car and run through the gears with the check bolt still off or do you put it back in run through the gears then remove again to check the levels?

Thank you

If you hold the bottle the other direction, it doesn't glug out.

How are these transmissiom are they reliable i just got a 23 accord i do have to say tho i love the cvt smooth you dont feel any gears just speed gauge going up 🔥💯

Great video thanks.

THANKS FOR THE VID BRO......

Hii i need your help, my 2016 civic 1.5 turbo has problem on the CVT transmission, i have a CVT transmission from a 2017 civic 2.0 naturally aspirated, they are the same transmission? Tks

I changed mine at 60k, measured what I drained out, put equal amount in, kinda wished I had changed it at 30, but didn’t . Hope I didn’t screw-up or anything up.

Excellent video! I get the 30% off discount from my local Honda dealer (Honda Parts guys Fontana, CA) so I do mine every 10,000 miles. I just did new brake pads with hardware, bled the brakes, transmission service ($10 a quart) coolant change and new wiper blades for $217.69. I also do a full synthetic on the oil every 3,000 miles

Hey Bro, I did the oil change but my check plug screw is leaking. It seems like the washer on the 12mm screw is not working after re using it. Any idea what the part number is. I have been googling for a concerning amount of time and can not figure it out

That’s saved me some money 💰

I always change the transmission cooler filter the same time I do the fluid change.

To get to the fill hole you definitely had to take the air filter box first, right? Just bought ny hobda civic sport 2021 but i dint immediately see the fill hole

I'm new, is the cvt oil the same as the transmission oil. (Separate fluids)?

So "Shift and Hold" means I have my foot on the brake the whole time while shifting through the gears or are the front wheels turning?

Do you check oil levels via check bolt when engine is hot or cold or warm? Read CVT oil expands 10% when hot.

Question..after changing fluid and running it through the gears, do u check the fluid level with engine running or not?..asking because every other trans fluid check on other cars ur supposed to have engine running..does anyone know this?

What about the filter inside the transmission under the drain pan?

@salsgarage by any chance do you know which crusher washer is the correct fit for the drain plug off Amazon??

Thanks a bunch. Is your hood aftermarket or did you cut those vents in? I wanna add vents to mine

Guys, I was changing the fluid and I found out that may car as an intercooler of the cvt, wow, 😲 I order the filter and the o-rings but next time I have two double order the o-rings, one set for the plate of the filter and the other set for the plate of the intercooler. Nice. I'll post in the differents groups on Facebook to alert all that has ou hasn't that intercooler

At check port (fluid level), Are you need to change the washer when change CVT fluid?

Thanks 😊

Is the procedure same for Acura ILX 2.4L DCT transmission? It uses Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0

Hey Sal! I have been scratching my head why after draining and refilling the CVT fluid, I was able to put 4 quarts and not able to get any fluid dripping from the fill hole or chek bolt. I followed your procedure, made sure it was leveled, and fill 3.5 quarts and run it in gear from PRNL for 3 seconds each and then finish filling the rest of the 4th quart but nothing came out from check bolt. Do I need to get another quart bottle and do the check bolt to see if it will overfill for the check bolt? Will I be overfilling by getting another quart to see if it will fill up using check bolt?

Do we also have CVT oil filter? Like the Engine oil filter ??

Great video! What are the torque specs of the drip bolt?

4.8L came out of the CVT drain plug, what next? Does CVT transmission oil expand in volume if it is old and dirty? My 2017 civic now has 190K km on it, and bought it used with 30K km on the odometer. First CVT oil swap I'm doing and think I may had my car slanted forward as when I drained the oil, 4.8 litres came out. Manual says to drain and refil with 3.5L. Can I just drain and fill the same amount which came out? Now I only have 4 litres to refil the car with. Do I simply use the 4 litre and add 0.8L of the old oil I've taken out? I don't know if the old dirty oil expands in volume. And I'm hesitant to use the check bolt if indeed the CVT volume expands or the car is not leveled properly. What do you think? Cheers, Rev

Sal..do u know the part number of the filter supposedly u can service after dropping the pan for a 2017 civic?..I already know of the round cartridge up top behind the cooler but someone posted that read of a 2nd filter u can access from removing the trans pan...is that true?

Thanks. Can I leave the CVT check bolt open while I run the car after the initial fill?

does the car has to be lifted on all four sides? or can I just put it on the ramp and do it?

Can you do the check bolt first before you turn on the engine and do the shifting of gears in 3-5 seconds intervals?

Will this work on a Honda Civic Sport 2021? I'm unsure if thats also 10th gen

So i didnt realize my honda was cvt...and now im at 100k. My car still drives fine but now im gonna change the transmission fluid. Should i hold my breathe and pray? I was also thinking of changing the filter connected to the hoses.

So this doesnt require a transmission filter kit change?

Can I just drain and fill back the same amount of CVT oil which came out?

Shouldn’t you reset the transmission after the fluid change?

They have other cvt fluids that work. Remember all brand have guidelines a guide they all have to follow. Sometimes it really is the name you're buying.

How do you like that aftermarket intake?

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?

You are a mad man for wearing an Apple Watch while doing work.

Does the fill indicator bolt have a crush washer that needs to be replaced?

Do you know the torque of the bolt of the engine oil? Also the bolt of the cvt fluid? And the torque of the bolts of the cvt filter?

Get a bucket that has Gallons/Liters marked to the top. Drain it out, and you will know the exact amount of oil to put back in. There is no need to remove the top drain plug to check if it's full.

What's up sal did you ever have all the sensors come on after the fluid change???? Curious because mines came on after i was done

So ther is no transmission filter in this car is it right?

what about the filters?????

im so confused on which torque wrench to get to service my car... especially for transmission fluid change

what about the transmission filter???

Will try to do it buy just refill, mine is + 80,000 miles

Did you replace the filter too?

Ouch. I have a 190k on my '17, never changed it.

If i put 3.9l (4.1quarts) instead of 3.7l (3.9 quarts) is it going to be a problem ? 1.5t hatchback CVT 2018 THANKS IN ADVANCE

How hard was it to go up that rhino ramp with the front splitter? Great vid btw. I’m trying to do my cvt fluid change at home too but my splitter is not allowing me to go up the ramp 🤦‍♂️

I changed my CVT fluid every 20 thousand miles on my civic 2016.

I have one exactly like you're but mine have the paddle shifters but I don't have the "L". What is that, Long drives, Long roads?!?

Are you not going to change the cvt filter?

i am going to drain and fill my transmission how many quarts I need? Thanks

nice!

That wasn't just a "trickle" when you put the top overflow plug back in. That's stuff was still a steady stream. Other than that, great teaching!

Is it necessary to change the cvt transmission filter?

Don't forget to change two filters. One next to filing cap and one in the pan

Does it come with the magnetic plug or was that added on?