Watch this Video BEFORE You Destroy Your Honda Transmission

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[mwess]

Damn, dude, replacing Honda Odyssey transmissions after people go to a quick lube joint and get talked into "flushing" their trans fluid is how I buy a new boat every couple years! You can't go teaching people all the secrets! Lol

[HonNey-xief]

Just drain and fill. That's it. This guy seriously giving you a very good advice.

[JudsonRadio]

Small tip from someone who's been changing Honda trans fluid for 13+ years; if you have a properly sized funnel with the right sized hose on the end of it (I've never measured, but I want to say something like 3/8 ID) you can shove it right onto the dipstick tube and fill through there without having to take the fill plug off and it makes for a much more streamlined process.

[MrSilver]

A mechanic, owner of a 2003 Pilot and CRV and a product instructor for Honda. This is the best video and explanation i have ever seen! Thanks so much for this. I know its 4 years ago but its much appreciated. Education is everything 😊

[stumac]

Drained my old honda civic transmission fluid and refilled every 30k miles, after 167k miles it still ran perfectly and I drove it hard.

[bjperez]

One of the best "how to video's" I've seen. Quick, clear, concise with a detailed explanation on why the fluid gets that color. I never messed with a transmission fluid swap so never knew why. Thanks for the info. Just bought a one owner 2007 Odyssey and knew the transmission can be an issue but see why now. Previous owners had it done twice in 50k miles over the previous 14 years but luckily at same dealership they bought it from so hopefully none of the issues you covered occurred there. 🤞

[zoneb]

Hell yeah!!! I love when people know about Honda transmissions! They are not your typical ford or chevrolet

[vincentrobinette]

I agree. I'm never afraid to flush a transmission, but, I ONLY flush using the fluid I intend to use. Using an additive leaves residue in it, even after draining. I don't like any additive other than the right kind of fluid. Additives can affect the friction modifiers, viscosity, detergent package, and extreme pressure additives. It changes the specification of the fluid. A new pickup filter is never a bad idea either.
The best information in this video is the most basic thing: How to PROPERLY check the fluid level. Fluid level is critical. This is especially important, since the dipstick doesn't have instructions on it.

[ThecardoctorTV]

I cant agree more. Never in my 35+ years of wrenching have I not done a transmission flush and don't plan on starting. A lot of pilots and odyssey vehicles up here and I recommend a trans fluid drain and refill every 30K with DW-1 fluid only. Excellent video!

[fortunatedad]

This is so true. I have tried to save a little money by buying the all purpose tranny fluid that even says is ok to use in Hondas. Had bad shifting and even had some clutch material on my magnet when doing a fluid change.
Did 2 fluid changes with honda fluid, and now it shifts beautifully. 2010 acura mdx with 250, 000kms.

[MrTheSmokinman]

I worked at a factory that bottled this fluid. The label on the bottle says "this fluid is specifically designed for Honda transmissions". Once we got done with the order we would start on the next order and let's say it was Nissan. The order would call for the same fluid and all we would have to change would be the bottles and swap the roll of labels that go on the bottles and boxes. The Nissan and Acura labels would say the exact same "this is specifically designed for X transmission". Even though it's all the same exact fluid.

[hotchoi]

Love how you explained why the color of the transmission fluid is not bright red when you checked it after putting in new fluid. This was my question and you answered it so clearly through this video thank you.

[EastCoastReefer]

Thank you sir! I’ve been pouring the fluid out the bottle the wrong way all this time. Learn something new every day.

[longonthomas]

Good video. On my Honda Element I let the transmission drain, replacing the same amount with fresh, driving normally for a month, then repeating the process three times in all. It takes about 7 .5 litres overs a period of three months but the results are amazing. My Element has 375, 000 Kim’s
and runs perfectly. Thx again. And let’s hope that the era of mechanics taking advantage of people to get rich will end soon .

[robertmedina]

Brian is absolutely right! How do I know? My uncle rebuilds TRANSMISSION for a living! Started at 19 and now is 65

[iroh]

I saw an Eric the Car Guy sticker on your toolbox. Way cool.

[garysgarage]

Don't bring your car to any quick lube place, ever. My experience, they will rip you off or try. Great video.

[xlightssx]

I would do this every 6 months on my 04 Accord, sold it with almost 300, 000 miles and it still had the original transmission.

[JustinLaNoue]

People mess up Ford transmissions often the same way, flushing with contaminated fluid from other brands or not using OEM Mercon V or LV when doing drain and fills. Great video, thanks Brain!

[Barnabus]

I see why you have so many subscribers... your instructions are beyond crystal clear and easy to understand...great info and tips