DIY 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Honda Accord Change CVT Transmission Fluid

Watch how to change transmission fluid on 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Honda Accord CVT engine. #honda #hondaaccord

Part & Tools Used:
Check Bolt Washer 90471-PW7-A00

[PokeYourEyez]

I just changed my transmission fluid thanks to your video. I want to add some important notes. I recommend buying an extra qt of transmission fluid. This is for people using jacks and not the car ramp: After removing the drain bolt, you should unjack the car because there is still a handful of old fluid left. With the drain bolt still removed, pour in that extra qt of transmission fluid to flush out as much old fluid as possible. Jack the car back up, put the drain bolt back in, and add the remainder 4 qts of transmission fluid. It adds a little more time, but it’s nice having as much clean fluid as possible. Again, thank you!

[isnowyazn]

I highly recommend changing the transmission filter as well. The one for the 9th gen (13-17) Accord 2.4L I4 CVT models, is an in-line filter, located underneath the battery tray. It isn’t super hard to do, and the part is also relatively cheap. Some people don’t change it because they usually don’t know about it, or the mechanic tells them it’s “not necessary”.

This is probably good to change at the halflife mark of the car, or at every “major maintenance” interval, like changing things like the water pump and timing belt, or something like a valve adjustment (usually done on average around ~100k mileage).

Assuming you change your AT fluid on time (or CVT fluid in this case), you should only have to be changing the (in-line) trans filter only once or twice the lifetime of your transmission/car. The latter would be for some other kind of situation where maybe there is some kind of contamination or blockage that the first filter change maybe didn’t solve; this case is usually much more rare though….

[retselyarrh]

Great video!!
I had a 2013 Honda Accord with 232, 000 miles on it. A deer took it out!! LoL
I ran dedicated snow tires for the winter and in April when I went back to the summer tires, I would always change the transmission fluid!! (About 26, 000 mile)
Honda fluid only!!!!
I cannot stress that enough!!

[CRuM]

Great video!

Couple suggestions, if you can't jack up both ends of the car level to access the check bolt from below, when you have the front end raised, crack the level bolt and put it back slightly more than finger tight. Then it's easier to get out from above.

Also, most of the time you don't need new crush washers. If there is no noticeable damage, they will do the job as good as new.

[carlherbst]

When you add fluid, it goes over the check bolt before it goes down to the reservoir. As a result, any time you take out the check bolt, about 10-20 drops of fluid will come out, whether it's full or not. To be sure the reservoir is full, you need to wait until an ounce or two comes out when you remove the check bolt, not just 10-20 drops. You also don't want to take out the check bolt before you add fluid, or it will come right out of the check bolt hole. I almost got fooled by the 10-20 drops that came out of the check bolt hole the first time I removed it after putting in 3.5 quarts. It wasn't full until I added about 4.5 quarts in all (2015 Accord). Also, the check bolt is very easy to remove from below. Thanks for the great video!

[bradhelfrich]

Great video! Hint: It's easier to do the check bolt from under the car. Just go to the rear and jack it up till it's level. You don't have to move the car.

[IsraelRydel]

I just completed this job and Ive got a few tips. Buy an extra quart. Draining my transmission got me a little more than I was expecting, around 4.5qts. I just added 4 back in because that’s what Honda recommends. When removing the check bolt only like 2 drops came out which I figured was fine. Upon driving the car something was off so I ended up buying an extra quart and putting it in. Really the only way to know the transmission is at the right level is to ensure when you remove the check bolt there is a good stream that turns into a drip. If you just have a few drops it could have been splashed up there when shifting through the gears and the transmission might actually still be low.

[ygbodybuilder]

This has to be the most simplest and easy way of showing how to change thr fluid on these cars

[davidkuzmanov]

I just change mine. Was 1st time, hard enough to crack drain bolt. Lot spill when drain, and spill when fill up. 😂😂😂 rokie .
But now car is shift smooth like butter 17 accord 118 k.
Thanks for video .
Great help.
Will subscibe, for more videos.🎉

[paulhaddad]

Really enjoyed the step by step process - Thank you!!

[bens]

My 2013 Honda accord had juttering at 48, 000 miles. I did 3 flush and fills and now at 53, 000 miles it runs like brand new. I used AMSOIL cvt fluid because it's proven to have better ratings for longer life and higher quality oils.

[nrigroom]

Thanks for sharing. 2015 Accord. Fluid was replaced by dealership at 50K miles and then again by me yesterday at 114K miles. Surprisingly, I got just slightly OVER 4 quarts out: probably 4.1 quarts! I only had 4 quarts of new fluid and poured all in. Loosened the check bolt from above on level ground but couldn't watch from above (not enough light) whether or not there was a momentary drip. By the time I got under the car, there was no drip, but just slight wetness from a very thin stream near the bolt. So, if anything came out, it was miniscule. I am now anxious whether I put too little in. What to do? Should I buy another quart and simply add 0.1 quart? Should I add more and go through the check bolt rechecking process again? My initial hunch was that the dealership put too much fluid at the 50K mile change, but this is clearly not the case as otherwise a bunch would have come out through the check bolt.

[seshachary]

could you do video on installation of fog lights in 2016 honda accord Lx please. Thank you

[richardl]

Thank you very much for making this video.

[shaggydawg]

I just replaced mine at 50, 000 miles. Maintenance minder shows A (replace engine oil), 1 (rotate tires) and 3 (replace transmission fluid) for the first time since I bought the car brand new in March 2017. I notice about 4 qt in the drain pan. I put back 4 HCF-2 fluid but the strange thing is when I removed the check bolt, only a bit of fluid flows out in about 1-2 second before it starts dripping. I see clips from many users and some of them show a lot of fluid flows out of the check bolt for longer than 3 seconds before it starts dripping.

I'm not sure if I underfill it but if I see 4 qt in the drain pan, putting back 4 bottles (1 qt each) ought to be enough. Nothing gets spilled onto the ground or engine so the entire 4 qt is inside the transmission.

[hypnoticimage]

Anybody knows how to get the transmission bolt off
If it strip. I know it 3/8 ratchet drive if it’s not strip but how can you take it off and replace it while changing the transmission fluid as well.

[sassoukhabou]

Great video man! I will be doing a CVT fluid change on my 2013 Accord LX (95K miles on it) in a few days. I had a question about the check bolt. If the fluid initially "gushes" out for 1-2 seconds and then turns into a slow drip, it means your fluid level is good, right? Just want to make sure so I don't overfill or underfill the transmission. Thanks for the help.

[kennycase]

A good tip:don’t remove the check plug until you top it off with what you think is enough because I just wasted a whole quart because it goes right back out that hole never have I seen this I’ve always taken the check plug out of vehicles or bikes or whatever first then I fill it until the Oil come out the check hole but this must be right in line with the full hole my mistake

[Conconboss]

idk if youre still answering since this is an old video but I have 13 accord with about 135k miles on it. I bought it at 96k and dont know if the trans oil ever been changed. Do you think im good with going ahead and changing the oil and filter? I love this car and want it to last me as long as possible.

[map]

Does anyone know if the 2017 Accord Hybrid CVT uses less fluid? Videos have said 4 Quarts. I have a lot of questions because the whole thing was that the 2017 Accord Hybrid does not have a transmission or CVT but that is not true.