Thank you for giving the torque specs, there is zero documentation on this procedure anywhere; nobody publishes a service manual for this car

This video was very helpful! There are not much repair videos on KZread about the 2015 (and newer) Honda Fit. Your video was very helpful. I suggest you do a video to show us how you remove the intake manifold to clean the valves. 🙌🙌🙌

@ricstars95

3 ай бұрын

yes please. how to clean carbon build up on the intake

Wow, what an incredible video! Wish all mechanics were as informative and well spoken as you!

Great video. Very informative and where you have the locations of each plugs on the video is very good. Gives all the DIY and weekend gearheads/wrenchers a thing to do and save $$$ than having someone else do it. My last transmission change costed 250.00 dollars at the local automotive care center. Most of the cost was for disposal and environmental fee and labor charge. Not anymore because this video will help those Honda Fit freaks/followers to do it themselves.

@theoffroadingmechanic

10 күн бұрын

Definitely cheaper if you do it yourself. 250 seems kinda high for CVT fluid I think that might be more than what the dealership charges in Canadian.

So to get that straight: 1) drain the oil from the bottom plug, replace the washer, remove the metal sludge, put the plug back, 2) from the filling plug pour 4 bottles Honda fluid, 3) start the car, go through the gears, go and open the leveling plug, wait for the excess oil to drip, screw everything back together.

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Pretty simple if your doing it on the ground make sure it's on level surface

Thanks for the video! It was very educational and saved me 150 bucks! 😁

Great video thanks for posting. Going to do this on my 2018 soon.

Thanks man, very helpful

Nice video Keep it coming Thanks

Thanks for this video. I have to change the transmission fluid on my daughter's 2019 FIT and was wondering where the drain and fill plugs are on the car. The check plug is also nice to know where that's at and how to use it. I have been doing my 2015 Honda CRV transmission every other oil change since I got the car in 2018. It had 84k on it, now it has 214k. I've been simply measuring out what came out, but putting back what it says is the capacity. I've been having some odd feels in the shifting since the last time I did it, so I'm going to do it again soon.

Well done!

There is no way on earth my hands will fit down there without removing the air box and/or the battery. The plug is covered in filth so needs to be cleaned before I would pull it anyway so better access in needed. I think on my 2016 I'll be doing the fill through the level check plug. At least I can clean that thoroughly. Thanks for the video.

Do you need to put the plug back on the fill hole before you start the car to go through the gears?

Does engine needs to be running for the level check?

I'm just looking at doing this on my 2019 fit sport. I was surprised not to find a dip stick fornthe trans fluid, now I know why. Can you recommend a cvt fluid? Never had to deal w cvt b4. Thanks for the video! I'll subscribe 4 sure.

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I usually rec. The OEM stuff since it is made for the vehicle. Kinda takes the guesswork out of "if it will work in my vehicle"

What kind of miles are on this CVT(just curious) the fluid was much cleaner than the CVT fluid that usually comes out of a CVT. My Saturns has GMs early CVT and the fluid had no debris but a lot darker. I was (before I swapped the CVT for a 5 speed automatic) running Valvoline synthetic CVT fluid

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

71k kms I think that's around 50k miles. The maintenance reminder comes on anywhere from 70-80k kms depending on how you drive. The CVT fluid only looks slightly darker compared to new fluid when the reminder comes up on the dash on the Honda.

That plug you pulled out of the transmission at the beginning of the video, my friend has a 2014 honda civic and that plug keeps blowing out. I figured that there must be excessive pressure building up in the trans to blow that out. I found the pressure relief vent to be clogged and I cleaned it out, but the plug keeps blowing out. Is there anything else that would cause that plug to blow out?

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

When you pop the vent off is it clear through the vent and no junk still in it? And if the trans is overfilled.

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what's the best bang for the buck Diagnostic Scan tool brand/brands? Not into tuning, coding/flash Ecu's etc. maybe just to actuate stuff like ABS bleed, sensors, reset, etc. and some live data for the engine, tranny, etc.

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

i recently tried the autel MD806 pro a small hand held scanner. just have it for doing electronic parking brakes just to have in the tool box but it has other functions. heres the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXeA3Mmkd8jXddI.html and the link to the amazon site maybe have a gander if the functions listed are right for you. amzn.to/3UqG2xv

For general knowledge not knowing the transmission names. In a 2018 Honda fit CVT do you check it idling or with the engine off?

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Check with the engine off on cvt. The only one I know so far that you check when idling is the 9 speed.

The Honda dealer around me are charging over 300 CAD for the CVT fluid change. I thought that was pretty rich.

@theoffroadingmechanic

11 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what the exact pricing is but I'm pretty sure prices are set by Honda Canada so it shouldn't be different from dealership to dealership. But over 300 is a bit high since labour is only 0.3 plus cost of the fluid On a Honda fit.

The level check you do with the engine idling? I need to service my wife’s 17 MDX AWD transmission. You have experience with the ZF 9 speeds? I believe thats what it is.

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yea 9 speed you check with it idling and not over 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The 10 speed you check with engine off. I made half a video on a 10 speed but got busy and couldn't finish it. Going to be a while until I get another one. And the 9 speed I think only one person in the shop has done one so far. The fluid wicked expensive.

@heyitschinoable

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic cool thanks dude

Had a mechanic drain the transmission fluid and then put the fluid back in from the level check until it ran out he didn't go through the gears and it only took 3 l is that also ok to do it that way?

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

I run it through the gears to check it for proper level just so it fills any passages that it goes through to get to any components in the trans.

I know this is an older video but I have a 2019 Honda Fit and during the summer time when it's really hot 95° or more it has a tendency to shudder in parking lots once in awhile but only when it's really hot and when I've driven more than 15 miles but never does it during the Springs winter or fall it has 55 k miles and had two transmission service at the dealer could it be a low flow issue like plug filter

@theoffroadingmechanic

5 ай бұрын

Never had anyone complain about that here. With 55k miles I wouldn't think it would be a restriction or a flow issue. I can take a guess that it's due to the viscosity thinning out since it is just a metal belt riding on a set of pulleys.

@Diubua-ENGINEERING

20 күн бұрын

check second filter cvt (in side cooler)

I’ve got a P0843 code. I’d like to replace the pressure sensor. Can you reach it from under the car or through the wheel well or do I have to remove the throttle body and battery to reach it? From photos I seen on line it looks like it’s on the right lover side of the case. Thank you

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Is yours a gd3 or a ge8? It's easier to get at once you remove the battery and air box. And it's right under the transmission filter. There's also a bulletin for a rubber sleeve to go on that connector dunno if it's still available. I had to replace the third clutch pressure switch on my fit which was on the front of the car.

@omnimesh4096

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic it’s a gd3. I only see the one sensor and it looks like it might be accessible from the side wheel well or from underneath. Do you have the link for the bulletin on the sleeve?

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to check at work if that bulletin still exists I think it was meant to protect it from moisture and corrosion on that connecter here in Canada. For open circuit or short code for the pressure switch

@omnimesh4096

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic plenty of salt on the roads here in Central New York. Thank you

@omnimesh4096

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic should I be concerned with breaking any bolts off takin out the throttle body and batter plate? It’s pretty salty here in NY and there is lots of corrosion.

When I go to replace the transmission fluid should the car be level or can I get away with just using two jack stands?

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yea level for accurate reading. if your going to use 2 jack stands use your floor jack to lift up the rear when you level check before throwing the skid plate back on.

@Mall027

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic Thanks for the reply!

I did a CVT change on my 2020 honda fit the same way; add fluid from top, check on side of the trans like you show. I measured what came out and added the same amount back in, went through the gears like you show, took it for a six mile drive with thee miles on freeway, then checked it. Nothing came out so i pumped fluid into the check hole until it leaked. Then I took it on a second drive and checked the level. Nothing came out, so I added more until it leaked. I ended up adding 700 mL more than drained out. Any thoughts on that.

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

So you put in the same amount that came out and not the amount until it came out of the level check. And did you check it on level ground or did you just have the front jacked up.

@jaspalmarahar3783

Жыл бұрын

​@@theoffroadingmechanic I had it leveled on four jack stands. I removed the air box, removed the 19mm check bolt and nothing came out, Then I removed the 3/8 drain bolt and drained out the transmission into a pan. I measured what came out (3.4 liters) and put the same amount in the top with a funnel. I put the airbox back, turned on the car, went through gears pausing 10 seconds in each, then took it for a drive. I placed it on level jack stands, opened the check bolt and nothing came out. Then I pumped fluid until it leaked. I took it on a second drive and repeated the steps and nothing came out. I pumped in more fluid until it leaked and shut the check plug. I didn't bother repeating the cycle because I was worried about adding too much fluid. All in all I added just over 4 liters. As for how it drives. The accelerator pedal is not as sensitive as before. The rpms used to jump from the slightest touch. Now they don't jump as high. However acceleration is improved at lower rpm. I get 35 mpg in mixed driving. I used to get 33 mpg.

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

I've never had that before. I typically dump the 4 bottles in and run it through the gears to let it fill the passages to the components in the tranny and pull the level check for a small stream of fluid comes out.

@Mushu88

Жыл бұрын

Same here, I did the drain and fill. Got the car up to operating temperature after 10 minutes idling, shifted through the gears waiting 3 seconds at each gear position and back to park. The car was on 4 jack stands on a level garage surface. Opened the level check and nothing came out. Might be worth noting if you are using the 4 pinch weld points of the car, the front pinch welds protrudes about half an inch longer down than the rear. Which by that logic would tilt the car's front end higher than the rear if car is sitting on 4 jack stands on the pinch welds. I doubt it would make a significant difference but worth noting. I drove the car hard after the drain and fill with 4 quarts. Car seems to run smoother than before and slightly faster accelerating. Job was done today so can't tell you if it's presenting any problems but so far so good.

@jaspalmarahar3783

11 ай бұрын

@@Mushu88My driveway is slightly crooked so I used a level. I checked the cvt fluid level after driving a thousand miles. 500 mL came out. The difference this time was that I checked it 10-15 minutes after shutting the engine off. Now it runs perfectly and I am getting 35 mpgs delivering food.

Help! . I added 4 quarts and the level hole is still not dripping. 3.6 liters came out (if that matters)

@theoffroadingmechanic

10 ай бұрын

Yea I found that on paper it says it takes about 3.4 litres I believe but it takes more when you fill the check plug I dump all 4 bottles. That's why I would check the level rather than go with what comes out of it. Some CRV will take 4l of fluid and some will take 3.69l. Just fill it until it comes out of the level you can't go wrong.

@LuisOrtiz-ko6yt

10 ай бұрын

​@@theoffroadingmechanicThanks for your response. I'll get another bottle today and add a little more until it drips.

@german80

4 ай бұрын

​@LuisOrtiz-ko6yt any updates on how it went after you went for an extra quart? That just happened to me.

Can you open the check plug without the car being jacked up?

@theoffroadingmechanic

10 ай бұрын

Does your fit come with a plastic skid plate?

@KirklandFTW

10 ай бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic yes it does. I think I see where you’re going.

hey due, my 2015 honda fit transmission is leaking, is that normal? 100000KM drived

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Not if it's leaking. Check where it is leaking from. Axle seals, pressure switch, etc

@user-pl4op7zp5m

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic thks,

Doesn't it have a filter for the transmission? If it doesn't I'm going to cry because I pay for the filter 😳

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

I believe it's behind the transmission cooler where it bolts on to and a couple o-rings seals it between the cooler and trans.

@ILo-yo1fv

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Is there a cvt transmission oil filter on this Honda Fit too?

@theoffroadingmechanic

Жыл бұрын

I believe there is. I will have to double check but there's no interval. Should be an oil cooler on the front and the back side of that oil cooler seals against the trans with a gasket for that filter.

@jaspalmarahar3783

Жыл бұрын

@@theoffroadingmechanic it would be great to see a video on changing that filter