Very nice straightforward step-by-step love it.

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

I did this and saved hundreds of $$$. Thank you Sir.

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

Best detail review by true mechanic

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

🙌

Thank you! Was very close to shelling out big $$$ at the dealer due to official procedure and at 52k miles. You confirmed what I thought and now feel confident in DIYing it.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Great informative video. You make it look so easy. I can tell by the way you work you are meticulous. Great job.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great video! I'll be using this in near future for the wife's TLX 3.5.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Thanks dude!

My 2018 original Odyssey just notified me to have the gearbox service at 93K mile. I did my 2013 X5 Diesel at 100K miles two years ago with very similar steps since they both are from ZF Company. Thank You So So Much for posting this video.

@BCautosolutions

3 ай бұрын

Glad to be of service

Brother your videos as well as your knowledge is a real life saver in keeping us out of the loop folks up to date on all the important Honda info. Thank you so much

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Love hearing that

I dont know you, first video i watch and your professionalism shows from miles. Thanks for this video and wish you the best. We need more mechanics like you

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words.

Thanks so much. Was hoping you’d do one of these!

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

I have a looooong list of videos to catch up on 😅

Wow! Great video with all of the necessary details and tips on little things like tweaking the torque wrench setting given use of extension. @hondamobilemechanic Love your channel and your content. Thank you!

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I was quoted over $500 at the honda and two acura dealers so $200 is a complete steal and would pay that in a heart beat if it was offered to me. I know someone below got it done for that price at the dealer. I appreciate this video so I can do it myself and save $400!

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

🙌

Nice job and done with care 👍👍👍👍

@BCautosolutions

18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I was very hesitant to do this on my 2019 Odyssey EX but it was very simple. I should have done it earlier so I'll be performing the service again in about 15K miles.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

This is probably one of the easiest out there 🫡. Your odyssey should have a shield but no biggie.

Thanks!👍

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hey brother this will help me with servicing my dad’s pilot…. Btw his 2019 was shifting very hard and about and we did a fluid flush hoping it would work… and turns out they had a service bulletin for a flash I guess if ECU and when I tell you it drives so much better!!! Keep up the good videos I need to know how to change my air filter for my type S

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ll try to make a video on that when I change mine out (it’s a pain in the ass for no reason) 😅

Thank you!

@BCautosolutions

Ай бұрын

Very welcome

Thank you so much

@BCautosolutions

9 күн бұрын

Your very welcome!

Love the video. I have a 2022 Pilot. I take care of most of the maintenance. I brought it to a local mechanic shop for the first transmission fluid change at 30,000 miles. Great people! We're moving out of state and I plan on handling the TF change after the move. This was informative and to the point. LOL! Well done and thank you!

@BCautosolutions

3 ай бұрын

Thank you and best of luck!

@dfjeansonnejr

3 ай бұрын

@@BCautosolutions You're welcome and thank you!

@dfjeansonnejr

3 ай бұрын

@@BCautosolutions Off subject from the video. What do you use when replacing the spark plugs on a Pilot/Odyssey? Specifically on the back 3 plugs.

@BCautosolutions

3 ай бұрын

@@dfjeansonnejr combination of extensions. Usually a 3 or 4” extension with a rubber insert spark plug socket.

@dfjeansonnejr

3 ай бұрын

@@BCautosolutions Thank you! Do you use any type of swivel head on one of the extensions as well?

I just had this done at Honda dealer on 17 Pilot Touring at 84.5k mi. It was done by prior owner at 49k miles at other honda dealer (have carfax record). The fill plug was completely stripped - had to spend $200 labor to have them get it out and new plug about $24. Atf fill was about $200 (1 hr labor) and another 48 for ATF3.1. so I'd NOT over torque that fill plug at all and i would replace the plug each time. I should have done this service, and will from now on- at 30k mi interval. Smoothed out the 9 AT ZF shifting now much better. IF i had tools and if i were DIYer i can see saving $200, but the risk to me stripping it or breaking something else isn't worth my peace of mind or time. But I will say I'm not using DCH honda (prior dealer record) where they left in a stripped plug and didn't replace that screwing the next customer (me) over. I bought it at 55k mi. Great video thank you.

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Ugh I’m sorry to hear that. On the bright side it’s giving you positive feedback so that’s a plus. Thanks for sharing

@hondamobilemechanic - Do you have any other DIY (fluid change) instructional videos for late model (23 or 24) Ridgelines? I am a novice DIY-er but watching your videos give me confidence to do more of the routine maintenance work. Thank you! I am a prior owner of a 2016 Honda CRV EX-L which we loved and I am giving really serious consideration to purchasing a Ridgeline. A little nervous about purchasing a Honda Ridgeline after watching quite a few of your videos and given the VCM functionality…I live in Idaho and we travel throughout the West so lots of hills and mountains (although we don’t do any towing)…I appreciate your videos - I like each video I watch and am a subscriber to your channel!

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I’m trying to add as many videos as possible diy ones included. Tbh we don’t see many issues with ridgelines. If you do purchase o would highly recommend getting Honda care!

Could you please also do one on 2.0T Accord 10AT. Love your videos.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Yes I will, in the meantime you can refer to my tlx type s trans service I posted a few weeks back. Similar idea. (According to us way easier tho 😅)

you are very clear and prideful in your work.. thank you for taking the time. Can you do the 2023 Pilot 10 speed :) .. and would it be the same drain and fill same amount? without going thru level check?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Pilot 10 speed is slightly different. I will do one when I get the chance. In the meantime you can refer to my tlx type s trans service video I posted a few weeks back, it’s the same type of trans so process is the same. Thanks for support.

I wold like to get a hold of some used drain plugs so I can experiment with machining off the o rings and replacing with copper crush washers. I could save myself and a lot of others a few pennies, as long as the car is out of PT warranty of course. It looks like they have a flat shoulder that would take a washer from the video.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

My only concern with that is the thread count is less then a traditional drain plug. I’ll try to get a video comparing the two.

what would be the best way to do a non-powered flush? doing a drain and fill. Then disconnect one of the transmission hoses (cooler?) and with the car running, drain out 3 qt, turn off, fill 3 qt, then repeat until all fluid is clear. id probably skip VSA maintenance mode for the extra hassle. I think the total capacity on the 9hp48 is said to be around 10qt. I considered doing a drain and fill x3, but at 3.5 qt replaced per change, by the 3rd round 27.46% of the old fluid is still in the system. Wouldn't get to under 5% until drain and fill x7 which gets prohibitively expensive.

Fluid Level on the zf9 can be 3.5 qts. plus an additional 100ml. Jeep owners that climb hills have found that steep angles (on the hills) cause the tranny fluid to slosh away from its main tranny components. They add an extra 100 ml of fluid to compensate for these angles.

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

Good point

I wouldn't bother with changing the fill plug. It's at the top of trans case and will never leak. Honda engineers definitely dropped the ball on this one. The old crush washers worked well for decades. Think of all of the waste being thrown into the trash every 15K, plus another $50 for 2 plugs, which is an additional cost to the customer for nothing.

@BCautosolutions

20 күн бұрын

Agreed.

I like your video its straight forward. I have the same model and top fill plug without the dipstick. I wonder if you would know why the dealership charges over $400 for this service? Even minus the fluid its still $200 plus cost.

@BCautosolutions

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Labor rates at dealers are through the roof.

Thank you for the videos! Great job, simple process and explanations. Wanted to ask how often do you recommend for drain and fill on a 2023 Ridgeline(no towing)?

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 9 at would be every 30k

@Coffeeinthusiast1

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

@@Coffeeinthusiast1 anytime

hello, can you do a video on a 2023 Honda Pilot trail sport transmission fluid change. Thank you

@BCautosolutions

10 күн бұрын

I’ll do as soon as I get the chance

Great video!! Quick question: '17 Pilot Touring with the 9 speed follows this same procedure? And you say in other responses that the engine temp is not an issue, true? I'm very surprised that Honda puts it out there that there is a very involved procedure for the 9 speed. Scary!

@BCautosolutions

3 ай бұрын

Yes that’s correct. They try to complex things up to avoid diyers from doing it themselves sometimes I believe.

Thanks man, very helpful. Do you recommend replacing the fluid every 60k miles or follow the MM on the zf9?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

60k max for sure. MM is too lazy imo.

@brawlman

5 ай бұрын

Should be every 30K👍

Like the videos. Does the dealer let you spend time doing videos at work? :-)

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

If it’s slow. If it’s busy then no.

So I am wondering if your shop charges less for the drain and fill when the actual procedure calls to drain, fill, go in VSA maintenance mode, run vehicle through 1-4 gears 10 seconds each, put in park, run at 2k rpms to ensure torque converter is full, check fluid level at check plug with engine running and fill as necessary. Or is the rest just actually BS that they want us to do to charge more $$$ for.

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

We aren’t doing all of that. Sure the first couple ones we did, figure out how much fluid is required and repeat it onto the next one unless there is a leak.

I spoke to a Honda dealer mechanic and he said they never replace the fill plugs.

what are some common tools honda tools i would need coming from expres tech to main shop tech or dispatch 2

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

I plan on making a video for that actually

Thanks. Which is the best transmission for Gen2? 6-speed, ZF 9-speed, new 2024 10-speed?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Im going to go as it stands currently: 10at 9at 6at

Do you have video for transfer case and differential how to change the fluid?

@BCautosolutions

7 ай бұрын

I have a rear differential service on a tlx, it’s basically the same process. Working on a front transfer case service as we speak. Here’s the video for the rear: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X66jrLaKlc2oeLQ.htmlsi=FaLjptw0jGowsGyu

I have a 2019 Pilot Elite w/ 84k miles. I've heard people using Valvoline Maxlife ATF instead of the Honda 3.1, would you recommend that or stick with OEM? Also, are you able to refill the ATF fluid from the dipstick insert?

@BCautosolutions

Ай бұрын

I would stick to Hondas 3.1 fluid personally. There is no dipstick, just fill it through top hole

Just bought 2015 Honda Accord v6. 66k miles. I notice at around 50 mph the trans seems to slip or a slight vibration while accelerating slightly, if I press harder on the accelerator it goes away. I will bring it in for trans fluid change. Just wondering if u have suggestions

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

See other response

I am going to diy. Do you recommend go for a drive and warm up the transmission fluid than do a drain and fill. I am going to take measurement of whatever come out& refill the same amount back in. Or perform when the tranny fluid is cold? Thank you for all your helpful videos!

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

Doing it warmed up is always best imo

@Txtck

2 ай бұрын

@@BCautosolutions I have a 2020 pilot elite, and it has only 20k mileage. Would you recommend changed transfer case, and transmission fluid. I did the rear differential at 10k when the reminder code display. Since I don’t drive it much. We do take long trip to florida. What is your recommendation on all the fluid as far as years or mileage? I like to do preventative service ahead. I trust your expertise. Thank you

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

@@Txtck transfer case I would wait until atleast 30k, max 45k. There’s not much happening inside of it.

Out of curiosity this transmission is in the 2014 jeep trailhawk and I have read on threads that the transmission takes 6.5 quarts of fluid I wonder why different manufacturers require different levels of fluid

@melissaantunez8708

2 ай бұрын

The motor

Great video! Have a question for you and a bit off topic. Have a 21 Accord 2.0t Touring and coming up on 30k. Do you recommend a transmission flush? I was quoted $295 at my dealer.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Yeah that sounds about right both mileage and price. You can cut that cost to atleast half if you do it yourself. I have a video on the tlx type S, you can use that as a reference only it’s way easier on accord chassis.

@Henry.P

8 ай бұрын

​@@BCautosolutionsWould 139.99 be reasonable for a cvt fluid drain and fill on a 1.5t Accord?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

@@Henry.P absolutely

@Henry.P

8 ай бұрын

@Hondamobilemechanic Cheapest I could find in 3 dealers around me. Oil change, brake flush, cvt service, tire rotation and balance came out to $450.00.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

@@Henry.P that’s about what my dealer would charge

Don't forgot to replace transfer case hypoid oil too

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

💯. Video in that soon 🫡

Hey, how often should this service be done? 2016 pilot touring/elite

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Every 30-60k max depends on driving conditions.

When you’re going to change it , and you don’t want to do the level proceder do you want the car to be cooled down or warm

@BCautosolutions

3 ай бұрын

Doesn’t matter, just measure what comes out and out back the same.

Can I use maxlife atf instead of the 3.1

@BCautosolutions

13 күн бұрын

I would stick to the 3.1

I have a 2015 Acura tlx SHAWD advanced package with the 9 speed. I took my car to the Acura dealer to change the transmission fluid on the receipt it says Kit 2.0 dual clutch atf type 2.0. I emailed Acura client relations and they said atf type 2 is the correct fluid for my car. Should I bring the car back to the dealership? I thought my car used atf type 3 🤷🏾‍♂️

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Yeah your trans definitely takes the 3.1 fluid. What the told you is wrong.

@brawlman

5 ай бұрын

Another reason to not trust the STEALership! Not all, but common to use wrong product, or cheaper stuff you would never know... You need to find another place if they're trying you this!

I usually do all the trans fluid myself but my 2021 Pilot has Honda Care extended warranty. Should I have the dealer do it to keep my warranty so I don't get denied someday. I am keeping this car for 10 years and I am sure the transmission will go out. :-/

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Keep records that you purchased the fluid and document with pics and or videos.

Please for 10 speed AT to.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

I will, in the meantime I did one of my tlx type s with same 10at just tighter then all the other cars. It’s posted a few videos back.

Hi is there a filter replacement on that ZF? Thanks sir

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Yes, in internal tho, requires trans removal and bell housing to be removed.

Is the dipstick right under below that?

@BCautosolutions

7 ай бұрын

There’s no dipstick

Hi! Thanks for that video. Should I change the ATF filter as well.?

@danimite579

5 ай бұрын

The 9 speed transmission has a lifetime filter and not accessible without removing and fully disassembling the transmission.

@MELORICKY

5 ай бұрын

@@danimite579 Thank you for your reply. Sorry, I did not specify what gen Accord I’m inquiring about. My question is for the 6 speed auto on the 9th gen Accord V6.

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

Yes you should change it on the 6at

hey at what temp am I supposed to replace the fluid in my Acura tlx 3.5. also once done replacing do I have to do a ecu and transmission reset?

@yash8613

6 ай бұрын

@Hondamobilemechanic

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Just have it operating temp (usually 2 fan on/off cycles) no resetting needed

Would you recommend doing transmission flush every 30-40k miles? Or should I just do drain and fill? Is it the same price or doing flush is more expensive? By the way i have touring 2.0T

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Drain and fill every 30k

@drew9073

7 ай бұрын

My mechanic did flush mine using BG flusher and used BG synthetic ATF based on my car specs. Is that okay or should I get it redone with Honda oem atf? I’m worried it might cause problems in the future. The damage for me was 480😢

@BCautosolutions

7 ай бұрын

@@drew9073 I would absolutely only do the approved fluid from Honda on these. The bg cojld be compatible but not sure.

Is this the same process for a 2022 Honda pilot?

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

Yes if it has the zf9 trans

Hi there! I have a 2021 Pilot EX-L AWD 9AT (orig owner, all maint up to date) and been looking around for info to confirm this.. Went for B12 maint yesterday and they said I needed a transmission fluid flush. I had previously looked up info on this and the maint minder code (3 I think) would have popped up - or so I assumed? Service advisor said they recommend it at 36k miles or 3 yrs, whichever comes first. I just hit 3 yrs today and I'm at 29k miles (Note: I've had a VCM disabler installed since Day 1 of getting this car.) Would totally appreciate your thoughts please.

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

I would recommend the transmission service on the 9at right at 30k. I would personally go ahead and have that done ✅

@reyesmaria323

2 ай бұрын

@@BCautosolutions Thanks for the reply!

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

@@reyesmaria323 I didn’t see it until now. Yt has a funny way of prioritizing some comments. My apologies.

@reyesmaria323

2 ай бұрын

@BCautosolutions No worries at all!! I totally appreciate you taking the time to reply. Have a great week ahead!! 😊

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

@@reyesmaria323 you as well!

Im already at 84kms and didnt do this. My mechanic said you dont need to change unless your towing..and drive it hard. Im afraid that it may coz issues as some.mechanics dont recommend replacing tranmy oil What are your thoughts?

@DZE457

8 ай бұрын

You need to service it. It’s just not that easy or profitable to do.

@Sensfan-dk5ro

8 ай бұрын

I think you need to find another mechanic. Depending on make and model of your Honda, code #3 should be coming up on your maintenance minder very soon. Mine came on at 80K kms on my 2020 Pilot.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

You need to change it, he might not want to do it, if that’s the case, find a mechanic that does.

Do I need running the engine when I check the oil level? Thanks!

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

No

@LB_D

4 ай бұрын

@@BCautosolutions ZF service in the Netherlands, said to check the level at the side plug at the end with a cooled down ZF9 transmission. At which temperature do you check the level?

@BCautosolutions

4 ай бұрын

@@LB_D operating temps I forget the exact temps. We rarely see these.

So you leave what's in the torque converter ? This procedure only changes half of the fluid.

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Yes

The zf9 in my cpo 2019 MDX didn’t make it past 53k miles

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear. I have yet to replace one yet here at Honda if my memory serves me correctly

Is there no trans fluid dipstick on these cars? I don't understand why manufacturers are going away from dipsticks (like Audi with no oil dipstick) I guess it's cost?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

Correct, no dipsticks on basically anything post 2016 minus the 6at. They want you servicing them at the dealer.

@metzmatu8409

8 ай бұрын

No harm in having it serviced at the dealler. Quick Check fluid level only its good to have the dipstick.

In a perfect world should you warm up your truck before you do a transmission fluid change?

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

No, unless it’s single digits or colder then maybe but just to help the flow of the oil drain.

Whats the difference between transmission fluid flush and transmission fluid change?? is one better than the other?

@bernardaflores1720

8 ай бұрын

To flush, you will used a machine to pull out 100% of the old fluid. Fluid change is what he did on this video. Flush or fluid change, depends on the service history of the car and mileage.

@andersonrodriguez8258

8 ай бұрын

Flush might damage ur auto trans so stick to just drain nd fill

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

What the other two people said. Drain and fills and more than efficient and safer, especially as the vehicles age.

@jospehsuh7263

2 ай бұрын

@@andersonrodriguez8258 I agree with you.

I just did a drain and fill on 9speed pilot.. 3.75 came out so i put that amount back.. Drove great for a day until now horrible strong burning smell.. What could it be? Is it ok to drive? I cant see any leaks and its shifting fine Please help

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

Could be something unrelated.

@billsmith9966

6 ай бұрын

Transmission is fine.. I was the halogen headlight bulb burning!!

@billsmith9966

6 ай бұрын

You were right! Thanks for your great video👍👍👍

@BCautosolutions

6 ай бұрын

@@billsmith9966 wow 😅. Well better that then something else.

this is for a 9 speed right, push button???

@BCautosolutions

5 ай бұрын

Correct

Are these 9 speeds reliable?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

I have yet to replace 1 if I recall correctly. The 6at on the other hand is bulletin after bulletin and juddering issues on a weekly basis.

is your dealer hiring techs?

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

We always need good techs

Level check procedure necessary? Seems like a pita

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t bother it’s a pita and messy. Get a measuring bucket like I have and add exactly what came out as long as there’s no leaks.

@abuahmad67

8 ай бұрын

What if only 3 qts comes out. On good level ground.

@BCautosolutions

8 ай бұрын

@@abuahmad67 I would probably still add 3.5

@Shipwreck26

4 ай бұрын

Just performed this service on 2021 Pilot Elite AWD, 3.75 quarts came out only put 3.5 back in per specifications should I have put 3.75 back in?

I can only imagine what this stealership charges for this service.

@BCautosolutions

2 ай бұрын

A lot. The fluid is expensive and is most of the cost anyways