Watch this Video BEFORE You Destroy Your Honda Transmission

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

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

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. 🤞

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.

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

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.

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

Brian... thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us all here. It's a great service you are doing.

Brian, you make it so clear, step-by-step, that anyone paying attention should be able to do this. Good vid, thanks.

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.

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 😊

You, by far, have the best intro of any channel (at least in this video). No need to skip ahead. Just great.

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

Thanks for the link for the pliers I just ordered them. Your videos are fantastic, very detailed and produced very well. Thank you so much for taking the time to do them.

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!

Extremely helpful, thank you- You did an awesome job explaining that. More youtubers should present the way you have

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!

I can arrest to this technique. I did a drain an fill on my 1999 Accord every 10k miles using Honda fluid. I gave it to someone in need last week. It rolled out of my driveway with 418,075 miles on the original, un opened motor and transmission.

I've changed the transmission on my dads 2010 civic , and it took 2.5qts of the Honda dw1 transmission fluid. My mom has a 2013 crv awd , and that I've changed that one the same way. On a crv awd though , you have to change the rear differential fluid on them every 15k.

Hello Brian, Rob for Australia here. Many years ago i sent you an article about me rebuilding my old Massey Ferguson TEA 20 tractor and the old number plate. I hope that you still have it on your number plate wall. Good to see that life is being kind to you. Kind regards from Downunder. Cheers Rob.