2002 - 2006 Honda CRV Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill Service How To 

I’ve put 355,000 miles on my 98 4 cylinder 2.3 liter Honda Odyssey van. I change fluid (single drain and refill) every 15k miles. It’s still my daily driver!

thank you so so much for showing that the level can be checked!!! i was always told it was a sealed system and couldnt be checked and they (oil change people) would just have to do a fluid exchange for $$$. im so happy i can check (and now change!!!) it myself now!! thank you!!!

36 lb-ft of torque on that drain plug FIY for those who may wonder. Nice job, sir!

This was a wonderfully put together car maintenance video.

THANK YOU! Thank you for making a video that actually shows and explains things clearly. I wish all car maintenance/repair videos online were like this. Well done!

Finally! I wondered on how to change the fluid. Does look simpler than the oil change. Great job!

Not like a lot of diy videos this one actually works and explains all you need to know. . Will be checking on others he has

Actually refill 4 times to flush. I don't know where the 3 times came from but it's incorrectly stated all over the internet. The 05 CR-V owners manual actuals says for automatic transmissions "To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 (now using the upgraded Honda ATF-DW1), then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time." Thanks for making this video, people truly appreciate it even though they don't all give you credit.

Honda used to use ATF Z1, but upgraded to DW-1 fluid. Valvoline maxlife is compatible with the hondas that used to use ATF Z1, but is fully synthetic like the new DW-1 fluid

Enjoy your Diys mate Very helpful. Thanks from Australia

Thanks for all the little details in between, awesome video, thank you sir!

Appreciate your videos and explanation,will put into practice next change, top stuff! Another thanks from Australia. Cheers Mate.

Awesome, straight forward. Probably the easiest transmission fluid service besides having a T-Tech machine.

I've got a DNX696S in my 02 CRV too! Great headunit

Great video and the change intervals for transmission is every 30K.

Simple and informative thank you sir! From Philippines..

Thank you, with your help I was able to change the fluid for the first time ever. Thank you!!!

Thank you my friend. Make it very easy for me to change the fluid in my 2003 CR-V. Saved me a bunch of money. Appreciate you. Take Care.

Thanks great video I’m going to change my transmission fluid Thanks again, Awesome video straight to the point

Great clip. They did a good job trying to hide it, but at least there is a dipstick to be had with this ehm... "SEALED" transmission. Whenever I look for a car now, I'm always looking for those dipsticks. I don't want to be anywhere within 10 light years of any without them.

Thank you. I just bought a 2006 Honda Crv.

You are a brave dude, wearing such a nice watch doing auto work.

Great vid! If I may add one thing..if your engine bay is dirty, sandy, etc. (which many are) you may want to clean up/off the general area as well as the black wire loom above the dip stick before removing the dip stick. See 43 second mark.. This will keep any debris from falling into the trans. as you maneuver your hand, dip stick, and the funnel into place.. Again, good job explaining!

Thank you ! I am hoping this will help me with my little 99.

Thanks this helped...especially the hiccups...made it real!

Short and to the point thanks for the video!

That is literally was easier than I thought haha thank you so much!

In case many don't read my comments. ATG & I recommend to replace transmission filter after 2 drains.

Thanks for the video. Wanted to add that, believe it or not, the Honda dealer sells the fluid for less than on-line. If you can stop and pick it up. Have found the same for power steering fluid.

Thank you,very good and well detailed video

Thanks man you really saved me here!!!

Thank you. They said I need a new trans plug. I got this

Thank you for this content!

Thank you for the video! That really help.

Nice, clear tutorial, thank you.

Great video, thank you so much x

Good video. Saved me tons of money 💰

very useful video! thanks a lot!

Nice video bro much love. Ima try this

Great video thank you! I've had my crv since 2005 .. it has 175,000 miles now running with the factory tranny fluid.. it's due for at least three changes lol still shifts smoothly but I've always kept her under 3,000 rpm while driving.. now I can change it myself thanks again!

Thank you very much.

Thanks for this!

Aisin DW1 is also a completely fine fluid to use. Same manufacturer of the fluid at $6 per quart.

Have the exact same car. Thanks for this! Oh and sweet watch BTW.

Thank you!

Great video thanks

Hello everyone, I’ve hit my first delima! My daughter has a 2005 Honda CRV EX AWD that I am trying to complete a drain and fill on her transmission, and did a drain and almost exactly 3.3 quarts came out (I did measure so confident on amount). Dumped in exactly 3.3 quarts of DW1 back into the transmission. These numbers seem to be what I should have expected from my research on the make/model/year. started car and ran the trans thru all the gears to distribute fluid and let it warm to operating temperature. turned the car OFF and pulled the dipstick, wiped and checked the level…the fluid is not even touching the bottom of the dipstick :(. I will add that this car has zero leaks of any kind….it’s been a great car and has no shifting issues at this time. Here’s the funny thing….I can go out after it sits all night and check it cold and it is exactly even with the top of the XXXX marks on the dipstick. So everybody I talk to is saying car must be at operating temperature then shut car off and check level on level ground within 60 seconds and no more than 90 seconds, and when I do this the dipstick is completely dry but shows perfect after sitting all night and cold. Sooooo, do I need to add until full when it’s warm (which would be putting in much more than the recommended 3.3 quarts) or are late models different and need to be checked cold? It seems if I add more fluid when warm, that the level would be way over max when cold. I know Hondas are picky on fluid levels and don’t want to hurt her car. Thanks in advance for any help you can give to explain what I’m doing wrong!

Thank you.

Do you get more fluid out if on a flat surface?

Thanks

Thank you. You kept it simple and to the point.

Nice video ,what I also found out is that you can get much more oil out if you take one of the transmission cooler line that run to the radiator and pull one out or both and I used some compressor air and in one of the lines and the air pushed out lots and lots of transmission oil out like 3+qrt.and you can also blow out the cooler lines also in the radiator just be gentle on the air don't just blast... slow with a little pressure ...

Thanks, great job. Where is the fuel filter located on this Honda vehicle?

The video so bright and clear and very helpful even for a dummy like me , never lay hand on the engine and i can do it my self now ,because of the stupid Covid 19 , I don't want to go out to shop , Thank you so much and Happy New Year.

Lol the manual says the transmission dipstick is like right there up front 🤦‍♀️ thank you my dude

Thank you for sharing; but for HOW LONG I SHOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE to DO THE NEXT CHANGE ? WHAT IS “ a little bit”?

Great job 👍👍 Btw I am your new subscriber.

thanks to this video I was able to find the freakin dip stick!! lol

I used a vacuum extractor and it’s even easier.

Hey what emblem is that that you have on your steering wheel? It looks so good I would love to replace my faded emblem with one!

Thanks I will take my filter back gravity does all said physics

So 3.25 quarts is just less than. Half the oil, if you change it one it’s roughly 50/50. Old to new oil. If you change it again it would be 25 to 75 old to new. And again would leave it 12 to 88 old to new oil, I think that’s why they recommend replacing it 3 times

Hi good day sir I have a Honda CR-V same as in the video my problem is when I reverse on an inclined or a small hill I getting a grinding noise but on in the reverse I getting that problem any suggestions that may have that may cause this problem

OK so I parked and checked the lvl. The issue is it showed a large amount of fluid then when I went to dip it after cleaning it showed no level. I know the manual says 30-60 seconds, is this the case and if so should I warm up the car more? Went around the block only and it was cold

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You might look behind that flap you pulled down toward the radiator and see if there's a transmission filter hidden in there. Looks like a little inline bulb gas filter.

What type of transmission is used in this model? Cvt or old torq converter?

I changed my oil but when I check the dipstick the marking Is barely touched. from my understanding when you shit down the car (after it's warm) you have 30-60 seconds to check the correct level. I added 3.30 qts aprox.

What about the inline filter?

Great video, thank you! And side question: how do you keep your headlights so crystal clear? Did you buy replacements or polished the original headlights?

Do these models have a second external fuel filter?

is it the same for manual?

Where should the fluid be on the dipstick exactly?

what size ratchet do i need to remove the drain plug?

SOS for Honda Crv 2002-2006 use 5w20 (0w20 Europe) if u have 100.000 and under. If you have 100.000 up use 5w30 ( I searched every manual) i want to help for crv lovers. (Honda oil-Liquid Moly- Mobile 1- Valvoline- Elf-Total BEST BRANDS) reliable sources. And for coolant fluid use only Honda Genuine COOLANT (Type-2) OR blue coolants (Mannol, Zerex, Peak, Valvoline, Prestone)

Honda 90471-PX4-000 Washer, Drain Plug (18MM), This is the Washer

What about manual transmission, is it the same?

There is nonfilter to change?

Great video! Would you recommend to do it with a 2003 Honda CRV AWD LX with 225,000 km? I have no maintenance records and I don't know if it has been changed before. The transmission has no issues. Thanks

You put a lot torque on this plug

you should always do this with your watch on...

What about atf filter?

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How many litters do i need for manual transmission crv 2003? Sorry I'm Filipino we are using litter

Good video out there. can i use WD40 first before pulling the transmission oil inside?

Came across your chanel. So I've bought 2005 crv question. To check automatic transmission fluid the vehicle should turned off? Thank in advance 😊 Merry Christmas and Blessing New year!

So it takes 3 gallons to drain and refill four times? How much is that costing?

Hello, I agree with you change often and 3.25 quarts. What about the filter? I change it every 40,000 miles. Even the dealer does not do this. Would think it is necessary ? Thanks for the video & effort.

What about the trans filter?

How's about the filter that's near the radiator? Should it be wise to change?

Does anyone know the size for the crush washer?

Thanks for the info!! If my car has never had this fluid changed in the past 3 years could changing it now cause any issues? (Sorry if this is a dumb question I assume it’s better to change it no matter what)

why not use other fluids? I had a jiffy lube replace my fluids when getting an oil change on their request...what problems could be cause by using a generic fluid or what they used?

pretty cool, but you forgot the inline filter in front of the radiator by the motor mount. and you can tell that you should have flushed it more than once by the color coming out. but i do agree that flushing every 4 oil changes once is better than 3 times every 40k.

I have a 2006 fully loaded, in very good shape, but lately after driving at certain speed it feels like a vibration when shifting to 3rd gear. I hope is just a change of fluid needed but I´ve read it could be the transmission converter. Any coments that could help me? Thanks

My 05 crv have 148k on it and the trans is slipping a little I have no idea of the service history pre 119k as I bought it used. Should I try to change the fluid or?

Well i just ordered the fluid and in line filter but my trans started making a whining sound on cold start and started slipping then not engaging at all after driving it for a while, I think the filter leading to the transmission cooler is clogged(never been changed), causing it to overheat. It's got just over 160k, is an AWD CRV so I guess has more strain on the transmission. I bought it used so there is no telling what the service records are. Hopefully changing the fluid and inline filter leading to the trans cooler will fix the problem. But it could also be a faulty solenoid🤷‍♂️. I just hope it's not a complete failure and don't have to rebuild my transmission but that's being almost overly optimistic even though the fluid was just barely getting old (brownish red/time to change).

I got 2002 CRV.I got hit by road debris and now leaking tranny fluid in the rear. Why in the rear axle? Are there lines back there? Let me know PLEASE 🙁 GREAT vid 🖒 and Thank you 🕊

How many liters of oil