Do this to your Honda Civic transmission to extend it's life, filter and fluid replacement 

i just did this job and it took me 5 hours, i can 100% say i learned so much and i am able to give tips to help out others who will be doing this by themselves, first of all, watch another video of this from a youtuber named "Hands On Dismantler" his method is what i had to use and he states the reasons of why its the better way(if you dont have a hose remover shown in this video) , why do i also believe its the better way? because removing the hoses from only the filter is nearly freaking impossible let alone using grips to loosen and move the hose clamps, theres no freaking space and you can only use one hand. Heres my TIPS [Extra tools needed]: -BUY hose removers or hose separators (seen in this video) -buy many different pliers, all kinds, long pliers, curved pliers, straight pliers, 90 degree long pliers are a MUST!!!!! i cant stress this enough - buy extra hose clamps of many sizes( you will most likely drop one from the breather hose and the one going to the airbox -buy WD40 to loosen filter hoses since they are brittle and hard -strongly recommend to just go ahead and buy new hoses of the one we are going to be removing just incase. -lights many lights, i had 2 of them fail me today due to having them on for 4 hours, they failed me when putting the new filter on, i had to use my phones flashlight to complete this job in the dark diyers you will struggle, this is a very very very hard job if youve never done it before. [Job Tips]: - remove the cowl cover and the metal thing under the plastic cowl cover, this will make removing that god damn airbox wayyy easier, i removed it without the cowl cover but had to remove cowl cover along with metal cover to be able to reinstall the stupid airbox back in, its nearly impossible to reinstall without removing cowl cover. - use PB blaster, oil or WD40 in that dumb clip thing that is to the left of the airbox in order to slide it out easier and remove the airbox. - before removing the ATF filter from its housing, leave the upper atf filter hose connected to the filter and instead follow the hose rubber towards you and remove it from the metal line instead, use WD40 first, then with pliers carefully twist it a bit then spray wd 40 again and twist it while pulling and it will easily come loose, once loose remove it, after that now we can remove the atf filter bracket to free it from housing(its still attached by hose in rear) - now here is where it gets hard, theres 2 ways to do this, if you have a hose puller tool (shown in this video) since the filter is now free and you can move it to see the rear hose, you can use the pliers to loosen and move the hose clams and use the hose puller to disconnect the rubber hose from the filter, ORRRR if you dont have a hose puller, follow the "Hands On Dismantler" method, follow the rubber hose and youll see its attached to a metal line that is shaped like a U. same principle, use pliers to remove the hose clamp and use the filter to twist it slightly clockwise and counter clockwise until the hose gets loose" DO NOT PULL ON THE FILTER" if you damage the line shaped like a "U" you will need to replace it, however i observed that you can twist the filter which still has the rear hose connected and it should loosen up the rubber hose from the U line, once loosen up stick your arm in there and gently pull on it but be careful not to pull too hard on the U line, its strong but lets play it safe( or buy a replacement, doesnt seem hard to replace) - at this point you will have the ATF filter out but will still have the front and back hoses attached to it , now its easier to remove them since the part is out of the car. Re assembly tips: - you can install the front hose first onto the filter but do not install the rear one yet( basically only install the hose on the filter that will be facing the front headlight) - first install the rear hose without the filter into the U line, then use the pliers to place clamps back on. - now the filter should have the front hose attached to it, attach it to the metal line in the front so its held by the hose to prevent it from being dropped behind the transmission when its time to install the rear hose( dont place clamps on yet) - once the filter is connected to the front metal line, place the filter in its housing without putting bracket on in order to hold it in place and make it easier to slide in and connect rear hose( getting to use both hands is impossible so this is why i say place filter in housing so its held by it to connect the rear hose onto the filter, or else as you try to connect the rear hose the filter would just be moving away since nothing is holding it) - once you get the rear hose connected to the filter, now you can then disconnect the front hose from the front metal line again in order to push the filter to the side so you can re attach the rear hose clamps back on and adjust the hose if needed. -boom we are almost there, now we simply reconnect the front hose to the metal line and place the clamp back on and now we can push the filter into the housing and place the bracket back on and tighten it with the 10mm bolt. - now since we have the cowl cover off, we can reinstall the airbox much much easier and re assemble everything and BOOM we are done. i hope this method can help make this job a lot easier for you guys

The filter is directional. Don't put it on backwards

Did this on a 2009 Civic. This job was a 10 out of 10 on the difficulty scale. If you can outsource this to a mechanic, do it. The removal and reinstallation of the filter, especially the rear spring clamp, was the hardest part of the job followed by the replacement of the filter bracket that was nightmarish. There is no room to get both of your hands on the parts that you have to manipulate. No plier has jaws wide enough to deal with those spring clips. Use the trick in this video or do not even attempt this filter change. I had partial success with a pair of needle nose pliers. It took me at least 1.5 hours to remove the filter and get it back into place. It was hellish. My back is killing me. If you are going to do this, when you remove the spring clamp above the Phillips screw, put a tie wrap on it otherwise you are going to lose it during the filter box removal or reinstallation. Both the removal and replacement of the filter box was also a nightmare. I would pull the battery after you struggle to get the box back in to place. Do not buy the supposed "genuine filters" on Amazon or eBay, they are junk knockoffs and they do not have the bypass that is critical if the filter gets dirty. Buy the Beck/Arnley 0440434 on Amazon. $19. Again, do yourself a favor, and hand this off to a good mechanic with a lift and long thin arms. Do not do this project unless you want to ruin an entire afternoon, it is absolutely not worth the aggrivation. Walk away and your future self will thank me.

everyone should be very careful when removing the hoses. I tried removing the rubber hose from the pipe that comes out of the transmission and bent the steel pipe in the process without realizing it. I was able to slowly bend the pipe back into place and VERY LUCKY it did not kink or break. I am not sure if the pipe is steel or aluminum but Honda does list a part number in case you break yours make sure a dealer nearby has it in stock 25920-RPC-000. also probably just a good idea to simply remove the hose directly attached to the filter canister itself to avoid potentially bending and breaking the hard line altogether!

That’s the very first job I did when my wife bought her 2006 Honda odyssey RB1 and i also changed the transmission fluid,what a difference it made to how the transmission operated. It was a mongrel job but so worth it.

I really like Danny and he really comes across as knowing his stuff BUT I have learned that sometimes the best thing to come out of his videos is that you realize this is not a job that you want to tackle. Such was the case with his video on changing the inline transmission filter on my 2008 Honda Civic. For those of you struggling with this same issue, keep in mind that Danny’s high quality camera shots make it appear that you have easier access and more working room that you actually have. I was surprised once I got the air filter box off, realizing the inline filter was only partially exposed and actually was in the back, facing the firewall. I have a pretty fair background in doing my own repairs and it might be that I simply have less patience these days but be aware, this job is a pain in the ass. I even removed the filter box a second time after giving it some thought and watching the video again. As much as I hated to give it up, suffice it to say, not spending any more time on it. Good luck on which course you choose to take. Blake

Thumbs up!!! that was great. never new the filter is that easy to change. was already thinking of taking my vehicle to the mechanic who might even worsen its state.

Perhaps, one of the best videos on car maintenance, very clear visuals and smart tips. Thanks.

Excellent tips on removing and reinstalling the filter hose clamps. Thank you!

Another terrific instructional video from my man Danny. Thanks, young man👍

this will help out immensely, thank you for the video!

Just found this video and it’s GREAT! You now have a new subscriber too. Thanks

This is by far the best video I have seen so far. Thank you sir for this. You've just gained a subscriber.

Easily the best video for replacing gen 8 civic transmission filter, I really appreciate the vice grip/scrap metal tip given for the hose clamps!

I have a Honda 2008 civic , this filter is new news for me , Thank you sir ..

Wow! What a great tutorial - clear, concise steps. The quality of the video is awesome, best I've ever seen on RU-vid.

Thank you sooooo much! i've been looking for this information so long.

This is going to help tremendously. Thank you!

Nice. I will do this to my old Civic ! Great tutorial

You've earned my like and sub! thanks for the detailed and clear video!

We need your technic how to the lower housing back, attaching to the pipes, then screw down. It’s been a struggle of mine but was to do it safely, I guess. Overall the video is great!!! Thanks!

I learned something New , Thumps up and i subscribed to this Amazing channel .

very well explained in detail step by step thank you very much your help was very helpful👍👍👍👍

Excellent video, very clear and precise. Many thanks

a very well produced video...love it!

Why don’t you have more views? This is awesome

Excellent video! I was not going to change it, if it, was too difficult to get to.

Thank you, this video is very descriptive on what to do.

Top notch sir thanks for your wisdom and hard work

Danny you the man. Great video I’m looking to buy trans filter

Danny Great Videos Awesome Tip re diy clamp holder.

Thankfully I love it your videos sir.thank you so much.

Great video. Nicely done ! 👍

the best video about this

That was amazing thank you so much

Just did this. Thanks for video. Getting at these clamps was very difficult on 12 civic with 125k ( never been done). Very little room and can barely see what your doing. I am hoping to never have to do it again lol

I replaced this filter after the 3x transmission drain and fill change! This filter is very important to change.

Thanks for the video! I have a 2012 honda fit sport. Im pretty sure my filter is leaking and the civic and fits are close enough I think I have a good enough idea to do what I need to do.

Thanks for this, very informative

I don’t have a bunch of experience with CVT transmission, 30k would be my first fluid change and probably every 30k after that unless you’re doing hard driving conditions, filter I would follow factory manual scheduling, make sure you use Hondas specific fluid for that transmission, great you’re talking care of your transmission

some great tips! especially hose clip clamp/vise grips. thanks man to make video better you could have icon on the screen of socket sizes and make and model no of special tools like hose pipe removal tool.

Thanks! I learnt something today!

i dont have a hose removal tool, so i went under the car and removed the bottom hose. thanks for the video it helped alot👍🏻

Very nice job

Very well explained;) few $$$ in my pocket ,thank you God bless 🤜🤛

Thanks Danny,for the video...😉

Great video and thank you.. by the way, as far as those clamps concerned, you can always change to a different type of clamp with a hex head screw so that you can use a socket and ratchet to tighten the clamp, which is what I did.

Excellent video.Thank you.

I use Lucas transmission leak stoppers mixed in with the Honda transmission fluid on my high mileage 2003 civic lx.

Thank you very much, very well explain and excellent video everything is well done.

Thanks My dad and I just did this

Just did mine, dealership gave me the wrong washer for the drain plug, ended up giving me washers for the engine oil plug when I specifically said transmission plug. Hopefully it doesn't leak lol just re used the old one. Thanks for the vid

Definitely a weekend job You need the hose removal pliers and patience I also found it easier to remove the bottom hose from under the vehicle

The tool got my attention, thanks.

Thank you, sir. You are awesome.

Excellent video👍🏽

Thanks fior the great video

Excellent video outstanding camera placement for the filter removal. The only tip is to buy a 3-foot section of high pressure hose and move the filter up onto the firewall or to the top of the motor where you can access it without removing the air box every time. I do my changes annually and it only takes about 10 minutes total.

Jobs like this always feels like I'm going to break something in the way to get to the primary thing I'm supposed to work on. Usually its a silly plastic flex tab or something else. Over the years I learned that the best way is to go slow and think critically every time I get into a spot that needs finess, instead of thinking "this is stuck better yank it out".

Good video.👍Thanks!

very professional video

if you are going to replace the transmission filter and have to remove airbox assy, you should probably clean your throttle body while airbox is off since removal of airbox kinda sucks. I had an issue where my honda would stall occasionally while stopping/turning, the throttle body was dirty and restricting airflow around the throttle blade causing the stalling issues. runs great once again after cleaning throttle body, cleaned the MAF sensor and installed new air filter while i was at it.

Great video, Do you know if my Honda civic tourer 2014 1.6 i-dtech diesel has a transmission filter and if so where located? any help much apprichiated. I cant find a single video??

Beautiful video!

Awesome

Thank you!

Thanks

Thank you for sharing

Danny is there any dimension for the 10 mm socket extension thank you

Exelente video thanks

Really nice video....thankyou.

What Honda year models does this procedure comply too?

Great informative video, thank you. I have just one comment. At 1:18 You should disconnect the negative terminal of the battery 1st, if you start by the positive terminal and your wrench touches the car's body, you will have a short-circuit.

2002 and 2004 have

Thank you...

thank you

03 crv that a diff setup on the civic it's underneath the crv I think?

i have a CR-Z CVT approaching 30,000. Will be doing the fluid and this filter. My question is, how often would you suggest to change this in-line external filter and how often to change the internal filter? The fluid? The numbers are all over the place to where I could see changing the fluid every 15-30k, the in-line filter every time/every other time the fluid is changed, and the internal filter every 30-60k. Honda would have you change either filter never; I think the fluid every 30k. Thought I read the designer of the CVT said a lower number than that. I just want to do the best I can for it. That isn't even getting into changing it cold to get all the settlement vs changing it warm; or for CVTs changing 3x with a drive in between; then I could ask, the first one cold, the second one hot with a filter change and the third one after a tank of fuel with or without a filter change? etc. The noise of the internet can be overwhelming. This video is evidence that the internet can make a job sound more tedious and troublesome than a mechanic can show you in a calm demeanor. Greatly appreciated!

Hi, how many miles on the car when you did the first fluid change and how many when you did this change?

I have a 2014 civic is at 156K miles and never changed any of the filters. I bought the tiny round orange one thats on the side of the trans but not installed yet. So there are 3 filters for the trans? Dealer told me there were no filters to change. I Did the fluid change every 30K miles. Are changing all these filters really necessary. I dont think most do.

Do you have a cvt transmission in this car? I have a 2016 Honda Fit with CV. T i was wondering if I have that little filter somewhere hiding

Ecxelente gracias 👍👍👍👍👍👍

For what year and model?

awesome tutorial - but a couple questions after I tried it. my air box has the two 10mm bolts yours does, but it also seems to have a bolt with a rounded oval head holding on the air box behind the first bolt you took off...so right next to the engine. I didn't see you take one off in that position, but it does look like there is a tab on the air box bottom that sticks out much like mine and there is something there. can you tell me if you had something in that position? so in the10 or 11o'lock position of the air box when you are looking at the engine compt from front of car. I reassembled mine when I could not get that 3rd bolt off and reconnected the air sensor(and got a new air filter since it was a bit dirty) and my check engine light is on. I think it has to do something with that air box sensor or maybe an air leak. I changed my oil at the same time but that all checks good...I may go get a code reader in the morning but curious if you may have any guesses...thanks!

Thanks for this video. I have two Civics, 2001 and 2005. I had both cars' transmission replaced with better & upgraded version that corrected the faulty 7th generation transmission. However, they gave me this plastic filter which I dislike. I just found out that Civics from 2006 thru 2015 have this OEM filter that I didn't know about. So, I bought one and replaced it on my Civics which is so much easier to access since the location is right next to the radiator. My question is which end of that filter in the video is flowed upward or downward?

Thank you for the great video. Does this process still apply on the 2016 (Tenth generation) Civic?

I went to honda dealer and the honda guy I talk with said you don't need to change it just regularly drain and refill the tranny. I'm thinking of changing the atf filter now.

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Good video. Some people make mistakes in the direction of the filter. They put the fat side down. Originally it was up as in your video. My oil change goto service centre did that. They did say it doesn't matter much though they flipped it later. Also i changed O.E.M dw1 ATF. I didn't go for the cheaper DEXRON III by korean brands they were recommending to me. What you say. Can Dexron III be substituted for Honda DW1 ATF?

i have a 95 Civic manual. is there a transmission filter too?

Great video Danny DIY Garage! :) About to replace my Transmission Filter too on my 09 Honda Civic. Crazy too cause I went to AutoZone for the filter and all they say is that it doesn't need to be change LOL What?

Hi Danny. Very well made clip and wit useful informations. I have a Honda CRV 2007 2.0 engine automatic, and I would like to ask you if my transmission filter is on the same location like on your car. Thank you

Thank you Sir for your informative videos…🙏🏼….The only thing I didn’t understand is …it seems easy with the Fat tip plier that has been used to remove those clips from hoses to pull filter out……Then Why …like you said..it becomes difficult with same plier to reinstall those clips back on hoses…!! ….please explain….is it mandatory to make tool from scrap metal….or is there any other alternative for those clamps ??!!

Awesome video! Where did you purchase the transmission filter for your Honda civic? I own 2008 Honda civic lx 1.8...

Hi, I'm thinking on swapping the manual gearbox to auto on my Mk9 1.6 diesel, could you give me any advise in this sense,

Great video! How may time you should change that filter?

Just looking at the 2013 Civic-LX I have the job looks a lot more complicated, based on the location of the filter - the 8 min video was great - but I'm guessing this could be 2 hours or more. Getting to the filter and seeing what your doing is the wild card under the front cowing shield. Not sure if you come underneath the vehicle if you can even get t it after removing the plastic splash shields. What is interesting HONDA service doesn't recommend changing this filter unless you are changing the transmission. I drain and fill to level performed on the transmission at 20k miles religiously should keep the tranny humming along just fine. I'm going to dig into it because I just purchased a clean high milage Civic that was used for a daily highway commute. I like to do all the mechanical maintenance items when I buy a used vehicle, this was on my list but I may just pass if I think it is going to be 5 knuckle buster job with frustration. I'll dig into it when the weather warms up a bit.

I would love to know if you would know I have a 2011 Honda Ridgeline does it have the same type of filter setup thank you very very much

I live in California.

Hey Danny, is this the only filter on this generation? Is there one underneath the transmission pan if you take that off ?