Rule of thumb on these 3 quart drain/replace every 30k miles... If you suspect that it has never been done. I would do the 3x3 at anything over 100k. Also I would have liked to see him replace the transmission filter (external) also every 30k. It is under the battery tray and a pain to get to but I highly suggest it. The same metal junk on the drain magnet loads up the filter and when the filter is restricted these transmissions die quick.
Thank you for your post, I just did this again, and I added four quarts, didn't realize that the vehicle has to be running to check I thought these new RDX's You run it till they're warm shut it off and then check. Do you recommend me to flush it out and put three back, it does read half the stick when hot
Are you able to perform this procedure on a cold engine? Drain and refill with whatever came out? Mixed info about car being at operating temp before this is performed? We own 13 RDX front wheel drive, thank you!
I had a 2018 rdx did my own fluid drain refill...straight forward. It had a dip stick. My 2020 rdx doesn't have a dip stick and the dealer says they charge over 400 for it?? wow! I would like to see a video on changing the later model 10 speed transmission video. Thanks for posting.
There is a fill plug and check plug on the front of the transmission. 17mm and a 12mm. Takes about 5.2 qts 2.0 transmission fluid. Have to slowly hand pump it in. The transfer case is much more difficult to change and can create a fire hazard if you don't clean all the fluid off of the exhaust.
Hello, is this process the same for 2017 Acura TLX? The level bolt location and also I had another question on how to remove the bottom plastic under the engine, there is two flat head screws with like a triangle/cross in the middle, how do I take these off?
13 RDX front wheel drive, 94K miles. I performed this tranny drain and fill and also changed out inline tranny oil filter behind front driver wheel well. I bought 4 quarts DW1 and was expecting for a lil over 3 to come out but actually 4 quarts of old fluid came out and I had to plug back up because all I had was 4 quarts. 🤔. Nice content man!
that procedure would be the same for 2018 acurardx?. how"s that car holds overall? any problems? im planning to buy one 2018 though . just doing the research . thanks in andvance
I don't have a 2018 model, but I would imagine the process is similar. Overall I've been very happy with the RDX. Haven't needed to do any repairs. Gets good gas mileage, upwards of 28mpg on the hwy on long trips. Comfortable to drive, good cargo room.
Dealer is charging $225 for a fluid change. Would it be recommended to do the 3x3 or could I just drain the fluid and fill it back up once? It'll be the first fluid change at 30,000 miles. How do you know how much to put back in as it calls for 3.3?
Thanks so much, this is a fantastic video. Also have a 2015 RDX at 70k miles. Dealer recommended differential & transfer unit flushes on top of transmission. Curious if these are really necessary and if you also did them yourself? They defaulted to suggesting a full transmission flush rather than fluid exchange (for twice the price), so I'm wondering if they're over-recommending a bit.
If the differential and tcase fluid haven't been changed yet, then it is probably worthwhile to go ahead and service those. My RDX isn't AWD, but just glancing at some tutorials, they don't appear to be too difficult to service. (Tcase - acurazine.com/how-tos/a/acura-rdx-how-to-change-transfer-case-fluid-426740) (Diff - acurazine.com/how-tos/a/acura-rdx-how-to-change-differential-fluid-426741). I'm generally not a fan of transmission "flushes", particularly on high mileage transmissions. At 70k it would probably be ok. Typically the drain/fill is done every 30k miles. Keep in mind with a drain/fill, you're only getting about half the fluid out. An alternative if you're trying to catch up on some maintenance and the fluid is very dirty, you can do a drain/fill, then go drive the car around, and then do a second drain/fill. That will get a larger percentage of the old fluid out.
I have a 2016 Acura RDX I took it to the dealership for a transmission flush and now when starting it up in the morning it has a rattling sound for a few seconds then it goes away. Why is this?
I'm wondering since you were a Honda tech . Do you recommend just a drain and fill the 3 or so quarts or do you recommend the so called 3x3 .i bought the car with 88k and it was done at 67k i believe is what the previous owner said . I'm at 90k and want to do it before winter hits I'm Chicago and I'm not sure of to do the regular drain and fill or the 3x3 method.
Great video,love the tools and the hood light, I gotta get that. ty my man,I got the 2016. just did it today. drained out a little over 4 qrts. (may have been over filled,eh?) put in 33/4, reading between the dots,hot. so i think im good. right?feels so good to get the fluids out, right..lol.must be a guy thing. ty again, your good to your wife. Id have mine under the car with a jack and a rag..lmao. ps...do you check the fluid when the truck is running...right? like a reg car??
Glad the video was helpful! I actually just did this service again a few weeks ago. (drain/fill every 30k miles). As for getting the wife to help in the garage... probably not going to happen, haha. But then again, I can't cook, so if she's willing to feed me, then the least I can do is take care of her car. :)
I'm just curious you said you worked for Honda I took my car to acura dealer they claim they did flush and change but do they use machine or don't they.
i have 2016 ILX with 54K miles on it so sounds like im waaay overdue. Question regarding drain plug/washer....does the washer needs to be replaced like engine oil drain plug? if so, is the washer the same as i would get from engine oil plug? Whats the torque spec on drain bolt?
hi i have 2017 acura ILX had minor tranny oil leak which i fixed how would i measure the oil level if there is no deep stick and i dont want to do full oil change?
On these there is not an AT filter that can be serviced. Most of the fluid that you aren't getting out is in the torque converter, so there's not an easy way to get significantly more out. Generally speaking, if you do the drain/fill every 30k miles, you won't have any issues with the condition of the fluid. Or as mentioned, if you are behind on that schedule, then you might decide to do two drain/fill changes with a drive cycle between them.
@@ScrufsGarage There is an ATF filter that can be changed and it is external to the transmission which makes it so much easier. Part number: 25430-PLR-003
Wow Acura really tried to persuade me to spend $550 for this job lucky i declined and turned to RU-vid, good video. Why would the price be so high, what would the car dealership have done any different?? (2015 Acura TLX 6 Cyln)
Yea, that's very high. Was it part of a larger service package, like a 30k mile service? When I worked in the service department at Honda, I believe we charged $90 for the transmission service. Same process, drain and fill only.
@@ScrufsGarage possible its my first transmission fluid job since owning the car. they mentioned it needing to be done evey 30k miles (which i just learned and they just told me) and they labeled the job as a "transmission fluid exchange" ither way im thinking of going with the 3 step process and saving some money.
I know when I worked for Honda, the 30k mile service included changing the transmission fluid, so maybe that's what they were suggesting. Even still, you can do it yourself for a fraction of the money if you have the time and ability.
The 30k mile service included a number of services. I don't recall everything at the moment, but in addition to an inspection of bushings, shocks, brakes, etc... it included an oil change, tire rotation and rebalance, replace the cabin filter, replace the engine air filter, and drain/fill the transmission fluid. But as for the actual changing of the transmission fluid, it is likely the same process... ie a drain and refill. Some shops use a transmission flush machine, but when I worked at Honda, we did not use those.
