Honda / Acura zf9 transmission fluid replacement 

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That's how dealerships stays in business, $200.00 dollars job is $500.00 at the dealership

Glad to be of service

Glad to help!

Do you ever flush the transmission or always drain and fill?

@@mburlingame9747 I personally only drain and fill. It’s been debated back and forth, but I believe the pressure from the “flush” can push debris into areas one would rather it not be. I also remove the battery cable to reset the transmission logic.

@@jcflorida Thank you! I appreciate the response. Just had a drain and fill on my Passport at the dealership. They gave me the option of drain and fill or flush. For the $350 difference, I decided not to flush and spent the money on a new battery that was getting pretty weak.

Thank you! Love hearing that

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

Thank you

Thanks for your kind words.

Thank you and best of luck!

@@BCautosolutions You're welcome and thank you!

@@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.

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

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

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!

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

@@JP-vq7wg the cooler is definitely a small factor. 4 out 4 in works for me 👍🏻

Thanks dude!

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

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!

Thank you so much!

@@jasonsong86 it is, good luck

@@BCautosolutions mine had 3.75 qts came out and I had the vehicle level so I put another 3.75qts in there.

@@jasonsong86 perfect

Thank you! 9 at would be every 30k

Thank you!

@@Coffeeinthusiast1 anytime

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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.

@@raulcampos8205 very welcome, not a serviceable one.

@@bugaboo6080 I personally recommend 1x svc at 15k, 2x flush every 30k unless if it’s too dark on the 6at. The zf9 1x svc is good every 30-45k

Good point

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

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.

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

Thank you!

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

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 😅)

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

Should be every 30K👍

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.

If it’s slow. If it’s busy then no.

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

Doing it warmed up is always best imo

@@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

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

Agreed.

​@@BCautosolutionsIn fact, there are 3 plugs! Drain, filler, and a plug for checking the oil level when changing! They are sold only in a set and it costs $ 50-55 !!! The metal bolt is framed with a rubber band on the inside of the head. After 90K mileage and removing the bolt, this rubber band loses its properties. And if you put the old bolt, then in combination with the pressure created in the box for shifting gears, the result will be oil leakage. This is especially dangerous for the drain hole! Perhaps the author of this video will tell me whether I am right or not, based on my experience, and how critical is it to install new bolts ???? I am now faced with this dilemma, because $ 55 for 3 bolts with rubber bands is fucking too much! It would be better to leave the previous model of the box - there are only 2 deformation washers that need to be changed and there is even a dipstick for checking the oil level, as well as 1 of the bolts is magnetic, for collecting shavings !!!! And yes, the previous one didn't have any kicks when shifting, like the ZF.

Thank you!

Drain and fill every 30k

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😢

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

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

@@miketoams2099 absolutely. I’ll work on a video.

I’ll do as soon as I get the chance

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.

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

@@Henry.P absolutely

@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.

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

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

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@@ihar9975 yeah it should be fine. I wouldn’t reuse it more than 2 times if your torquing it correctly

Thank you! Got it 27 ft lbs.

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I would reuse the fill but the drain is kinda risky considering how expensive the fluid is.

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

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

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 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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--zoJTQejBHQ.htmlsi=FaLjptw0jGowsGyu

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

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.

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

I plan on making a video for that actually

Every 30-60k max depends on driving conditions.

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

@@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.

Yes you should change it on the 6at

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

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

@@frankpaul3204 basically yes

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

@@BCautosolutions Thanks for the reply!

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

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

@@reyesmaria323 you as well!

Honda says after the first drain and fill you replace it at half the interval so first one is 60k and then every 30k after that. With that being said, there is no need to replace all the fluid with new ones. The interval is determined that the fluid will be in spec before and after. Now if you wait until 100k miles to change it, a multiple drain and fill is recommended because the old fluid might be out of spec.

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@@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?

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

Yes

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

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

If you really want to be precise, wait until the old fluid cools down and then measure the capacity. In reality probably not that critical.

Could be something unrelated.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

@@andersonrodriguez8258 I agree with you.

Very welcome

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

Trans fluids are usually pretty thin so no need to warm up.

Your very welcome!

Yes if it has the zf9 trans

The motor

6.5 is for all the fluid but when you drain only half of it will come out.

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

Correct

@@cliffm8112 yes

I would stick to the 3.1

I wouldn’t but at your own risk.

We always need good techs

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.

💯. Video in that soon 🫡

Again $30 per quart it’s your own risk.

I can tell you my invoice from just this past week did NOT include a drain plug and neither did the invoice from the previous owner. I'll ge getting a new one when I do the second change myself.

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.

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If it’s dripping it’s not that much fluid left.

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

Trying $320 right now. I just bought a 2017 Pilot and went in for this thinking it was a complete replacement like Toyota does. I should have known when they told me the price and I was expecting it to be more that it was too good to be true. I'll do the next two myself to get a full overhaul as Honda calls it.

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.

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

@@abuahmad67 I would probably still add 3.5

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?

There’s no dipstick