Can I do my own transmission fluid change?
Read on to learn how to change transmission fluid. A transmission flush-and-fill from a shop will cost you $149 to $199. But you can do it yourself and save about $100. Draining the old fluid has always been a messy, ugly job.
How do you fill the transmission fluid on a 2002 Honda Odyssey?
How to Change Transmission Fluid on 2002 Honda Odyssey
- Raise the front of the Odyssey with a jack and lower it onto jack stands for support.
- Place a large pan underneath the drain bolt.
- Remove the jack stands and lower the van to the ground.
- Place a funnel in the tube and pour in three liters of transmission fluid.
How often do you change the transmission fluid in a Honda Odyssey?
Honda Odyssey vans require automatic transmission fluid changes at 30,000 mile (48,000 km) intervals.
How do you change the crush washer on a Honda Odyssey?
The manufacturer and some aftermarket service manuals recommend always changing the aluminum crush washer with each change to prevent leaks. These can be purchased from your Honda dealer if you desire to replace them. Tighten the drain plug snuggly and remove tools and the drain pan from underneath the vehicle.
Where is the drain plug on a Honda Odyssey?
The picture of the transmission is for a ?-2004 Odyssey (second generation?). The third generation (2005, 2006, possibly all the way to 2010) has the drain plug on the other side of the transmission. Most second generation transmissions had an “oil jet” recall that places a tube down the fill hole to help lubricate gears or clutch plates.
How much fluid does it take to change a transmission?
Recheck the transmission fluid level after a test drive to make sure it is full. Normally, a fluid change will require slightly more than 3 US quarts (3,000 ml). To check the fluid, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up and has shifted through all of the gears, park it on a level surface, and shut it off.