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Old Sep 12, 2023 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirkland
That makes sense based off the videos I've been watching, I'm going to do it today. Thanks!
You are welcome. It's no more difficult than an oil change.

One suggestion: After you add the fluid, replace the plug, start the car and cycle through the gears. Then (stop the engine), take out the plug, and top up the fluid. Mine always takes another several ounces or so.
 
Old Sep 12, 2023 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by max503
You are welcome. It's no more difficult than an oil change.

One suggestion: After you add the fluid, replace the plug, start the car and cycle through the gears. Then (stop the engine), take out the plug, and top up the fluid. Mine always takes another several ounces or so.
This was a total headache for me. First when I tried to drain the fluid, it basically hit the tire. I tried to create a diverter with cardboard but it didn't work well so I had about a quart to clean up. The 18" funnel from AutoZone wasn't long enough to fill from the check plug so I had to go to Lowes and add some tubing to it. After the first fill, I started it up and ran through the gears. Then I topped it off, but it wasn't dripping after the 4 qts. Maybe because the tubing was blocking it, but I ran to Honda to get another qt. It started dripping after a little bit more, but then I took the tubing out and it kept dripping. I let it go for like 10 min then plugged it up.

I have done this procedure on my 2015 CRV but it's a whole lot easier because you can do it without jacking the car up and trying to level it. Everything is easily accessible too.

If I do this again I'll have to take off out the air filter box as another person mentioned. I need to check if there's any videos on how to do this. I did the oil at the same time and that was simple. I added a Fumoto valve that I was planning to use on my CRV but the oils not due yet.
 

Last edited by Kirkland; Sep 12, 2023 at 06:41 PM.
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