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Mar 3, 2018 My transmission fluid was changed about 1 year, 18,000 miles ago. When I looked at the maintenance screen it said the transmission oil was low. So I went to my lube shop and asked to change the transmission fluid, and they said they will change it with some synthetic fluid, not a Honda fluid. Also, I read that it is not needed to drain the whole fluid for Honda vehicles, but just topping it off was is fine. is that info true? I have been burnt too many times by mechanics that I am kind of wary of their 'advices'. The above huckster also claimed that if I add a transmission fluid without draining it, the vehicle will slip, an argument I have never heard before. Joined Nov 6, 2014 · 1,345 Posts
Assuming this is an automatic? You might be referring to a "drain and fill" versus a "flush". You do not have to flush an automatic transmission and it is recommended that you don't, however if your fluid is low, have it drained and filled, not just topped off. Your fluid shouldn't be low unless there is a leak, these are sealed cases and you
shouldn't normally lose fluid so if you are unable to do it yourself, I would take it to a reputable mechanic, like the Honda dealership, to check it out. Joined Jan 2, 2018 · 149 Posts
The car said the transmission oil is low or the service code for the transmission came up in your maintenance minder? Also is this a CVT transmission or regular auto trans? I would change the ATF (auto transmission fluid) every 20-25k miles. DO NOT flush the transmission, only a simple drain and fill. Only use Honda ATF-DW1 fluid IF you have
the regular auto transmission, NOT CVT. CVT uses special CVT fluid! I would suggest you to take it to the dealer, they charge 100 bucks for a transmission fluid change. Do not let those quick lube places change your ATF, rather ANY fluids. If you do not change your own oil, I would highly suggest you to always take it to a dealer to have any service done. Please do not have those quick lube places like jiffy lube go any where near your car. Joined Mar 3, 2018 · 6 Posts
Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 3, 2018 It was the maintenance light minder which showed up the service code for the transmission. The lights are ok. Also my car is not CVT . It is the 2013 model, and CVTs were introduced from the 2014 models. OK I will make sure to take the car to a dealership to change the transmission fluid. To change the transmission fluid on a Honda Civic, you will need a good rug, a drip pan, 10 quarts of transmission fluid, a funnel and a ratchet wrench. First, remove the dipstick to release the pressure on the liquid. Then, remove the drain plug with the ratchet wrench. You may need to bang on the bolt with a cheater bar to loosen it. Drain the fluid into the pan. Then replace the drain plug until it is hand tight. Use the ratchet wrench to
tighten the drain plug. Clean up the excess transmission fluid with a rag. Insert a funnel into the fill hole. Add the fresh fluid to the fill hole. Replace the dip stick and close the fill hole to complete the transmission fluid change. Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next
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How many quarts does a 2013 Honda Civic take?3.9 quarts. . (with filter). After refill check oil level.
When should the transmission fluid be changed on a 2013 Honda Civic?Since fluids break down over time, it's important to change your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
How much does it cost to change transmission fluid in a 2013 Honda Civic?The average cost for Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Change is $175.
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