2011 honda odyssey oil reset1/19/2024 Here is a picture of the filler bolt (left) and the drain bolt (right) side by side so that you can see that the crush washers between the two are not the same. Trust me, you don't have to use a U-joint attachment! Now this picture may not show you a whole lot, but it does show roughly where to insert your breaker bar so that you can go straight down to the bolt. ![]() I also have uncomplicated things by not having to use a torque-sapping flexible/bending U-joint attachment. Perhaps you will be able to use a 17mm 1/2" drive socket, but this did not work for me. Why did I not just put on a 17mm 1/2" socket? Well I found that I needed the slim profile and shorter height of the smaller 3/8" drive in order to pass through the tangle of hoses and other pieces on the way down to the bolt. Finally, I used a 17mm shallow socket from my 3/8" ratchet kit. Starting at the top is a 1/2" drive breaker bar (you'll use this if it is the first time you are removing the transmission fill plug, because it's on pretty tight). ![]() Up next is the combination of pieces I used to assemble the perfect way to unbolt the top of the transmission's fill plug. I'll do mine in the next 10,000 miles regardless. Anyway, if this plug continues to show this type of wear, I will increase my intervals for sure. I bought the van, used, at 23,000 miles, but from what I understand, the maintenance minder won't flash the number "3" until 30,000 miles. I doubt that the transmission fluid was changed prior to this (the van is at 30,000 miles). This is a picture of the magnetic drain plug, which looks terrible. Mine easily took 20 minutes (even after being warm) before it emptied without dripping anymore. The drain plug on our 6 speed transmissions face the passengers side wheel. The drain plug on the older 5 speed automatics faces the driver's side wheel. To find the drain plug, position your head under the center front of the car and then look towards the passenger's wheel, you'll see the lowest part in your engine bay is the transmission housing and the drain plug. But I believe any common 3/8" ratchet should be able to fit and swing under the van without any problem. I found that out the hard way after I took the time to jack it up. ![]() Also, if your dealer is like mine, he will probably throw in some free crush washers when you buy your fluid.įor the fluid drain and fill, I recommend buying 4 quarts and the crush washer for the drain plug.įirst, you don't have to jack the car up. Anyway, I've always wrote picture-heavy tutorials on how I've done different repairs or installs on other cars I've had and figured I'd continue that tradition with my Honda Odyssey.įor those of you who are still paying a dealer to do your transmission fluid changes, you're throwing money away with how easy it is.
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