transmission fluid

[vuvu]

i have the eg sedan manual and was wondering how easy it is to change the transmission fluid?
how do i flush out the old oil and where to i put in the new?
thanks guys
peace

[Mitch M]

heh you can pump it through the drivetrain if you want to fsk you car ;)

honestly i don't know ... lol

i get my mechanic to do shit like that

[vuvu]

lol i see
well im asking cz i want to learn how to do it myself
hehe peace

[wynode]

There are two holes in the side of your gearbox. The ower one is to empty to existing fluid, and the top one is to fill it up.

You will need some sort of pump to pump the fluid in there. I'm assuming its manual?

[Weq]

yeah chnaging gearbox oil is easy. I have the same car. U will need a 3/4" socket to undo the drain bolt. Then a 16/17? socket for fill bolt. U can either use a pump (they sell em at repco, long metallic cylinder that holds about 500ml) or a funnel with extended snout to reach the fill bolt.

[VTEChnique]

U will need a 3/4" socket to undo the drain bolt. Then a 16/17? socket for fill bolt.

shouldnt it be METRIC ???

[Weq]

Umm when i say 3/4" i mean u need a 3/4" drive head -- the drain plug isnt a normal bolt, it requires a 3/4" head to fit into it so u can turn it. i remmber i had this prob cause my socket set is 1/2" drive.

[A'PEXi]

i found a diy on wrxnet

not sure if its still there, but basically it came with pictures etc.... basically put your car up on jack stands... get under the car, undo the bolts, and let the old fluid out :D

[88crx]

yeah its a 17 on my gb (d16a8) to refill it

it might be on pretty tight so make sure you dont round
the edges of the nut.

http://www.crxsi.com/resources/repair/transmission_oil_change/

gb change for gen 2 crx

[vuvu]

ahhh ok sick sick sick
also wats the best oil to use?
i'm assuming the thinner the oil the better?
peace

[ICVCI]

ok, im in the same situation... if ur not using genuine honda fluid its been recommend to use CASTROL VMX 80, it comes in 1 and 4 litre bottles, can be bought at Supercheap Auto from $12 - $37

or

API Service SG or SH rated motor oil SAE 10w - 30 or 10w - 40 temporarily

hope this helps

[VTEChnique]

Umm when i say 3/4" i mean u need a 3/4" drive head -- the drain plug isnt a normal bolt, it requires a 3/4" head to fit into it so u can turn it. i remmber i had this prob cause my socket set is 1/2" drive.

:oops: oops stoopid me !! three-quater-drive.. I gotcha !!

[vuvu]

ok thanks guys
=)

[vuvu]

another q.
wats the best oil? i heard that its not good to change the gearbox oil all the time...
should i get the genuine shit from honda?
peace

[Civic Type R]

Honda MTL

[ICVCI]

nothing but genuine honda parts and fluids

[DR HONDA]

nothing but genuine honda parts and fluids
I strongly recommend if you care about your vehicle that you ONLY use genuine honda mtf plus available over the counter only at your honda dealership.

Regards.

[vuvu]

alrity
how much are they? and wat size container?

[bizee_1]

i paid $14.50 per 1 litre bottle of MTF Plus from a spare parts shop.

I think it's a 75/80 weight. If you have a manual, you shouldn't need more than 3 litres but do check before purchasing.

i am uncertain if there is a 4L container.

[BlitZ]

ok.. i know it sounds weird.. a good oil to use in you gbox is mobile 1 fully synthtic... i know alot of reputable honda builders use it.....
And for changing oil.. it simple.. u holes.. one out and one in... make sure your car is level............

all u should need is a funnel and a long rubber tube that runs oil to the bos.. dont need no pump for a honda.. u use pumps for rwd cause its in weird position and the oil wont climb up the hose...

honda can be poured throuh a hose.

[Morkz]

I just changed my oil on the weekend; the easiest way to do it is just to get a long piece of tube and stick a funnel on the end. Run the tube through the engine bay and get one person to hold the tube in the filler hole and get another person to pour the oil down the tube. Then stop when it starts to spill out the top. And i also used CASTROL VMX 80

[vuvu]

does it make a difference in reguards to smoother gear changes etc etc ?