How much MTF do i need?

[deadmanaus]

Hi All

Just wondering how much Honda MTF i need to buy for changing the oil in the gearbox, i was thinking 3L? - buying it today and don't have the manual here with me. Car is an 06 Accord Euro

Cheers

[sendok]

i would suggest buying 5Lt and that will be enough...

[EuroDude]

You need 2Litres for a Fluid Change, or 2.2L for a full overhaul.

So buy 2L, or 3L if you think you may spill some.


Remember to buy new Washers for the Filler Plug and Drain Plug.

[aaronng]

Buy 2 bottles. You'll need 1.9L to do a drain. Usually not all of it comes out, so you end up using about 1.5-1.7L.

[EuroAccord13]

1.9 Litres is the specified amount for a changeover drain, but popping the 2 bottles in will be fine. Make sure the car is level if you want to fill until the fill line...

[Suntzu]

Also thinking of flushing and changing my gearbox oil. My cars done 30 000km so I dont know if its been done yet.

Its does have a little whine so it might be worthwhile.

Any guides to changing the gearbox oil in a manuals about?

[aaronng]

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/917/mtfot1.jpg

[power_of_dreams]

Who has had an mtf fluid change recently? I've got some quotes just before for mtf with/without labor, just want to compare..

[aaronng]

Cost me $30 for the MTF. Labour = $0.

[felixd]

so how often this fluid need to be changed and how can you get all the old oil out ? cuz there's no point to pour over new oil to the dirty ones right ? also how can you tell if the gearbox oil is dirty or not ? thx

[aaronng]

so how often this fluid need to be changed and how can you get all the old oil out ? cuz there's no point to pour over new oil to the dirty ones right ? also how can you tell if the gearbox oil is dirty or not ? thx

Get the old MTF out like this: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1204172&postcount=7

Change every 1 or 2 years, up to you. There is no dipstick, so you can't check.

[felixd]

oh ok thanks man

[power_of_dreams]

Cost me $30 for the MTF. Labour = $0.

I don't have jacks, otherwise I would DIY. I've been quoted from a dealership 13.95 per litre (they say 2 litres needed). With labor its $61 with the two washers. I plan on using honda oem mtf regardless, so Im spending at least $28, would your everyday local mech be charging $33 for the labor?

[aaronng]

I don't have jacks, otherwise I would DIY. I've been quoted from a dealership 13.95 per litre (they say 2 litres needed). With labor its $61 with the two washers. I plan on using honda oem mtf regardless, so Im spending at least $28, would your everyday local mech be charging $33 for the labor?

I doubt labour is only $33 at a workshop... If your dealer is doing it for $61, go for it! That is a good price.

[power_of_dreams]

I doubt labour is only $33 at a workshop... If your dealer is doing it for $61, go for it! That is a good price.

unless it was the cost of the fluid plus the 61 dollars :o

[tony1234]

unless it was the cost of the fluid plus the 61 dollars :o

That sounds more like it.

[power_of_dreams]

Double checked, it was 61 for oil+washers+labor!