Changing Auto Transmission Fluid in Civic EK [Archive]

chunky

21-12-2007, 11:34 PM

http://www.hondacarforum.com/honda-3/19059-changing-transmission-fluid.html
It says for accord but i think its the same thing

First you need to buy a drain plug washer from your Honda dealer, and
either 3 quarts of ATF or MTF transmission fluid.

- When doing this, it is a good idea to have the car warmed up
before actually performing this as it loosens the oil a bit and makes
it easier to come out.
- You will need some form of a breaker bar and a 3/8 ratchet
and should be able to access the drain plug underneath the
passenger's side of the hood, but you may want to put it on jack
stands, or remove the passenger's tire to get better accessibility to
the drain plug.
- Drain out the transmission and see if the color has changed
to brown or smells burnt. If this has happened you'll need to do this
change again or it may help to add 3 additional quarts while you have
the drain plug removed and let the old fluid mix and drain with the
new fluid.
- Clean the metal deposits from the drain plug, remove and
replace the washer on the drain bolt and tighten back the drain bolt.
- If you have an auto, you can add the new ATF from the
dipstick. If it is a manual, there is a fill valve located on top of
the drain plug.