Changin tranny fluid...?

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

Hey there boys n girls!

I got a DC4 n service it myself on a pretty regular basis...
All the basics ie. brakes oil etc i do when needed but since i bought the car which was about one n half (40 000 ks) ago i havnt bothered changing the transmition fluid.

Was wonderin how this is done n what sorta oil i need 2 purchase?

I honestly have NO IDEA on where 2 even begin so if some1 whos done this can give me a few tips it would b much appreciated, dont wana give my car 2 a mechanic whos gna charge me 50 bucks just 4 the job, dont really trust those dudes anyway.

Thanks guys! :)

[aaronng]

Get Honda MTF06 and 2 crush washers from the dealer. You need one which is the same size as the oil sump washer, and a 2nd one which is abotu 20mm in diameter.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

do u mind expanding on that, like i said ive never done this, where is the oil drained?

[Waggy]

Check your owners manual, it's all explained in there. :)

[teaseR]

theres a DIY thread in this forum somewhere

[rayb3na_]

the oil isnt drained.. its pumped out.. well at least with my eg thats the case... and then the oils pumped in theres 2 bolts located on the upside of your gearbox or was it 1 shit i dont remember i havent done this in a while sorry couldnt be more help

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

i searched 4 an existing thread but didnt find much

[bennjamin]

transmission fluid is drained via the lowest bolt on the side of the gearbox housing. It is then supposed to be filled via the 17mm headed bolt , located alitte up on the side of the differential housing.

follow this DIY i did

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58596

or try this one -

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35408&highlight=tranny+fluid

[dudeling7]

^^ As Ben said, there are two bolts, have a look at the DIY's.

start by takinghte bottom one off and letting all of the fluid drain out, was a fair bit in my case. once it has stopped dripping but the new washer and bolt back on. (try do it with the car as level as possible i.e. not jacked up at the front too much)

then use a transparent hose or somethign you can buy at most places and feed it in the top bolt (cant exactly remember again) but just fill it up untill it starts to overflow and your good.

ben the first link didnt work for me ;p maybe its my computer but the 2nd works fine.

[aaronng]

the oil isnt drained.. its pumped out.. well at least with my eg thats the case... and then the oils pumped in theres 2 bolts located on the upside of your gearbox or was it 1 shit i dont remember i havent done this in a while sorry couldnt be more help

Wrong, as others have said, it is drained out.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

Thanks 4 ur help guys! Just went n got me some fluid n engine oil, will get it done 2moro in time for the monday Adelaide cruise! :)

[aaronng]

Thanks 4 ur help guys! Just went n got me some fluid n engine oil, will get it done 2moro in time for the monday Adelaide cruise! :)

Did you get a hose and funnel to fill up the tranny with too?

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

Hose n funnel isnt a prob, got that stuff at home. One more thing i just realised tho, u mentioned the crush washers... do i just replace the worn out ones from under the bolts n how much u rekon they'd set me back?

[aaronng]

Hose n funnel isnt a prob, got that stuff at home. One more thing i just realised tho, u mentioned the crush washers... do i just replace the worn out ones from under the bolts n how much u rekon they'd set me back?

Yes, replace the ones that are on the bolts. They should cost 50 cents each or even less, but the dealer charges a lot more, about $2-3 each! You can get any aluminium crush washer as long as they are the correct size. I will measure the ones I use when I get home. They should be the same size for your car too.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

i just called up the honda dealer n the washers r 20mm and 14mm in diameter n they said they'll hook me up 4 free so its all good. Cheers 4 ur help bud, much appreciated! :)

[aaronng]

Not a problem. Good luck. Also, when you fill up the gearbox, the car MUST be level. So put all 4 corners on jackstands at the same height.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

Yep, will do!

[bennjamin]

or...do as i do and drop the car back down with a small container BELOW the fill point. Car is flat , as the tranny fills the excess will spill into the container. Let the tranny fluid drip until no more , this is the EXACT amount you need to fill the transmission :)