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Changing Tranny Fluid? - 6/16/2006 11:05:46 AM    tzcivic   Posts: 8 Joined: 1/22/2006 Status: offline i am at 40,000 miles right now on my 04 Civic AT. I want to change the tranny fluid and maybe the brake fluid. But my dad claims that i shouldnt because it can cause leaks. And he also said that there is not really any benifit from changing it?. Anyone have any input on this? Post #: 1

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 6/16/2006 11:55:54 AM    Pete Posts: 7169 Joined: 2/28/2005 From: Jersey Status: offline Change it. Just make sure you use HONDA auto tranny fluid. It is a good idea to change it now. _____________________________ 1994 Civic coupe. B18C, A few Bolt Ons. (in reply to tzcivic) Post #: 2

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 6/16/2006 2:01:10 PM    AgentofDarkness Posts: 5165 Joined: 1/20/2005 From: Chicago, Illinois Status: offline If the tranny fluid is old and nasty, definatly change it. The trans runs of the fluid and if the fluid is no good your trans is gonna run badly. Also, make sure that you use Honda trans fluid but also FLUSH the trans. Don't just replace the fluid in the trans, make sure you flush it. _____________________________ HCF Chat Rocks!!!! (in reply to Pete) Post #: 3

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 6/16/2006 2:32:50 PM    mill$civic Posts: 8463 Joined: 2/24/2005 Status: offline why is everyone saying to use honda stuff?..i was going to do my stick tranny fluid and use somthing synthetic... _____________________________ Member since Feb 2005 (in reply to AgentofDarkness) Post #: 4

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 7/30/2006 11:59:48 AM    Gordon24   Posts: 5 Joined: 12/28/2005 Status: offline Why are you wanting to change it so early? Are you driving your car over aggressively? If not, there's no need to change it. But then again, there's nothing wrong with wanting to maintain it. General question for anyone who can answer this: No one seems know the exact answer in the forum, but can anyone tell me what kind of aftermarket ATF is compatible to Honda Transmission fluid? I really don't want to stick oil or just any ATF in my tranny. In case anyone is wondering, I have a 98' Auto Civic EX Michael (in reply to mill$civic) Post #: 5

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 7/30/2006 1:18:52 PM    pWnEdU Posts: 1194 Joined: 6/4/2006 From: Care-a-lot Status: offline I'm not one of those people that sticks to the OEM fluids. One thing, the ATF 4 is crap compaired to ATF 3. The newer version will actually allow the clutch packs to slip before ATF 3. I know that for a fact, because I've seen it on several race trucks when I was in the world of diesel. Also, I really like Redline MTL for manual transmissions... I've always used it and it makes shifting smoother than any other fluid I've tried. _____________________________ (in reply to Gordon24) Post #: 6

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 7/30/2006 1:26:14 PM    Mad7s Posts: 1507 Joined: 9/17/2004 From: San Diego Status: offline quote: why is everyone saying to use honda stuff?..i was going to do my stick tranny fluid and use somthing synthetic... The autos require some special chemical engineered stuff I guess that Honda has specially designed for their transmissions. For the long term costs it's better to use Honda brand and not a generic. <-----------I'm basing that off of what I've read in the past on this forum and my Haynes manual recommends the same for Honda auto trannys. As for your manual transmission, I don't know what year you have but the my 4th gen owners manual and Haynes manual just require the proper viscous and weight transmission fluid. I imagine it is the same for yours. _____________________________ Always one ear to reality and one to the music. RISK! (in reply to pWnEdU) Post #: 7

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 7/30/2006 11:20:33 PM    killajay   Posts: 43 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: offline Well.. umm mill$civic... you use Honda stuff.. Becuase that fluid is made for that tranny.. You cant use Mercon V or Dex III, you have to use Honda.. sure go with synthetic.. but the Honda Tranny Fluid is proven work in your tranny.. synthetic is not.. (in reply to Mad7s) Post #: 8

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 7/31/2006 12:11:35 PM    Roto Posts: 5494 Joined: 11/15/2004 From: Centralia, PA Status: offline Manual trannys use engine oil....automatics use ATF and I'd use honda stuff if I ever had an auto _____________________________ PM me if you would like custom made vinyl stickers, magnetics, poster, or banners. (in reply to killajay) Post #: 9

RE: Changing Tranny Fluid? - 7/31/2006 12:27:41 PM    AgentofDarkness Posts: 5165 Joined: 1/20/2005 From: Chicago, Illinois Status: offline You always want to use Honda tranny fluid. The trans is runs on the fluid. The chemical make up and viscosity of the fluid is very important. The viscosity of the fluid will determine how fast the fluid enters and leaves the various clutches, bands, and passages inside the trans. Honda knows thier trans and knows exactly what the viscosity of the fluid should be. The generic stuff isn't made specifically for Honda trans so it won't work as well. _____________________________ HCF Chat Rocks!!!! (in reply to Roto) Post #: 10

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