RE: Trans oil ?
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RE: Trans oil ? - 3/29/2008 6:28:56 PM
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Mr Mobsta Man
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It will say in the manual but if you don't have it then just snugg the bolts up enough so that they don't come loose. I was going to use a torque wrench on mine but I couldnt fit my wrench on the fill bolt.
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RE: Trans oil ? - 3/30/2008 9:42:09 AM
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RE: Trans oil ? - 3/30/2008 7:40:13 PM
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TheJGB3
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I think torque specs for the trans drain plug is 36FtLbs.
Use Honda OEM ATF-Z1 fluid only!!! costs about $6/qt. qts# needed 10-12
1. Bring the engine to operating temperature
2. You take out the drain plug (located on the pass (RH)side towards the frt bumper using a 3/8" ratchet) and approx. 2.5-3qts. will drain out
3. Put the plug back in. Add 2.5-3 quarts (whatever gets you to the full mark).
4. Start up the engine and shift through all of the gears twice.
5. Shut it off, and drain again. Add 2.5-3qts (whatever gets you to the full mark),
6. Start the car and shift through all the gears twice.
7. Shut off the car, drain again and fill with 2.5-3qts. (whatever gets you to the full mark).
8. Start the car and shift through all of the gears twice.
9. Drain again and fill again with 2.5-3 qts. (whatever gets you to the full mark).
Now you are done! And good for another 100k miles :o) This method will have replaced virtually all of your fluid.
This is what the Honda dealer will do and they will charge one hr labor - ($70-100 depending on the dealer) plus the fluid. DIY and save!
< Message edited by TheJGB3 -- 3/30/2008 7:52:11 PM >
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RE: Trans oil ? - 3/30/2008 7:57:01 PM
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Willby24
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You can also use 10w-30 motor oil. Says so in the haynes manual. I used it and it works great.
EDIT: it has to be real dinosaur oil though, no synthetic crud.
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RE: Trans oil ? - 3/30/2008 9:13:54 PM
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TheJGB3
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USE ONLY HONDA OEM ATF-Z1 FLUID IF YOU DON'T, YOU WILL BE SORRY!!!!!!!
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RE: Trans oil ? - 3/31/2008 3:46:45 PM
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Mr Mobsta Man
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You can also use 10w-30 motor oil. Says so in the haynes manual. I used it and it works great.
EDIT: it has to be real dinosaur oil though, no synthetic crud.
Motor oil does not contain the right additives that transmission fluid does and will lead to harder shifts.
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Use Honda OEM ATF-Z1 fluid only!!! costs about $6/qt. qts# needed 10-12
1. Bring the engine to operating temperature
2. You take out the drain plug (located on the pass (RH)side towards the frt bumper using a 3/8" ratchet) and approx. 2.5-3qts. will drain out
3. Put the plug back in. Add 2.5-3 quarts (whatever gets you to the full mark).
4. Start up the engine and shift through all of the gears twice.
5. Shut it off, and drain again. Add 2.5-3qts (whatever gets you to the full mark),
6. Start the car and shift through all the gears twice.
7. Shut off the car, drain again and fill with 2.5-3qts. (whatever gets you to the full mark).
8. Start the car and shift through all of the gears twice.
9. Drain again and fill again with 2.5-3 qts. (whatever gets you to the full mark).
Now you are done! And good for another 100k miles :o) This method will have replaced virtually all of your fluid.
This is what the Honda dealer will do and they will charge one hr labor - ($70-100 depending on the dealer) plus the fluid. DIY and save!
Wow I have not seen a diy that has been that incorrect in awhile.
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Honestly, if you would want to buy a modded civic with all the work done for you. I pity you, thats no Honda Enthusiast.
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