my77stang

I couldn't find a section for pre-90 Accords so I'm asking here.

How do you check the auto trans fluid level on these things? Does anyone have a vacuum diagram? I can't figure out where the cruise control vacuum line hooks up and I'm pretty sure I have a vacuum leak or two.

Please help, I'm getting kicked out of my house today and I need to have this car finished.

Thanks.

Dannyvho

There's a transmission oil level gauge on the front lower side of the transmission (color is yellow I think, but not 100% sure).

my77stang

I found it, and it looks full when the car is shut off. i haven't checked it while running yet cause the damn battery was dead. They should be checked idling in park like every other car right?

I just got the motor in the car and I'd never driven it before, I have to let off the gas to get the car to shift gears. Is there any vacuum modulator on the trans? Is there anything else I can check for?

Dannyvho

Honda has a different procedure for checking the transmission fluid level: start engine and let it warm up, then stop engine and then check fluid level.

It may sound a bit crazy but for a hesitating transmission the first thing we do is change the transmission oil: this improves shifting and makes the tranny act less jerky.

my77stang

Can I use Mercon 5 in it? I had bought a bunch to flush the fluid in my 06 Mustang, but since the wife kicked me out I'd like to just use it myself.

my77stang

Bump, and is there any kind of vacuum modulator on these transmissions?