Overfilled ATF?
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Overfilled ATF?
I did a drain/refill of my ATF this weekend (96 Accord 4cyl EX)
I looked at the specs, and it says 2.5 qt for a change and 6.3qt for an overhaul. I drained almost exactly 4 quarts, so that is what I put back in also.
Two questions
1 - Did I overfill it? The dipstick is really awkward to put in and take out, so I don't trust that very much because I am sure that it bangs against the walls of the tube going in/coming out.
2 - If I did overfill it, does it matter?
Thanks!
I looked at the specs, and it says 2.5 qt for a change and 6.3qt for an overhaul. I drained almost exactly 4 quarts, so that is what I put back in also.
Two questions
1 - Did I overfill it? The dipstick is really awkward to put in and take out, so I don't trust that very much because I am sure that it bangs against the walls of the tube going in/coming out.
2 - If I did overfill it, does it matter?
Thanks!
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Re: Overfilled ATF? (therivler1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by therivler1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Two questions
1 - Did I overfill it? The dipstick is really awkward to put in and take out, so I don't trust that very much because I am sure that it bangs against the walls of the tube going in/coming out.
<U>2 - If I did overfill it, does it matter?</U>
Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you "topped it off" you would be okay. if you "overfilled" it you are in an overkill situation in which you may if not will blow you tranny seals.
Two questions
1 - Did I overfill it? The dipstick is really awkward to put in and take out, so I don't trust that very much because I am sure that it bangs against the walls of the tube going in/coming out.
<U>2 - If I did overfill it, does it matter?</U>
Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you "topped it off" you would be okay. if you "overfilled" it you are in an overkill situation in which you may if not will blow you tranny seals.
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Re: Overfilled ATF?
I have never done an AT tranny fill on a Honda personally, so I'm just throwing this out there. Would I be crazy to assume that what comes out should go back in. The 4qts you put back in is well within the 6.3 qt fill level. Or maybe it was overfilled by someone previously?
I would say that if you replaced what came out and you had no issues with or leaks in your tranny prior to the refill you should be fine. Check the dip stick
Modified by GhostAccord at 12:34 AM 1/22/2008
I would say that if you replaced what came out and you had no issues with or leaks in your tranny prior to the refill you should be fine. Check the dip stick
Modified by GhostAccord at 12:34 AM 1/22/2008
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I haven't lost any fluid yet, so it sounds like I haven't hit the overflow point yet.
I think I may just leave it alone. The honda ATF fluid is damn expensive, so I don't really want another drain/refill right now.
Next time though, I'll use the damn dipstick ;-)
I think I may just leave it alone. The honda ATF fluid is damn expensive, so I don't really want another drain/refill right now.
Next time though, I'll use the damn dipstick ;-)
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Re: (therivler1)
I know its a pain in the "S" to check tranny fluid in your car. I've been throu that b4, I know hot it is bro.
Whatever you do, dont turn your car off and check it like "Sony224242424or whatever" told you to. The car has to be running at the normal operating temperature for you to check the tranny fluid. Just keep on checking and whiping of the dip stick everytime. It might take you 10x to do it, but trust me udw2 overfill your tranny. It'll create too much pressure and blow the seals.
I've seen that you have already dropped the thread, but just wanted to put my 2cents in.
Whatever you do, dont turn your car off and check it like "Sony224242424or whatever" told you to. The car has to be running at the normal operating temperature for you to check the tranny fluid. Just keep on checking and whiping of the dip stick everytime. It might take you 10x to do it, but trust me udw2 overfill your tranny. It'll create too much pressure and blow the seals.
I've seen that you have already dropped the thread, but just wanted to put my 2cents in.
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nah, I appreciate the reply.
Maybe after I get my tax refund, I'll flush it again. I think that the only thing going for me now is that the tranny had 4qt in it for a long time, and no broken seals yet. So, I think keeping it at that level might be fine for now.
/fingers crossed/
Maybe after I get my tax refund, I'll flush it again. I think that the only thing going for me now is that the tranny had 4qt in it for a long time, and no broken seals yet. So, I think keeping it at that level might be fine for now.
/fingers crossed/
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Re: (HONCORD)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HONCORD »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know its a pain in the "S" to check tranny fluid in your car. I've been throu that b4, I know hot it is bro.
Whatever you do, dont turn your car off and check it like "Sony224242424or whatever" told you to. The car has to be running at the normal operating temperature for you to check the tranny fluid. Just keep on checking and whiping of the dip stick everytime. It might take you 10x to do it, but trust me udw2 overfill your tranny. It'll create too much pressure and blow the seals.
I've seen that you have already dropped the thread, but just wanted to put my 2cents in.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh god your back here again.
you are an idiot. it says right in the god damn manual to warm up the car and then turn it off and check it while its at normal operating temperature. don't reply if you don't know.
Whatever you do, dont turn your car off and check it like "Sony224242424or whatever" told you to. The car has to be running at the normal operating temperature for you to check the tranny fluid. Just keep on checking and whiping of the dip stick everytime. It might take you 10x to do it, but trust me udw2 overfill your tranny. It'll create too much pressure and blow the seals.
I've seen that you have already dropped the thread, but just wanted to put my 2cents in.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh god your back here again.
you are an idiot. it says right in the god damn manual to warm up the car and then turn it off and check it while its at normal operating temperature. don't reply if you don't know.
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Re: (sony224422)
i just drained my 94 ex auto and refill it back with exactly 2.5 and its on the full mark
btw i left the car sat over night before i check the fluid level again
btw i left the car sat over night before i check the fluid level again
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Re: (AznRacer305)
check your damn manuals!
bring the car up to normal operating temperature. park it. turn it off. check the dipstick
is it honestly that hard?
but hey its your tranny not mine. i guess honda wouldn't know how to check the fluid on their own transmissions
bring the car up to normal operating temperature. park it. turn it off. check the dipstick
is it honestly that hard?
but hey its your tranny not mine. i guess honda wouldn't know how to check the fluid on their own transmissions
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