Virtualwebman

Done, MTF was real dirty. Didn't know it was so easy to do.

imadigitalgod

Yep, almost or just as easy as changing the engine oil.

97civicdx

Changed mine today. Not too bad in color. Still amber but def not like the color of new MTF.

BuiltforSin

Excellent write-up.

Korman

Did this **** last week. It's surprising how much of a difference it makes. Then again, mine was something that resembled motor oil 60,000 miles ago. Black water, brown silt, goop, and a few twigs is what came out LOL.

imadigitalgod

lol thats exactly what mine looked like when i changed it before i changed it in this write up. Glad to hear this helped out so much! Its easy and cheap to do

Korman

yup - $14 for the MTF from the Honda dealership. Good write-up for a simple, but often neglected maintenance procedure.

chylok20

Awesome write up and camera shots!! A++ for presentation. i will do mine this weekend and post prices for Honda wahers, Honda MTF, and for the hose for the funnel.

Shaggibus

Just used this guide. Worked great. Took forever to jack my car up, because Del Sol was too low for ramp stands (had 2 jack stands, not 4.) Fill bolt was really tough to get loose. Torque wrench came out of mothballs and served its purpose. Hoping all the oil will stay inside!

sohcnonv-tech

I was wondering were did you get the oil for the transmission? Becasue i went to auto zone and kragen and did not tell me anything. Did you go to the dealer and get them?

flush_EJ1

You can use motor oil. I used 10w40 Royal Purple. I used to work at kragen, the computer should have said that.

Mrevann

good write up

imadigitalgod

Yes, I went to Honda to get the transmission fluid. I also got the two washers needed for the fill bolt and drain bolt.

Geo4k

Nice job on the "How to". Did mine about 4 hours ago, drove it on top of some 2x4s, at the edge of my garage - as you showed. My car has 151,000 miles and I'd be surprised if the fluid had ever been changed (I'm the 3rd owner - had it 2 months). I used the Honda fluid - why fuss about a little bit of money. The drain plug washer is the same as the oil pan.

This site is a wonderful resource - thanks to all the contribute.

mreyes05

Good good! Now I know I'm ignorant.

mreyes05

Always good to learn something new! Excellent!

Mitchness

Great writeup that helps make a simple job even simpler.

I have a $3.00 screw on pump from O'Reillys that fits most fluid containers. Also a good way to fill the tranny in such a tight space.

SleepEX

the simplest things make a big difference, i would have never thought of puting a tube on a funnel

Arthas

Bump for all you people that havent done this.


This is seriously one of the best fixes out there that is noticeable the second you drive it out of the driveway!!

If you had any gear grinds, they might still be there but a lot less noticeable.


DOOOOOOOOO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

cueto

Perfect! After 194k I guess ill do this next weekend!

ChimneyMike

thank you sir

trickkity

hello, i am a new member of honda tech and i have a 1991 honda crx automatic transmission. will these pictures apply with my car ?

Matthew Sellers

i am needing a bolt size. i am missing a manual transmission bellhousing bolt or casing bolt. i cant find the size of the bolt if anyone knows the size i need to know. Thank you

93whiteg6

You can also fill the MTF through the filler hole using a bottler spray. Just set it to stream instead of spray.

Dekorum

Does any one know if the washer for the oil pan drain bolt is the same as the one for the transmission fill hole bolt and the transmission drain bolt?