averyvm

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Hey Guys,

I got a 93 Civic LX, and the tranny went out, so I got a new one. I just put the new tranny in last night. Before I start it up I wanted to ask a few questions.

1.) Should I put fluid in with it running or off.

2.) should I check the fluid level with it running or off.

3.) Is it a must that I use Honda ATF/ Can I just get some from Autozone that says its ok for hondas

Thanks Guys

-AVERY

SeanK325

1. while the car is off
2. while the car is off. when the fluid begins to overflow from the exit bolt, that's when you know you're full.
3. yes, you must use honda transmission fluid. autozone doesn't know ****. their system should say, "Dealer Fluid Only." Like that of O'Reilly.

averyvm

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Thanks Sean

SeanK325

Yep. There's a write-up here on how to change the trans fluid that is really nice and clear.

shyboi4u

From the title. Seems to me that it's an Auto tranny.

Linked

auto transes dont have fill holes, they have the dipstick in which you pour atf in that way i think

Pothole987

Honda engineered its fluid especially for these cars.

V.MoMO

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on #3
also dude can that be my sig, its so true and funny

they wanted me to use motor oil for my 5 sp TRANNY, its a tranny not a MOTOR!!

Vindicator9000

The owner's manuals used to say that motor oil was acceptable for manual tranny fluid in some of the earlier Civics. Truth. It works in a pinch, although obviously not optimal.

As far as ATF: I've personally had bad experiences running non-Honda ATF in Honda automatics. My CRV seriously doesn't want to 2-3 and 3-4 shift with non-Honda fluid. My old Accord hesitated on shifting too with non-Honda fluid.

Since I found that out, I always use Honda fluid now.

V.MoMO

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i know that the motor oil COULD be used but i never hurts to use honda products

Linked

OP needs to tell us if he has a AT or MT

V.MoMO

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i believe if he is talking about ATF then its probably an automatic

SeanK325

I didn't even see that it was an auto. I'm so used to manual trans. sorry.

you can use 10w-30 if I'm not mistaken in your trans if Honda fluid isn't available. but you should always run OEM stuff.

jayWknight

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NO, never ever use engine oil in a automatic transmission. 10-30w is only a sub for MTF and not for ATF.

V.MoMO

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dude sean can i use ur words for my sig, u must have missed it

SeanK325

Learn something everyday.

Yeah its all good.

V.MoMO

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awesomeness = -----------v

SeanK325

lol... i never thought i'd see the day.

man, auto trannys work on some kind of magic dust. i'll stick to my 5spd.

BryanM.

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Use Honda ATF if it's an auto
Use Honda MTF if it's a 5 speed


10w-30 or 10w-40 can be used as a short term substitute in 92-00 5 speeds.