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NA.GEORGE · 05-24-2007, 04:58 PM

good right up..

im gonna do it saturday

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exhaust_note · 05-24-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NA.GEORGE

good right up..

im gonna do it saturday

ugh yeah that was me.. lol

i get it at $3.72 a quart.

gus738 · 05-26-2007, 11:42 AM

nice write up

but just wondering whats best tranny fluid to use ( any sopposed benefits from marketing schemes?) or all are generaly same thing?
the only thing i did is change my oem engine oil to mobile 1 full syn of course 5 20 only at 2,xxx miles so far oh yea and my is auto ex

ourmanritter · 06-05-2007, 03:31 PM

Quote, originally posted
Why not just have honda do it isnt the new honda tranny fluid a free upgrade due to the gay notchy issues ?

I figured someone would say this, and yes YOUR dealership may perform a trans fluid change for you, free of charge probably.

My reasons for NOT taking it to the dealership:
The trans fluid I had was free.
I prefer to do all work on my own car... puts my mind at ease.
Dont trust the kids at the dealership with my keys and car.
Dont want it getting scratched, washed, rims curbed, etc.
Dont feel like convicing the service manager that it needs new fluid.
I refuse to give my local dealership any business as I used to work there and despise the GM AND the service manager(if you can even call him that.)
Basically I know how things operate at my particular Honda dealership and would never take my car there for anything. I'm willing to drive 2 hours just to get warranty work done, and yes thats something I've done before.

This thread is for people who want to do it themselves, especially those wanting to "get away" with using aftermarket fluid.

hey guys, noob to honda-tech and cars in general kinda.

i'd like to hear more about why dealerships suck. i'm always paranoid.

the service tech i'm friendly w/ at my dealership said he wasn't aware of the the newly formulated honda mtf. usually he's on top of it, and is aftermarket friendly as well.

is there any info showing honda acknowledging the 3rd gear issue, or any info showing dealerships swapping the mtf for free? i'd like to take it in w/ me, maybe i can get this done at no cost, other than the synthetic fluid i'm buying.

i'm planning on taking my '07 fg2 in to have honda do it, but i'm planning on bringing in 2qts of amsoil synchromesh. 5w-30 is what we use right? is there any reason i would need more than 2qts?

thanks

pampass_pmw · 06-09-2007, 06:06 AM

I went to my stealership and the parts man was like -9016 and the -9031 are the same fluids. He claims there was no change to the fluid on a part# change. I call BS!

gus738 · 06-09-2007, 01:32 PM

asmoil isnt such a great fuild compared with other brands in OVERALL status

ourmanritter · 06-09-2007, 02:04 PM

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</TD></TR></TABLE>

bs regarding what? the parts guy is full of it? or the new formula is bs?

ourmanritter · 06-09-2007, 02:06 PM

[quote]

asmoil isnt such a great fuild compared with other brands in OVERALL status QUOTE]

what's better? gm synchromesh w/ additive?

lsvtec101 · 06-09-2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gus738

asmoil isnt such a great fuild compared with other brands in OVERALL status

do you have any evidence to back this up? have you had any experience with amsoil?

gus738 · 06-10-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsvtec101

do you have any evidence to back this up? have you had any experience with amsoil?

theirs a thread smo or sometin like that made regarding all this stuff.....

ourmanritter · 06-11-2007, 07:43 AM

i couldn't find it. link please...

TRE_ · 06-11-2007, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pampass_pmw

I went to my stealership and the parts man was like -9016 and the -9031 are the same fluids. He claims there was no change to the fluid on a part# change. I call BS!

They wouldnt give it a new part number if it was the same exact fluid. We got a notice when I was working there that the -9031 was a completley different blend...

bennettcl · 06-11-2007, 08:39 AM

I just changed my automatic transmission fluid, and man does it shift from 1st to 2nd gear a TON better. It shifted real hard before I changed it. I used Honda Genuine automatic transmission fluid it was model # ATF-Z1, I believe. It was like $7 or so a bottle. It only took 2.5 quarts to fill it. The whole transmission holds 2.9 quarts and so that means about .4 quarts of old fluid was still in there. I'm going to change it again in about 2 oil changes just to get even more of the old fluid out of there. Also it is so easy to change. Just take out the plug let it drain and add new fluid. It is easier then an oil change. Always use Honda ATF fluid though it might be like $2-3 more a quart but it is worth it to know your using the right fluid. Thanks!

pinchycm · 06-11-2007, 12:41 PM

the new honda mtf doesn't work. i had the dealership swap it out and i'm still getting the stiff 2nd gear/popping out 3rd gear problem.

05-26-2007, 11:42 AM	#28
gus738 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: watsonville, ca, USA Posts: 769	Re: (abs0lutexer0) nice write up but just wondering whats best tranny fluid to use ( any sopposed benefits from marketing schemes?) or all are generaly same thing? the only thing i did is change my oem engine oil to mobile 1 full syn of course 5 20 only at 2,xxx miles so far oh yea and my is auto ex __________________ MY CAR DOMAIN MYSPACE 06 CIVIC EX ASM Black LED Halo Projectors Altezza Black Tail Lights AEM CAI TINTED windows 5% rear 20 % front 225/40/18ZR DRAG DR11 BLACK GLOSS CHROME LIP NEXEN EIBACH PRO KIT FG Squad#242

06-05-2007, 03:31 PM	#29
ourmanritter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: chicago, il, usa Posts: 12	Re: Quote, originally posted Why not just have honda do it isnt the new honda tranny fluid a free upgrade due to the gay notchy issues ? I figured someone would say this, and yes YOUR dealership may perform a trans fluid change for you, free of charge probably. My reasons for NOT taking it to the dealership: The trans fluid I had was free. I prefer to do all work on my own car... puts my mind at ease. Dont trust the kids at the dealership with my keys and car. Dont want it getting scratched, washed, rims curbed, etc. Dont feel like convicing the service manager that it needs new fluid. I refuse to give my local dealership any business as I used to work there and despise the GM AND the service manager(if you can even call him that.) Basically I know how things operate at my particular Honda dealership and would never take my car there for anything. I'm willing to drive 2 hours just to get warranty work done, and yes thats something I've done before. This thread is for people who want to do it themselves, especially those wanting to "get away" with using aftermarket fluid. hey guys, noob to honda-tech and cars in general kinda. i'd like to hear more about why dealerships suck. i'm always paranoid. the service tech i'm friendly w/ at my dealership said he wasn't aware of the the newly formulated honda mtf. usually he's on top of it, and is aftermarket friendly as well. is there any info showing honda acknowledging the 3rd gear issue, or any info showing dealerships swapping the mtf for free? i'd like to take it in w/ me, maybe i can get this done at no cost, other than the synthetic fluid i'm buying. i'm planning on taking my '07 fg2 in to have honda do it, but i'm planning on bringing in 2qts of amsoil synchromesh. 5w-30 is what we use right? is there any reason i would need more than 2qts? thanks

06-09-2007, 06:06 AM	#30
pampass_pmw Junior Member 2006 Honda Civic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Conway, SC Posts: 116	Re: Re: (ourmanritter) I went to my stealership and the parts man was like -9016 and the -9031 are the same fluids. He claims there was no change to the fluid on a part# change. I call BS! __________________ FG2 06 Civic SI w/Navi Habanero Red (current) 93 Civic coupe (beater) 90 Integra XSI swap. (sold)

06-09-2007, 01:32 PM	#31
gus738 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: watsonville, ca, USA Posts: 769	Re: Re: (pampass_pmw) asmoil isnt such a great fuild compared with other brands in OVERALL status __________________ MY CAR DOMAIN MYSPACE 06 CIVIC EX ASM Black LED Halo Projectors Altezza Black Tail Lights AEM CAI TINTED windows 5% rear 20 % front 225/40/18ZR DRAG DR11 BLACK GLOSS CHROME LIP NEXEN EIBACH PRO KIT FG Squad#242

06-09-2007, 02:04 PM	#32
ourmanritter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: chicago, il, usa Posts: 12	Re: Re: <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I went to my stealership and the parts man was like -9016 and the -9031 are the same fluids. He claims there was no change to the fluid on a part# change. I call BS! </TD></TR></TABLE> bs regarding what? the parts guy is full of it? or the new formula is bs?

06-09-2007, 02:06 PM	#33
ourmanritter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: chicago, il, usa Posts: 12	Re: Re [quote] asmoil isnt such a great fuild compared with other brands in OVERALL status QUOTE] what's better? gm synchromesh w/ additive?

06-11-2007, 07:43 AM	#36
ourmanritter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: chicago, il, usa Posts: 12	Re: Re: i couldn't find it. link please...

06-11-2007, 08:39 AM	#38
bennettcl Join Date: May 2007 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 11	I just changed my automatic transmission fluid, and man does it shift from 1st to 2nd gear a TON better. It shifted real hard before I changed it. I used Honda Genuine automatic transmission fluid it was model # ATF-Z1, I believe. It was like $7 or so a bottle. It only took 2.5 quarts to fill it. The whole transmission holds 2.9 quarts and so that means about .4 quarts of old fluid was still in there. I'm going to change it again in about 2 oil changes just to get even more of the old fluid out of there. Also it is so easy to change. Just take out the plug let it drain and add new fluid. It is easier then an oil change. Always use Honda ATF fluid though it might be like $2-3 more a quart but it is worth it to know your using the right fluid. Thanks!

06-11-2007, 12:41 PM	#39
pinchycm Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Re: (bennettcl) the new honda mtf doesn't work. i had the dealership swap it out and i'm still getting the stiff 2nd gear/popping out 3rd gear problem.

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