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brcivic411 · 06-16-2003, 09:40 AM

I remember there was a great post a while ago about filling the tranny fluid from the top through the transmission breather (or something like that).

Does anybody have that link or at least the picture of what I need to remove? It's for a 98 Civic.

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JaeOne3345 · 06-16-2003, 09:42 AM

you can go through the VSS hole (vehicle speed sensor)

do an archived search for post that Tom/B18C5-EH2 made on axles and stuff i believe and you shall find your treasure.

SloCivicHMM · 06-16-2003, 09:53 AM

Yeah one bolt to take off the VSS comes right off...long funnel and your set........

brcivic411 · 06-16-2003, 10:25 AM

found the link.. great!

btw, isn't the fill bolt washer the same for the tranny/oil drain bolt?

Hybrid Invasion · 06-16-2003, 10:29 AM

here's a really good question... can you overfill a tranny? I don't think i've ever really known the answer to that.

brcivic411 · 06-16-2003, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid Invasion

here's a really good question... can you overfill a tranny? I don't think i've ever really known the answer to that.

that's what the fill hole is for

WAFFLES · 06-16-2003, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brcivic411

I remember there was a great post a while ago about filling the tranny fluid from the top through the transmission breather (or something like that).

Yeah that's how I do it. I don't take out the VSS, too much work. Just remove the little cover off of the breather and hook a hose up to it. Then add the fluid.

Hybrid Invasion · 06-16-2003, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by brcivic411

that's what the fill hole is for

the only reason why i wanted to find an alternate way of filling the tranny is that you have to practically be a contortionist to reach the fill hole and fill at the same time.. guess if i loosen the fill hole bolt and fill from the VSS hole at the top and stop when it starts overflowing out the fill hole, then its filled. Good times

RSZero1 · 06-16-2003, 11:40 AM

READ how much fluid your tranny takes first! You can overfill the tranny and make fluid squeeze out your axle seals, dropping fluid everywhere you go...ask me how I know.....

Hybrid Invasion · 06-17-2003, 11:10 AM

Anybody know how much the s1 tranny takes?

spencedogg · 06-17-2003, 01:08 PM

Hey try this get a funnel with a bendable hose on it and bend the hose into the hole and keep the funnel up right very easy way to do this

976 · 06-17-2003, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid Invasion

Anybody know how much the s1 tranny takes?

2.2 Liters. So you have to buy three bottles.

Hybrid Invasion · 06-17-2003, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by w00t!

2.2 Liters. So you have to buy three bottles.

hey...asshole... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know?
EDIT:

just kidding

Modified by Hybrid Invasion at 6:08 PM 6/17/2003

Fuster_Cluck · 06-17-2003, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by brcivic411

that's what the fill hole is for

Yep, on level ground the fluid should top out at this hole. Get a funnel with a long hose on it. I have one in my room for this reason. Like $2 at Wal-Mart

soopafly828 · 06-17-2003, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid Invasion

hey...asshole... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know?

it looks like he answered your question

JV · 06-17-2003, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hybrid Invasion

hey...asshole... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know?

He just told you.
He was giving the hammer for having to buy 3 quarts.

Calm down man. You just made yourself look like an ass...

Hybrid Invasion · 06-17-2003, 03:07 PM

nonono, I know... i was actually kidding; I guess the smiley I clicked on didn't show up....oh god, could I possibly be more retarded? ****!

GARBhatch. · 06-17-2003, 11:24 PM

Awesome i did not know that. I'll have to try that. And I personally will open up a donation-account to send hybrid invasion to anger-management classes.

You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry.

Hybrid Invasion · 06-18-2003, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 98Hatch00

Awesome i did not know that. I'll have to try that. And I personally will open up a donation-account to send hybrid invasion to anger-management classes.

You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry.

Thanks, man. I think I have multiple personalities... no i dont... shut up!

SloCivicHMM · 06-18-2003, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid Invasion

Thanks, man. I think I have multiple personalities... no i dont... shut up!

HAHAHAHAHAHAH you "guys" just made my day!! hahaha

brcivic411 · 06-24-2003, 07:05 AM

well, I was all set to do this but I called my Local Honda Parts shop and they said they don't carry the fill bolt washer!

I then proceeded to get in this huge argument with the guy as to why you needed to remove the fill bolt in order to know how much to fill the tranny with oil and he was saying how I don't know what i'm talking about and that they NEVER remove the fill bolt.

I figured that they just put in the correct amount.

Anyway, I looked in my Helms and it said for a S40 tranny, it takes 1.9 qts. Is that right? I'm assuming I have the S40 tranny (1998 US EX Coupe).

Anybody know where I can get some fill bolt washers?

keithv · 06-24-2003, 07:19 AM

i use this to fill trannies. it works really well, especially if you get a 1 gallon tranny fluid container.

http://doityourself.com/store/6847610.htm

Hybrid Invasion · 06-24-2003, 11:41 AM

yeah, thats similiar to what I use now. I bought this thing that lets you screw the bottle of oil onto it and it has a spout that goes down into the fill hole and lets you fill the tranny, and has a valve on it so you can let it pour into the tranny when you want it to.

Volktron · 06-24-2003, 12:24 PM

3 quarts of Honda MTF fill it through the top and you will have NO PROBLEMS. I saw a post in the ITR forum and I think there was one here too but seems that most are going with 3 quarts over the called for 2.3 liters

brcivic411 · 06-24-2003, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Volktron

3 quarts of Honda MTF fill it through the top and you will have NO PROBLEMS. I saw a post in the ITR forum and I think there was one here too but seems that most are going with 3 quarts over the called for 2.3 liters

3 quarts seems a little too much for my s40 tranny. I think i'll go with 2 quarts

06-16-2003, 09:42 AM	#2
JaeOne3345 Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,734	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411) you can go through the VSS hole (vehicle speed sensor) do an archived search for post that Tom/B18C5-EH2 made on axles and stuff i believe and you shall find your treasure. __________________ http://www.bisimoto.com

06-16-2003, 09:53 AM	#3
SloCivicHMM Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,406	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (JaeOne3345) Yeah one bolt to take off the VSS comes right off...long funnel and your set........ __________________ TMSheep Forum - Follow Me http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif AZparttrader.com - Sell/Buy/Trade Locally!!

06-16-2003, 10:25 AM	#4
brcivic411 New User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fairfax, VA, USA Posts: 870	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (SlowCivicHmm) found the link.. great! btw, isn't the fill bolt washer the same for the tranny/oil drain bolt? __________________ Real Men http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emlove.gif Jesus

06-16-2003, 10:29 AM	#5
Hybrid Invasion Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fuck Thieves,, FL, usa Posts: 1,577	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411) here's a really good question... can you overfill a tranny? I don't think i've ever really known the answer to that. __________________ 90 Hybrid CRX "You're insane! Archie is not f--king Mr. Weatherbee!"-Banky Edwards

06-16-2003, 11:40 AM	#9
RSZero1 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 2,667	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion) READ how much fluid your tranny takes first! You can overfill the tranny and make fluid squeeze out your axle seals, dropping fluid everywhere you go...ask me how I know..... __________________ *Parts ForSale* Updated as of 7/24/09 Billy Mays Tested, Vince Approved! (RIP Billy)

06-17-2003, 11:10 AM	#10
Hybrid Invasion Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fuck Thieves,, FL, usa Posts: 1,577	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (RSZero1) Anybody know how much the s1 tranny takes? __________________ 90 Hybrid CRX "You're insane! Archie is not f--king Mr. Weatherbee!"-Banky Edwards

06-17-2003, 01:08 PM	#11
spencedogg Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Portland Oregon/Tampa Florida, usa Posts: 633	Hey try this get a funnel with a bendable hose on it and bend the hose into the hole and keep the funnel up right very easy way to do this

06-17-2003, 03:07 PM	#17
Hybrid Invasion Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fuck Thieves,, FL, usa Posts: 1,577	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (JV) nonono, I know... i was actually kidding; I guess the smiley I clicked on didn't show up....oh god, could I possibly be more retarded? ****! __________________ 90 Hybrid CRX "You're insane! Archie is not f--king Mr. Weatherbee!"-Banky Edwards

06-17-2003, 11:24 PM	#18
GARBhatch. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: EVEN MY CF SNOWBOARD SAYS ADVAN Posts: 645	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion) Awesome i did not know that. I'll have to try that. And I personally will open up a donation-account to send hybrid invasion to anger-management classes. You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry. __________________ ___[b]A Honda Civic is NOT a Race car or a track car... Until You MAKE it One.___ _____Formerly 98hatch00, until my car started to wreak.____*

06-24-2003, 07:05 AM	#21
brcivic411 New User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fairfax, VA, USA Posts: 870	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (SlowCivicHmm) well, I was all set to do this but I called my Local Honda Parts shop and they said they don't carry the fill bolt washer! I then proceeded to get in this huge argument with the guy as to why you needed to remove the fill bolt in order to know how much to fill the tranny with oil and he was saying how I don't know what i'm talking about and that they NEVER remove the fill bolt. I figured that they just put in the correct amount. Anyway, I looked in my Helms and it said for a S40 tranny, it takes 1.9 qts. Is that right? I'm assuming I have the S40 tranny (1998 US EX Coupe). Anybody know where I can get some fill bolt washers? __________________ Real Men http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emlove.gif Jesus

06-24-2003, 07:19 AM	#22
keithv Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: MA Posts: 6,234	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411) i use this to fill trannies. it works really well, especially if you get a 1 gallon tranny fluid container. http://doityourself.com/store/6847610.htm __________________ My Garage Sale!!! FS: 1989 ITA-Prepped Civic Si

06-24-2003, 11:41 AM	#23
Hybrid Invasion Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fuck Thieves,, FL, usa Posts: 1,577	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (keithv) yeah, thats similiar to what I use now. I bought this thing that lets you screw the bottle of oil onto it and it has a spout that goes down into the fill hole and lets you fill the tranny, and has a valve on it so you can let it pour into the tranny when you want it to. __________________ 90 Hybrid CRX "You're insane! Archie is not f--king Mr. Weatherbee!"-Banky Edwards

06-24-2003, 12:24 PM	#24
Volktron Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 17	Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion) 3 quarts of Honda MTF fill it through the top and you will have NO PROBLEMS. I saw a post in the ITR forum and I think there was one here too but seems that most are going with 3 quarts over the called for 2.3 liters __________________ Use Caution when buying 12 sec GSR's or 12 sec GSR Drive trains!!! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/mad.gif Important Information here

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