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10-25-2003, 02:58 PM

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changing transmission fluid help

i just got done installing new axles into my 95' civic DX. the motor is stock, but when i installed the new axles, some tranny fuild got out, and my uncle told me i need to add more in...but i can't find where it is, so i can put more in!

can someone tell me where it's located, so i can fill it??

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10-25-2003, 03:06 PM

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10-25-2003, 03:08 PM

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fill plug is on the side of the tranny near the driveshaft try this thread:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=644492

mista bone posted a pic of where it is....

next time try a search tho..

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10-25-2003, 03:12 PM

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Re: (goodbyegti)

i did, but i only here people using the fill plug to put in tranny fluid...is there another way?

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10-25-2003, 03:17 PM

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Re: (b00st)

to drain it theres a little plug below the the plug where you fill it up at... a 3/8 ratchet fits right into it.. the plug to fill it is above it and i think you need a 17mm to take it off

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10-25-2003, 03:18 PM

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this picture clearly labels where each one is, if you cant figure it out from here you shouldnt be working on your own car

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10-25-2003, 04:03 PM

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yep thats the one in the link i posted, some people use the speed sensor hole but if you have a funnel with a flexible hose it is dead easy to fill it using the fill hole, you'll need to use it anyway as you need to top it up until it comes out..

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10-25-2003, 06:16 PM

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Re: (goodbyegti)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goodbyegti »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yep thats the one in the link i posted, some people use the speed sensor hole but if you have a funnel with a flexible hose it is dead easy to fill it using the fill hole, you'll need to use it anyway as you need to top it up until it comes out..</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep the easiest way is threw the VSS and use a flex hose to fill untill the MTF spills out the filler hole hope this helps.

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10-25-2003, 06:25 PM

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What weight oil should I use in the transmission? I have a 1992 Si with the stock motor. I also just swapped axles and lost a bit of fluid.

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10-25-2003, 06:33 PM

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Re: (Kikomon)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kikomon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I changed my tranny fluid a while ago in my Si d16z

I only got 2 quarts out and out 2 quarts in. Is there thats supposed to come out?

Sorry to butt in this post

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two quarts is all you need.

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10-25-2003, 11:59 PM

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Re: (Slammed Si)

thank BDC for the pic, and me for hosting the pic.

You know your getting to be a good teacher when students answer the questions for you.

THX!!!!!

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10-26-2003, 04:23 PM

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What type of oil (weight) should be used?

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10-26-2003, 04:28 PM

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Re: (kr)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yep the easiest way is threw the VSS and use a flex hose to fill untill the MTF spills out the filler hole hope this helps.</TD></TR></TABLE>

search FAQ, archived and/or recent content and looks for b18c5-eh2's post "axle tutorial" ........ pics and full description of how to fill it from the top.......

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10-26-2003, 04:29 PM

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Re: (Ninety2SiR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ninety2SiR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What type of oil (weight) should be used?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Honda MTF, GM Synchromesh......... motor oil in tranny

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10-26-2003, 04:30 PM

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Re: (Ninety2SiR)

nice pic... just change your whole fluid while your adding more

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10-26-2003, 05:31 PM

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Re: (Kikomon)

How many miles should you go before you change the tranny fluid?

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10-26-2003, 05:34 PM

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Re: (Kikomon)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kikomon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

motor oil is good if you are broke and have nothing better laying around.

like me

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Honda MTF is not that expensive at all man. I think I payed like 4 bucks a quart or something.

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10-28-2003, 11:09 AM

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I just went to my deal and they told me to use just regular motor oil, 10-40 I believe.

What is MTF, does the dealer sell it?

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10-28-2003, 11:16 AM

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10-28-2003, 11:23 AM

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Re: (Dimi)

change your fluid by taking out the speed sensor and funneling it in. I believe there are threads on it. just search.

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10-28-2003, 11:27 AM

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Re: changing transmission fluid help (b00st)

if you have automatic... get automatic tranny fluid... if you have a stick...get manual fluid...otherwise...it will be kinda fucked up...

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10-28-2003, 11:28 AM

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Re: (Ninety2SiR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ninety2SiR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just went to my deal and they told me to use just regular motor oil, 10-40 I believe.

What is MTF, does the dealer sell it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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10-31-2003, 08:54 AM

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Re: (Ninety2SiR)

its like $11 bucks for three quarts at honda ..thats how much i got mines for..

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10-31-2003, 09:12 AM

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Re: (sleeperciv)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

two quarts is all you need.</TD></TR></TABLE>

my service manual says 1.8 for tranny oil change. 1.9 for overhaul. but i'm just being picky, 2 qts is fine. if anything, if fluid is coming back out of the fill hole.... then the tranny level is topped off.