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Old 04-10-2004, 06:48 AM
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Default how much tranny fluid does a b16 tranny hold?

Just dumped my tranny fluid for synchromesh, it took 2 and 3/4 bottles till it started floeing out of filler hole, my only question is does it make a difference if the car was jacked up in the front when filling, does this effect amount of fluid you can pour in?
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The manual calls for 2.3 liters - jacking the front up would have tilted it back a bit, as long as you have at least 2 and a little in there, its fine.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16EG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just dumped my tranny fluid for synchromesh, it took 2 and 3/4 bottles till it started floeing out of filler hole, my only question is does it make a difference if the car was jacked up in the front when filling, does this effect amount of fluid you can pour in?</TD></TR></TABLE> This does maker a minor difference in the amount of fluid that stays in the tranny. But as MKC said the difference is so minimal that it is irrevelant. Happy Tuning!!!
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Default Re: how much tranny fluid does a b16 tranny hold? (HondaFanatic708)

2.2 or 2.3 qts...one or the other
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You should be fine. Why not stick with Honda MTF?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00MRSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should be fine. Why not stick with Honda MTF? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Because gm syncromesh fm is supposively better.
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Let's not turn this into yet another damned GM Synchromesh fluid topic thanks.

2.3 is the correct answer though...
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While were on the subject, how much goes into a GSR tranny?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Luserkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">While were on the subject, how much goes into a GSR tranny? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Same 2.3 qts.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Same 2.3 qts.</TD></TR></TABLE>

All B-series take 2.3qts.
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Good to know, thanks
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what kind of fluid is recommended to put in there
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Honda MTF, Penzoil Syncromesh for MT, or GM syncromesh for MT

I recommend any of those.
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Default Re: how much tranny fluid does a b16 tranny hold?

hey so do i fill the tranny with fluid till it flows out of the fill hole? reason i ask is because i was swaping my tranny to another motor and fluid came out the axle port and i dont know how much spilled
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Default Re: how much tranny fluid does a b16 tranny hold?

Originally Posted by B16a1Dude
hey so do i fill the tranny with fluid till it flows out of the fill hole?
Yes, until it starts to drip out of the FILL hole, with the car on level ground.



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Default Re: how much tranny fluid does a b16 tranny hold?

if fluid came out of the axle port, it sounds like a bad axle seal. working in independent import repair shop, we always fill a trans until it starts to flow out of the filler plug and call it good.
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Default Re: how much tranny fluid does a b16 tranny hold?

Originally Posted by B16a1Dude
hey so do i fill the tranny with fluid till it flows out of the fill hole? reason i ask is because i was swaping my tranny to another motor and fluid came out the axle port and i dont know how much spilled
Yes. You should have just drained the transmission before removing it. Once the trans and axles are installed in the car, make sure it is level and fill the trans using a long funnel or a syringe pump until the fluid flows back out of the fill hole. It should take around 2.3 quarts, but that's just a guideline - if it isn't spilling back out, keep filling.

Use Honda MTF, 10W-30 engine oil, or a compatible lightweight synchromesh transmission lubricant such as Amsoil Synthetic Synchromesh MTF 5W-30 or GM Synchromesh. Do not use standard gear oil containing sulfur or boron (75W-80, 80W-90, etc.) because you will cause damage to the transmission.

Originally Posted by 93HondaDelSolSi
if fluid came out of the axle port, it sounds like a bad axle seal.
He was swapping the transmission. The axle was out; there's nothing to seal against.
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