When I change gears the shifter seems a little more gummy; less smooth I guess. Could this be a condition from not changing trany fluid? I'm at 20k on the same fluid; when should I change it?

And on another side issue; what's the best way to get out ALL of the trany fluid? I know that some mechanics have machines that will "flush" out all of the old and replace with new fluid, but how can I do this at home? Any special tools needed?

Thanks for your help.

- B

 

tranny fluid on a manual?....do u mean gear oil?

 

Honda MTF is your friend...

A complete flush would require the tranny to be tore down.
Just flush with the 2.2-2.3 qts and you will be fine.

Easy flush at home (just like changing the oil... w/o the filter)...No special t00ls needed.

FYI.. the cold weather has a lot to do with the shifting stiffness.

Will

 

could be the cold too.is it all day or just for the first 1/2 hour
every 15000 miles


[Modified by seek167, 8:29 AM 1/3/2002]

 

Cold could be affecting it, yes. So basically changing the fluid when I do a valve adjustment would be good then, right?

 

That would be fine... every 15000 should be fine pending usage.

Will
-who has flushed his 4 times in 26000 miles.