How do I change the tranny oil in my 2002 civic lx sedan with manual tranny?

Also the same question for my wife's 2000 civic sedan but automatic tranny.

And yes, I want to do it myself.

I've new to this group so be gentle.

 

I know I saw a write up on this somewhere... try the search feature, it's your friend

It should be put in the DIY FAQ though... whatcha think Matt? anybody seen a write up for this... I think it would fit right along with the engine oil change


Modified by thinknology at 12:21 PM 8/15/2007

 

Thanks!

 

It says how to do it in your owners manual, I belive. Other wise get down there and find the lowest bolt that doesn't connect the transaxle to the engine, this should be the drain bolt, then there is a large bolt slightly above this which is the fill bolt. Get 2 quarts for the manual and a funnel with a long hose attached. Fill until it starts running out.

 

there is a drain plug at the bottom of the tranny, drain all of the fluid and put the plug back on. then you will see a plug further up on the tranny, that is the fill hole, keep filling until fluid starts to come out. should be about 3 liters

EDIT: you beat me to it

 

hehe what's the oil for in the tranny? is it for the same reason the oil is in the engine? Also this is different from the sqeaking clutch right?

 

so the manual trans have a drain bolt??? hmm i remember someone sayin that the tranny gotta come off... but i doubt that

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oddmut &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hehe what's the oil for in the tranny? is it for the same reason the oil is in the engine? Also this is different from the sqeaking clutch right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

pretty much yes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by i-VTEC_DOHC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so the manual trans have a drain bolt??? hmm i remember someone sayin that the tranny gotta come off... but i doubt that</TD></TR></TABLE>

hahaha.....don't ever listen to the person who told you that.

 

thanks bro.

 

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hahaha.....don't ever listen to the person who told you that.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i was really doubting it... im gonna jack up my car tomorrow and look for the drain and fill bolt..

 

It's a pretty simple procedure, and when this was posted my mind went completely blank but as always H-T comes to the rescue... but remember lower your car back down when you fill it, always want to fill fluids when you car is level

 

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I'll see what I can do about mocking up a tutorial for the D17. I was thinking I could show how to do it, rather simply. But, then I was like, yeah how could I help.

Luckily enough, I know a couple people in my local area that still have theirs, so all hope is not lost.

 

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I'll see what I can do about mocking up a tutorial for the D17. I was thinking I could show how to do it, rather simply. But, then I was like, yeah how could I help.

Luckily enough, I know a couple people in my local area that still have theirs, so all hope is not lost. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Lol I forgot about that haha... no I think it might be a little confusing if you took pictures of yours

 

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Lol I forgot about that haha... no I think it might be a little confusing if you took pictures of yours </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, hopefully either my sister or AJ will want to do theirs.

 

Sounds good

I should do one... mine could probably use it I'm sure

 

I got it figured out. Thanks folks!