i wanna do the tranny oil change on my crx, i know were the drain plug is but i cant find the speed sensor, i tried fillin it through the bottom but my socket wrench dont fit to take the plug out

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Always be sure to check the Archieved section....GL https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=258531

 

fill er up through the reverse light sensor works for me

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civic46 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">fill er up through the reverse light sensor works for me</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is the method I always used, the reverse sensor is much easier to access than the fill bolt IMO.

 

its not that much more difficult fill it using the filler plug and a pump for another 3 or 4 dollars, why half a$$ your car, if your gonna do something do it right! also you will know that its full enough or too full!

 

Really, how hard is it to use the normal fill location? Get some clear tubing from home depot, stick it in the fill and run the tubing straight up so you can fill while standing in front of the car. It's easier than changing the engine oil. Get the right 6 point wrench to put on the fill bolt. You can use this stuff available at autozone:

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dstar26t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Really, how hard is it to use the normal fill location?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Depending on which engine/trans combo you have, it can be quite a PITA to access the fill bolt. This was the case with my DOHC ZC, it was a very tight squeeze, so I always filled it through the reverse sensor. When I did it on my D16A6, it was always a breeze to fill through the fill hole.

 

I can understand that but our friend didn't state anything about an engine swap

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dstar26t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can understand that but our friend didn't state anything about an engine swap</TD></TR></TABLE>

Funny how the important stuff is always missing from most people's posts, isn't it?

 

where is the reverse sensor? [d-series]

 

Why don't you just refill from the designated filler hole? I've never actually changed tranny fluid, so I don't have hands on on experience, but it seems like this how-to from c-speed racing would be a good way.

http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...d.php

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by barely4dr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">where is the reverse sensor? [d-series]</TD></TR></TABLE>

Front side of the transmission, it has two wires (green and yellow) coming from it and can be removed with a 19mm (IIRC) box wrench.

 

I found that if you take off the wheel its alot easier to get to the stock fill location, but then i also have access to a lift so alot of stuff is made easier then using a jack or ramps.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted91crx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I found that if you take off the wheel its alot easier to get to the stock fill location, but then i also have access to a lift so alot of stuff is made easier then using a jack or ramps.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I always fill from the top thru the stock fill hole and use a clear tube

 

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I always fill from the top thru the stock fill hole and use a clear tube</TD></TR></TABLE>

same.

 

hoping to do this within the next few days

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wiZCo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depending on which engine/trans combo you have, it can be quite a PITA to access the fill bolt. This was the case with my DOHC ZC, it was a very tight squeeze, so I always filled it through the reverse sensor. When I did it on my D16A6, it was always a breeze to fill through the fill hole.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was scratching my head as to why one D-series transmission would be more difficult to reach than another D-series transmission, until I realized you were filling it from inside the engine bay.

I always fill the trans with a manual pump and flexible extension tube through the wheel well with the wheel off. If you do it that way, it doesn't matter what engine or transmission is in the car.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I was scratching my head as to why one D-series transmission would be more difficult to reach than another D-series transmission, until I realized you were filling it from inside the engine bay.

I always fill the trans with a manual pump and flexible extension tube through the wheel well with the wheel off. If you do it that way, it doesn't matter what engine or transmission is in the car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Some of us don't have them types of fancy tools.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wiZCo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Some of us don't have them types of fancy tools. </TD></TR></TABLE>
$10 syringe-type piston pump from Harbor Freight FTW!

 

did it a few weeks ago....besides the fill plug being near impossible to get off [17 yr. old tranny ftL], it was pretty easy. Now shifts and accelerates smoother.

 

I'm glad someone else mentioned that the 6-point wrench is required if not NECESSARY. The drain bolt most likely will round if you're using a wrong sized wrench and/or will be a bitch do it right the first time and try not to round off that bolt since its really easy to and it happens a lil' too often..

 

I reccommend getting a mgnetic drain bolt. Cheap and may prevent something from going wrong later down the road.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pr3d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm glad someone else mentioned that the 6-point wrench is required if not NECESSARY. The drain bolt most likely will round if you're using a wrong sized wrench and/or will be a bitch do it right the first time and try not to round off that bolt since its really easy to and it happens a lil' too often..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Another tip to remember is to always remove the filler plug first. That way, if you have trouble getting it off, you're not stuck with a transmission with no fluid in it.

Don't forget to pick up new aluminum crush washers for the plugs. IIRC, one uses the standard 14mm washer, and the other uses a less common 20mm size.