Does a manual tranny need to be flushed like an automatic to get the dirty fluid out or do you just drain the pan? I won't bother draining the pan if it doesn't do that much good anyway.

 

There should be a drain plug that you take out on the bottom, I think......
I know there is one on the side to get the fluid back in.

 

yep
drain plug is right under the axle, (1/4 driver correct me if im wrong).
refill plug is next to the axle (17mm)

 

I know about that, I was just wondering if you need to have a manual tranny flushed (like you do with an auto tranny) to get all the old fluid out. If you don't flush an auto tranny most of the dirty oil stays in there. I don't want to leave all that dirty oil in there.

 

You don't need to flush a manual tranny. If you really want to get it clean, take the drain and fill plug out and just pour some fluid through it to get the crap out. That's about as clean as its gonna get while its still bolted to your engine. Don't forget to check your drain plug magnet for metal, if theres a lot, consider getting it checked out...

 

Ok, thanks, that's what I needed to know.

 

BTW, how much fluid will I need to refill the tranny and does anyone know anyplace online to get Honda MTF?

 

I think it's 2.5L. Your best bet is to fill it up to the bottom of the fill hole on the side.
Check http://tech.hybridgarage.com/tech/index.html go to the 88-91 civic/crx service manual link and look under specs.(?)

 

Just fill it up until fluid starts to run out of the fill plug, then put it back it, tighten it up and away you go.

 

the higher u jack the pass. side up --the more fluid u can get in there.

 

B-series trannys have a pretty decent magnet on the inside bottom of the casing, which catches most of the metal debree.

 

Yes, and the d-series does 2. The drain plug is made for a 3/8 drive wrachet FYI.



[Modified by Phat_Optimo, 1:35 PM 1/17/2003]

 

make sure the car is level when you fill the tranny as well.