I've never done this before, so if someone could help me out, that would be great. Thanks.

 

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

 

Just be careful not to get the fluid on your skin. If so, wash it off asap.

MTF is a carcinogen. And, it smells awful.

 

Thanks for the info and link. Couple questions though, does the car have to be jacked up on a level surface? And why do I have to replace the drain plug?

 

You don't have to replace the drain plug. Just the washers.

The car should be level to maintain the optimal amount of fluid.

 

When I went to the Acura dealer to buy the MTF (And ATF for my CR-V) the parts guy told me I needed a new washer for the AT but not the MT. Now Ive done some research and have never seen where you need a new washer for either (judging by the condition of the old one of course) So whats the deal with that?

 

I think replacing the washer is one of those things that is nice if you have a new one. If not, no sweat. It's doing it's job as long as it isn't leaking.

I always change the washer on the oilpan cause they give me a new one with the filter, but I have never changed the washer on the tranny drain plug.

 

I just changed mine yesterday, first time doing it. I used GM Synchromesh hoping it will help with my 3rd gear grind thats been occuring lately. Hardest part for me was figuring out how to access the filler plug bolt. First I tried a long extension with angle joint thing on it, then realized I could just use a regular ratchet and socket with no extention to get it off

Since I did this yesterday, heres the steps I performed:

1. Put car on pretty level ground. I actually had mine leaning towards the drain plug to help get as much fluid out as possible.
2. Jack up car, take off front right wheel(probably dont have to but it seemed the smart thing to do), and access the drain plug.
3. loosen drain plug, fluid will being to drain. Because the car is jacked up, it is leaning to the other side, so I lowered the car as low as I could on the jack to make sure I got all the fluid out.
4. raised car back up, put back drain plug. I used the same washer because I had no extras. Ill just keep an eye on it and make sure it doesnt leak.
5. left car raised up some, but not too much higher than level. manuvered long funnel to the filler hole and put in about 2.3qts of the fluid. Fill it until it begins to overflow the filler hole. I lowered the car some to drain some of the excess, and put the filler bolt back in.
6. reassemble car

 

Do you think this job would be easier if on a lift? Cause I have easy access to a lift.

I changed the ATF in my CR-V earlier this week. It was really very simple. The Teg seems to be more of a pain in the ***.

 

It would be easier to drain on a lift, but harder to fill. Filling works best from above. Gravity is your friend.

 

It's also easier to fill from the VSS hole using a long funnel.


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