Any way to check the transmission fluid?

hiphopaddict · 01-09-2007, 11:48 PM

Is there a way to check the transmission fluid level on an Si? A dip-stick perhaps? I'd like to see if it's been overfilled at the factory.

udumkid · 01-09-2007, 11:54 PM

use your finger as a dipstick.

1)loosen FILL plug.

2)insert finger into the fill hole to check fluid level. If tranny is over full the fluid would just come out of the fill hole

NIGHTHAWKSI · 01-10-2007, 10:19 AM

my MTF was very overfilled. when ichanged the flud it was pouring out. it wouldnt suprise me if it was half a quart too full.

**GeezerSi** · 01-10-2007, 10:20 AM

^^ I wonder why?

NIGHTHAWKSI · 01-10-2007, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeezerSi

^^ I wonder why?

it must have came like that from the factory

**truflip** · 01-10-2007, 12:34 PM

i heard changing the factory MTF makes shifting better and more fun.. even Honda says theyre new tranny fluid is better... and i read somewhere some Honda techs recommend GM's tranny fluid

***letsgoflyers81*** · 01-10-2007, 12:56 PM

I've read that many people have found their transmissions were overfilled from the factory. With too much pressure, that causes some of the transmissions issues we've seen, even if you don't take the supposedly poor quality of Honda's MTF. Plenty of people have seen an improvement of just replacing their MTF with stock Honda MTF and using the correct amount. That said, I just ordered some Amsoil to see how that helps the 3rd gear problems I'm having.

articsilber323 · 01-10-2007, 08:23 PM

i just changed my MTF to amsoil syncromesh 5W-30 and it has been great

mine was also overfuiled by .3 quarts

i am so glad that i changed this out

best 20 dollars i have spent!!!

vetkiller · 01-15-2007, 06:18 PM

Just put in amsoil after twm bushings and short shifter package. Guess what?....they overfilled the damn thing from the factory. Tranny oil came gushing out for some time. Nut heads.

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udumkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 13.5@102mph N/A untuned Age: 88 Posts: 4,152 Rene.... iTrader: 8 / 100%	use your finger as a dipstick. 1)loosen FILL plug. 2)insert finger into the fill hole to check fluid level. If tranny is over full the fluid would just come out of the fill hole

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NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 23 Posts: 14,735 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	my MTF was very overfilled. when ichanged the flud it was pouring out. it wouldnt suprise me if it was half a quart too full.

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GeezerSi Hidy Ho Neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 14,472 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	^^ I wonder why?

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truflip Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 9,475 iTrader: 11 / 100%	i heard changing the factory MTF makes shifting better and more fun.. even Honda says theyre new tranny fluid is better... and i read somewhere some Honda techs recommend GM's tranny fluid

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*letsgoflyers81* Nacho Cheese! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Age: 27 Posts: 1,334 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've read that many people have found their transmissions were overfilled from the factory. With too much pressure, that causes some of the transmissions issues we've seen, even if you don't take the supposedly poor quality of Honda's MTF. Plenty of people have seen an improvement of just replacing their MTF with stock Honda MTF and using the correct amount. That said, I just ordered some Amsoil to see how that helps the 3rd gear problems I'm having.

01-10-2007, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
articsilber323 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,017 iTrader: 6 / 100%	i just changed my MTF to amsoil syncromesh 5W-30 and it has been great mine was also overfuiled by .3 quarts i am so glad that i changed this out best 20 dollars i have spent!!!

01-15-2007, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
vetkiller Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 528 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just put in amsoil after twm bushings and short shifter package. Guess what?....they overfilled the damn thing from the factory. Tranny oil came gushing out for some time. Nut heads.