DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid

[the8thwonda']

I bet the previous owner of my Si didn't do none of these... No wonder I wasn't impressed with the Si's shifting.. thing grinds & 3rd pops out.. Definitely one of the first things imma do along with a TWM SS to get this baby straight!

Also, you DO recommend the MTG on a 250wtq setting OR regular "racing" right? Cuz i'll be boosting this thing in the future
Thanks!

[meeks]

^^ the 3rd gear popping out might be because your 3rd gear is f0cked. get the tsb done

[8th_civic_si]

how long does it take to change your transmission fluid? I'm thinking about finally going Amsoil Sychromesh. My second gear pisses me off.....

[Yodums]

Maybe 30-45 minutes if you wanted to take your time....

[simons2k]

Originally Posted by Oil Doc

You asked about buying magnetic drain bolt...

if the bolt is long enough to get a few wraps of wire (22 ga is telephone wire) just wrap it around the bolt leaving a tail on each end and flash your battery with the ends.. it will magnetize whatever steel you have wrapped the wire around..

It is jst like making a coil.

Doc

Cool little trick How long will it stay magnetized, or do you have to do this every time you remove the bolt?

[Oil Doc]

Originally Posted by simons2k

Cool little trick How long will it stay magnetized, or do you have to do this every time you remove the bolt?

The magnetism does wear down after a while but not where you would have to keep doing it..

It only takes a second to do it.

Doc

[8th_civic_si]

How much MTF Amsoil Synchromesh will I need? Is 2 quarts enough?

[Oil Doc]

Originally Posted by 8th_civic_si

How much MTF Amsoil Synchromesh will I need? Is 2 quarts enough?

Yes, 2 Qts will be sufficient... You may want to get the pup AMSOIL offers as well... It screws right on their bottles..

Doc

[[hwy]Hagen]

hey Doc when you flash the bolt does the battery get damaged? cause i did it and sparks came out and it kinda startled me... thanks for your help

[Oil Doc]

Originally Posted by [hwy]Hagen

hey Doc when you flash the bolt does the battery get damaged? cause i did it and sparks came out and it kinda startled me... thanks for your help

As long as you just flash it a few times, there is no problems..

Doc

[the8thwonda']

Originally Posted by meeks

^^ the 3rd gear popping out might be because your 3rd gear is f0cked. get the tsb done

But ain't this a "common" problem with the '06 Si? Also, my VIN doesn't fall into the "recalled" Si trannys posted somewhere in the forum. I'm pretty sure with with the Amsoil or Redline MTF + TWM SS + bushings = should definitely improve, if not eliminate, the notchiness and the grinding. I got the car used, and more likely, the previous owner didn't change the tranny fluid.

BTW, thanks BCJ for the DIY.

[the8thwonda']

Hey DOC... how much for 2 qts shipped?

[0720Steve]

Originally Posted by Oil Doc

Yes, 2 Qts will be sufficient... You may want to get the pup AMSOIL offers as well... It screws right on their bottles..

Doc

the pup?



i'm trying to find a suction/filler gun.

[[hwy]Hagen]

Originally Posted by 0720Steve

the pup?



i'm trying to find a suction/filler gun.

a pup i think is a cap that goes on the bottle to make it easier to pour. i think it is cheaper too. may go with one of those and save some money to spend on other car stuff

[Oil Doc]

Originally Posted by 0720Steve

the pup?



i'm trying to find a suction/filler gun.

Sorry....


PUMP.. Part# G-2039


Doc

[0720Steve]

how many foot pounds on an si?

[Yodums]

There is a much easier way to fill the transmission with fluid. Get a clear tube and pass it through the engine bay. One end will go directly into the fill hole. The other end will be exposed in the engine bay. From there you can use a funnel to pour the manual transmission fluid. You will most likely need a buddy to help you.

[0720Steve]

very good advice. i just did mine. wasn't too bad. but now i know i can hit it from up top.

[OEM_SI]

$30.58 shipped for 2 Amsoil MTF,.. is there any place cheaper?

Order Total

Merchandise Total: $21.00

Shipping: $7.90
State/Province Tax: $1.68

Grand Total: $30.58

[8th_civic_si]

Ok guys......i just received my 2 Quarts of MTF Amsoil Synchromesh today that i ordered from the Amsoil website. Oddly, the bottles I receive says Amsoil Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid but doesn't say SAE 5W-30 anywhere on the bottle like the ones on page 16 of this thread. The invoice that came in the box says "Syn Manual Trans Fluid 5w-30." Is this ok? I'm probably just over concerned but I love my SI!
Thanks.