DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 21

[hwy]Hagen · 12-10-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joon joon

where could i get amsoil locally?? im in socal... and i wanna do this today cuz imma be changing my engine today also

i have been looking everywhere in socal, pepboys,autozone, kragens, nothing... i even asked them if they carry amsoil and they were like WTF?

joon joon · 12-10-2008, 12:45 PM

damn ***.. i wanna try to knock it out today since imma be under the car already

camdens09 · 12-10-2008, 01:42 PM

One question. Mine's an 09 and i want to get rid of the notchyness but dont know if this will void my warranty if i change my tranny fluid.Any help is welcomed.

**0720Steve** · 12-10-2008, 01:54 PM

depends. if you mess it up somehow by doing it yourself they could get you. if you know what you are doing and put the right stuff in, torque the bolt right...etc. you will be fine.

Oil Doc · 12-10-2008, 06:49 PM

The stores mentioned could carry AMSOIL if they wanted to abide by AMSOIL's Policies but they don't want to... They have the Wal-Mart Mentality... We have the this is the way we do it if you want it mentality and it is not negotiable...

As far as local..... go to AMSOIL - Synthetic Oil, Motor and Engine Oil, Lubricants, Air Filters, Oil Filters and Greases and do a search for a local dealer... It will not give Retail Accounts...

As far as Warranty... It is against the law for the OEM to void a Warranty due to maintenance practices or products used as long as they meet or exceed OEM Specs. The Specs for tranny fluid on the Manual Honda's is so loose you can run just about anything in them.

Also, Don't let a Dealer BS you... A Dealer DOES NOT have the power to void a Warranty for ANY reason. It must be done by an OEM Rep.

Doc

camdens09 · 12-10-2008, 07:54 PM

good thing i know what im doin huh lol, i was just alittle unsure about messing with the tranny for fear of warranty issue's. Thanks a bunch man.

Civic2006 · 12-11-2008, 04:13 PM

FYI: I just want to inform everyone that the torque for the Fill-hole and Drain plug is 44 Nm (33 lbf-ft) and 39 Nm (29 lbf-ft), respectively.

Also, the oil required is:
1.4L (1.5 US qt) at change
1.7L (1.7 US qt) at overhaul.

The information above is from the official Honda Service Manual.

joon joon · 12-12-2008, 04:50 PM

just finished this... was kinda easy but messy... i pulled my fill bolt out and a lot came out... went everywhere.. pulled the drain bolt and it came pouring out and got everywhere.... but it feels much better with the amsoil.. gonna use it in my b series build for my other car

Indohan · 12-12-2008, 05:23 PM

Thanks. Good info.

Oil Doc · 12-12-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joon joon

just finished this... was kinda easy but messy... i pulled my fill bolt out and a lot came out... went everywhere.. pulled the drain bolt and it came pouring out and got everywhere.... but it feels much better with the amsoil.. gonna use it in my b series build for my other car

Sounds like someone had it overfilled to begin with... Which can also harm the tranny.

I have seen posts here and there where people have the car jacked up to the side and fill it until it is coming out... This is definitely the wrong procedure. Car should be level and the proper amount of fluid installed and only the proper amount.

Doc

ebdiam · 12-17-2008, 06:38 PM

Does the transmission need a drain plug washer? If so is it the same size as the engine drain plug 14mm washer?

The Power of Dreams · 12-17-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebdiam

Does the transmission need a drain plug washer? If so is it the same size as the engine drain plug 14mm washer?

If by "need" you are asking if there is a point to the washer? Yes, there is.

If you are asking whether you can just put the old one back on...then yes, you can.

If you are asking whether you should put the old one back on...then no, you should not. You should replace it.

No, it's not the same as the 14mm engine oil drain plug washer.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-17-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camdens09

One question. Mine's an 09 and i want to get rid of the notchyness but dont know if this will void my warranty if i change my tranny fluid.Any help is welcomed.

dont tell them that u change the MTF... if they lie so u can.

Oil Doc · 12-17-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

dont tell them that u change the MTF... if they lie so u can.

What difference does it make ? They can't void a warranty for too much maintenance.. Or, a lack thereof for that matter.

Doc

ebdiam · 12-17-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Power of Dreams

If by "need" you are asking if there is a point to the washer? Yes, there is.

If you are asking whether you can just put the old one back on...then yes, you can.

If you are asking whether you should put the old one back on...then no, you should not. You should replace it.

No, it's not the same as the 14mm engine oil drain plug washer.

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***Zeuceone*** · 12-17-2008, 11:26 PM

17mm...

ebdiam · 12-17-2008, 11:59 PM

^ Thank you

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-20-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oil Doc

What difference does it make ? They can't void a warranty for too much maintenance.. Or, a lack thereof for that matter.

Doc

the dealership will try to find a way to stay away from a warranty work.. trust me if they found out that u change it.. they will viod it.

ebdiam · 12-20-2008, 01:47 AM

^ I would think so too..
I have slight notchyness in 3rd so I bought amsoil mtf which I will use to see if that fixes the issue. I also want to take it into the dealership to see if they can replicate it and fix it but I am sure if they find out I changed the MTF or discover the tranny drain plug has been changed (I can to install a magnetic drain plug) that they will void my warranty.

ebdiam · 12-20-2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebdiam

^ I would think so too..
I have slight notchyness in 3rd so I bought amsoil mtf which I hope will fix the issue. I also want to take it into the dealership to see if they can replicate it and fix it but I am sure if they find out I changed the MTF or discover the tranny drain plug has been changed (I can to install a magnetic drain plug) that they will void my warranty.

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12-10-2008, 12:45 PM	#402 (permalink)
joon joon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,001 iTrader: 30 / 100%	damn ***.. i wanna try to knock it out today since imma be under the car already

12-10-2008, 01:42 PM	#403 (permalink)
camdens09 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 192 iTrader: 0 / 0%	One question. Mine's an 09 and i want to get rid of the notchyness but dont know if this will void my warranty if i change my tranny fluid.Any help is welcomed.

12-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#404 (permalink)
0720Steve Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 46,766 iTrader: 67 / 100%	depends. if you mess it up somehow by doing it yourself they could get you. if you know what you are doing and put the right stuff in, torque the bolt right...etc. you will be fine.

12-10-2008, 06:49 PM	#405 (permalink)
Oil Doc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 212 Bob iTrader: 0 / 0%	The stores mentioned could carry AMSOIL if they wanted to abide by AMSOIL's Policies but they don't want to... They have the Wal-Mart Mentality... We have the this is the way we do it if you want it mentality and it is not negotiable... As far as local..... go to AMSOIL - Synthetic Oil, Motor and Engine Oil, Lubricants, Air Filters, Oil Filters and Greases and do a search for a local dealer... It will not give Retail Accounts... As far as Warranty... It is against the law for the OEM to void a Warranty due to maintenance practices or products used as long as they meet or exceed OEM Specs. The Specs for tranny fluid on the Manual Honda's is so loose you can run just about anything in them. Also, Don't let a Dealer BS you... A Dealer DOES NOT have the power to void a Warranty for ANY reason. It must be done by an OEM Rep. *Doc*

12-10-2008, 07:54 PM	#406 (permalink)
camdens09 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 192 iTrader: 0 / 0%	good thing i know what im doin huh lol, i was just alittle unsure about messing with the tranny for fear of warranty issue's. Thanks a bunch man.

12-11-2008, 04:13 PM	#407 (permalink)
Civic2006 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 121 iTrader: 0 / 0%	FYI: I just want to inform everyone that the torque for the Fill-hole and Drain plug is 44 Nm (33 lbf-ft) and 39 Nm (29 lbf-ft), respectively. Also, the oil required is: 1.4L (1.5 US qt) at change 1.7L (1.7 US qt) at overhaul. The information above is from the official Honda Service Manual.

12-12-2008, 04:50 PM	#408 (permalink)
joon joon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,001 iTrader: 30 / 100%	just finished this... was kinda easy but messy... i pulled my fill bolt out and a lot came out... went everywhere.. pulled the drain bolt and it came pouring out and got everywhere.... but it feels much better with the amsoil.. gonna use it in my b series build for my other car

12-12-2008, 05:23 PM	#409 (permalink)
Indohan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burbank Cali Posts: 6,709 Roy iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks. Good info.

12-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#411 (permalink)
ebdiam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 22 Posts: 3,693 Evan iTrader: 25 / 100%	Does the transmission need a drain plug washer? If so is it the same size as the engine drain plug 14mm washer?

12-17-2008, 11:59 PM	#417 (permalink)
ebdiam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 22 Posts: 3,693 Evan iTrader: 25 / 100%	^ Thank you

12-20-2008, 01:47 AM	#419 (permalink)
ebdiam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 22 Posts: 3,693 Evan iTrader: 25 / 100%	^ I would think so too.. I have slight notchyness in 3rd so I bought amsoil mtf which I will use to see if that fixes the issue. I also want to take it into the dealership to see if they can replicate it and fix it but I am sure if they find out I changed the MTF or discover the tranny drain plug has been changed (I can to install a magnetic drain plug) that they will void my warranty.