DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 35

luvvmysi89 · 01-25-2010, 05:40 PM

Switched mine out yesterday. I went with Amsoil. I felt an immediate difference, smoother shifting and just all around better ride with high and low rpm's.

SteveOFG2 · 01-27-2010, 01:47 PM

welp i've had my amsoil synchromesh in since late summer and even though the days are getting below freezing here in VA, this stuff still feels better than the OEish i drained out

SteveOFG2 · 01-27-2010, 01:48 PM

AMSoil

TuGood2BTru · 02-01-2010, 12:59 AM

Hey does anyone know if there is a transmission fluid dipstick to check the level of fluid? I looked after changing mine and I cant seem to find one.

Gray · 02-01-2010, 01:39 AM

I don't think there is for the manual transmission. You basically fill it up until it overflows on a level surface.

silverstreak20z3 · 02-01-2010, 01:39 AM

There is no dip stick for the manual transmission. Just keep pumping the fluid in there until it comes out. Make sure your car is level. I put about 1.8 L of amsoil in my si does great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuGood2BTru

Hey does anyone know if there is a transmission fluid dipstick to check the level of fluid? I looked after changing mine and I cant seem to find one.

TuGood2BTru · 02-01-2010, 12:41 PM

That sucks. What i did was fill it while it was jacked leaning to the right, filled it as much as possible. It was over flowing out while tilted (to the right). Then I set it down, but when I set it down I saw little to none drip out. So I'm scared I didnt have enough.

SteveOFG2 · 02-02-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuGood2BTru

That sucks. What i did was fill it while it was jacked leaning to the right, filled it as much as possible. It was over flowing out while tilted (to the right). Then I set it down, but when I set it down I saw little to none drip out. So I'm scared I didnt have enough.

you might be ok if some still came out while sitting flat...

DC2007CivicEX · 02-09-2010, 01:34 PM

And I thought paying $75 at the dealer was cheap for having this done! After seeing how easy it is, now I feel violated!

I have always changed my own engine oil, but considered transmissions not a DIY.

Wrong!

Thanks for this.

fryrice · 02-09-2010, 01:38 PM

quick question...did u guys level your car when u changed urs?

Gray · 02-09-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

use 4 jack stands...

or on 1 stand just filled it up like 1.8qt to 2qt.

okey...jack the drivers side,
unbolt the filler plug,
then unbolt the drain plug.
put the car down,
let it drain.
jack the car up again
put the drain bolt back
take off the wheel
fill the transmission up to 1.8qt-2qt
put the wheel back
put the car down,let the excess fluid out
jack the car up,put the filler plug back in.
put the car down then

This is how I changed mine.

Zeuceone · 02-09-2010, 06:24 PM

I fill mine with the driver side on a jackstand. Rather have more than not enough fluid.

mtarrant05 · 02-10-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLU BY U

it took too long for me to fins the fill and drain plugs on my trans. check out my DIY on drilling new drain and fill holes into the transmission. It was easy to thread the holes too, since aluminum is such a soft metal. I encourage you to use a quality drill bit set.

ha

SteveOFG2 · 02-10-2010, 02:41 PM

See I kept my car level and used just about 1.7 qts......one reason i dont like to over fill its just like if you over fill your engine oil. You're not supposed to because it will make the moving parts have a harder time doing their job. Like many have stated when changing the fluid more came out than what you had to put in. IMO thats why our trannys feel like sh*t from the dealer, because at the manufacturer they fill the tranny's while they are on their side.

rainking1978 · 02-12-2010, 11:03 PM

Got this today in the mail

SteveOFG2 · 02-13-2010, 10:20 AM

^ohh yea golden sexy

i<3mySI · 02-13-2010, 11:44 AM

wheres the best website or store i can purchase amzoil from?

SteveOFG2 · 02-13-2010, 12:00 PM

ya could just go to amsoil.com and search for a local dealer around you then call each place up and hagle

rainking1978 · 02-13-2010, 02:27 PM

I'm doing mine right now. Just figured out a way to get the car up on all four. Took a little of thinking outside the box, lol. My ramps were too high, the front bumper wouldn't clear them so I used 2x4's to get the car up a little then put the ramps. Drove up them then jacked the rear and supported it with jack stands. Went inside to warm up a bit since it's a crisp 23 degrees outside. Going to drain and fill it now.

rainking1978 · 02-13-2010, 02:38 PM

OK, she's draining now. No issues with removing the fill/drain bolts. Back inside trying to warm up, lol while she continues to drain. Sorry for the play by play action, lol.

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01-25-2010, 05:40 PM	#681 (permalink)
luvvmysi89 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Age: 22 Posts: 29 Ashley Mueller	Switched mine out yesterday. I went with Amsoil. I felt an immediate difference, smoother shifting and just all around better ride with high and low rpm's.

01-27-2010, 01:47 PM	#682 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	welp i've had my amsoil synchromesh in since late summer and even though the days are getting below freezing here in VA, this stuff still feels better than the OEish i drained out

01-27-2010, 01:48 PM	#683 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	AMSoil

02-01-2010, 12:59 AM	#684 (permalink)
TuGood2BTru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 357 Tommy	Hey does anyone know if there is a transmission fluid dipstick to check the level of fluid? I looked after changing mine and I cant seem to find one.

02-01-2010, 01:39 AM	#685 (permalink)
Gray Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX Posts: 312	I don't think there is for the manual transmission. You basically fill it up until it overflows on a level surface.

02-01-2010, 12:41 PM	#687 (permalink)
TuGood2BTru Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 357 Tommy	That sucks. What i did was fill it while it was jacked leaning to the right, filled it as much as possible. It was over flowing out while tilted (to the right). Then I set it down, but when I set it down I saw little to none drip out. So I'm scared I didnt have enough.

02-09-2010, 01:34 PM	#689 (permalink)
DC2007CivicEX Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 49	And I thought paying $75 at the dealer was cheap for having this done! After seeing how easy it is, now I feel violated! I have always changed my own engine oil, but considered transmissions not a DIY. Wrong! Thanks for this.

02-09-2010, 01:38 PM	#690 (permalink)
fryrice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raynham, MA and South Shore Age: 25 Posts: 1,712 Ken	quick question...did u guys level your car when u changed urs?

02-09-2010, 06:24 PM	#692 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 14 Posts: 98,529	I fill mine with the driver side on a jackstand. Rather have more than not enough fluid.

02-10-2010, 02:41 PM	#694 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	See I kept my car level and used just about 1.7 qts......one reason i dont like to over fill its just like if you over fill your engine oil. You're not supposed to because it will make the moving parts have a harder time doing their job. Like many have stated when changing the fluid more came out than what you had to put in. IMO thats why our trannys feel like sh*t from the dealer, because at the manufacturer they fill the tranny's while they are on their side.

02-13-2010, 10:20 AM	#696 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	^ohh yea golden sexy

02-13-2010, 11:44 AM	#697 (permalink)
i<3mySI Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,020 Albert	wheres the best website or store i can purchase amzoil from?

02-13-2010, 12:00 PM	#698 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	ya could just go to amsoil.com and search for a local dealer around you then call each place up and hagle

02-13-2010, 02:27 PM	#699 (permalink)
rainking1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 564 Ted	I'm doing mine right now. Just figured out a way to get the car up on all four. Took a little of thinking outside the box, lol. My ramps were too high, the front bumper wouldn't clear them so I used 2x4's to get the car up a little then put the ramps. Drove up them then jacked the rear and supported it with jack stands. Went inside to warm up a bit since it's a crisp 23 degrees outside. Going to drain and fill it now.

02-13-2010, 02:38 PM	#700 (permalink)
rainking1978 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 564 Ted	OK, she's draining now. No issues with removing the fill/drain bolts. Back inside trying to warm up, lol while she continues to drain. Sorry for the play by play action, lol.

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