DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 5

***Zeuceone*** · 03-15-2007, 02:40 PM

its just your choice. i used gm synchromesh friction modified mtf

Tom1222 · 03-15-2007, 06:42 PM

I used Royal Purple Synchromax. Works really well. But the choice is yours.
Lots of stuff out there that will do the trick

Ep3racer954 · 03-15-2007, 08:16 PM

i just used your DIY. it helped! thanks alot +1.. i used royal purple

Tom1222 · 03-15-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ep3racer954

i just used your DIY. it helped! thanks alot +1.. i used royal purple

How do you like the Royal Purple? I checked their web site and they don't recommend the Royal Purple MTF Synchromax for Hondas. They actually recommend their 10W30 MotorOil in the transmission for our cars. However it is compatible with GM Syncromesh so I figure it should work in our cars as well.
So far I haven't seen any adverse effects using Royal Purple. Shifts smooth and silky

Never had any issue with the 3rd gear crunch and I still don't. It may glide into gears a little easier but I can't tell any major difference from the Honda stuff that was in there before.

dextor · 03-25-2007, 08:33 PM

Does anyone know the proper torque for the fill/drain bolts? The user manual doesn't state it.

Tom1222 · 03-25-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dextor

Does anyone know the proper torque for the fill/drain bolts? The user manual doesn't state it.

I just tightened the bolts until they felt tight. I would say maybe 20lbs or so. Don't overtighten those because they could strip. Just use common sense and you should be okay.

dextor · 03-31-2007, 04:26 PM

Changed my MTF to Amsoil today (Canadian 07 LX Sedan). Didn't have too much problem shifting before, just felt a little notchy. Now shifting feels smoother.

1.8L FG KiDd · 04-04-2007, 01:57 PM

ok guys...lolz..i just got the amsoil mtf today and im gonna change it this weekend. now..i have a 06 ex coupe. am i going to perform the same steps as batang with the si or is anything diff....lemme kno guyz pm me if possible txzzz

1.8L FG KiDd · 04-05-2007, 09:28 AM

bump 4 my question

BATANG CITY JAIL · 04-05-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1.8L FG KiDd

ok guys...lolz..i just got the amsoil mtf today and im gonna change it this weekend. now..i have a 06 ex coupe. am i going to perform the same steps as batang with the si or is anything diff....lemme kno guyz pm me if possible txzzz

you just gonna have to find the drain plug on the transmission, and fill it up on the specs, check the manual for that...

1.8L FG KiDd · 04-06-2007, 08:41 AM

word...tx meng

dario · 04-09-2007, 11:56 AM

okay just throwing this out there but can you refill the tranny fluid from the dipstick port?

BATANG CITY JAIL · 04-09-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dario

okay just throwing this out there but can you refill the tranny fluid from the dipstick port?

no... there is no dipstick on the SI.. only on AT...

dario · 04-09-2007, 02:21 PM

LOL!!!! man i feel like such a noob!!! LOL thanks for the help!

BLU BY U · 04-09-2007, 02:34 PM

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.

***Zeuceone*** · 04-09-2007, 02:55 PM

it already comes with a fill and drain hole.

Tom1222 · 04-09-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dario

okay just throwing this out there but can you refill the tranny fluid from the dipstick port?

Tom1222 · 04-09-2007, 05:38 PM

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.

Right... and you probably have some swamp land in Florida for sale as well

Tom1222 · 04-09-2007, 05:41 PM

dario and Blu by U are getting +1 Rep each for making me laugh

BLU BY U · 04-09-2007, 05:52 PM

i thought it was pretty funny too, however i had to use the cork from a champagne bottle to close the fill hole i drilled. ill have to wait until tomorrow to thread it and use a bolt to properly seal it.

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dextor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Changed my MTF to Amsoil today (Canadian 07 LX Sedan). Didn't have too much problem shifting before, just felt a little notchy. Now shifting feels smoother. Last edited by dextor; 04-02-2007 at 05:08 PM.

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03-15-2007, 02:40 PM	#81 (permalink)
*Zeuceone* ''CA'' All day. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 82,966 Gertrude iTrader: 41 / 100%	its just your choice. i used gm synchromesh friction modified mtf

03-15-2007, 06:42 PM	#82 (permalink)
Tom1222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 3,100 Tom Smith iTrader: 6 / 100%	I used Royal Purple Synchromax. Works really well. But the choice is yours. Lots of stuff out there that will do the trick

03-15-2007, 08:16 PM	#83 (permalink)
Ep3racer954 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fl Age: 20 Posts: 1,673 FG*SQUAD #87 iTrader: 3 / 100%	i just used your DIY. it helped! thanks alot +1.. i used royal purple

03-25-2007, 08:33 PM	#85 (permalink)
dextor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anyone know the proper torque for the fill/drain bolts? The user manual doesn't state it.

04-04-2007, 01:57 PM	#88 (permalink)
1.8L FG KiDd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dancing @ teh Clubb Posts: 2,859 FrAnCiS iTrader: 3 / 100%	ok guys...lolz..i just got the amsoil mtf today and im gonna change it this weekend. now..i have a 06 ex coupe. am i going to perform the same steps as batang with the si or is anything diff....lemme kno guyz pm me if possible txzzz

04-05-2007, 09:28 AM	#89 (permalink)
1.8L FG KiDd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dancing @ teh Clubb Posts: 2,859 FrAnCiS iTrader: 3 / 100%	bump 4 my question

04-06-2007, 08:41 AM	#91 (permalink)
1.8L FG KiDd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dancing @ teh Clubb Posts: 2,859 FrAnCiS iTrader: 3 / 100%	word...tx meng

04-09-2007, 11:56 AM	#92 (permalink)
dario Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 27 Posts: 295 iTrader: 0 / 0%	okay just throwing this out there but can you refill the tranny fluid from the dipstick port?

04-09-2007, 02:21 PM	#94 (permalink)
dario Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 27 Posts: 295 iTrader: 0 / 0%	LOL!!!! man i feel like such a noob!!! LOL thanks for the help!

04-09-2007, 02:34 PM	#95 (permalink)
BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 7,669 iTrader: 2 / 100%	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.

04-09-2007, 05:41 PM	#99 (permalink)
Tom1222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 3,100 Tom Smith iTrader: 6 / 100%	dario and Blu by U are getting +1 Rep each for making me laugh

04-09-2007, 05:52 PM	#100 (permalink)
BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 7,669 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i thought it was pretty funny too, however i had to use the cork from a champagne bottle to close the fill hole i drilled. ill have to wait until tomorrow to thread it and use a bolt to properly seal it.