DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 17

Grizam303 · 05-25-2008, 01:58 PM

I removed the fill bolt from my transmission case yesterday and at least 16 ounces came out.

Also, I don't know if it's the worst thing I've ever smelled, but without a doubt, top 10.

Sinistr · 05-26-2008, 07:31 PM

Well, I finally got around to adding the Amsoil MTF to my wife's 07 RR Si Sedan today. It had 31220 mi. on the odometer when I got to work. BCJ, thanks for the writeup, it made things much much easier to do. I went in knowing exactly what to look for. As stated by multiple other owners, my tranny was WAY overfilled. The only "Problem" I had was that I had to find out the hard, and somewhat painful way, that removing/installing the fill plug is a bit of a PITA to do when you are a little bit larger than an average person. There sure isn't to much room to fit my hand in all of the cramped, and extremely tight spots that this car seems to have. But, it got done. I didn't really have to much seat time in this car, but my wife has told me that the car shifts much better and smoother than before. I am happy to say that this car in now running on 100% Amsoil products now. Let's see how long this car can stay on the streets w/out any major issues. Again, BCJ, thanks for this very informative writeup.

06rdsi · 05-27-2008, 05:37 PM

how much for 2 quarts is everyone paying and where did you order from or what parts store would carry it

dwm5f5 · 06-04-2008, 04:24 PM

so how often is everyone changing their mtf? I changed mine a few months back, though, it still feels better with amsoil than with the original crap...

***fiji06si13*** · 06-14-2008, 12:32 AM

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Oil Doc · 06-14-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwm5f5

so how often is everyone changing their mtf? I changed mine a few months back, though, it still feels better with amsoil than with the original crap...

I have a rule of thumb along with AMSOIL's recommended...

AMSOIL Recommends that If the original fluid is petroleum, you can go up to 3 times as far as OEM Recommended.

What you do have to watch for is that with your first change to AMSOIL, many engines and transmissions will retain enough fluid to degrade the new fluid. What I usually do and like to see people do, is only take the first change to 2 times OEM and 3 times after that..

Me... It's cheap to do... I just change everything once per year right at the end of June, beginning of July on half my vehicles and around December on the rest of them... Overkill ??? Maybe...but I/we put a ton of miles on... I call it cheap insurance.

What is amazing is that so many people think that OEM Fluids cannot be deviated from...

I sold a Local Honda owner some MTF for his vehicle the other day and he was worried about using something besides OEM as it "may" void his warranty because AMSOIL has not "Certified" their fluid for the new 2008 Honda fluids..

After looking in his manual and it said that he could use a 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil if the Honda Fluid was not avaialable, He gladly purchased the AMSOIL MTF Fluid and took it to the shop behind him right away..

Said he noticed the improved shift just driving it back around the block to his shop.

Doc

Noy · 07-02-2008, 07:27 PM

Hi, i just finish changing my MTF , but I forgot to put the washer back on. Should I take the drain plug out again and put the washer back on? So far no leaks.Took me a while to change it since I don't have a lift. I only use one jack that came with the car.

Noy · 07-02-2008, 08:06 PM

Nm, I just put that shit back in.Used 2Q of Honda MTF btw.

SiRob119 · 07-02-2008, 08:14 PM

how often should you do this

R4DG · 07-03-2008, 05:14 AM

every other motor oil change

Oil Doc · 07-03-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiRob119

how often should you do this

It depends on driving conditions and the type of fluid used.

A PAO/Ester Based Synthetic can go up to 3 times as long as it's petroleum counterpart.

Doc

dominicanto17dr · 07-08-2008, 02:43 PM

Man idk what im doing wrong. I just changed my tranny oil using Purple Oil Synchro. This time I jacked the passenger side and drained the oil. Dropped it to make sure any excess oil comes out. Jacked the driver side. Put the drain bolt back on and started filling. For some reason my tranny is still taking less than 2 qts. Maybe like 1.4. After that it starts dripping. What am I doing wrong? I kno its not leveled but I figured if I drain it and jacked the driver side it would be no problem. Last time I had 4 jacks and still took about 1.4 qts. WTH am i doing wrong??

Oil Doc · 07-08-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominicanto17dr

Man idk what im doing wrong. I just changed my tranny oil using Purple Oil Synchro. This time I jacked the passenger side and drained the oil. Dropped it to make sure any excess oil comes out. Jacked the driver side. Put the drain bolt back on and started filling. For some reason my tranny is still taking less than 2 qts. Maybe like 1.4. After that it starts dripping. What am I doing wrong? I kno its not leveled but I figured if I drain it and jacked the driver side it would be no problem. Last time I had 4 jacks and still took about 1.4 qts. WTH am i doing wrong??

You don't say what your car is, but based on a 2006 Si, the 5 spd takes 3.0 Pints or 1.5 qts, the 6 Spd uses 3.2 PINTS.

Doc

dominicanto17dr · 07-08-2008, 03:20 PM

Oh. i thought this thread was just sis. Well yea i have an 07 si4dr.

Oil Doc · 07-08-2008, 04:04 PM

Information is good for everyone... never know who will read....

Now knowing that you have an 07, I believe it only came with a 6 Spd.... 3.2 Pints...

Do your trans a favor, Get rid of the Purple Stuff...

Doc

fishoreal · 07-10-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATANG CITY JAIL

okey..its been 2 days since i change my MTF...
tonight is cold, 30F, i start the car and i notice that the rpm at idle is going down faster than before. i run the car and you can really notice the notchiness of the shifting but the good news, 3rd gear is behaving. (crosses finger) 3rd gear have not poped out on me since yeasterday.

how about you guys? for the ones who changed thier MTF.

So far so good, its been a couple days and the 3rd gear problem seems better. It was somewhat hard to engage 3rd sometimes, now shifting seems much smoother. The notchiness is gone, lets hope for good. I used AMSIOL 10W 30

Oil Doc · 07-10-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishoreal

So far so good, its been a couple days and the 3rd gear problem seems better. It was somewhat hard to engage 3rd sometimes, now shifting seems much smoother. The notchiness is gone, lets hope for good. I used AMSIOL 10W 30

Although engine oil can be used in the Honda Tranny, why didn't you use the MTF ?

Doc

dominicanto17dr · 07-11-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oil Doc

Information is good for everyone... never know who will read....

Now knowing that you have an 07, I believe it only came with a 6 Spd.... 3.2 Pints...

Do your trans a favor, Get rid of the Purple Stuff...

Doc

I just couldnt find your oil. I went to this one store they had it but it was ATF. So I saw Royal Purple and bought it. Ill go with Amsoil next time and order it cuz I dont just wana drive around looking for it. I rather look up online or call.

meeks · 07-11-2008, 12:39 AM

sorry if asked before, but what does the r18 use for mtf?.. im leaning towards amsoil for a lot of members repping the product. any reference i should say when i order amsoil?

TANGRANGER · 07-11-2008, 11:15 PM

what do they call those "big ass syringes" or should i just go to autozone and ask for a "big ass syringe" haha?

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05-25-2008, 01:58 PM	#321 (permalink)
Grizam303 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,467 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I removed the fill bolt from my transmission case yesterday and at least 16 ounces came out. Also, I don't know if it's the worst thing I've ever smelled, but without a doubt, top 10.

05-26-2008, 07:31 PM	#322 (permalink)
Sinistr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ABQ. NM Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well, I finally got around to adding the Amsoil MTF to my wife's 07 RR Si Sedan today. It had 31220 mi. on the odometer when I got to work. BCJ, thanks for the writeup, it made things much much easier to do. I went in knowing exactly what to look for. As stated by multiple other owners, my tranny was WAY overfilled. The only "Problem" I had was that I had to find out the hard, and somewhat painful way, that removing/installing the fill plug is a bit of a PITA to do when you are a little bit larger than an average person. There sure isn't to much room to fit my hand in all of the cramped, and extremely tight spots that this car seems to have. But, it got done. I didn't really have to much seat time in this car, but my wife has told me that the car shifts much better and smoother than before. I am happy to say that this car in now running on 100% Amsoil products now. Let's see how long this car can stay on the streets w/out any major issues. Again, BCJ, thanks for this very informative writeup.

05-27-2008, 05:37 PM	#323 (permalink)
06rdsi Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how much for 2 quarts is everyone paying and where did you order from or what parts store would carry it

06-04-2008, 04:24 PM	#324 (permalink)
dwm5f5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 23 Posts: 149 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	so how often is everyone changing their mtf? I changed mine a few months back, though, it still feels better with amsoil than with the original crap...

07-02-2008, 07:27 PM	#327 (permalink)
Noy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montgomery Cty,MD Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hi, i just finish changing my MTF , but I forgot to put the washer back on. Should I take the drain plug out again and put the washer back on? So far no leaks.Took me a while to change it since I don't have a lift. I only use one jack that came with the car.

07-02-2008, 08:06 PM	#328 (permalink)
Noy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montgomery Cty,MD Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nm, I just put that shit back in.Used 2Q of Honda MTF btw.

07-02-2008, 08:14 PM	#329 (permalink)
SiRob119 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Age: 17 Posts: 907 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	how often should you do this

07-03-2008, 05:14 AM	#330 (permalink)
R4DG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 178 Kin iTrader: 0 / 0%	every other motor oil change

07-08-2008, 02:43 PM	#332 (permalink)
dominicanto17dr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 425 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Man idk what im doing wrong. I just changed my tranny oil using Purple Oil Synchro. This time I jacked the passenger side and drained the oil. Dropped it to make sure any excess oil comes out. Jacked the driver side. Put the drain bolt back on and started filling. For some reason my tranny is still taking less than 2 qts. Maybe like 1.4. After that it starts dripping. What am I doing wrong? I kno its not leveled but I figured if I drain it and jacked the driver side it would be no problem. Last time I had 4 jacks and still took about 1.4 qts. WTH am i doing wrong??

07-08-2008, 03:20 PM	#334 (permalink)
dominicanto17dr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 425 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Oh. i thought this thread was just sis. Well yea i have an 07 si4dr.

07-08-2008, 04:04 PM	#335 (permalink)
Oil Doc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 172 Bob iTrader: 0 / 0%	Information is good for everyone... never know who will read.... Now knowing that you have an 07, I believe it only came with a 6 Spd.... 3.2 Pints... Do your trans a favor, Get rid of the Purple Stuff... *Doc*

07-11-2008, 12:39 AM	#339 (permalink)
meeks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,095 Resident DHL man iTrader: 2 / 100%	sorry if asked before, but what does the r18 use for mtf?.. im leaning towards amsoil for a lot of members repping the product. any reference i should say when i order amsoil?

07-11-2008, 11:15 PM	#340 (permalink)
TANGRANGER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clear Lake City, Tx Posts: 419 iTrader: 0 / 0%	what do they call those "big ass syringes" or should i just go to autozone and ask for a "big ass syringe" haha?