4jacks

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On page 208 of the 02 manual it show the Automatic Transmission fluid dipsticks for CVT and all other models but nothing about Manual

Basically! where do you put the fluid for Changing Manual Transmission Fluid ???

Thanks for the Help !

pheaton

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You put the fluid in the transmission. . DUH!!!

j/k.

I don't think the manual has a dipstick, you have to check it by pulling the plug and sticking your finger in there. I'm not sure where the fill hole is though.

RyzRocket02

I haven't looked inside the bay in a long time. I think it's in the upper right hand corner. It *may* be the one with the grey cap... or maybe that was brake. I'm really not too sure. I know the little one in the upper right is the brake, try the larger one.

jwalker87

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its right next to your drivers side strut tower. On the manual, there are two reservoirs there. One is larger and is right next to the firewall. The other is smaller (maybe 1.5 inches in diameter), and is more on the side of the strut tower. THat's it. I know because you have to remove it to install a strut tower bar; so if you draw a line between the two struts, its right in the middle.

rickinthescv

The small one on the strut tower is the Clutch tank. It is for the hydraulic clutch.

You should not have to check the transmission oil, only change it, unless you have noticed a leak.

Boilermaker1

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Yeah.. don't put tranny fluid in the clutch reservoir. Not a wise idea. The systems are totally isolated from each other.
Go on the right side of the transmission. (its in the manual somewhere, look in the index, but if the AT directions are on 208, I'd say its on 207 or 209) You'll see a bunch of bolts, holding the casing together, but there's one that has a square socket in it, stick a 3/8" drive socket wrench (no socket, just the wrench). Thats the filler. The drain is below it, its the same 17mm bolt as the oil drain bolt. Drain it, and you'll need a funnel with a flexible hose to refill it (you need to pour through the side of the casing. 1.75 quarts, and make sure you jack the front and the back of the car up so it's level, otherwise it'll spill out the filler bolt before you get enough in.

4jacks

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Dang, that seems like a pain in the butt, why the heck didn't they just put a fill thing up top.
How long does the neck on the funnel have to be ???
is thier enough room under the CAR ??

Flashlightboy

They do have a fill spout of sorts. Boilermaker and I have talked about this before and the method he describes is the one least likely to have something go wrong.

My method would be to use the same drain and overflow holes he uses but instead of working with the flexible funnel, I'd suggest removing the backup switch and use that as the fill hole.

If you have an aftermarket intake the switch is very easy to locate. It's the one with the grey plastic and wiring attached to it. A deep 28mm socket will remove it (Pep Boys or Sears) and you can pour the oil in.

You still will have to watch the overflow hole like Boilermaker said but on the other hand, you could always pour in the correct amount per the manual and not bother with it flowing out of the hole.

4jacks

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Hmmmm.... I do have a After Market SRI so lemme look for that thing

Thanks

Bellz

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I checked the manual and found this page. Hope this helps.

4jacks

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Bellz, Thanks man, I saw that I think it only confirms the fact that thier is no way to fill from the engine bay. I guess that prevents people from over filling the Trans. I dunno.. seems akward to fill under the car.

CIVIKRACIN

HOW OFTEN SHOULD SOMEONE CHANGE THE TRASMISSION FLUID
MANUEL

jnh986

i just changed mine but i change mine every 10 thousand miles .. i race mine tho so .. yea and its daily driven still

bradmanuwf

the plug for the fill hole uses a 17mm wrench or socket...at least the 01-05 does. I think the drain is the 3/8" square hole. they do that so you don't get the two confused and open the drain plug thinking its the fill plug. I changed oil for walmart and sears...so I learned a lot of general stuff there and then the harder stuff at home in my garage.

Blahman2

wait... if the bolts on the bottom of the tranny... How do you put new fluid in?

bradmanuwf

its not on the bottom. its on the side near the bottom. about 4-6in. from bottom I'd say

4jacks

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YEAH !!!! My Year old Thread Got Resurrected !!!!!

So I'll answer my own dumb **** questions.

You will need
1. Honda Manual Trans Fluid,
2. Auto Ramps ( Preferable made out of wood, but your el cheapo metal ones will work)
3. Two Jack Stands
4. Funnel
5. about 8 ft. of Clear pvc to duct tape to the end of the funnel and fit into the trans hole.
6. Tools and junk.
7. Oil Pan

Step Number 1!
Drive on Ramps

Step Number 2!
Jack up rear, and place on Jack Stands

Step Number 3!
Place oil Pan under Trans and Unscrew Bottom Trans Bolt to Drain Trans Fluid

Step Number 4!
Wait 5 minutes you impatience idiot.

Step Number 5!
Screw Back in Bottom Bolt and Unscrew Top Bolt

Step Number 6!
Jam one end of the Clear PVC flexible tube into the hole you just took the screw out of

Step Number 7!
Duct tape that funnel to the other end.

Step Number 8!
Dump in some Trans Fluid

Step Number 9!
Dump in some more Trans Fluid, you cheap bastard keep dumping it in till it starts spilling into the oil pan.

Step Number 10!
I DIDN’T TELL YOU TO TAKE AWAY THE OIL PAN, YOU IDIOT PUT IT BACK QUICK!!

Step Number 11
Screw the Top Transmission Bolt Back in.

Step Number 12!
Take Rear off Jack Stands

Step Number 13!
Back off Ramps

Step Number 14!
Clean up your Mess or you’ll kill the birds and go straight to Heck!!!

Step Number 15!
Have a Nice Day!



That took a while to type, some shoot me a rep point, you stingy bastard.

J/k

Blahman2

What do you do when your car is too low for ramps?

4jacks

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The Best Ramps Available are like this !!

Step Number 1!!
Get Your Ghetto, Lowriding Butt to Home Depot.

Step Number 2!!
Buy: Chainsaw
8” x 8” x 8’ Lumber
12” x 2” x 12’ Lumber

Step Number 3!!
Use the Chainsaw to saw the 8x8 lumber diagonally 2feet from each end
The end result will be to ramp shapes, you can adjust the slope to whatever you need

Step Number 4!!
Cut the 12x2 into two pieces slightly longer than you ramp portions

Step Number 5!!
Screw those 12x2 pieces to the bottom of your ramps for added height

Step Number 6!!
Drive up your nice new 10” tall ramp!!

If needed I can take a picture.
These ramps frigging rock.
My only grief is that 12” x 12” lumber is special order only at Home Depot and the Such.
8” is fine for smaller cars, but it’s a bit narrow for larger cars.

profuse007

whats a "rep point"???

bradmanuwf

haha, that's funny. what's a rep point?....... I gave you some rep 4jacks.

Storm897

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=160848

Above is a link to a DIY with Pics.

Here is one from above:

Metallica454

iTrader: (1)

Correct, there is no reservoir on manual trannies. It gets drained and filled directly into the casing.

4jacks

iTrader: (3)

Hit This Button !!

Thanks!!

4jacks

iTrader: (3)

Uber Nice DIY Storm... is it in the DIY Section ??
Too Bad it wasn't up a Year ago, when I needed it

Storm897

Its not in the DIY section. Dont know what needs to be done to put it there.

_Viper_

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Yes when you have ramps you need to buy extensions so teh car will go up in a less steep angle or else the bottom of your bumper gets trashed especially on 04 - 05's

4jacks

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pm Derek, he'll put it in there