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First I was wondering if anyone Knows what to torque the tranny bolt too when putting it back on? Also do you have to use Honda tranny fluid? Can I use royal purple tranny fluid? And one last question, when I remove the bolt, is it necessary to buy another one, or just reuse the old bolt? I know I always buy a new bolt and washer when changing the oil, just was wondering about the tranny fluid. Also how much is the tranny fluid from honda?

 
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What I am thinking is buying 3 quarts of Synthetic royal purple and then 7 6 quarts of honda fluid and drain it 2 times with honda fluid then using royal purple fluid at the end.

 
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Anybody???

 
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Pretty sure you have to use Honda ATF for the auto tranny, the tranny will shift like poo with other stuff, but for manuals I think you could use something like Redline MTL...just my 2 cents...

 
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I have a manual, but with my experience on draining/refilling a few other people's autos, the synthetic didn't make a difference. Maybe for high heat, racing conditions, but if its a daily driver I couldn't justify the cost. If it were me, I'd just flush with Honda's ATF, but more often.

 
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So I can use the royal purple ATF?

 
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Of course you can. Then again, you could also use 10-30 motor oil but its missing the additives. See if you feel any difference.

 
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Whatever you use, the key is to change it often, NOT at 100,000 miles. I change my oils/fluids every 20k, except engine oil, of course.

 
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Ok well here is my next question, when I change it is it necessary to buy another bolt, or just reuse the old one. I ask because I always buy a new bolt when changing the oil, thought doing this one too. And also do you fill the new fluid through the dipstick hole.

 
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Tranny bolt torque is 36lbf-ft, and use a new crush washer. Yes, it is filled through the dipstick hole. (closes service manual)

 
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So I dont need to replace the bolt, just the washer. When I take the bolt off, the washer will be under it just like the engine drain bolt. I know I am asking a stupid question, but I have never drained the tranny fluid before.

 
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Correct.