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Old Dec 6, 2004
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Automatic Trans Fluid Change
Does anyone have directions for changing the trans fluid on an '02 Civic? The local shop said it had to be pumped out. Doesn't Honda use a trans filter??
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No filter to change, it's internal. Just unscrew the drain bolt, clean off any metal pieces stuck to it's magnet, let fluid drain, and pour more in. Sucking out fluid with a machine is a very bad idea because not everything will get lubed right away. That causes serious damage.
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Thanks, Gearbox. I still wish there was a filter to change, but I guess Honda knows what they're doing.
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im lazy to run out and read my manual, but changing the tranny fluid is 30k miles correct? and would that mean flushing it or just draining and pouring in as if it were motor oil?
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Ok hear is another question to add to this thread..When you change the tranny oil do you reccomend an additive?????like synthetic oil or something like that????
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B&M Synthetic TrickShift Automatic Fluid

I'm gonna be getting me 4 quarts of this stuff sometime in the future so I can change the tranny fluid this spring.
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I would only use honda atf and no additives! Do a drain and refill every 15k or when fluid starts turning black instead of red.
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I would only use honda atf and no additives! Do a drain and refill every 15k or when fluid starts turning black instead of red.
I dunno. I think that B&M stuff is pretty good stuff. Dezod is currently using it in his car (granted he's boosted) and hasn't complained about anything yet.
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i just take it to somewhere trannies scare me
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A lot of people have ****ed up their tranny after thei've used aftermarket oil, i would stick with Honda OEM, if something happens and you still have warranty, it will void if you have some other oil......
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I use synth in all my vehicles including 2 race cars. B&M and Redline are good stuff. If your fluids meet spec, they won't void your warranty.
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Originally Posted by 2k3kansasEX
i just take it to somewhere trannies scare me
Lolllll I used to work with a Trannie and it scared the hell out of me too....

I would take one home with me to show to my girlfriend though
 
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