1st oil & transmission fluid change at home..
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Hi,
I plan on doing my first oil & transmission fluid change at home next weekend, just thought I would ask for any tips, concerns etc...
I plan on purchasing the following axle jack stands for the purpose:
www.canadiantire.ca Product #09-0013-2
any concerns or suggestions ?
it's a stock 99 Civic LX manual transmission.
I plan on doing my first oil & transmission fluid change at home next weekend, just thought I would ask for any tips, concerns etc...
I plan on purchasing the following axle jack stands for the purpose:
www.canadiantire.ca Product #09-0013-2
any concerns or suggestions ?
it's a stock 99 Civic LX manual transmission.
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Changing the oil is simple, reaching the filter can sometimes be a pain in the butt. ever done this before?
tranny oil is slightly more complicated. You might need a transfer pump to refill the tranny after draining.
It would be helpful to know your current level of experience, I don't want to treat you like a total rookie, if you have some knowledge!
those jack stands should work great for what you need, always be careful and safe when going under a raised car. you will also need a trouble light or something.
tranny oil is slightly more complicated. You might need a transfer pump to refill the tranny after draining.
It would be helpful to know your current level of experience, I don't want to treat you like a total rookie, if you have some knowledge!
those jack stands should work great for what you need, always be careful and safe when going under a raised car. you will also need a trouble light or something.
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If the 99 is like an 01-05 there will be a transmission drain bolt as well as a filler bolt. In which case I find it easier to change than the oil. There's no filter to remove and you can just get a funnel with a long tube and stick that in from the top of the engine. The filler bolt would be a few inches above the drain bolt.
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Thanks guys for the responses.
Will get that Long tube.
I have done a lot of work on motorcycles, but first time I will be doing anything to the car.
I found the owner manual will look there.
Bought a cheaper $17 jack stand from Canadian Tire today. will get it done something this or next weekend.
Thank you!
Will get that Long tube.
I have done a lot of work on motorcycles, but first time I will be doing anything to the car.
I found the owner manual will look there.
Bought a cheaper $17 jack stand from Canadian Tire today. will get it done something this or next weekend.
Thank you!
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