changing transmission fluids
#2
Can someone tell us whether you have an automatic or manual transmission? V-6 or 4-cyl engine?
For all of them, the drain plug has a square hole & you use a 3/8 socket extension without a socket.
For the 4-cyl manual the drain plug is directly below the right axle, you can see it looking from the right-front wheel. Fill plug is level with the axle, at 9-o'clock position.
For the 4-cyl automatic, the drain plug is also on that side, but well-forward of the axle. Seems like it's on the right-front corner of the transmission. Fill through the dipstick-hole.
Amount of fluid should be listed in the owner's manual. Maybe 3 quarts for automatic, less for the manual.
For all of them, the drain plug has a square hole & you use a 3/8 socket extension without a socket.
For the 4-cyl manual the drain plug is directly below the right axle, you can see it looking from the right-front wheel. Fill plug is level with the axle, at 9-o'clock position.
For the 4-cyl automatic, the drain plug is also on that side, but well-forward of the axle. Seems like it's on the right-front corner of the transmission. Fill through the dipstick-hole.
Amount of fluid should be listed in the owner's manual. Maybe 3 quarts for automatic, less for the manual.
Last edited by JimBlake; 01-03-2013 at 09:19 AM.
#4
Same situation for me,, need to change oil transmission !
for a Acord 1996 EX 4 door 2.2L
I have additional questions :
1- What is the exact oil I need ??
2- I.d like to flush the oil by doing drain-refill 2 times. Is that enough ?
3- How long should I drive the car between 2 drain in order to clean it thoroughly ??
Thanks
for a Acord 1996 EX 4 door 2.2L
I have additional questions :
1- What is the exact oil I need ??
2- I.d like to flush the oil by doing drain-refill 2 times. Is that enough ?
3- How long should I drive the car between 2 drain in order to clean it thoroughly ??
Thanks
#5
1 - Honda ATF. Pretty sure when your car was build Honda called their fluid "ATF Z-1". But that has since been replaced with something newer & better. ATF is one of the few fluids that really actually need to be Honda fluids.
2 - Judge how clean is the old fluid that drains out. The dipstick isn't always the best indications, sometimes the drained fluid is dirtier. There's a chance you might want to do it 3x. The fluid is pricey, so unless you want to buy a 12-pack, just buy more fluid later after you've already done 2x.
3 - Probably 5 or 10 miles. But many people find it's convenient to wait until the following weekend to repeat the drain/fill. No problem with doing it that way.
2 - Judge how clean is the old fluid that drains out. The dipstick isn't always the best indications, sometimes the drained fluid is dirtier. There's a chance you might want to do it 3x. The fluid is pricey, so unless you want to buy a 12-pack, just buy more fluid later after you've already done 2x.
3 - Probably 5 or 10 miles. But many people find it's convenient to wait until the following weekend to repeat the drain/fill. No problem with doing it that way.
#6
Thanks for the information.
the oil transmission is expensive, Honda dealer sell it for 10$ a quart in Montreal, Canada !
I am wondering if I can buy a generic like Castrol or Penzoil oil transmission that fit to Honda Accord 1996.
Is that OK to do that ?
the oil transmission is expensive, Honda dealer sell it for 10$ a quart in Montreal, Canada !
I am wondering if I can buy a generic like Castrol or Penzoil oil transmission that fit to Honda Accord 1996.
Is that OK to do that ?
Last edited by curvenut; 01-10-2013 at 03:24 PM.
#8
Just wipe it clean and don't worry on it.
My '97 AT takes 2 1/2 qts for drain and fill when on level.
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