So I put new transmission fluid on my FK8 last year which was ACDelco and did a track event a few months after, in the recent weeks I had trouble pulling out of 1sr through 3rd when down shifting and I swapped too Amsoil and now my shifter is allot smoother. Wondering if the ACDelco boiled up from the track event when I pushed it.
It ultimately depends on how you use the car. If you are just driving normally then I'd recommend 30k, but if you are tracking the car then I'd recommend replacing it every 3-5 track events.
I don't need to ask. I tested this myself after you commented. You are indeed correct. The torque remains the same. It's the force needed that increases. Good catch!
@@kjechel2691 So for instance when you set your torque wrench to 32 ft-lbs the torque wrench will apply the same amount of toque with a shorter extension (the bottom trans drain bolt here) as with a longer extension (the top trans fill bolt here) the difference being that with the longer extension it will just have a little more resistance requiring more effort to achieve the same 32 ft-lbs?
The extension length makes no difference. The effort required varies with the length of the handle of the torque wrench. If your torque wrench handle is only one foot long it would require 32 pounds of force pulling on the end of the handle to get 32 ft-lbs of torque. If the handle is two feet long it only requires 16 pounds of force pulling on the end of the handle to get 32 ft-lbs of torque. Just set your torque wrench to the required torque and don't worry about the extension length. I hope that helps!@@abraham3981
You are incorrect on the extensions relation to torque applied. The extensions do not change the moment arm (right angle distance from the centerline of the bolt to the end on the torque wrench handle). You did not need to increase the torque setting. The torque wrench handle is just a lever. If you were using a crow's foot wrench, that would change the torque applied.
@@ElusiveAura My professional answer is yes. My actual answer is no, not really. I reused mine and had zero problems with leakage. I only change it out once every other exchange.
@@pointbypatrol you wouldn’t happen to know part # on that overfill washer would you? My parts guy at Honda trying to tell me it’s same washer size as drain and fill but you said it’s smaller.
Hey I have an FL5 too I noticed the gears are very notchy with the oem fluid I haven’t replaced mine I only have 1000 miles going to be doing so in the next couples of days to amsoil 0w20 and AC Delco for the transmission fluid any advice?
@@pointbypatrolthanks for the fantastic video. I will be attempting this on the DE5 but only at 4000 miles. What’s the recommended change interval for these vehicles that hasn’t seen track usage?
@@muhammadnawfal1169 Because it's a 'crush' washer. It becomes crushed or squeezed and creates a tight seal. Since you should be torqueing it the same every time, they have to be crushed every time with a new washer.
also good to open the fill bolt first so that you can ensure that you are able to fill it before you drain it :)
Good advice for ANY fluid
Your videos are super helpful. Appreciate it buddy!
@@looneyyang1326 Thank you!
Great video man! Hoping to pick up a FL5 sometime in 2024
It's worth it!
So I put new transmission fluid on my FK8 last year which was ACDelco and did a track event a few months after, in the recent weeks I had trouble pulling out of 1sr through 3rd when down shifting and I swapped too Amsoil and now my shifter is allot smoother. Wondering if the ACDelco boiled up from the track event when I pushed it.
What is the part number for the crush washer? Thanks for all your videos
I need to go to Honda tomorrow to order some parts. I'll ask while I'm there! Both upper and lower washers are the same.
@@pointbypatrol Awesome thank you. Please keep on keeping on!
94109-2000
@@pointbypatrol You're the best! Thank you again!
@@pointbypatroldid you also replace the washer for the 10mm bolt? If so, what is the part number for that?
Did u level your car before filling the oil? If the front is raised wouldn’t that affect the oil level
Yes, I backed the car onto a slope so that it would be level when I lifted it.
I accidentally grind the gears from 1st to 2nd. Should I change the fluid to ensure no shaving metal is in there?
It certainly wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'd imagine you're probably okay
Can you recommend when should do the first transmission change
It ultimately depends on how you use the car. If you are just driving normally then I'd recommend 30k, but if you are tracking the car then I'd recommend replacing it every 3-5 track events.
No torque correction is needed, regardless of how long the extension is. If you don't believe that, ask a physics teacher or mechanical engineer.
I don't need to ask. I tested this myself after you commented. You are indeed correct. The torque remains the same. It's the force needed that increases. Good catch!
BTW, great content - Thanks for all your posts!@@pointbypatrol
@@kjechel2691 So for instance when you set your torque wrench to 32 ft-lbs the torque wrench will apply the same amount of toque with a shorter extension (the bottom trans drain bolt here) as with a longer extension (the top trans fill bolt here) the difference being that with the longer extension it will just have a little more resistance requiring more effort to achieve the same 32 ft-lbs?
The extension length makes no difference. The effort required varies with the length of the handle of the torque wrench. If your torque wrench handle is only one foot long it would require 32 pounds of force pulling on the end of the handle to get 32 ft-lbs of torque. If the handle is two feet long it only requires 16 pounds of force pulling on the end of the handle to get 32 ft-lbs of torque. Just set your torque wrench to the required torque and don't worry about the extension length. I hope that helps!@@abraham3981
You are incorrect on the extensions relation to torque applied. The extensions do not change the moment arm (right angle distance from the centerline of the bolt to the end on the torque wrench handle). You did not need to increase the torque setting. The torque wrench handle is just a lever. If you were using a crow's foot wrench, that would change the torque applied.
Does the overflow bolt washer need to be replaced too? I know the fill and drain does. What about the overflow?
@@ElusiveAura My professional answer is yes. My actual answer is no, not really. I reused mine and had zero problems with leakage. I only change it out once every other exchange.
@@pointbypatrol thank you. I should have asked initially but when you do change the overflow washer out, is it a different size from the fill/drain?
@@ElusiveAura yes it's much smaller
@@pointbypatrol you wouldn’t happen to know part # on that overfill washer would you? My parts guy at Honda trying to tell me it’s same washer size as drain and fill but you said it’s smaller.
@@ElusiveAura it's a lot smaller because it's only a 10mm bolt. I don't know the part number of hand, unfortunately.
Hey I have an FL5 too I noticed the gears are very notchy with the oem fluid I haven’t replaced mine I only have 1000 miles going to be doing so in the next couples of days to amsoil 0w20 and AC Delco for the transmission fluid any advice?
I did notice that after 1000 miles the transmission started to "loosen up" some, but I can already tell a slight improvement with the AC Delco fluid!
@@pointbypatrolthanks for the fantastic video. I will be attempting this on the DE5 but only at 4000 miles. What’s the recommended change interval for these vehicles that hasn’t seen track usage?
@@eleisonv3510 I believe the transmission fluid exchange is recommended at 60k under the "normal" maintenance schedule.
why do you need to change that bolt washer, you also do that when changing the engine oil, kinda curious.
It's a one time use crush washer. If you reuse it you risk an oil leak.
thanks for the info@@pointbypatrol
@@muhammadnawfal1169 Because it's a 'crush' washer. It becomes crushed or squeezed and creates a tight seal. Since you should be torqueing it the same every time, they have to be crushed every time with a new washer.
may i know how long need to change manual fluid?
My car had 6500 miles on it, and I had already exchanged the MTF twice. I typically change the fluid every 2-3 track events.
Does changing the fluid change the feel of shifts? If so how ?
It can remove a little notchiness. Some folks really tune into the change, but I'm not one of them. The change to me is minute, and slightly better.
so no way to do this without removing all that stuff
@@guachito33 unfortunately you have to take all of that stuff apart to get to the fill hole