Honda Civic Manual Transmission Fluid Change
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2025
- Changing the manual transmission fluid in my 2013 Honda Civic LX. This is the exact procedure for the 2012-2015 Civic but you should be able to perform a MTF change on most vehicles using similar steps. See the links below for the parts and tools I used:
Drain Pan:
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Transmission Drain Bolt Crush Washers (14mm):
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Transmission Fill Bolt Crush Washers (20mm):
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Fluid Transfer Pump (that I'll be using next time):
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Drain Pan:
amzn.to/3bDAauY (affiliate*)
Transmission Drain Bolt Crush Washers (14mm):
amzn.to/3dMg8QE (affiliate*)
Transmission Fill Bolt Crush Washers (20mm):
amzn.to/3dJKbbN (affiliate*)
Fluid Transfer Pump (that I'll be using next time):
amzn.to/3bGESYM (affiliate*)
*Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns my channel a small commission. Think of it as a tip that doesn't cost you anything. Thanks for the support!
Really great video. To add to all this, drain plug to be tighten at 29 ft-lbs and fill plug at 32 ft-lbs.
Thanks for the torque specs, I'm sure others will find it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Amazing! I was told to look for Civic videos for doing my 2007 CR-V. I've been trying, with no joy, to find the correct fill and drain points on my transmission. None of the multiple versions I can find on the internet match up with my bolts, but this nailed it. I just crawled under the car and found mine in this exact same spot. Finally, I can change the oil this week. Thanks a mil
That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
Great video, helped to know where the fasteners were on that pan before I was under there with the car 1" from my face. To get the new oil in I used 5/8" vinyl tubing and a funnel. Just poked the tubing down from under the hood next to the air box, and stuck it into the fill hole from underneath, and cut it to length. It isn't a snug fit but it's pretty close and it stayed put.
Yeah, I had originally planned to pour in the new fluid from up top but I didn't have a hose long enough to reach. That'll be the plan for next time, if the quart bottle pump doesn't do an adequate job. Thanks for watching!
Not BS vídeo. Straight to the point. Good job man..
Thanks, I appreciate it!
You did a good job on the video. I have some helpful info on the refilingl of the fluid with almost 0 waist. "Install a clear hose at the top of the transgression vent tube. It should have a rubber vented cap on it. Remove the cap and install the hose. You can buy a funnel with a hose, 10 mm hose id. With the top fill plug removed and the funnel installed at the top vent tube, start poring the new fluid in. After about 1½ qts. start watching for the fluid to start coming out of the top fill plug. Reinstall the plug.
Keep up the good info videos.
God bless.
I had a clear tube that was the proper size, but I didn't measure it and after starting the video realized it was too short, so I improvised. :) I've used the pump, that I showed at the end of the video, to replace the fluid since then. It works really well, and I can be under the car the whole time instead of up and down a bunch. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks I have a 2014 manual with 170k km was looking to find those fill and drain bolts.time to make hands oily lol. thanks a looooot for sharing video.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for such a helpful upload. I've just done mine, filled from above with a 90* plumbing bend at the end of some polythene tubing which worked OK. Worst aspect was the push clips - 6 snapped or partially broke but I was OK with some new spare ones I had to hand. A few years before I need to do it again!
I'm glad the video was helpful! Yeah, those clips are a pain. I wonder how much that underbody panel really helps with aerodynamics / fuel economy? I've considered completely removing it to make maintenance faster and easier, but I don't want to hurt my MPG. Thanks for the comment!
@@Mikeattempts that's very helpful in Canada to protect underbody and keeps things clean.not just for fuel economy as these civics are very good with mpg 👍
@@mahdavimail That makes sense but my problem is that I live off of a gravel road so dirt, sticks, and gravel get trapped up there. I guess it still keeps things cleaner than they would be without the panel.
Excellent video! This video was a perfect tutorial on how to do it! I did it myself following your video to a tee.
That's great to hear, I really appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial. Using my ratchet as a breaker bar breaks the mechanism. A 3/8 breaker bar is better, but I've broken those too.
Thanks! :)
Why do Auto Mechanic charge so much for this simple service. I really thank you so much, because for one very tired of Mechanic hit me up for 300. and 400 hundreds of dollars for a simple service I could preform myself
I agree, it's not much different than an oil change. The worst part was removing the large plastic plate to get access to the transmission. It'd be nice if there was a smaller cutout, like they have for the oil drain and filter. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the upload sir. I just did the same on my 2012 Civic! And i bought the pump beforehand !
I really wish there was a smaller panel under the transmission, like the oil pan/filter panel, so you didn't hafta take off the entire plastic underbody cover. Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts Yeah, taking off the plastic panel is the most difficult part.
How many quaters did you used??
Yay a manual version! Thank you!
Link for new crush washers please?
The manual transmission drain bolt crush washer is a 14mm, same as the engine oil drain bolt crush washer ( amzn.to/2QsWwG8 ). The manual transmission fill bolt crush washer is a 20mm ( www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5W23H4 ).
@@Mikeattempts Thank you for the info. I bought a bunch for doing my oil changes. I used to go to the dealer and get ripped off. Ive had my car for 5 years and still runs new.
Yeah, it's really hard to find a trustworthy mechanic. If you can do it yourself, you'll always know it was done right. Plus, you save money and learn valuable skills.
@@Mikeattempts Thats very true. I bring my car in during the winter only. And I actually deal with a good Honda dealer. The parts from the dealer are just overpriced
@@Mikeattempts what do you think about the long life coolant? Says it lasts a long time.
Thanks for the free information
Thanks for the free info
Thanks for watching! :)
Mike Attempts, this video is an amazing find. Thank you for posting this on youtube, I can save myself some cash and do the transmission fluid change on my own. Thanks for sharing the video once again for people like me to find.
Thanks for the comment. It's always nice to hear that my videos were able to help someone.
Thank you for taking the time sir
No problem, thank you for taking the time to watch!
Hello I'm wondering what type of transmission fluid what I need for 2009 Honda Civic LX manual transmission I did a clutch job and I'm trying to find transmission fluid for it and Honda dealerships are closed would synchromesh be a good solution
I get my MTF from the parts department at my local Honda Dealership, it's reasonably priced. If you don't have a dealership nearby, I've heard good things about Amsoil Synchromesh 5W-30 MTF but I think it's more expensive. If you're talking about bleeding your clutch line, that actually uses brake fluid which I also get from the Honda Dealership but I'm sure any good quality DOT 3 brake fluid would be fine.
Thank you sir, this video is perfect.
Thanks, I appreciate it! :)
Correction, start watching for fluid coming out of the fill hole after a quart.
2 quarts will be enough? You just filled until fluid was level with the fill hole?
Yep, just keep adding MTF until it starts coming out of the fill hole, 2 quarts is all you will need for 2012-2015 Civics and you'll have some left over.
If you get a small bug sprayer you can just leave it full of atf and use it whenever you want, pushes oil in.
Ah, you mean the kind you pump up with air to pressurize the container? Yeah, I bet that would work pretty well. I picked up a pump top for quart bottles, I'm gonna try it out next time.
Super appreciated!!
Thanks for watching!
Hey man, first of all thanks for the video it just what I was looking for
I have one question, isn't it necessary to empty the reservoir up the hood as well?
There is no reservoir for the manual transmission fluid, only the brake fluid and clutch fluid. I'll be releasing clutch and brake flush videos in January. Thanks for watching!
i bought a few days ago a 2004 Honda civic with manual transmission with 230k miles. I have no idea if the previous owner ever changed the fluid. Assuming he did not, do you think it is a good idea to change the transmission fluid now? PD: the changes between gears are smooth
If it were me, I'd change all the fluids (transmission, oil, coolant, brakes, clutch, & power steering). At 230k miles, it's better safe than sorry. You'll really only have the cost of the fluids and your time so it's pretty cheap insurance. Plus, if you change all the fluids then you can have a fresh start on your maintenance log. Thanks for watching!
I agree 100%😊@@Mikeattempts
Since I bought my 17 civic last year with 17k miles I've done mostly city driving till now it's 44k miles. Clutch is good. Should I change the fluid now?
I'm not a mechanic and I've been told by the Honda dealership that the MTF and ATF change intervals are the same now at 30k miles. That doesn't make much sense to me because I had a manual 1997 Civic before this one and its MTF change interval was 90k miles (printed in the manual). On my 2013 Civic, I plan on doing my MTF every 60k unless shifting becomes not as smooth.
I have a 2013 Acura ILX, which is basically a Civic. Do you think they both use the same type of transmission fluid?
I always buy my transmission fluid from Honda and, as far as I know, the fluid is universal as long as you buy manual transmission fluid (MTF) for vehicles with a stick shift and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for vehicles with automatic transmissions.
@@Mikeattempts thanks
Any idea if this works the same for the Honda HR-V? I know they share the same engine, but the HR-V is 6 speed manual.
I'm sure it's very similar. This procedure should be able to be applied to pretty much any vehicle with a manual transmission. It's just a matter of finding the drain and fill bolts.
Am I good to drive after of after doing the whole fluid change? or do I need to go through all the gears first so all the fluid goes through & then I can drive? (Talking specifically about manual transmission)
You're good to go immediately after, just like an oil change.
Good fast video thanks
Yep, thanks for watching!
how much bottle of oil you need to buy at the dealer for the oil change ? thanks
Just 2 bottles of MTF and you should have a little left over.
So whats the name of the tool, for taking out the push clips. Other than a screw driver. I know there is a name, but I don't remember it. I'd like to buy one, on probably eBay.
It looks like there are at least 3 different styles of auto clip removers, a screwdriver type with a V groove at the end: amzn.to/2Vg8SUV , thin flat pliers: amzn.to/2RtpdV7 , or these long-jaw pliers: amzn.to/2Vmu4bI
Is that really the only way to fill the transmission? Seems like a huge design flaw by Honda. I thought for sure I’d be able to fill it from the engine bay.
You can fill it from the engine bay but I didn't have a long enough tube at the time so I had to improvise. I bought a little hand pump that goes on a quart bottle so that should make it a lot easier next time. If not, I'll buy a piece of tube that attaches to my funnel and fish it down from the top. Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts It didn't for me. And the pump broke too. The "beer funnel" method into the check port, from the engine bay. Seems to be the easiest method. Unless the person has a cai. It's pretty easy to get to the top side fill port without having to remove the airbox.
@@Tixbomber That sucks that the pump broke. I'll be sure to have some tubing on hand next time, in case my pump gives out.
@@Mikeattempts Yea. I might've gotten a bad one. I see people use them all the time. But after it broke apart throwing tranny fluid everywhere. It was def, I knew I should've used a beer funnel, and a whole lot of expletives. Lol.
@@Tixbomber Hahaha, sounds like it exploded on you! The nice thing about the pump, when it works, is that you can do everything from under the car. You don't need to keep getting up to add more fluid to the funnel.
I have 105, 000km on my civic still did not do this i think i should , is it nessary to jack up the care in the back also
I supported the front and rear with jackstands so the car would be level when refilling the transmission. If you don't have enough jackstands, you could try jacking the front only, drain and fill the transmission, leave the fill bolt out, and then let the front of the car down to drain out any excess fluid before raising the car again and reinstall the fill bolt. However, I'm not 100% sure that would work because, with only the front jacked, the fill hole might end up being the low point and, after you let the front down, the fluid might level itself below the fill hole. I'm not sure how many ounces this could account for, and it might not be enough to matter. Also, I've since used the quart bottle pump and it worked great. If you don't have one, a longer hose attached to a funnel would allow you to fill the transmission from up top, under the hood.
I cant find anywhere in my manual what the change interval is. Is it 30 or 60K. I have 2014 Civic LX with 25K miles. Thanks
Yeah, I had the same problem. I even called local service centers and got different answers. I've been doing mine every 60k. My old 1997 Civic called for transmission fluid change every 90k. The dealership I bought mine from suggested I get it done at 30k, which is the recommendation for ATF now, and I said "but it's a manual" and they said it's the same interval for ATF and MTF. That doesn't make any sense to me, I think they were just trying to make some extra money. All manufacturers should still have to print the normal and severe maintenance schedules in the manual even though it's all controlled through the computer now. The maintenance minder is convenient but I like to know when to expect each maintenance item. Thanks for watching!
Mine popped up in the maintenance reminder. I think it was a bit after 70k cant remember exactly.
@@iamcancer3298 Ah, good to know, thanks! I'm creeping up on 90k but I don't remember seeing it. Maybe I didn't scroll down far enough. :)
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I used just under 2 quarts of Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).
Thanks you
Thanks for watching!
Manual transmission doesnt have dipstick?
Nope, no dipsitck for checking MTF level. The only way to check the fluid level is to remove the fill bolt, stick your finger in, and add fluid until it's level with the hole.
@@Mikeattempts thank you for the guides.. i keep looking the dipstick on my engine bay
How often does manual transmission fluid need to be changed in this car?
I can't seem to find a definitive answer. Now that they use the "Maintenance Minder", they no longer print the maintenance schedule in the manual. My old 5-speed 1997 Civic only called for a MTF change every 120k miles (if I remember correctly). Some people say it's 30k now, no matter the transmission type but that doesn't make any sense. I have yet to see it pop up on my Maintenance Minder but I guess there's a chance I missed it. I was over 60k when I changed mine the first time. With a manual, it's also easier to feel when the gear changes aren't as smooth as they used to be so then you'll know it might be time for a change. If you're able to get Honda's actual recommendation from a reliable source, please let me know. Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts owners manual I believe says 30000 as well but that doesn't seem necessary.
I agree. Why would newer technology require more frequent change intervals? How was the '97 Civic able to go 120k but the new ones suggest 30k?
I Have a 2012 si. My maintenance reminder went off around 60k for transmission fluid.
Thanks for letting me know, 60k sounds like a safe bet.
What's the oil grade
I use Honda MTF purchased from my local Honda dealership.
I wish I had that much room in my garage and a 2nd person
Yeah, it's nice to have the space. Before I had a garage, I remember having to drive to the side parking lot of a local grocery store to change my oil. :)
What is right grade 75 - 80 GL4?
I used Honda manual transmission fluid (MTF) but I'm not sure what grade it is.
What fluid did u use thanks!!
Honda MTF
100%👍🏾
Thanks! :)
What brand and weight gear oil did you use???
I used genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid.
Totally wrong
My car is still shifting smoothly so I must have done something right. ;) Thanks for watching!