How to Change Transmission Fluid on Honda Acura
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- I finally had some free time and really warm weather and changed my transmission fluid today. I was using Honda MTF but the gears were not as smooth anymore and felt like gears were sticking. I went with a pretty inexpensive Mobil 10w30 motor oil. This is what the owners manual suggests for these cars when they were produced. The engine and transmission however are not the originals but are from the same years but from the Japanese models. It is an obd0 cable transmission b16a.
Changing the fluid will be identical for any 88-00 Civic / CRX AND Integra 90-01 with a B or D series engine.
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Trying to do this to my GSR
Same process I suppose?
Great video, thanks!
New subscriber from Los Angeles
Awesome, welcome! Yes, exact same process on your GSR!
I really admire your passion for Hondas man. It seems a great community of passionate and skillful people. Keep sharing your vids and knowledge.
Love the comment Britton! I try to do my best!!
official video for Honda n acura transmission fluid change manual!!
just picked up a gsr trans for my ef sedan, super knowledgeable videos bro🤙🏻🤙🏻 Respect from the Ef community💪🏼 Tacoma wa.
Appreciate that! I lived there for the 1st 5 years of my life, born in Renton. 👍
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@@GarageBuiltHondas hey bro so i have a cable lsv setup in my ef sedan. i'm going hydro trans, which cable to hydro trans conversion kit works the best for this?? i can't find the hasport one online. any info is much appreciated bro👊🏼🤙🏻🤙🏻
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Danm thats a clean engine bay
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Enjoyed the video.
Thanks homie!!
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how much ATF does my 1995 Honda Civic need
Priscilla Morales ~2 quarts for a manual transmission.
Another spot you can put the oil in from if you can't break the fill plug loose is the reverse switch. I've had to do that a few times due to a stripped fill plug
Very nice, I have never done that before. Now I know! Thanks for adding the comment!!
This helps out a lot Thnks
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really helpfull thanks
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It’s interesting that you can use 10w30 on D series and K series and B series and even the H series and the usual Ams Oil And Honda Transmission Fluid - has to be Manuel Transmission fluid by the way yes I’m 4 yrs late also on a b series I believe you can fill it up on the speed sensor if you don’t have the right nozzle hose and only the funnel
Hey man helpful video! I gotta ask though as Im trying to piece together an intake for my 91 integra using the stock air box. Where did you get that intake pipe with the slight bend on either side for your civic? Thanks man!
It was a regular short ram intake. I cut it where the stock air box met the intake arm and bought a silicon coupler to join both. Depending on the size of the intake or air box opening, yiu may need a coupler that goes from one size to another. i think this was a 3" to 2.75".
GM Synchromesh TF is great also.
Agreed!
For a non Vtec dc4 integra are the Crush washers for the fill and drain bolt the same size
No. Fill bolt is much larger.
Hello ! Nice tip, i will do the same. Best Regards!
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good shit man. been watching all your videos.
(EF Sedan Carlos)
Nice, where have you been man?!
+Jon Widmer good man. been working on my sedan. its been down since Aug last year.
+Juan Torres What are you doing to it?
+Jon Widmer doing a 2 tone paint job on it. might finish it soon. so we can do a photoshoot together or something.
+Juan Torres Definitely, that'd be pretty cool! Let me know when you're ready. You should join us for the next EF meet/cruise also!
I have an automatic da9 integra, what oil should I use? ATF dexron 3 no good?
Thanck you God bless you
You're welcome
I'm really surprised you didn't use any Lucas heavy duty stabilizer oil. Supposed to be really good for transmissions.
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I used syncro mesh to keep the oil from breaking down and becoming too thin
I tried that on an old DA that had a bad grind and it seemed to help. I wanted to get back to a regular oil and see if it makes a difference. I think my clutch might be taking a dump on me. 😡
+Jon Widmer yeah I just did mine because after driving 20 mins my side to side play in gear and nutral slowly becomes stiffer still shifts fine just not as much play
+Brandon Fleming I'll have to update this in a month or so and see if it has helped.
Yoo i have a 91 dx automatic how mutch fuild i need?
Im in Austin, where u at bro? I got a 91 ED6/EF bone stock fixin to Ebay the shit out of it!!! lol
Charles Dunn lol, I'm in El Paso!
hey J wid films just subscribed to you , i have an 89 hatch dx automatic . what transmission fluid should it take?
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When the factory owners manual came out they had called for a Dextron type II automatic transmission fluid. See if you can find that, or even a Dextron III should be ok too. Whatever you do, do not use regular motor oil.
thanks so much for the info .
+PROOF EQUALZ TROOTH Anytime!!
nice video 👌 btw is that a b16 ? with the b16 trans ? if so it also fills up with 2 quarts also right ?
Thanks Oscar! Yes and yes and yes. Fill the transmission until it starts to leak out of the fill hole then close it up.
onother question . what oil do u recomend better for my block and trans . i have the same swap. or which one do u use ?
Right now I'm using a regular 10w-30 oil for the transmission, and using a part-synthetic 10w-30 oilfor the engine. You can use Honda MTF in the transmission if you prefer to do that instead of regular oil.
okay thanks allot bro 👌👍
You're welcome!
Like your videos can I use motor oil on my 91 civic 1.5
Yes
I didnt know about the oil used. I was goung to buy honda mtf but if you say otherwise. Should i really use motor oil? How did you car feel after? Do you have any update videos on how the transmission feels with the motoroil vs honda mtf
91 and before all specified motor oil in the trans. Honda MTF wasn't around yet. Feels the same either way. No noticeable difference.
Hey I have a built b18 gsr in my eg hatch, should I just run 10w-30 oil or should I keep running honda MTF
Stick with MTF for your hydro trans.
I have a question, does the fill plug need a crush washer also?
I never replace it. I believe it is smart to get a new one at least once but honestly I have never replaced one.
Do you think 10w30 would work well in 5th gen transmissions?
I'm sure it'd be fine, although they suggest Honda MTF.
Hey man,
I just picked up a 1988 Civic DX Sedan. My owners manual says to change the manual transmission with 10W-30 but should I use conventional, synthetic, or high mileage for the tranmission?
Bon Do Conventional works perfectly fine!! You can upgrade to part-syn or full synthetic if you wish!
Garage Built Hondas thanks for the reply! What service manual do you use?
+Bon Do I have the 1988 Civic/CRX factory owners manual.
I’m new to Honda’s and just bought a completely stock 93 civic hatchback dx. What fluid would you recommend for the manual trans? In the owners manual it says 10w-30 or 10w-40.
In your hydraulic transmission I would use the Honda MTF instead if it was my car. The 10w-30 or 40 are fine, but the MTF was developed shortly after your car was produced.
Garage Built Hondas
Thanks for the fast reply!
Love your vids man.
You got it! Thanks for watching!
Can the synthetic blend be used also?
Yes
What size are your wheels and tires??
15x7 +35, 205/50
So if I were needing to just check my fluid would I check it from the fill plug ?
Not really. There's no line. You could just add some to fill it.
Is 10w40 okay ? I've put it in my 90 sw civic d16z6 but haven't ran it just want verification or with 10w30? Thank you appreciate it
Yes, that's fine too.
I changed the fluid in my da to motor oil years ago. About 4 months after the change my synchros were shot. Stick to mtf.
Damn, that's too bad. I've been using motor oil in a lot of my ef's over the years, haven't had a problem yet. *fingers crossed*
I've used Honda MTF too but both seem to be fine.
I miss my 91 si ef
Find another one!
great video! can i use Honda mtf in my transmission instead of regular oil? i have a l3 cable transmission with a d16z6 on a 90 ed6
Lex Oliver Sanchez Rivera Yes, it's perfect, maybe even better. Although the old transmissions specified 10w30 oil, the MTF wasn't developed yet. I've used both and haven't had any problems. I'm even using 10w30 in my 90 Civic that I beat on at the track. Haven't had an issue yet!
Thanks bro! You helped me alot Greetings from Honduras
Lex Oliver Sanchez Rivera Awesome, glad to help!
Can i used 20w50 quaker motor oil for my manual trasmission s20 b000 Dserie? is fine?
I do 50 summer 40 winter
I have a 4Door 1991 integra Gs can I still use these fluids for my car as well ?
Yes
What size is the crush washers or what are the name of it to get it at the part store?
+Musik Gee Honestly, I'm not sure. I bought a bag of 100 of eBay about 4 years ago. Still have about 50 left. Just type in "Honda oil pan crush washer" and you'll find some.
drain plug is 20mm and 14mm on the fill side on B series tranny.. I have the YS1/LS and those are the sizes.. IDK if it changes for GSR or T-R..
Thanks for the added info
Where did u get the battery tie down i need one
It's a piece of L shaped steel from Lowe's. It was about $5. I used the original posts and nuts but added this bar and it works great.
how much is this in litres or in gallons you put on there?
About 2 quarts or 1.89 liters.
I’m try to do this on my 91 civic automatic is it the same process??
Yes. Fill hole might be in a different spot
How much oil do I need for a 96 acura Integra rs b18b1 manual
2 quarts. Get Honda MTF for your car
I have a B16a2 engine manual transmission is the same steps?
Yes
so I have a ls transmision going onto my b20,, whats the best oil for it MTF?
Yes. Use the Honda MTF
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guys please...what the correct mileage for 10w30 when I use it on maneul tranmision ??
What car, what year?
10w 30 does work fine but I would use gm syncromesh over oil just in my personal opinion
Where did you snag that JDM air box?
+Ethan Wood a good friend gave it to me a few years ago. I just never took the time to install it until a few months ago.
Garage Built Hondas I cannot find that little puppy! I'm sure I will eventually. But I just wanna say I like the way your cars look brother, they're done right.
+Ethan Wood appreciate that Ethan!!
Garage Built Hondas his name was Ethan😭😭
Lol, didn't notice. Autocorrect probably changed it.
hey man I recently bought a 91' civic DX hatch with 21,000 original miles, I know a holy grail of a find ha but it sat for quite awhile in an old woman's garage, the alternator is the original and its quite weak and on its way out, I'm planning on replacing it with a hi output alternator but the factory alternator looks like a real bitch yo replace, any pointers on replacing it if you've done one in the past?? thanks and that's one sweet EF hatch you got
Brandon Huntsinger It's not difficult. I usually pull it down through the back and turn the wheels left to move the axle away from the crossmember. You may need to take off the brackets to get it down that way. It's been a few years since I've had to replace an alternator on these cars. Why the high output? it's still going to be stock, correct?
Jon Widmer yea its going to be stock for now but I found a hi output alternator for a good price so I figured why not upgrade since its about the same price as a stock alternator
Cool, good luck with it! Hope the car treats you well, let's see some pics!
Jon Widmer I might do a video very soon ha
10 w30motor oil works also on a 94 Integra ls?.
Carlos Avila I wouldn't suggest it. I was use Honda MTF as that is what is recommended for your transmission.
Im also changing trans fluid i have gsr trans whats best for it, im boosted?
You're always safe with Honda MTF. I'm using Pennzoil Synchromesh in my b16 cable LSD setup and that feels really good. I'd do some reading and see what others prefer and maybe decide then. There are so many options out there.
Thanks
how's your shift feel with regular 10w30?
Honestly, very hard to tell a big difference. I'll stick with 10w-30's from now on in these old cable transmission.
+Jon Widmer yeah I'm thinking about using some supertech 10w30 in mine. but I've used gm synchromesh with no troubles. unfortunately my Trans whines bad in 5th and I don't see it getting any better lol
Can I use that oil for gsr transmission?
You'll want to use Honda MTF.
I have a 2008 ex what type of transmission fluid would you suggest for a smoother shift?
I would suggest going with the Honda Fluid. Are you having issues with your transmission not shifting smoothly? Do you have an auto or manual?
+Jon Widmer its a manual. but it seems to be losing a smoother shift between 2nd-3rd. should I replace my clutch with a higher stage clutch or try using a thicker fluid?
+Zac Roberts You may have a problem with your transmission experiencing some wear now that it's getting a little older. Do you punch it fairly often and make high rpm shifts? Or just daily driving?
You could try some pennzoil synchromesh. I have read of many people using it and it would help transmissions that were having problems with grinds in high rpm's and just an overall smoother feeling. Possibly look up Amsoil. My buddy with a 9th gen just a little newer than yours was talking about it with a few of his friends saying it also is a good fluid for these transmissions.
+Jon Widmer its a daily car with some bolt ons and every once in awhile I'll do high rpm shifts. but I'll give those a shot first before I replace the clutch. thank you so much for responding. I love the channel and you definitely helped me out on the skunk 2 lowering springs video last year!
+Zac Roberts Thanks for watching Zac, let me know what you use and if it helps. you can respond here so future watches can possibly use your info too!
What is the bolt size thread I don’t have one and I need a quick fix for the meanwhile
Fill or drain?
@@GarageBuiltHondas the oil transmission drain plug
For the tranny oil
is it bad to change the fluid often
Not at all
how are u adding oil from a funnel on the top ?
the lurk The funnel has a tube attached to the bottom of it which goes down directly into the fill hole.
Jon Widmer thanks for the quick reply, really clean car btw
the lurk thanks man!
95 Civic coup, MTF or oil?
Jon Widmer Thanks!
Looks like you overfilled the transmission alot when fill bolt was leaking out so much
It's because more than 2.1 quarts were added and the rest leaks out the bottom of the fill hole.
How do you check the trans fluid level? When it’s hot or cold?
You can't on these older manual transmissions. You fill it up until it starts leaking out the fill hole and you're done.
@@GarageBuiltHondas doesnt the car have to be level like on all 4 jack stands?
It's not necessary *edit* you can actually lift the pass side higher if you wish then just add the required amount for the trans. 1.8 for D series and 2.1 for B series.
@@GarageBuiltHondas ok thanks for the quick reply man will overfilling the trans cause axle seals to leak?
I don't believe so. But it might.
^^You use Motroil? Why not MTF3?
+CivicNigga I was using MTF but wanted to get back to using 10w30 which is what these old cable transmissions were specified to use in the owners manuals. Honda MTF wasn't around yet when these cars were made. My transmission wasn't feeling as smooth as it once was and I wanted to see if it would make a difference. So far I cannot tell, I think my clutch is getting worse or the transmission itself is just getting worn out.
Ok thanks, now I know! Yes the old EF has 10w40 or other Engine Oil in the Gearbox.
For the civic ex vtec 96 you can use that same oil? for the tranny
You should use Honda MTF as that's what's specified for those models.
@@GarageBuiltHondas yes that the one I using Honda
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Whats the color code for the car?
Bg28p
All those Honda’s 🥺
What about em?
You live here in Texas?
+Jdm Alliance Support Yes, I purchased a B20B from you guys earlier this year. I'm pretty far from you though.
Oh I am relatively new here so I must not have been the 1 whom filled your order. I have been watching your videos though for a little over a year now.
Jdm Alliance Support Thanks for the support, hope you like them!
no filter change or???
B and D series don't have a filter.
@@GarageBuiltHondas thanks!
Nah!!! not putting engine oil in transition. 😣😣😣
bro you are not using GEAR OIL BUT RATHER MOTOR OIL AS I CAN SEE IN THE VIDEO..
Yeah, ok.
@@GarageBuiltHondas okay so I'm reading his comment and im wondering. Is it not bad to use motor oil instead of transmission oil? I have a gsr and need to change the tranny oil and have read people using motor oil but I feel like they are different. Is there any specific reason you use motor oil instead?
Honda MTF wasn't around until like EG-s and DC's came out. For the 88-91 chassis, motor oil was the lubricant used in these transmissions and specified in the owners manual.
For your car, get Honda MTF.
Redline MTL works great compared to Honda MTF, Honda MTF sucks
I've read that, never used it yet though.
I’m doing it on my 91 integra is it similar ?
Yes, exactly!
Garage Built Hondas how much fluid should I add too ?
2 quarts