Honda 2008 civic transmission fluid question maintenance. Engine oil is so far away from an ideal fluid for a synchronized manual transmission. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. As stated previously, there are different kinds of transmission fluid for different cars. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda civic sedan honda owners site. Vehicle specifications 2012 honda civic coupe honda.
Wire throttle system yields improved response and smoother shifts. Transmission fluid insert the dipstick all the way back manual transmission if honda mtf is not available, you in the transmission. Last week i went to pep boys, and did like the manual said, told them to use genuine honda transmission fluid. Do i really need to use honda manual transmission fluid. This is a step by step video of changing the manual transmission fluid on my 1997 honda civic.
Nov 25, 2016 the automatic transmission fluid in you 2011 honda civic ex is full synthetic honda atf dw1. I bought this car new in 2009, and have been diligently following the oil life indicator and changing the oil at around 20% life left. Honda says to change the fluid flush the transmission at 120,000 miles see page 200 of the owners manual. Genuine honda civic transmission manual spare parts sons.
After driving 2 months and 1,500 miles the transmission started loud tack tack tack noise when deceleration. Or select a honda to get specific recommendations based on that model. Just find your part, order it online securely and get it shipped right to. I am about at my wits end with this, and am hoping someone here can help me. Transmission fluid recommended urgent honda civic forum. Automatic transmission oil change honda civic 2006 2011. However, per page 220 of your owners manual it says. Genuine honda civic transmission manual spare parts. What i didnt realize was that the other maintenance minder codes only. Forums active threads forum help pennzoil synthetics. This gearbox was a separate unit and used atf automatic transmission fluid.
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Manual transmission oil change car forums and automotive. Keep the transmission in your honda civic healthy by changing the fluid regularly. View all makes autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories. Vehicle specifications 2003 honda civic sedan honda. They have to have it, they have to use it for fluid changes, and i dont believe honda sells it bulk they do for oil and atf, but i have no records of mtf in bulk. Register log in home forums mechanicalmaintenance forum honda civic manual transmission fluid. Maintenance minder maintenance schedule honda owners site. View and download honda civic service manual online. Transmission fluid level check honda civic 20062011 2009. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. You may need to bang on the bolt with a cheater bar to loosen it. Dexron ii, iid mineral for automatic transmissions. Type f transmission fluid is used in cars made before 1970. Then, remove the drain plug with the ratchet wrench.
How to change the transmission fluid on a honda civic. Honda civic manual transmission service 2003 20012005 similar. Changing the fluids in a civic is one of the more basic maintenance procedures because its easy to do without damaging anything. I found an 08 honda civic coupe exl in my price range with. Automatic transmission fluid capacity 1997 honda civic. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. Hondas signature technology gives you plenty of torque off the line as well as horsepower to spare down the road.
Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than. The engine in your 2009 honda civic should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Honda civic questions where is opening to put manual. Its necessary for lubrication, for preventing friction and for maintaining pressure inside the transmission itself. The automatic transmission fluid in you 2011 honda civic ex is full synthetic honda atf dw1. Your transmission has nothing to do with your engine. I bought a 2008 civic lx automatic last year that had about 99,000 kms about 61515 miles and i noticed i was having issues with the transmission when i would have to slow down then accelerate stopping at stop signs, slowing down when a person in front of me was turning, etc.
You can burnish the trans fluid though, which is the process of draining and filling then driving the vehicle around, repeated a couple times. The car is parked and not driven now pending on the solution. Most of hondas automatic transmissions are unusual in. Year, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009.
A few weeks ago, my hondas civic 2008 maintenance minder lit up telling me i need to change transmission fluid. Engineered for and meets the requirements of honda automatic transmission with dw1 and z1 specifications. If the fluid gets low, you may experience problems with shifting and driving. Went to a honda dealer for inspection and confirmed that wrong fluid was used and sample. How many qt of transmission fluid do put in my 98 honda civic. Based on the 19961998 honda civic service manual, the only way to fill it up is by using a pump, which the hose is put in the oil filler plug. Honda civic transmission fluid type and capacity 2001. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. Dexron iii, iid, iie semisynthetic transmission fluid.
Mainly what was happening was that the transmission wouldnt catch when the car was revving as a result of buildup. Currrently i am trying 2 repair a clutch that was said 2 be workin honda 20001 civic lx has 229 k and clutch had been prior replaced stated by owner there is a vibrational rattle sound that was emmulating from transfer case when clutch was not engaged. May 11, 2011 i just checked the gear ratios for the new body style honda civic multiplying the highest transmission gear 5th6th, etc by the final gear best overall gearing a lower number is better automatic 2. Mar 11, 2015 keep the transmission in your honda civic healthy by changing the fluid regularly. First, remove the dipstick to release the pressure on the liquid. Unfortunately, i havent maintained it as well as i should have and its nearing the point where i have to buy another car. According to repairpal, a cr partner, getting this work done on a 2010 camry in rochester, n. I currently own a manual transmission 02 honda civic with 260k miles and i love it. Jan 02, 20 i am demonstrating how to change the manual transmission fluid on my 2003 honda civic. View and download honda civic owners manual online. When adding transmission fluid to your civic, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill.
Genuine honda transmission manual spare parts are crafted to the same exacting quality standards as your honda civic, providing fit and functionality tailored to each individual model. It has no friction modifiers within the oil and isnt used in modern cars, only classics. Honda automatic transmission fluid type, capacity, instruction information about type and capacity fluid are for reference only. I am demonstrating how to change the manual transmission fluid on my 2003 honda civic. The companys naming scheme is also confusing, as it is specific to a single model of vehicle and some identifiers are reused. Changing manual transmission fluid 9th generation honda. Jul 21, 2010 anyways, i recently changed mine and i got castrol transmission oil recommended for honda. When adding transmission fluid to your civic, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda civic sedan honda. Year manual transmission capacity manual transmission type automatic transmission capacity automatic transmission type. Im not an expert by any measure but if you are thinking to undertake this project the video may help.
Sep 17, 20 this is a step by step video of changing the manual transmission fluid on my 1997 honda civic. The fluid is compatible with older honda transmissions but the older fluid is not compatible with your car and newer. Find the best deals for used honda civic vti manual transmission. Automatic vs manual transmission civic i currently own a manual transmission 02 honda civic with 260k miles and i love it. Youll be able to see the honda recommended oil type and capacity for a full oil change. Anyways, i recently changed mine and i got castrol transmission oil recommended for honda. Honda civic vti used honda civic vti manual transmission. And transmission fluid being done about every 30k is about right. Neglecting to change the transmission fluid can lead to serious transmission. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda fit honda owners site. But to force fluid through the valve bodies in there is a bigggg no no. Your cars manual transmission needs fluid just like an automatic transmission does. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2003 honda civic sedan. Whether or not you should change it is not a matter of debate.
After 120,000 miles it says to do it every 90,000 miles. How to check automatic transmission fluid honda accord. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 1997 honda civic. Honda civic manual transmission service 2003 20012005 similar duration. Flat rate shipping on most genuine w031814758 orders. Transmission fluid change on 1997 honda civic manual. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. Based on 2010 epa mileage estimates, reflecting new epa fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. May 29, 2007 use only genuine honda manual transmission fluid honda mtf, or any mtf that matches the honda mtf. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2012 honda civic coupe. Based on 2010 epa mileage estimates, reflecting new epa. Honda civic how to change manual transmission fluid.