Here is the DIY from xviper on how to do the standard bleed: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=118878

I have followed that DIY and I have done the gravity bleed. My neighbor who is a mechanic recommend that I try the gravity bleed and it was pretty straight forward. Just make sure you keep the fluid level topped off & don't be afraid to use a lot of the fluid.
-j

 

Thanks yeah I had already looked that over...

 

I need to get my CDV removed and do a bleed on it as well.....
I'm so lazy.

 

j had some of the blackest fluid I've ever seen come out of a clutch... of course, 116k miles will tend to do that to stock fluid. For whatever reason, I've found the stock fluid to be a weakling (possibly additives Honda puts in for the initial fill?) when it comes to water. For newbies, I suggest replacing it before the first year is up, then once every two years after.

Who's next?

 

j, here's a link to the jack I was talking about. It has a minimum 3.75" saddle height, which should just barely clear your car (tugging up on the fender well will definitely make it fit).
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...pid=00950240000



...and here's a link to my new jack with LED-lit saddle
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...42000&adCell=P3
I chose this one not just because of the LEDs but the lower saddle... this one is 3.5". Assuming the specs are correct (which I'm doubtful about), this one weighs 20 pounds less than the above, too!

 

My jack has a 3.75" saddle and fits easily under my car. I believe I measured floor-to-jack point to be about 4", FWIW.

Got this one from Sears, because my HF one bit the dust.

 

My HF one bit the dust a few days ago, hence my recent Craftsman purchase. I measure 4.25" clearance from a flat road to my side jackpoint, but I need the extra room due to my sideskirts and the angle of most jacks.


Oh, I should also add... it seems the reviews on the first jack I posted were none too glowing. It seems the seals go pretty quickly... probably the same power unit as on our HF's Maybe this is why the jack is on clearance.

 

I saw those after I purchased mine. I'm not too concerned. From reading, it seems as those that seldom use the jack have the seals go bad. Those that use the thing regularly report no problems.

I think my HF one died because I used various viscous fluids to fill the jack reservoir- motor oil, tranny fluid, etc. Hey, I did what I had to do.

 

Thanks guys... yeah I'm taking my jack back... Need one much lower