Im going to service my trans and diff is there any thing that i should do while im doing this????? Is the anything that i should look for??? And what should i do to make the car shift smoother???? Not saying that my car is hard to shift, but just wondering???? Im driving from NJ to Fla next month and want my car to be at its best for the long drive there and back!!!! Any thing else that i should do/check b-4 I go?????? and yes i will be changing the oil b-4 i leave to go and b-4 i leave to come back!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance
Kenny

 

Follow xviper's instructions. Not much to know really. I found it easier with a friend to hold the bottles upright to make the fluids flow. I did my swap with the car on the ground and had no problems. This was the first maint. I'd done myself and had no problems at all.

 

Thanks i work at shore transmission in neptune NJ so i have all the tools but was wondering what else to look for being ppl on this fourm deal with the S all the time, and my boss did not know honda made a Rear wheel drive CAR. He never even seen an S.....

 

Having an '00, have you changed your engine coolant? If not, it's overdue. Also, silicone spray your CV boots and steering rod boots. On a long trip like that, the CV boots will flex a lot and if they are old and dry, they may crack. Double check your tire pressures.

 

I'd also recommend changing the clutch master cylinder fluid while you are at it

 

Anyone know what is the best fluid to use in the trans and diff?????

Thanks xviper and ninegrand good idea

 

"best" might be a subjective word here, but I highly recommend Honda MTF.

For the diff use Mobile 1 75w- (cant remember) synthetic.

If you look for xviper's How-Too's you will find out some of the fluids to use

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KenGPW
Im going to service my trans and diff is there any thing that i should do while im doing this?????

 

I used Honda MTF (2 qts) for the tranny
and Mobil1 75w90 synth (1 qt) for the diff.

 

If the transmission fluid has never been changed, new fluid alone will imporve shifting smoothness for a while. Like Jeff, I use Honda MTF and Mobil 1 75W/90. You might want to order in new washers for the fill and drain bolts.