Transmission Fluid Change DIY
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From: The 604
Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Aug 10 2008, 11:12 AM
I would like to modify this DIY.....
If you do NOT own a pump of any kind...get this one...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93477
It's cheap as hell, and makes the fluid change MUCH easier. It holds a full quart, and can dump it all out in one smooth push. Really an excellent tool. Works great for diffs too, but if you plan on using more than one type of fluid, either make sure you clean the pump well after each use, or, at this price, order more than one just to make it easier on yourself.
If you do NOT own a pump of any kind...get this one...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93477
It's cheap as hell, and makes the fluid change MUCH easier. It holds a full quart, and can dump it all out in one smooth push. Really an excellent tool. Works great for diffs too, but if you plan on using more than one type of fluid, either make sure you clean the pump well after each use, or, at this price, order more than one just to make it easier on yourself.
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From: Ontario Canada
Originally Posted by kookiemonster,Jan 27 2009, 09:54 PM
Does anyone know where I can get the 'green label' honda MTF fluid in Canada?
Or someone willing to ship to Canada.
The Honda dealerships have something different as seen in my post in the following thread.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...&#entry15007427
Much appreciated if someone can direct me on where to buy the green label MTF
Or someone willing to ship to Canada.
The Honda dealerships have something different as seen in my post in the following thread.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...&#entry15007427
Much appreciated if someone can direct me on where to buy the green label MTF
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From: Yuba City, California
Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Mar 27 2008, 03:00 PM
Good DIY, but you should never use a torque wrench to loosen bolts.
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I did this last night, but I over tightened the drain plug. The torque wrench was broken, would not click. I knew something was wrong. I took the drain plug back out and noticed the crush washer was pretty crushed. I had to use a vice grip to hold on to the washer while I turned the plug until it was free.
I didn't noticed any damage to the plug or threading on the drain hole. I placed a new washer and used a new torque wrench to get it on there snug. Do you think there was any damage done? Maybe I need to check after a couple of days to see if there is any leakage, but I think I should be fine since it didn't strip. Thoughts?
Plus I could of swore I used almost 1.8 quarts of fluid, maybe more. Both quarts almost gone.
I didn't noticed any damage to the plug or threading on the drain hole. I placed a new washer and used a new torque wrench to get it on there snug. Do you think there was any damage done? Maybe I need to check after a couple of days to see if there is any leakage, but I think I should be fine since it didn't strip. Thoughts?
Plus I could of swore I used almost 1.8 quarts of fluid, maybe more. Both quarts almost gone.
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You are fine on the washer now. You should be able to feel the crush part TQ or not, just be a little more careful.
If you look at the old posts you will see a very long discussion on the trans pump and why it should be filled as high as possible, don't worry about it.
If you look at the old posts you will see a very long discussion on the trans pump and why it should be filled as high as possible, don't worry about it.
