Honda/Acura 6 speed Manual Transmission Oil Change

[Aucteg]

hey i did a j32a swap on my civic (ya my civic now has a 3.2 6speed in it) but now it pops out of third gear when i shift, only pops out of third any advice before i blow more cash on actual synchros.

[vietkid20062007]

Where did you get your engine cover at?

[ManClubAustin]

@vietkid20062007

It's from a Honda Crosstour. I painted it.

[khova57]

How many quarts of the GM transmission fluid did you put in or buy? Thanks

[ManClubAustin]

@khova57

I bought 3...used approximately 2 1/4

[theRDRman]

so did it work? its all fine and dandy but did it work or not

[ManClubAustin]

@theRDRman

Yes, it worked. Shifts like butter and no 3rd gear hang-ups.

[theRDRman]

@ManClubAustin ok thats good

[Thamac15]

I'm assuming you did the necessary calculation to adjust the torque value since you had a large extension distance. MOST mechanics never do this because they have no clue about it. Torque value goes up a lot depending on the extension distance.

[ManClubAustin]

@Thamac15

Using extensions doesn't effect the torque to a fastener too much with a manual torque wrench, as long as things are kept straight inline to the fastener and not angled one way or another. I think it is fine for the filler cap. If I were to extend the length of the torque wrench (by putting a wrench on the end of it) then the calculations would be off.

[Thamac15]

@ManClubAustin M1 = M2 x L1 / L2

Where:

M1 is the torque setting of the wrench.

M2 is the actual torque applied to the nut

L1 is the normal length of the wrench

L2 is the extended length of the wrench

do the math and see if you're too high or too low. I'm a jet mechanic so our torque values have to be exactly what our technical order says. this is the calculation we use every day. I know it's just a filler cap, but i'm OCD like a fat kid with the right amount of fudge topping.

[ManClubAustin]

@Thamac15

That's the formula that I'd use if I extended the length of the torque wrench. I'm not sure that formula applies using the type of extensions I used. At worst, they'd flex a little bit and I'd probably be off by a few ft lbs. But as you say....it's just a filler cap.

[DtoWnSux1]

is the fill bolt just removed to see if your "overfilled" so once i fill up what i think is correct. i take off fillbolt and let the excess come out.? right? ur videos helped me SO MUCH i really appricate you posting it

[ManClubAustin]

@DtoWnSux1

Yep, that's it.  You just fill it up until fluid comes out of the fill bolt. Then tighen everything back up. It's about as easy as changing oil.

[DtoWnSux1]

@ManClubAustin thanks man ill let you know how it goes. i should be doing it tomorrow. :)

[littlebabyjoejoe]

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[ManClubAustin]

@littlebabyjoejoe

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[Foxx158]

Ok I'll ask the question, Did it fix the issue? I have the same exact problem. It feels like it's not going in all the way. I drive a 90 camry 5 speed. So did it work for you?

[ManClubAustin]

@Foxx158

It did fix my issue. The "notchy" feeling was worse in the winter time. Today I drove to work in 24F weather, which is cold as hell for Texas. And the shifter didn't give me any trouble.

I am not sure that the GM MT fluid will work in your Toyota, as I'm not familiar with the Toyota MTs. A lot of other guys swear by the Amsoil synthetic MT fluid. I recommend trying the Amsoil. But seeing as your car is 21 years old, the syncros might just be worn in the transmission.

[PJON214]

I just talked to the Honda dealer and they said its not necessary to flush the manual transmission because it doesn't have a torque converter something. They said a drain and a refill would do it. They quoted me for $90. I bought 3 quarts of manual transmission fluid and a washer for $25 and it took me 45 minutes for the first time. the tool i used was a 3/8 ratchet. for the fill hole and drain hole.

[ManClubAustin]

@PJON214

Yeah, the fluid flush is only for the Auto tranny. Manny-tranny is so much simpler. I'm glad you did it yourself and saved $65 while earning experience and confidence by doing it yourself!

[PJON214]

will this be the same for the 2003 honda accord v6 6speed??

[ManClubAustin]

@PJON214

It should be very similar, if not exactly the same. I don't think that Honda/Acura has made too many changes to their 6 speed manual transmission.

[ArmyDeUno]

I have a 2008 Acura TL type-s 6 speed manual. I was wondering if you knew how many km's until the transmission fluid needs to be changed.

Thanks!

[ManClubAustin]

@ArmyDeUno

Honda got away from distance calculations for maintenance. The transmission fluid change is part of the B3 service. If I had to venture a guess it'd be between 50 and 65 KM (30-40K miles). Check your owner's manual for the maintenance minder schedule. If you don't have it, it can be found online.

[lightningsmokerXx]

LOL " Why not help out the home team" says the guy driving a HONDA lol

[ManClubAustin]

@lightningsmokerXx

My Honda was manufactured in Marysville, Ohio. The J-series engine was designed in the United States by Honda engineers. It is built at Honda's Anna, Ohio engine plant.

Home team, in a sense. After all, it's a global economy.

[redshift03]

make a hole make it wide make it deep!

[ManClubAustin]

@redshift03

One of Hittman's favorite sayings!

[looked99]

did you feel a difference with the new gm fluid???

[ManClubAustin]

@looked99

Yes, I did. Most shifting is only slightly smoother, but the 3rd gear "notchy" seems to have vanished!

I'll really get a good feel for it next winter - the notchy shift seemed to be most prevalent in colder weather. And Texas doesn't get that cold! I feel bad for y'all up in the great white north.

[anh721]

is this any different for a I4 manual transmission on a 2010 accord coupe?

[ManClubAustin]

@anh721

It should be very similar. I believe the 5 speed would use a little less fluid.