Honda maintenance minder system wilde honda waukesha. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission and transfer fluid changed every 30,000 miles 48,000 km. The final fluid level is achieved with the engine running, fill bolt removed allowing excess fluid to drain out, and the transmission fluid temperature at 100f. Jul 06, 20 i did 3x drain and fill after 60k miles but the fluid looked way too dark and i dont like taking a chance on honda transmission. If the message service due now does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. The honda maintenance minder adjusts the maintenance intervals based on. The services and time or distance intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you. If it is not, add honda manual transmission fluid mtf until it starts to run out of the hole. Jul 16, 2009 how often should i change the antifreeze and transmission fluid on my 2009 honda civic. Honda recommends 60k change interval for the civic. Genuine acura honda manual trans fluid 1 quart container 08798 9031. How often should i change or flush my transmission on my 2011 honda civic lx.
Recommended transmission fluid change interval manual. Honda fit manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Honda has just changed to a new fluid with friction modifiers for this problem. Recommended transmission fluid change interval manual no where in the manual or the bentley manual does it state the recommended transmission fluid change interval. My dealer insisted i should replace it at 40k, because thats what their flyer said. Draining the fluid and filling up with a fluid made for hondas made things run quietly again. For instance, youll need to change the oil between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, depending on your driving conditions. See dust and pollen filter in the civic sedan owners manual for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Honda accord fluid change schedule 2009, hybrid, brakes. May 12, 2011 the reason you are seeing such a disparity in recommended transmission fluid changes is that honda s v6 transmissions had a ton of issues between 2000 and 2005 or so. Please note, changing just the fluid dropping the tranny pan method under the. If you regularly drive in these conditions have the transmission fluid changed every 40,000km. Throttle body clean, needed only if symptoms develop. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. I did a used car inspection at honda dealership and they suggested that i should get my transmission fluid changed because it is recommended at every 30k miles. My experience with japanese cars like the civic is that honda wants you to check fluids monthly, including the oil, brake, coolant and transmission fluid. Honda ridgeline automatic transmission fluid advance. Honda accord maintenance schedule mn service schedule. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks. Honda accord trans maintenance maintenancerepairs car.
I err on the side of caution and change it every 30k miles with oem fluid. Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic. Honda published these manuals saying to change the fluid after 100k miles, but that was before there was a recall on 03, 04 v6 transmissions. Mar 11, 2015 keep the transmission in your honda civic healthy by changing the fluid regularly. I so just change the transmission fluid every 20k25k when it coincides with an oil change. The service indicator finally lit up with a123, which includes the cvt fluid, at 56k. It is essential that you have your car serviced as scheduled to retain its high level of safety, dependability, and emissions control performance. I noticed that a lot of power steering fluid brands stated on their containers, not to be used in honda vehicles. I was able to get fluid not made by honda but recommended for that car from the local auto parts store.
Manual transmission fluid for 2000 2009 honda s2000 2004 2001 2002 2003 k759tq fits. Replace transmission fluid inspect idle speed replace timing belt, inspect autotensioner and water pump replace engine coolant replace brake fluid 1. Owners manual 2009 honda civic sedan honda owners site. Honda civic maintenance schedule miami fl braman honda. When should you change your mazdas transmission fluid. A friend of mine has a honda civic with 800 000 miles on the odometer and he. Any truth to the myth about changing transmission fluid in older. The transmission fluid is commonly ignored because many assume it will last forever.
This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. It starts out at 100% with fresh engine oil, and winds down to 0%, signaling the oil life is over. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2009 honda accord ex 3. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. I still would not wait until 100k miles to change it, even with the i4. My 04 accord started the shutter at 140k and i did a back to back drain and refill and it was fine. What interval should i change transmission fluid in my 2007. How to change oil on a honda 4 stroke motorcycle youtube. Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. Independent of the maintenance messages on the multiinformation display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. The first 5 items could be related to transmission life, but i seriously doubt you did any appreciable damage to your transmission being only 2k miles over an interval, especially if you are outside of these extremes that qualifies a vehicle as severe duty. Driving in mountainous terrain at lower speeds or regularly towing trailers will result in higher transmission temperatures and may require more frequent changing of transmission fluid than recommended by maintenance minder.
Honda has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the maintenance minder. Review the maintenance schedule and cost for a 2017 honda fit. Thats reassuring, except its unsubstantiated, and other people say the 60k was a bad idea in the first place that honda backed off of recently. I have been told if i have never changed the transmission fluid at this point with that many miles on it to not do it at all. Expert tips on how to maintain your car transmission for good, reliable performance.
Mar 20, 2010 honda fit how to change manual transmission fluid. How often should i change the manual transmission fluid. We advise owners to refer to the owners manual for specific guidance. Its worth noting that intervals for changing transmission fluid vary widely. Unfollow genuine honda manual transmission fluid to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you regularly drive in these conditions have the transmission fluid changed. Honda doesnt flush really my dealer does 2 drain and refills and calls it a flush. Anywayfor the ops benefit, this service should be done every 30k miles, whether a vehicle mfr specifies it or not.
Use only genuine honda or dexron ii automatic transmission fluid a. I have never changed the transmission fluid as of yet but not sure if i should do a transmission flush or just do a basic drain and refill three to four times to flush it out. Replace the transmission fluid and transfer fluid if equipped. Honda manual transmission fluid mtf check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature. Please refer to your owners manual, honda service history booklet and the following. If the transmission fluid level on your fit is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Honda fit automatic transmission 2009, atf type h plus automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by idemitsu. Maintenance minder maintenance schedule honda owners site. Honda maintenance minder frequently asked questions. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. Youll want to make sure the oil filter gets change in your honda civic every 7,500 miles, in addition to getting a tire rotation.
I bought my car brand new and havent had my transmission flushed or changed. Trasmission fluid change honda accord 2008 vehicle, mileage. Transmission fluid change interval honda crv owners. Transmission fluid change interval drive accord honda forums. Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely. Here is where some confusion occurs with other options to consider adding to the basic flush listed above.
I can almost guarantee that its not often enough, though. After checking the fluid level, replace the dipstick securely. Nov 04, 2009 my son has a 2009 honda fit sport, manual transmission, in for service, at a honda dealer in northern michigan lots of winter driving. 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. People who hadhave honda s of that vintage defaulted to changing out the fluid very frequently. The i4 transmission is less prone to problems, so it can wait longer. I asked them to show me where that interval was in the manual. Dec 21, 2016 according to honda, you should only use honda transmission oil for your car. Engine coolant, too early for the new, better coolant chemistry. If your car is hot when you arrive it could take a while to cool down and vice versa. Transmission oilfluid check american honda motor company. Front wheel drive, 4 door, sport utility vehicle 17 est mpg city 23 est mpg hwy other trims. The transmission fluid change interval sparks a debate in the repair industry.
How often should i change the transmission fluid in my. Draining the fluid and filling up with a fluid made for honda s made things run quietly again. I bought the car at 20k miles in 2009 so i knew the tranny never was serviced. Im living in a country that i can not find the honda mtf oil for my s2000. In reality, the fluid can break down with varying temperatures, become contaminated with water and dirt, or leak out slowly. Additionally, in an effort to make their vehicles appear to be almost maintenancefree, many manufacturers no longer list a trans fluid changeeven though it is needed. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2009 honda accord ex 3. Following hondas comprehensive maintenance schedule will help you make sure. Trasmission fluid change honda accord 2008 vehicle. Changing the fluids in a civic is one of the more basic maintenance procedures because its easy to do without damaging anything. Manual transmission lube change interval tacoma world. Engineered for and meets the requirements of honda automatic transmission with dw1 and z1 specifications. Hi guys, looking at getting manual transmission fluid changed on my ek1, but can not get genuine honda fluid unless i wanna make a long trip to honda dealer so, looking at the viscosity on genuine honda manual transmission fluid, its 75w80 so, i can get penrite manual transmission oil in the same viscosity plus im going to use the friction modifier additive g70 from nulon what you.
How many qt of transmission fluid do put in my 98 honda. Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. How many qt of transmission fluid do put in my 98 honda civic. The maintenance schedule specifies how often you should have your car serviced and what things need attention.
Genuine honda fluid 087989031 manual transmission fluid 1. They want you to change the fluids after a certain mileage. Ive been noticing that my car sometimes over revs and switches gears later than usual. Replace at 60,000 miles 96,000 km or 3 years, then every 40,000. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Honda civic how to change manual transmission fluid. Neglecting to change the transmission fluid can lead to serious transmission.
Your vehicle will start with 100% oil life and over time as you put miles on the vehicle it. Reinstall the filler bolt, and tighten it securely. Heres a detailed description of all the services required at each interval. What interval should i change transmission fluid in my. You probably know by now how often you should be changing the oil in your. There is no longer a maintenance schedule in the owners manual. May 29, 2007 use only genuine honda manual transmission fluid honda mtf, or any mtf that matches the honda mtf. If honda mtf is not available, you may use an sae 10w30 or 10w40 viscosity motor oil with the api certification seal that says for gasoline engines. I asked honda dealer, and they are using for all honda gearboxes, the mobil fluid 424 my thinking. How often should i change the transmission fluid in my honda. Do i really need to use honda manual transmission fluid. Carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your fingers. Are you attempting to ask how often the fluid should be changed. At the time of transmission fluid change, i also change the engine filter as well.