Manual transmission fluid
 

Might be a noob question but im just wondering... Could it make my transmission "smoother" if I change my manual transmission fluid? im 1000km before im suppose to change it.. the car is a 2005 civic si.
Thanks

yes it certainly will


i change mine a lot more often than some of the members out there

definitely feels more smooth, maintenance schedule is only for a rough guideline for you to follow. Too many variables to count within when it comes to mainteance, depends how you drive, stop and go traffic, warm up/abuse ur car etc.

The more you grind them gears the more you need to change the fluid. Same goes for aggressive shifting and spirited driving.

Oh that explain a lot lol.. Ill change it soon then Thanks!

does anyone know how much it will cost roughly let say if i go to a Honda dealership?

not too sure about honda dealership

but for my K series it takes about 2 liters or 2 liters and half

they are like $10 bux after taxes each bottle

shop usuaully charge $30-50 bux for labor

You could call them, but I believe its $119.95.

If you are at all handy, you can try to do it yourself and save $100.

Yup. However, make sure you buy the correct fluid for your car! Not all transmission fluids are equal, nor are they all designed for every vehicle out there.

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Yep, If its a 2005 Civic, Honda Genuine MTF is called on, approx $10 a bottle from the dealership.

Is changing MT oil much harder than changing regular oil? Thanks!

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basically about the same to be honest

+1, easier actually; no oil filter to change. You just need to buy a fluid pump.

Usually it's just two plugs you gotta undo; the filler and the drain plug. Then let it drain, then re-fill.

ALWAYS undo the filler plug FIRST, so you don't get left with a stuck filler plug and an empty transmission.

If you don't feel your up to it we can do it for you and its not that expensive.

It will be something along the lines of this.

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...&highlight=mTF

I had to go to home depot to buy a funnel and plastic housing...

Alright thanks everyone! I might try do it myself..

mfrt charged me $30 for changing my mt fluid.

^ Fluids included? Good deal, gear fluids stink. Small price to pay for comfort and convenience lol.

MF is ..........



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never mind .. hehe

don't honda civic manual gearbox spec a normal 10w-30 engine oil fluid? Easy to do a flush, and an oil pump is needed.

older style ones used normal engine oil.

the newer style use a specific oil which contains a bit more chemicals and additives than what normal engine oil would provide.

use only oem fluid.

it took me 20 minutes to do it by myself, it's easy.

get a funnel and some tubing and get to it.

yea they before 96 on most models.

the easiet way to do it yourself is to get a funnel and fill it through that way.

basically drain and fill