drain plug.

[90dahatch]

where is the fil and drain plug on the da trannys? 5speed

[chakaloso_02]

da tranny are cable. im not sure if the drain/fill plugs are in the same place as hydros but this should give you an idea.. good luck
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2443459

[chakaloso_02]

wrong one bud.. here you go.
http://www.team-integra.net/sections/articles/showArticle.asp?ArticleID=301

[90dahatch]

well thats hard to get to it looks. also i seen a z6 tranny get filled from the top, guess they are all diff?

[chakaloso_02]

try do it from the top.. just look for those 2 bolts..

[BigCountry]

Ugh.... Ok. the link he has of the bolts are the correct ones. Now you said you've seen them get filled from the top, and they can. There's a tube that has a rubber cap on it that acts as a vent. You can take that off and fill it from there. You'll just need a funnel. BUT, it's just as easy to access the bolt on the side of the trans. The pictures are bad and make it look impossible to get to. Plus you'll have to pull the "fill bolt" out anyway if you fill it from the top. Once fluid starts coming out of the fill plug then your trans is full.

[BigCountry]

1. Drain plug
2. don't worry about
3. Is a 17mm bolt that is the filler.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/15/l_e0a873ddd4cc41f28bfd15778869e930.jpg

[90dahatch]

ok thats a lil easier. just use 1 to drain it, and fill till its starts coming out of 3

[BigCountry]

Yes... That would be correct. Number one is a 3/8 drive ratchet btw.

[90dahatch]

i heard u can use motor oil? or would mtl be the only way to go?

[BigCountry]

Just use MTF... lol

[90dahatch]

ok that being it. i cant find mtl at any auto stores so where would i go to.

[BigCountry]

Well you can just get Manual Trans Fluid also from any parts store...

[90dahatch]

well i ment that to all i see it auto tranny fluid. unless its in a diff container then others.

[chakaloso_02]

for the oil go to honda and just ask for MTF tranny oil ull need 3 bt ur not gonna use all off it only like 2 1/4 or 2 1/2

[90dahatch]

how much is theres?

[BigCountry]

Expensive....

When I got my car it had ATF in it and that's what's still in it.

Actually MTF is just gear oil.... you'll need to ask them what they recommend.

[that one guy]

10w30 works, but I only use Honda MTF from the dealership, its about 7-8 bucks a qt and you need 3.

[*inFamous*]

10w30 works, but I only use Honda MTF from the dealership, its about 7-8 bucks a qt and you need 3.

The problem with Engine oil is it has un-necessary additives that can cause strange things to happen over time.

Its highly recommended not to use 10w30 unles NOTHING else is available, and definetly put MTF back in when you can.

It is the closest to what the factory MTF is however, just go get 3 quarts from a dealer.

[Mr.Burner]

Actually MTF is just gear oil....

Incorrect... gear oil is way heavier then honda MTF and will burn a honda tranny...

Burned my first tranny using gear oil



The problem with Engine oil is it has un-necessary additives that can cause strange things to happen over time.

Its highly recommended not to use 10w30 unles NOTHING else is available, and definetly put MTF back in when you can.

It is the closest to what the factory MTF is however, just go get 3 quarts from a dealer.

Its actually 5w20 and ive used it for years with out problem.

1. Drain plug
2. don't worry about
3. Is a 17mm bolt that is the filler.


Your number 3 on there is NOT a fill plug buddy....if you fill in that hole its gonna be way to much fluid and will spray out the vent on the trans.


Fill plug is in this pick

http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx340/Mr_Burner/trans.jpg

[cashflow]

put some gm sychromesh in there it works wonders. or just Honda mtf if you dont wanna spent much

[efpower]

Just get honda MTF. End of story.

You can also pull out the speed-o sensor and fill it there too with a long ass funnel. Just one 10mm bolt holds it on.

[90dahatch]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooook. will do i think i kinda need to my tranny sometimes grinds while going into gear. never filled it up when my axle seal was leaking.

[Method520]

um sorry big country but i think ur wrong, i could be wrong but i think the filler one u pointed out is actually where the cover plate for the oil spreader tray goes, which should never be opened. idk most honda trannys have the fluid fill plug next to the passenger side of the differential opening like burner was pointing out.

get honda tranny fluid, and dont use any sort of conditioner, and most importantly dont loosen the drain plug before u loosen the fill plug, cause i had trouble loosening the fill plug with even hammer and a wrench with the tranny sitting on the ground in front of me

[BigCountry]

No I'm well aware that I was wrong after seeing another angle....

[Method520]

no offense, just tryin to clear things up

[BigCountry]

I know... lol

[IS-Frank]

I've always filled my tranny from the top taking off the speedo and filling it with 10w-30 but oreily/checkers has MTF lubes now so check there I should know I work at there DC (distribution center)

[c1500]

autozon doesnt carry mtf for some reason..

[1point8]

Yes they do.
What Autozone do you go to?

[INTEGRA DC2]

just a FYI its not 3 qts its not 2.5 qts, its technically 1.8 quarts or until it comes out the fill hole