Fill Tranny fluid from the Top?
06-16-2003, 08:40 AM
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Fill Tranny fluid from the Top?
I remember there was a great post a while ago about filling the tranny fluid from the top through the transmission breather (or something like that).
Does anybody have that link or at least the picture of what I need to remove? It's for a 98 Civic.
Does anybody have that link or at least the picture of what I need to remove? It's for a 98 Civic.
06-16-2003, 08:42 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411)
you can go through the VSS hole (vehicle speed sensor)
do an archived search for post that Tom/B18C5-EH2 made on axles and stuff i believe and you shall find your treasure.
do an archived search for post that Tom/B18C5-EH2 made on axles and stuff i believe and you shall find your treasure.
06-16-2003, 09:25 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (SlowCivicHmm)
found the link.. great!
btw, isn't the fill bolt washer the same for the tranny/oil drain bolt?
btw, isn't the fill bolt washer the same for the tranny/oil drain bolt?
06-16-2003, 09:29 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411)
here's a really good question... can you overfill a tranny? I don't think i've ever really known the answer to that.
06-16-2003, 10:05 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid Invasion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">here's a really good question... can you overfill a tranny? I don't think i've ever really known the answer to that. </TD></TR></TABLE>
that's what the fill hole is for
that's what the fill hole is for
06-16-2003, 10:10 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brcivic411 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I remember there was a great post a while ago about filling the tranny fluid from the top through the transmission breather (or something like that).
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Yeah that's how I do it. I don't take out the VSS, too much work. Just remove the little cover off of the breather and hook a hose up to it. Then add the fluid.
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Yeah that's how I do it. I don't take out the VSS, too much work. Just remove the little cover off of the breather and hook a hose up to it. Then add the fluid.
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06-16-2003, 10:20 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brcivic411 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that's what the fill hole is for</TD></TR></TABLE>the only reason why i wanted to find an alternate way of filling the tranny is that you have to practically be a contortionist to reach the fill hole and fill at the same time.. guess if i loosen the fill hole bolt and fill from the VSS hole at the top and stop when it starts overflowing out the fill hole, then its filled. Good times
that's what the fill hole is for</TD></TR></TABLE>the only reason why i wanted to find an alternate way of filling the tranny is that you have to practically be a contortionist to reach the fill hole and fill at the same time.. guess if i loosen the fill hole bolt and fill from the VSS hole at the top and stop when it starts overflowing out the fill hole, then its filled. Good times
06-16-2003, 10:40 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
READ how much fluid your tranny takes first! You can overfill the tranny and make fluid squeeze out your axle seals, dropping fluid everywhere you go...ask me how I know.....
06-17-2003, 12:10 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid Invasion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Anybody know how much the s1 tranny takes? 
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2.2 Liters. So you have to buy three bottles.
</TD></TR></TABLE>2.2 Liters. So you have to buy three bottles.
06-17-2003, 01:49 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (w00t!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by w00t! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
2.2 Liters. So you have to buy three bottles. </TD></TR></TABLE>hey...*******... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know?
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2.2 Liters. So you have to buy three bottles.
</TD></TR></TABLE>hey...*******... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know? EDIT:
just kiddingModified by Hybrid Invasion at 6:08 PM 6/17/2003
06-17-2003, 01:50 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brcivic411 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
that's what the fill hole is for</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, on level ground the fluid should top out at this hole. Get a funnel with a long hose on it. I have one in my room for this reason. Like $2 at Wal-Mart
that's what the fill hole is for</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, on level ground the fluid should top out at this hole. Get a funnel with a long hose on it. I have one in my room for this reason. Like $2 at Wal-Mart
06-17-2003, 01:52 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid Invasion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey...*******... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know? </TD></TR></TABLE>
it looks like he answered your question
it looks like he answered your question
06-17-2003, 01:54 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid Invasion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey...*******... if you're not gonna answer the question, shut the **** up. Now.... anybody know? </TD></TR></TABLE>
He just told you.
He was giving the hammer for having to buy 3 quarts.
Calm down man. You just made yourself look like an ***...
He just told you.
He was giving the hammer for having to buy 3 quarts.
Calm down man. You just made yourself look like an ***...
06-17-2003, 02:07 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (JV)
nonono, I know... i was actually kidding; I guess the smiley I clicked on didn't show up....oh god, could I possibly be more retarded? ****!
06-17-2003, 10:24 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
Awesome i did not know that. I'll have to try that. And I personally will open up a donation-account to send hybrid invasion to anger-management classes. 
You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry. 
You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry.
06-18-2003, 08:23 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (98Hatch00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98Hatch00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Awesome i did not know that. I'll have to try that. And I personally will open up a donation-account to send hybrid invasion to anger-management classes. You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry. </TD></TR></TABLE>Thanks, man. I think I have multiple personalities... no i dont... shut up!
You'll get through this buddy. Don't worry. </TD></TR></TABLE>Thanks, man. I think I have multiple personalities... no i dont... shut up!
06-18-2003, 01:16 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid Invasion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks, man. I think I have multiple personalities... no i dont... shut up! </TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHAHAHAHAH you "guys" just made my day!! hahaha
</TD></TR></TABLE>HAHAHAHAHAHAH you "guys" just made my day!! hahaha
06-24-2003, 06:05 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (SlowCivicHmm)
well, I was all set to do this but I called my Local Honda Parts shop and they said they don't carry the fill bolt washer!
I then proceeded to get in this huge argument with the guy as to why you needed to remove the fill bolt in order to know how much to fill the tranny with oil and he was saying how I don't know what i'm talking about and that they NEVER remove the fill bolt.
I figured that they just put in the correct amount.
Anyway, I looked in my Helms and it said for a S40 tranny, it takes 1.9 qts. Is that right? I'm assuming I have the S40 tranny (1998 US EX Coupe).
Anybody know where I can get some fill bolt washers?
I then proceeded to get in this huge argument with the guy as to why you needed to remove the fill bolt in order to know how much to fill the tranny with oil and he was saying how I don't know what i'm talking about and that they NEVER remove the fill bolt.
I figured that they just put in the correct amount.
Anyway, I looked in my Helms and it said for a S40 tranny, it takes 1.9 qts. Is that right? I'm assuming I have the S40 tranny (1998 US EX Coupe).
Anybody know where I can get some fill bolt washers?
06-24-2003, 06:19 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (brcivic411)
i use this to fill trannies. it works really well, especially if you get a 1 gallon tranny fluid container.
http://doityourself.com/store/6847610.htm
http://doityourself.com/store/6847610.htm
06-24-2003, 10:41 AM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (keithv)
yeah, thats similiar to what I use now. I bought this thing that lets you screw the bottle of oil onto it and it has a spout that goes down into the fill hole and lets you fill the tranny, and has a valve on it so you can let it pour into the tranny when you want it to.
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Hybrid Invasion)
3 quarts of Honda MTF fill it through the top and you will have NO PROBLEMS. I saw a post in the ITR forum and I think there was one here too but seems that most are going with 3 quarts over the called for 2.3 liters
06-24-2003, 12:23 PM
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Re: Fill Tranny fluid from the Top? (Volktron)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Volktron »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">3 quarts of Honda MTF fill it through the top and you will have NO PROBLEMS. I saw a post in the ITR forum and I think there was one here too but seems that most are going with 3 quarts over the called for 2.3 liters</TD></TR></TABLE>
3 quarts seems a little too much for my s40 tranny. I think i'll go with 2 quarts
3 quarts seems a little too much for my s40 tranny. I think i'll go with 2 quarts