Honda has offered some owners out-of-warranty compensation for the transmission repairs. Replace the filler bolt and you're good to go. Avoid that travesty by replacing the clutch and flywheel on your Honda. Time-consuming as the transmission fluid task may be, a great deal of cost can be saved by changing the fluid yourself rather than taking your Accord to a professional mechanic. If you can wiggle the hose in from the top you may need a pump to get the fluid back in.
Next there are two screw plugs that must be removed: one at the bottom to drain oil and one on the side to fill the gearbox. The suit claimed that Honda misled consumers by selling them vehicles with defective transmissions. Some flywheels may have to be changed to accept special bushing. At the time of transmission fluid change, I also change the engine filter as well. Once all the fluid drains, re-install the drain bolt with a new washer. I want to remedy the fluid situation, but my research has left me wondering what the best move is.
This article applies to the Honda Accord. Remove the pedal assembly, the clutch master cylander on the firewall next to the brake booster , the line that goes from the clutch master to the slave cylander on the transmission , the slave cyl. Just make sure you get a comparable warranty on parts because the rebuilt replacement transmissions can fail just as quickly, if not sooner. Harsh grinding noise when driving car or car is idling. What is a torque converter and why does it cost so much? Some say to change it every 10k miles.
Any repair to an automatic transmission can be complicated and expensive. Refer to the owners manual to find out what is recommended. Transmission input shaft bearing failure. Step 4 — Re-install filler bolt Once you are finished filling the transmission fluid, remove the tube from the filler hole and allow the excess fluid to drain into the drain pan. I do not know how to change entire system. Drop the end of the tubing down to the fill hole.
You can not put a bit around the bolt because it is completely round. Automatic transmission: Dexron fluid is okay if that's all you can get. The transmission fluid in your 2004 Honda Accord should be changed about every 50,000 miles for optimum transmission performance. There is square hole in this bolt, designed to fit a rachet in without using a bit. After doing a little research, I've heard it all.
Must join to be a dealer, however. Newer vehicles use 10 wt … or other lighter oils. Dispose of any old or excess transmission fluid at an approved recycling center. For example, Mobil One is a very mediocre lubricant although cheap when on sale. Locate the filling bolt and the drain bolt.
I'm surprised a dealer would say that; even though it's a good answer. Depends on if you have a manual or an automatic. Just a matter of switching the parts. I am afraid to leave town in my car. It's relatively simple: First you locate your tranny drain and filler bolts your manual should indicate where they are and what they look like. I own a 2000 Honda Accord and this is how you do it on that model. You will need to build a filler device.
People are telling me it may be the throw out bearing but wouldn't it be the opposite? The advice given pretty well covers it so the following comment may be nitpicking. Don't be one of them. Step 2 — Drain transmission fluid Remove the filling bolt using a 17mm wrench, turning the bolt counterclockwise. This article applies to the Honda Civic 1992-2000. I could cite a few reasons why I ended up neglecting things, but ultimately it is just stupid. This article applies to the Honda Civic 1992-2000. If you are having problems with the transmission in your Civic, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.
As the car goes faster the sound gets faster. A Google search will give you many sites with detailed instructions on changing transmssion fluid. Is it worth it on a 16 year old car? On the verge of falling apart. Put the drain plug back in and fill with the same amount of gear oil. The clutch in your Honda. Tranmission got progressively louder over time.
Caveat Emptor, Amsoil may not be your best bet. Anyway enough about the bolt. All you need is 3. Full is to the top of the fill bolt. If the car is under warranty: Honda Genuine fluid. When you come to a stop in your vehicle, drivers with manual transmissions use a clutch to disconnect the engine from the transmission so your engine can continue to spin while your wheels do not. Another reason to change it often it, you can only change about 65% of the fluid at any one time because there is always transmission fluid left in parts like the torque converter.