Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2008 honda accord exl 3. Atf dw1 automatic transmission hondas replaced z1 mtf all manual transmission hondas. Based on 2008 epa mileage estimates, reflecting new epa fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. I am not a professional, perform repairmaintenance at your own risk. Na contact bmw for fluid type available from dealer. If you have any suggestions, feel free to add them.
Clutch type, helical, viscous, etc fyi, the answer is helical. Manual transmission fluid 8th generation honda civic forum. It will display an alphanumeric code, which is listed in the owners manual. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. A few weeks ago, my honda s civic 2008 maintenance minder lit up telling me i need to change transmission fluid. I need to change the manual transmission fluid on it. Gm syncromesh friction modified is possibly the best fluid you can put in a honda manual tranny.
Register log in home forums mechanicalmaintenance forum honda civic manual transmission fluid. There seem to be arguments as to which is bestand why 5w20 is mentioned at all. A couple of weeks ago i found out that the mechanic had used the wrong type of transmission fluid automatic transmission fluid instead of cvt. Last week i went to pep boys, and did like the manual said, told them to use genuine honda transmission fluid. E88 from 3 2008 production gls mtflt3 longterm fluid, bmw pn 83 22 9 408 942. Genuine acura honda manual trans fluid 1 quart container 08798 9031. My 95 honda civic drives fine in all 4 gears except the. Rides very quiet as well, not like an electric car but way quieter than my old 2008 mazda rx8. Routine maintenance diys manual transmission fluid change this diy was created by. Honda 2008 civic transmission fluid question maintenance. Automotive free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Browse the any books now and if you dont have a lot of time you just read, you are able to download any ebooks to your device and check later. Engineered for and meets the requirements of honda automatic transmission with dw1 and z1 specifications.
The engine in your 2008 honda fit should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Forums active threads forum help pennzoil synthetics. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. I am about at my wits end with this, and am hoping someone here can help me. We have 5 2008 honda civic vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 247 1owner cars, and 851 personal use cars.
Free yourself from outlets improve your laptop battery, improve your life. Vehicle specifications 2008 honda civic coupe honda. My wifes mb manual says lifetime fluid, as did our previous. The manual for the 07 honda civic coupe says to use 5w20. Search used honda civic with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Honda accord automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Transmission oils and fluids play a vital role here they make the transmission s operation possible, lubricate, and protect this assembly. Accord civic crv crz frv hrv insight jazz legend logo nsx prelude s2000. Youll be able to see the honda recommended oil type and capacity for a full oil change including filter along with the transmission fluid capacity which is split depending on if you have a manual or automatic gearbox as well as the coolant capacity including expansion tank which is again split by manual or automatic transmission types. Return core parts to the store to be refunded the price.
Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. 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. Genuine honda fluid 087989031 manual transmission fluid 1. Reference the model year in the table to see what capacity and type is applicable for your car. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale on.
The exact vehicle in this video is a 2003 honda civic ex sedan. When checking fluid level, engine and transmission should be up to normal temperature, which is reached. Honda civic transmission fluid type and capacity 2001. Transmission free delivery possible on eligible purchases skip to main content. So i saw a royal purple synchromax mtf fluid, but i dont know the viscosity of it. Get specific recommendations for service about fluid type and capacity of your honda automatic transmission. The manual for the 07 honda civic coupe says to use 5w20 oil.
Hondatransfluid honda transmission fluid bernardi parts. Advanced wear protection to reduce wear and increase service life. The ninth generation honda civic was launched in the north american market in april 2011. Trasmission fluid change honda accord 2008 vehicle. I went to the mechanic and they told me that when was the last time you changed the transmission fluid. The most notable exception was in 2014, when honda decided to forgo an inhouse designed transmission and chose the zf 9hp transmission for their acura tlx v6 model, later extending the offering of the zf transmission to the. Changing the fluids in a civic is one of the more basic maintenance procedures because its easy to do without damaging anything.
Neglecting to change the transmission fluid can lead to serious transmission. Where is opening to put manual transmission oil changed manual trans oil. When only draining and filling the cooling system, the accord requires 1. Recommended type of transmission oil for honda crv. The 2008 honda accord has problems reported for transmission slipping. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2008 honda accord exl 3. Dumped and filled the transmission fluid on a recent purchase of a 1998 civic. Synchromesh mtf 200611 m5 e60 200611 m6 e63e64 manual transmission with and without smf. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your fit and how to check the transmission fluid level. The engine fluid capacities for the 2008 honda accord 4cylinder. Im trying to swap out the tranny fluid on my 06 lx coupe 5 speed. I went to honda to see what kind to get, and, big surprise, the only thing they would tell me was to get honda manual transmission fluid. Manual transmission parts for honda civic for sale ebay.
Manual transmission fluid change 8th generation honda. Anyways, i want to buy the best possibly synthetic fluid on the market, but i dont know what brand to get, or even what weight. If the time to change transmission fluid has come, browse through a wide selection of honda civic transmission fluids, oils, and additives on our website and find the necessary products. The engine fluid capacities for the 2008 honda accord 4. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Add transmission fluid if the fluid level is a little low, using a funnel. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Here is a list of manual and automatic transmission fluid types and capacities for a honda civic. Keep the transmission in your honda civic healthy by changing the fluid regularly. The honda civic first entered the us car market in 1972 as a 1973 model year. Honda civic manual transmission service 2003 20012005 similar. Trasmission fluid change honda accord 2008 vehicle, mileage, replace, clutch. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The 1991 civic manual states put 10w40 in your transmission, but thats way before honda release their new manual transmission fluid.
If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2008 honda civic, be our guest. Since then, the civic has built a name for itself for being reliable, affordable, and fuelefficient. As i learned, mtf for hondas is pretty hard to find. Genuine honda transmission fluid is formulated exactly for the honda transmission. The fluid looked bad and the magnetic plug had moderate metal shavings. Where is opening to put manual transmission oil cargurus. Buy genuine honda fluid 082009006 cvt1 continuously variable transmission fluid 1 quart. The total capacity of the accords cooling system is 2. The 2008 honda civic has 8 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Owners manual says i should use a fluid called honda mtf. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Honda has long built nearly all of its own automobile transmissions, unlike many other automobile manufacturers which often source transmissions from external sources.
Advance auto parts has 8 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. What type of manual transmission oil does a 1991 honda. Idemitsu atf type h plus automatic transmission fluid. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 2 different trusted brands of automatic transmission fluid products for the 2008 honda civic. Reduced friction helps keep tranmission sludge free. Manual transmission fluid drain and fill 0611 honda.
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