How To: Acura TSX 6-Speed Manual Transmission Fluid Change

Today I'm going to show how to do a 6MT Manual Transmission fluid change in my 2006 6-Speed Acura TSX. This job is the same for 2004-2008 TSX a.k.a. European Honda Accord (CL chassis) and should be done at 120k miles.
Tools needed:
17mm socket (for fill plug)
10mm socket (for splash shield bolts)
3/8" ratchet (for drain plug)
19mm socket (for wheel lug nuts)
Breaker bar/Torque wrench (for removing/installing wheel)
Small and medium flat head screwdrivers
4' Tube/Funnel (to fill transmission)
Drain Pan
Jack & 2 sets of Jack Stands
Supplies needed:
2.1 qts. of Honda MTF
14mm and 20mm Crush Washers
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The part number for the Crush washers are: 94109-14000 (14mm Drain Plug) and 94109-20000 (20mm Fill Plug)
(Pardon my scratchy voice, as I have a cold this week. )
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[@joseguerrero1018]

It was a pleasure learning from this 👍🏼

[@zingymantella590]

I've heard of people using the gm syncromesh MT oil. It's suppose to prevent the gears from grinding

[@Saintr1871]

Yup it does my 1994 integra world grind on high rpms & I was shocked the GM synchromesh fixed the issue I’m actually running my 2018 with the same fluid I don’t get the 2nd grind on high rpm

[@seangallagher3865]

Thanks mate. I couldn't find the fill plug. Subscribed 👍

[@paulstevens9409]

Nice clear video thanks, I'm gonna do my euro accord 2.4 type S tomorrow.

[@CL9k24a3]

Finds out its not the same the next day lol

[@gufiaito69able]

Awesome stuff!!! You should do all the fluids. I'm a noob

[@6thGearGarage]

Next up on the TSX is fixing some rust before it gets too bad. I'm in Ohio so cars rust faster here than they do in the south or west.

[@TrapXbackwud]

Guys, it's a 5/8 O.D

[@gulliblebunny3352]

incredible video. great work

[@Alex_Valero]

Thank you for a great video.

[@staywdafressness]

Thanks man

[@omarG19100]

good job.

[@gpittman82]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Are those ground control coilovers?

[@6thGearGarage]

Yes they are, GC with Koni Yellows. I’m really happy with this setup. I had F&F type 2 coilovers on it and they went bad after 6 months. Going on 5 years with the Koni/GC with no issues 👍

[@gpittman82]

@@6thGearGarage awesome! That's exactly what I was going to ask. I had looked at the f&f type 2s myself. I know ground control has been around for a long time. Thank you for the feedback.

[@jessemartinez6781]

I got an 09 mt tsx is it the same? Edit: this works on 2009-2014 acuras too with 6 speed manual

[@6thGearGarage]

I think it is

[@jessemartinez6781]

@@6thGearGarage it was the same :) thanks

[@nicholasgonzalez1393]

Cool I’m bout to do mine !

[@dolorescastaneda838]

Question does the manual transmission take a filter??

[@6thGearGarage]

I am not aware of a filter for the manual transmission

[@nsxt290]

Nice video. I have a accord sedan manual. Is this the same procedure & location of the fill bolt hole?

[@6thGearGarage]

I do not know for sure but I think it will be similar.

[@nsxt290]

@@6thGearGarage thanks for replying. Looks like I'll start by removing the front driver wheel to find the fill plug bolt. I wish they had dipsticks so checking the fluid level & filling is just a hell lot easier( without the auto trans headaches).

[@bronniesboy]

Did you feel any difference?

[@6thGearGarage]

Not at all. There was no problem shifting before, I just changed the fluid as routing maintenance.

[@MiLLz830]

My 5th gear is slipping into neutral could this be the issue?

[@6thGearGarage]

Not sure but it’s worth a try

[@marvinjuarez7348]

Thank's

[@jdmmodding9199]

My second gear pops out sometimes could the fluid be the cause

[@6thGearGarage]

I don't think so. Do you ever do any hard shifting?

[@frankiecruzberrios3586]

How many quarts did you add ?

[@BushWookie603]

Synchro's

[@dud3x216]

Is that tube you used to fill the oil 5/8?

[@6thGearGarage]

I'm not exactly sure, as I don't have the car any more :(

[@AlexisLopez-em5ug]

Could I just pour the atf fluid from the dipstick opening? I have a 07 TSX

[@6thGearGarage]

Alexis Lopez yeah that's a good way to do it. 👍

[@PinkHell]

nice))

[@gurdipsingh9789]

How often should change transmission oil in manual

[@6thGearGarage]

forever 1 i believe it is 120k miles

[@dannyb20vtec28]

I have a 6 speed tsx and recently got a chatter/clanking noise coming from my tranny area. It’s loud on deacceleration but no gears grins or anything.. any idea?

[@6thGearGarage]

How many miles are on your car?

[@JT-sk5nw]

What size tube is that (Inner and Outer Diameter)?

[@6thGearGarage]

I think it was about 7/8" O.D. maybe 11/16 I.D.

[@amperformance1]

How do u check the fluid level? I recently got one and the previous owner told me it leaks transmission fluid

[@6thGearGarage]

angel munoz the only way to check a manual is make sure the fluid level is up to the fill hole.

[@juandejesus8219]

Open that 17mm hole if you see fluid running out your good.

[@TheJayjaymick]

I got a question my tsx don’t move on any gears what can be the problem

[@6thGearGarage]

michael aviles can you feel the shifter going into any gears? If not, it may be a linkage issue. Any unusual noises? Did it slowly get worse or just all of a sudden not move at all? If it slowly got worse over time then the clutch is probably done.

[@TheJayjaymick]

I can feel the gears go into place but I see the gear cable don’t move move normal I was thinking it can be the gear cable

[@TheJayjaymick]

At first I was doing a pull then when I went to second, second gear went in further then it’s place, Now it don’t move

[@amperformance1]

Probably blew the transmission

[@thegeigs1]

just had this problem with mine; randomly gave out on me. make sure the master cylinder has fluid and isn’t leaking like mine 😅

[@jaconmojica4452]

Would it hurt to do this at 65k miles?

[@6thGearGarage]

Not at all!

[@MiLLz830]

How many qrts do i need

[@6thGearGarage]

2.1 qts.

[@TeeLBCify]

Automatic fluid change is worst.

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

Idk who puts their car on 4 jackstands to change trans fluid

[@6thGearGarage]

Haha just me? Explained at 1:14 👍