Transmission Fluid Change on 1997 Honda Civic (Manual)

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This is a step by step video of changing the manual transmission fluid on my 1997 Honda Civic. I'm not an expert by any measure but if you are thinking to undertake this project the video may help you understand the process better.
0:00 - Civic Transmission Fluid Change Intro
0:38 - Raise Car, Keep Level
1:30 - What Transmission Fluid To Use
2:28 - Drain Out The Old Fluid
4:35 - How Much Fluid To Add
4:58 - How To Fill The Fluid
8:02 - Just Take My Word For It
9:41 - Comparison With The Old Oil
11:00 - SUBSCRIBE!!!
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[@EstebanViquez]

I checked a lot of videos about the same thing and yours was the most accurate and informative about tools and clearly showed how to do it Thanks 👍🏼

[@Darwkius]

After 5 years. Still the best video i can find. Good explanation. Decent filming work. And the tubing part is also genius. As my dad always says. "If its stupid but it works, it aint stupid." Thanks for the video. And sorry for my grammar. Have a nice day all.

[@rickyjohnson974]

I guess you can buy a pump any where for $10 bucks lol got mine at Auto zoo

[@marcossanchez1158]

u baster

[@mrtimehernandez86]

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@@mrtimehernandez86 yes b@$terd ?

[@mrtimehernandez86]

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[@shalacktan]

i like that you were very specific about how much you added and all the tools used. very good. thanks for the video

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

That's fantastic! Glad I was able to help you out a little!

[@JOATJESSE]

Thanks for taking the time and also for showing the service manual specs.

[@JosephDungee]

Great Video and Thank Goodness that that Filler Plug is easy to reach from top

[@JoseRodriguez-kz1yl]

Great video I'm going to do exactly the same with my hobby 97 Honda , thank you

[@MRMW3killerzz]

a floor jack is used for lifting not supporting please use safety stands

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Thanks for the tips! Will try to do better in the future.

[@balloney2175]

I noticed that and it is risky w/out it.

[@rickyjohnson974]

Hold up how the fuck is it not safe was there ramps in the front ? Yes was he laying in the rear ? No could the car accidentally fall on him ? No way possible 🤦🤦

[@peenusweenus3169]

@@rickyjohnson974 100% true. Hes being completely safe. Even if the rear fell at the most he'd take an exhaust to the face.

[@rypdx]

Jack stands are more sketchy as they can snap off or come off . I always use a 4 ton jack to support the car along with a wood block and jack stands. There’s always a recall on jack stands, not so much on the jacks and never had a problem , been working with my dad for 22 years now and no issue.

[@RyanLeeLightbrekkie]

Thanks very much! Great video :)

[@ruenin]

Thanks, man. I have the same car and it has (I believe) a bad input shaft bearing. Since I don't feel like shelling out $1100+ to have the transmission rebuilt or replaced, my mechanic says flushing the transmission fluid should give me a few months. This vid should save me $50. Thanks.

[@kidnextdxxr]

Typical Honda fails. Pretty sure mines on the way out too. Decided to change trans fluid to give longer life lol

[@manolomuralles4419]

Buen video!

[@MegaMikerojas]

Did you notice better shifting after changing the fluid?

[@BoostFreak310]

Nice Garage!

[@pengchengwang5606]

Good job

[@manofmystery33]

What were the sizes of the copper fitting and tubing?

[@haroldestevez4568]

For civic lx 1994 it's a same process? how is a capacity for 94 5 speed?

[@gabrielcater]

How did it feel after?

[@Zach_A]

What brand of toolbox is that at 9:49?

[@luiz6089]

just miss both new washers as you said ... tks for the video

[@Konseco1]

tells us where you get the services manuel

[@extrmfan9909]

Your bumper had a legit crash lol! Jack stand helps a lot and saves your bumper :)

[@Spiderman519]

What size was your copper fitting? And how long was your clear tube?

[@sivicsi93]

does it works for my 93 ex civic?

[@rjaybruhh]

*_How much miles should the Civic go before the next transmission oil change?_*

[@lilbazel]

"You dont need to tighten it more" my eyes were like O.O "just kidding" lmfaooo

[@matexf4c]

I bought a 98 civic with a manual transmission and I drained it out last week and my god it had generic mtf it was starting to grind on 3rd gear at high rpm when the engine was warmed up the genuine stuff helps that promblem out

[@kidnextdxxr]

Mine grinds 3rd too. I double clutch so it doesn’t. I’m bout to get the genuine stuff n see if it Helps. I haven’t changed it since I’ve had the car for a few months

[@waldoversteckt1053]

awesome, thanx. Great video dude. use towers next time =D

[@julianroundy9541]

What book were you using?

[@sebsefyu]

What are the sizes of copper elbow and vinyl pipe and where did you get it? Thank you in advance.

[@isaacbaker64]

i would say 1/8 but i also would match the screw hols thread to the pipe at lows

[@albirasistendragen]

"without further to do" lol

[@balloney2175]

not funny

[@Rarejdm24]

Should of just took off the speed sensor and added fluid trough there about 2.5 quarts for b series for civics with orignal motors in it single cams about 1.8 quarts

[@Dustin_Neal]

is it okay to put the transmission fluid in where the dipstick is?

[@krystalbillings926]

No

[@fredericverpaelst4080]

Manual trans doesn't have dipstick. Auto trans has and yes it is okay

[@balloney2175]

We have exactly the same car. Can I borrow that tube you used for filling the fluid?

[@qualitycontrol5421]

Bal Loney you can buy this kind of tubing at napa in bulk. Its super cheap, also can buy the 90 fitting at any home depot, dont forget the clamp!

[@asloweasugo1809]

I like to fill line you created.

[@chrisgdrums5638]

5:15 beer chugger lmao

[@jakubskor4262]

How many these bottles I should have to change fluid? *thanks

[@mushy18100]

What car? For 96-98 or 99-00 Civic with D series engines should be 1.8 quart as per Helms Manual. Buy 2 quarts

[@Spiderman519]

Where do I get that Genuine Honda Transmission oil, O'Reilly's or Auto Zone don't carry it

[@joongdo1625]

J A Reyes Honda dealership

[@drizen1g]

how many of those bottles did you use to fill it up?

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

1.8 quarts. 2:05 in the video.

[@balloney2175]

I think it should be less than 3 bottles cuz you wait till it is filled up, check your Honda manual.

[@Cahleeeb]

Is oil change and transmission fluid change the same thing?

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

No.

[@carloslemus2284]

Yes, You can use the same kind of Oil. local 40w 60 will best work for any engine.

[@650hpreventon]

oil change means engine oil change

[@Hai2u202]

Is there no transmission fluid dipstick?

[@glennhansel9411]

there isn't one for the manual transmission

[@psychosis9282]

ngl that rear jack kinda sketch but good vid man really helpful

[@randygonzalez9425]

Where did you get that book bro

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

eBay!

[@randygonzalez9425]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom thank u so much

[@brandonbarrientos1935]

I put a copper fitting just like yours but my dumbass didnt put a hose clamp, long story short copper fitting went inside fill hole i still could fill it but as i was trying to get it out from the fill hole it went more down, know will i need to take the whole transmission out to get this thing out do you know?? An answer will really be apreciated. Thank you

[@kfmeden4514]

Any luck?

[@PrFrmBklyn]

Great vid bud, but please get some jack stands. I have had friends die from using a jack like that and It failing.

[@miguelgallardo4316]

What I do to top it off I take off the speed sensor and add it from that hole a lot easier :)

[@SailorStupider]

It's faster yes but you risk overfilling the transmission not to mention the sensor is actually pretty delicate. I won't tell anyone to not but if your electrical connector or the sensor is brittle or you don't know how much fluid it needs exactly then I wouldn't recommend that route

[@jesusunpingco7900]

You could also pop off the oil fill plug to ensure you don’t overfill

[@cantautorjulianhighsky7714]

hey my friend don't risck your life ander the cars with out stands take are your self im from california

[@jonguyen4411]

I will try to open the full plug first just in case

[@jmmjkb]

I just got my oil today it's 16$ for 2quarts HG

[@acordova1ac]

Where you buy the oil, what store?

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

The Honda dealer actually.

[@Someguyto]

+Benjamin Sahlstrom Will this work in a 94 Honda civic?

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Someguyto Not totally sure. I'm guessing it is the same but not 100%.

[@mikey340bird]

always use jack stands!!! ive had good friends die from that so please be safe ok ...

[@mushy18100]

Sorry to hear

[@marcossanchez1158]

lol

[@musicmandz]

Toby keith

[@chrisgdrums5638]

Bruh use jack stands. The floor jack is not a suspending tool. I know someone who was crushed because he didnt use jack stands smh

[@graystripe87]

where did you get the fluid from? im looking on ebay but fuck.... theyre going to take18,289 years to get here...

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

You can get it on Amazon. Just search "Honda MTF" and it should be the top result. It onle should take two quarts. I actually got mine from a Honda dealer because it was easier in my case. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

[@graystripe87]

i already got it and did it :D FAR more simple than i expected lol thanks for the video...

[@jonathancervantes9660]

you could always just drop the holes all the way in since it's plastic and it will curve

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Good point! It made it just a tad easier with the 90 but you could definitely get by without it.