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#1
08-22-2004, 07:30 PM
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Tranny fluid
Is there a dipstick to check transaxle fluid in 4th gen honda's
 ? if not how do check fluid?
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#2
08-22-2004, 07:37 PM
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Re: Tranny fluid
there is a plug on the side of it, take it out and it should be level with thehole.
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08-22-2004, 08:14 PM
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automatics will have a dipstick tube that you can check your tranny fluid, sticks you have to check as described before....
gunnmen01
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#4
08-23-2004, 04:55 AM
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Re: Re: Tranny fluid
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level off the car and fill it with fluid... after it over flows, let it flow/ when the fluid flow level slows down to a drip - stick your finger in and check. it should be level with the hole, then plug it = your good !
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#5
08-23-2004, 12:18 PM
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here is a diagram showing exactly where on a manual:
 the auto dipstick is right on the tranny....can't miss it
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#6
08-24-2004, 09:04 AM
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Re: Tranny fluid
If you decide to change the fluid, I'd recommend GM Synchromesh tranny fluid. It works pretty well...especially if you are having any grinding issues. It didn't completely eliminate mine, however, it did decrease it dramatically even after it's been grinding for 50k+ miles. You can buy it from gmpartsdirect.com for about $6/quart.
 - or from your local GM parts store for about $9 I think.
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#7
08-24-2004, 01:15 PM
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Re: Re: Tranny fluid
[quote=sastanley]If you decide to change the fluid, I'd recommend GM Synchromesh tranny fluid. It works pretty well...especially if you are having any grinding issues. QUOTE]
I also agree on the Synchromesh stuff, I also threw some of that Lucas oil stabilizer in my tranny too, shifting is like slicing butter. That lucas stuff also quieted down the valve tapping by adding some in the engine oil. I would recommed it
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#8
08-24-2004, 02:52 PM
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Re: Tranny fluid
dont forget to change your tranny fluid every 24000 miles (and filter if its auto). Most people say its not nessassary, but I definatly think it is.
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#9
08-24-2004, 11:59 PM
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Re: Tranny fluid
wiat dont our cars take regular engine oil either 10w-30 or 10w-40? But my car used to have 80w-90 which is what my friend uses in his 5th gen.
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#10
08-25-2004, 03:58 PM
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Re: Tranny fluid
NEVER use plain motor oil. I have seen quite a few cars with regular motor oil that have grinding issues, after switching to Honda MTF they go away (or are drastically reduced, sometimes there is too much damage already).
Gear lube causes more damage than the motor oil as well. IDK about the GM, but my guess is that it is gear lube with a friction additive.
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