filling transmission oil

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by lastnn30, Jul 24, 2003.

  1. lastnn30

    lastnn30 Guest

    I have Honda civic 2001(5- speeds) and I am reading the manual to explain
    how to check and add the transmission oil. They clearly said how to check
    the transmission oil level by removing the filler bolt and entering a finger
    to check the level. But they did not explain how to add?? where is the
    filler??
    any help please.
     
    lastnn30, Jul 24, 2003
    #1
  2. So...you understand how to check through the filler bolt....and you want to
    know where the filler is?

    Think.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jul 24, 2003
    #2
  3. So...you understand how to check through the filler bolt....and you want to
    know where the filler is?

    Think.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jul 24, 2003
    #3
  4. So...you understand how to check through the filler bolt....and you want to
    know where the filler is?

    Think.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jul 24, 2003
    #4
  5. lastnn30

    Caliban Guest

    From Stephen's message, you add via the filler bolt hole. I bought around
    three feet of clear tygon tubing (available at Home Depot type places) of
    1/2 inch diameter or so and pushed one end into the filler bolt hole. At the
    other end, I fitted a funnel whose bottom was slightly smaller than the
    tubing ID. Pour the transmission oil through this.

    I recommend putting a dry oil pan beneath the filler hole to signal when
    it's full.
     
    Caliban, Jul 24, 2003
    #5
  6. lastnn30

    Caliban Guest

    From Stephen's message, you add via the filler bolt hole. I bought around
    three feet of clear tygon tubing (available at Home Depot type places) of
    1/2 inch diameter or so and pushed one end into the filler bolt hole. At the
    other end, I fitted a funnel whose bottom was slightly smaller than the
    tubing ID. Pour the transmission oil through this.

    I recommend putting a dry oil pan beneath the filler hole to signal when
    it's full.
     
    Caliban, Jul 24, 2003
    #6
  7. lastnn30

    Caliban Guest

    From Stephen's message, you add via the filler bolt hole. I bought around
    three feet of clear tygon tubing (available at Home Depot type places) of
    1/2 inch diameter or so and pushed one end into the filler bolt hole. At the
    other end, I fitted a funnel whose bottom was slightly smaller than the
    tubing ID. Pour the transmission oil through this.

    I recommend putting a dry oil pan beneath the filler hole to signal when
    it's full.
     
    Caliban, Jul 24, 2003
    #7
  8. lastnn30

    lastnn30 Guest

    Ok got your point!! so since it is called "filler" bolt then it should be
    the same place where I should add the oil! Now from the picture in the
    manual this filler bolt is so small!! that is why it did not cross my mind
    this should be the place where I can add the oil. Now my question .. do I
    need special tools to enforce the oil inside this small filler. Notice I did
    not go to my car yet to see it, I am talking after saying the manual.
    Thanks once again for the help.

    PS: how about the automatic. In the manual they say remove the "dipstick" to
    check the level!! now where the oil should be add? inside the whole that
    hold the dipstick?? I am just curious.
     
    lastnn30, Jul 24, 2003
    #8
  9. lastnn30

    lastnn30 Guest

    Ok got your point!! so since it is called "filler" bolt then it should be
    the same place where I should add the oil! Now from the picture in the
    manual this filler bolt is so small!! that is why it did not cross my mind
    this should be the place where I can add the oil. Now my question .. do I
    need special tools to enforce the oil inside this small filler. Notice I did
    not go to my car yet to see it, I am talking after saying the manual.
    Thanks once again for the help.

    PS: how about the automatic. In the manual they say remove the "dipstick" to
    check the level!! now where the oil should be add? inside the whole that
    hold the dipstick?? I am just curious.
     
    lastnn30, Jul 24, 2003
    #9
  10. lastnn30

    lastnn30 Guest

    Ok got your point!! so since it is called "filler" bolt then it should be
    the same place where I should add the oil! Now from the picture in the
    manual this filler bolt is so small!! that is why it did not cross my mind
    this should be the place where I can add the oil. Now my question .. do I
    need special tools to enforce the oil inside this small filler. Notice I did
    not go to my car yet to see it, I am talking after saying the manual.
    Thanks once again for the help.

    PS: how about the automatic. In the manual they say remove the "dipstick" to
    check the level!! now where the oil should be add? inside the whole that
    hold the dipstick?? I am just curious.
     
    lastnn30, Jul 24, 2003
    #10
  11. I added a 1/2 inch diameter 90 degree elbow to mine. No kinks in the line
    that way.
    Good plan.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jul 24, 2003
    #11
  12. I added a 1/2 inch diameter 90 degree elbow to mine. No kinks in the line
    that way.
    Good plan.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jul 24, 2003
    #12
  13. I added a 1/2 inch diameter 90 degree elbow to mine. No kinks in the line
    that way.
    Good plan.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jul 24, 2003
    #13
  14. lastnn30

    Fluffy Guest

    I have used the method of using the fish tank air bubble tube attached to a
    funnel with duct tape BUT the best method is invest in an oil filler can
    with a pump from your local auto part store. You fill the can with oil and
    you pump it in a little at a time until it's all filled up.

    The bad thing about having the pump is that you'll only use it every few
    years.
     
    Fluffy, Jul 25, 2003
    #14
  15. lastnn30

    Fluffy Guest

    I have used the method of using the fish tank air bubble tube attached to a
    funnel with duct tape BUT the best method is invest in an oil filler can
    with a pump from your local auto part store. You fill the can with oil and
    you pump it in a little at a time until it's all filled up.

    The bad thing about having the pump is that you'll only use it every few
    years.
     
    Fluffy, Jul 25, 2003
    #15
  16. lastnn30

    Fluffy Guest

    I have used the method of using the fish tank air bubble tube attached to a
    funnel with duct tape BUT the best method is invest in an oil filler can
    with a pump from your local auto part store. You fill the can with oil and
    you pump it in a little at a time until it's all filled up.

    The bad thing about having the pump is that you'll only use it every few
    years.
     
    Fluffy, Jul 25, 2003
    #16
  17. lastnn30

    Mista Bone Guest

    on 92-00 Civic manual trannys, remove the VSS unit, easy fill.

    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/Pics2/tranny_oil_holes2.jpg

    --
    Charles Tague
    93 Honda Civic DX HB
    1.6L SOHC VTEC 14.85 @ 89 mph,1.98 60 ft.
    With ZEX 85 hp ZEX 13.09 @ 103 mph, 1.81 60ft.
    86 Pontiac Trans Am
    225/50/15 GForce Drag Radials
    305 peanut cammed 15.29 @ 88 mph
    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/
     
    Mista Bone, Jul 25, 2003
    #17
  18. lastnn30

    Mista Bone Guest

    on 92-00 Civic manual trannys, remove the VSS unit, easy fill.

    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/Pics2/tranny_oil_holes2.jpg

    --
    Charles Tague
    93 Honda Civic DX HB
    1.6L SOHC VTEC 14.85 @ 89 mph,1.98 60 ft.
    With ZEX 85 hp ZEX 13.09 @ 103 mph, 1.81 60ft.
    86 Pontiac Trans Am
    225/50/15 GForce Drag Radials
    305 peanut cammed 15.29 @ 88 mph
    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/
     
    Mista Bone, Jul 25, 2003
    #18
  19. lastnn30

    Mista Bone Guest

    on 92-00 Civic manual trannys, remove the VSS unit, easy fill.

    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/Pics2/tranny_oil_holes2.jpg

    --
    Charles Tague
    93 Honda Civic DX HB
    1.6L SOHC VTEC 14.85 @ 89 mph,1.98 60 ft.
    With ZEX 85 hp ZEX 13.09 @ 103 mph, 1.81 60ft.
    86 Pontiac Trans Am
    225/50/15 GForce Drag Radials
    305 peanut cammed 15.29 @ 88 mph
    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/
     
    Mista Bone, Jul 25, 2003
    #19
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