I can't find tranny plug on 89 civic.

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Red Cloud, Feb 29, 2004.

  1. Red Cloud

    Red Cloud Guest

    89 authomatic civic LX.
    I was trying to change tranny fluid today I could not do it. I can't
    find the right bolt. I unscrewed 2 hex bolts around the tranny pan but
    the tranny fluid did not coming out. I don't know if I got the right
    bolt or not. Do I have to wait for the fluid to come out? Or I did not
    get the right bolt.
     
    Red Cloud, Feb 29, 2004
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  2. Red Cloud

    Jafir Elkurd Guest

    No hex head. Look for a round head with a square hole that a 3/8 inch
    ratchet will snap into. Replace the washer. Use Honda fluid.
     
    Jafir Elkurd, Feb 29, 2004
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  3. Red Cloud

    y_p_w Guest

    As said earlier - you don't drop the pan. Just hope you don't get
    a leak from unscrewing those bolts.

    Honda automatic trannies are recirculating with no filter. Just
    drain out 2.5 quarts from a small round bolt (facing right) with a
    3/8 square fitting located somewhere near the front axle on the
    right. It helps to drain it while its warm. The drain bolt may
    be magnetic, so clean it off before putting it back in. The
    washer is the same 14mm that can be used for the oil drain bolt.
    Copper or aluminum doesn't matter - but the dealer will sell an
    aluminum one.
     
    y_p_w, Feb 29, 2004
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  4. Red Cloud

    Red Cloud Guest

    Oh you are telling me I should not unscrew hex head bolt! Now I
    remember
    what I did wrong. I did the last time tranny fluid change when you
    said unscrewing a square hole. now I got it what I'm looking for.
    thanx :)))
     
    Red Cloud, Mar 1, 2004
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