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mcwille117
10-11-2005, 08:09 AM
how do I change the manual trans oil? and what do I change it with? I am STILL swaping my CV shafts and I have just gotten to the point where i need to pull the shafts out. I need to drain the oil so it doesn't go every where. also I remember alittle while back when I was asking questions about the CV shafts someone told me to replace a seal where the shaft meets the trans.. does any one know what this seal is called and where can i find it? autozone has no idea what i am talking about when i asked them so more info would be helpful...

thanks
mcwille
SteveDX89
10-11-2005, 08:13 AM
To drain the trans, you'll see a bolt/plug sticking out that has a square hole in the head to put a 3/8" extension. Just put the extension in there and pull. To fill, there is a plug up farther on the trans case. It has a normal hex head. The seal you're talking about is not required to be changed but it's probably a good idea. That is associated with the differential so you might be able to find something by looking for that.
POS carb
10-11-2005, 08:34 AM
autozone's PCs suck. Go to Discount where they have pictures
Ask them for the transmission's axle seals
you can go to www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and print up a pic

You drain the trans through a bolt on the side, the head will fit perfectly to your 3/8 ratchet

I refill it through the top, there's a device with the speedo cable and 2 power steering hoses below the dogbone engine mount. Take out the 10mm bolt and then rotate the unit slightly side to side as you pull up. Add 2.5 qts
mcwille117
10-11-2005, 09:36 AM
2.5qt of what kind of fluid?
FyreDaug
10-11-2005, 10:20 AM
I used 5w30 motor oil. I think the book says 10w30, but whatever.
88accordalltheway
10-11-2005, 10:57 AM
search for shop manual from pauls webiste. It has everything youll need. good luck.
mcwille117
10-13-2005, 04:39 PM
2.5qt of what kind of fluid?
you suck
FyreDaug
10-13-2005, 04:56 PM
Man.. I said:
I used 5w30 motor oil. I think the book says 10w30, but whatever.
NastyNate
10-13-2005, 06:00 PM
auto zone or advanced auto don't sell the seals! you have to go to NAPA for then there the shaft seals one side is 15.99 (driver)the other side is 6.99(passanger)
Pro_Mod_Accord
10-13-2005, 06:15 PM
5w30....hmmm..isn't that a little thin...I'd just use 80w Gear Oil
NastyNate
10-13-2005, 06:54 PM
also the oil is 2.5 for a drain and fill

shop book says

use only SAE30, 10w-30, 10W-40, or 20W-40 weight oil rated SE or SF grade.

10-30 or 10-40 would be the better choice.
Pro_Mod_Accord
10-13-2005, 07:17 PM
Since it's an old car,,,go with the heaver oil 20W30 at least
3gn86lxi
10-13-2005, 08:02 PM
I have been told to use nothing but Honda manual tranny oil!!!!!
Similar to if you don't use the Honda power steering fluid....eats up seals, ect.
And the Honda stuff is pretty inexpensive.
NastyNate
10-13-2005, 09:49 PM
actualy i was tring to solve a a/t prob i'm having with my 89 and i called honda they said "oil is oil all honda oil is, is senthetic" in other words he is saying it dosn't matter what brand its a prefence.
POS carb
10-14-2005, 06:26 AM
The Accord owner's manual says to use 5w-40 or 10w-40 motor oil
89AccordLX2dr
02-10-2006, 07:42 PM
Cheapest 10W30 I can buy is what mine's been running on for the last 4 yrs.
mkymonkey
02-10-2006, 07:56 PM
holy resurrection!