I just got an 88 Honda Accord and there seems to be a tranny leak of some sort. what could this be? yes I will look into it tomorrow, but what are the possibilities etc? thanks
I just got an 88 Honda Accord and there seems to be a tranny leak of some sort. what could this be? yes I will look into it tomorrow, but what are the possibilities etc? thanks
Is there any specific points on the bottom of the car to look for? and what to tighten what to not?
Manual or Auto?
2004-2011?
Automatic. And the odd thing is that reading on this forum there is talk of grinding sounds. My cousin drove the car and it drives perfect and shifts smooth. ? hmmm?
maybe axle seals.
auto trannies have two lines that go into radiator. it is for tranny cooler. You rubber lines may be craked or have small wholes.
Alex.
The fluid is a pink/red so it's deff tranny fluid. It is under the engine near the left front tire sort of(if standing directly in front of car). Also where are these lines youre talking about, and what should i look for. Also I am having a terrible time finding the transmission fluid dipstick/screw to check the level. Where is it? I've looked in the manual and all over the engine!?
look through the passenger wheel well. its easier to find from there. its pretty much front and center on the tranny casing. looking under the hood, its kinda below the dizzy to the left a bit, buried under some hoses.
and just so you dont go crazy looking for the filter, there isnt one.
What's a dizzy? and does anyone have a pick of it, cuz i've looked everywhere. And thanks for the help I will go out and look once more?
dizzy = distributor
Is this where the transmission fluid dipstick should be? if so where and what kind of dip do i need? price?. but indeed is that it?
Left of car
closer view
full image
could be power steer fluid if its on the left (where the power steer shit is), power steering fluid is the same as automatic transmition fluid so it will be red aswell.
So where should the transmission fluid cap be to check the level of fluid in the car? right, left, center, what part of the motor. ? use images above to help?
No, that looks like the transmission vent. There should be a black plastic cap over it, to keep water and dirt out. The dipstick is down low, close to where the engine bolts to the transmission, on the radiator side of the tranny. It is about an inch wide and is aluminum.Originally Posted by JTM
Is this where the transmission fluid dipstick should be? if so where and what kind of dip do i need? price?. but indeed is that it?
Left of car
closer view
full image
Check on a level surface, with the engine off. The dipstick must be fully unscrewed and just resting on the top of the hole, to get an accurate reading.
88 LX-i coupe auto (241K DD), 88 LX-i coupe 5-speed, 89 SE-i coupe auto.
CARDONE SUCKS.
LX do you mind opening that picture in paint and circling the correct area for me? I have looked and looked and so have my friends and still nothing. Or even if you could get a picture of yours and post it, that would be very helpful. And I appreciate your willingness to help me. Thanks.
okay, the aluminum tab in the middle is the dipstick. the hard line above it it the cold side of the a/c line, the valve is off the top of the picture. looking at your whole engine bay picture, its right under your upper radiator hose. as you can see its under a ton of crap, so locate your cold side a/c valve and keep digging. its down there, i promise!
Thanks alot evil, the picture really helped. It's really hard to get to, its under a bunch of stuff unlike yours in the pic. Before it goes up on the jacks tonight where is the power steering fluid? because that could be leaking right? but thanks for all the help. 3geez
if you are standing in front of the car looking under the hood, your power steering resivore is on the right side, close to the front. if your leak is on the left i doubt that is it, but worth checking anyhow. your tranny drain plug is on the left, however. might check it for cross threading, or not being in all the way.
The tranny drain plug is on the bottom of the transmission. So to speak you would have to be under the car right? if you could supply pictures of the tranny drain plug and location and the power steering resivoir I would be very appreciative. Thanks Evil!
JTM
Power steering reservoir is easy to find, if you stand in front of the car facing the engine, look on your right. You will see a cylinder type reservoir with dark fluid in it. It is the only one there, it should have a red cap. That is the power steering fluid reservoir.
Sam
1989 Accord LX: Sold with 208k-now somewhere around 230k with new owner
Current:
2014 Elantra Sport 6MT
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the drainplug is actually on the bottom of the left hand side of the tranny if you are facing the car. you dont need a socket for it, just a 3/8" ratchet and an extension. the extension will plug right into the drainplug, and its easiest to get to from the passenger side wheel well. i dont have a picture, but if you need one i can post it tomorrow. i dont have my car with me today.
yeah a picture would be nice and appreciated. Thanks Guys!
here you go, you shouldnt have any trouble finding this one.
thanks man!
Bottom of Transmission standing in front of the car left.
Evil is that circular piece supposed to have anything over it/on it covering it? The leak came from around that big circular piece we believe. Is there anything missing. We will check the bolts etc. tomorrow. And We cannot, I repeat cannot get that tranny fluid cap off. Mine is blocked pretty good and will not come off for dear life, any tips. Thanks Evil and all who help.
-JTM
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