Car is running awesome now...
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Car is running awesome now...
Well, after the disappointing run last Sunday at the track I decided to give the ol' girl some lovin'. I haven't changed the tranny fluid since I put the S/C about 12k miles ago. Since I'm not nice to my tranny I decided to take a look at it. I checked the dipstick and...oh shit. Checked it again just in case I read it wrong and...oh shit. I was running almost 2 quarts low!! I have no idea how or why but I've been running really low. I went to the store and bought 8 quarts of Redline and started the "drain 2 and fill 2" method of changing the fluid. The old stuff was jet black and not looking too healthy. After about 6 quarts, the fluid started looking bright red again. Topped her off and went for a drive. Shifts were noticably smoother! She loves me again.
Since I was already digging around in the engine I decided to play w/ the FPR a little. The car has been idling rough and the fuel pressure has been below 30 at idle. I bumped it back up to about 35psi. Now my car starts w/o that studdering I've been having in the morning and it idles much nicer. This weekend I may pull a couple plugs and see if they're fouled. I haven't checked the air filter yet but I did order a new K&N replacement so I can throw away the Comptech foam POS. It feels good to get some needed maintenance done. Does anyone else get that warm fuzzy feeling??
Since I was already digging around in the engine I decided to play w/ the FPR a little. The car has been idling rough and the fuel pressure has been below 30 at idle. I bumped it back up to about 35psi. Now my car starts w/o that studdering I've been having in the morning and it idles much nicer. This weekend I may pull a couple plugs and see if they're fouled. I haven't checked the air filter yet but I did order a new K&N replacement so I can throw away the Comptech foam POS. It feels good to get some needed maintenance done. Does anyone else get that warm fuzzy feeling??
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hopefully that black goo wasn't holding your tranny together
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
Well, after the disappointing run last Sunday at the track I decided to give the ol' girl some lovin'. I haven't changed the tranny fluid since I put the S/C about 12k miles ago. Since I'm not nice to my tranny I decided to take a look at it. I checked the dipstick and...oh shit. Checked it again just in case I read it wrong and...oh shit. I was running almost 2 quarts low!! I have no idea how or why but I've been running really low. I went to the store and bought 8 quarts of Redline and started the "drain 2 and fill 2" method of changing the fluid. The old stuff was jet black and not looking too healthy. After about 6 quarts, the fluid started looking bright red again. Topped her off and went for a drive. Shifts were noticably smoother! She loves me again.
Since I was already digging around in the engine I decided to play w/ the FPR a little. The car has been idling rough and the fuel pressure has been below 30 at idle. I bumped it back up to about 35psi. Now my car starts w/o that studdering I've been having in the morning and it idles much nicer. This weekend I may pull a couple plugs and see if they're fouled. I haven't checked the air filter yet but I did order a new K&N replacement so I can throw away the Comptech foam POS. It feels good to get some needed maintenance done. Does anyone else get that warm fuzzy feeling??
Since I was already digging around in the engine I decided to play w/ the FPR a little. The car has been idling rough and the fuel pressure has been below 30 at idle. I bumped it back up to about 35psi. Now my car starts w/o that studdering I've been having in the morning and it idles much nicer. This weekend I may pull a couple plugs and see if they're fouled. I haven't checked the air filter yet but I did order a new K&N replacement so I can throw away the Comptech foam POS. It feels good to get some needed maintenance done. Does anyone else get that warm fuzzy feeling??
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This past weekend I changed
- Brake Fluid
- Coolant
- Power Steering Fluid
- Oil
- Tranny fluid..
My baby loves me too
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A little maintenance does wonders. Do you have a tranny cooler on your car?
I'm surprised that you're 2 quarts down. Fluid doesn't diappear like that. If you're not seeing a puddle on your driveway or wet lines anywhere, I would be anxious to find the leak. Are you sure that you're checking the level correctly? Checking fluid on these cars is done with the engine off. Most other cars are done with the engine running and in Park.
I'm surprised that you're 2 quarts down. Fluid doesn't diappear like that. If you're not seeing a puddle on your driveway or wet lines anywhere, I would be anxious to find the leak. Are you sure that you're checking the level correctly? Checking fluid on these cars is done with the engine off. Most other cars are done with the engine running and in Park.
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did you check the fluid while the car was running? that is the correct way i believe.
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Originally Posted by mattg
did you check the fluid while the car was running? that is the correct way i believe.
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Originally Posted by Seattle CL-S
I went to the store and bought 8 quarts of Redline and started the "drain 2 and fill 2" method of changing the fluid. The old stuff was jet black and not looking too healthy. After about 6 quarts, the fluid started looking bright red again.
I've never changed transmission fluid. Would you elaborate on the "drain 2 and fill 2" method?
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I've never changed transmission fluid. Would you elaborate on the "drain 2 and fill 2" method?
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[QUOTE=Allout]Engine off with the car on level ground for Acura/Honda Auto. Check the book. I was surprised when I read it also
That is the way to do it. trannys have gone bad by checking when engine is running them too much is added.
BTW: My car is starting to like me again as well.
That is the way to do it. trannys have gone bad by checking when engine is running them too much is added.
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Originally Posted by Allout
A little maintenance does wonders. Do you have a tranny cooler on your car?
I'm surprised that you're 2 quarts down. Fluid doesn't diappear like that. If you're not seeing a puddle on your driveway or wet lines anywhere, I would be anxious to find the leak. Are you sure that you're checking the level correctly? Checking fluid on these cars is done with the engine off. Most other cars are done with the engine running and in Park.
I'm surprised that you're 2 quarts down. Fluid doesn't diappear like that. If you're not seeing a puddle on your driveway or wet lines anywhere, I would be anxious to find the leak. Are you sure that you're checking the level correctly? Checking fluid on these cars is done with the engine off. Most other cars are done with the engine running and in Park.
I have the tranny cooler so all I have to do to drain a couple quarts is unhook the "from tranny" line and put the hose tip into a 2 qt lemonade jug. Turn the car on and wait for it to fill. Fill up the tranny and do it over again.
I accidentally spilled a full quart on top of the tranny. I didn't push the funnel down hard enough I guess and was just pouring away - not noticing it was making a mess. I tried to rinse it off but the engine bay still smokes after long drives.
As far as checking the fluid levels I have been doing it with the engine off. There are 3 dots on the dipstick. Two really close to one another near the tip and one at the far end near the handle. The Acura tech in Lynnwood told me that the fluid level should be between the dot near the handle and the middle dot near the tip... but that it should be closer to the dot near the handle. I came up w/ the "2 quarts low" by slowly adding until I got the fluid level between those two dots. I'm sure I could even add a little more if I wanted to and still be between the dots.
my level b/f=1
my level now=2
===o=1==o==========================2========o===## ####
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
I have the tranny cooler so all I have to do to drain a couple quarts is unhook the "from tranny" line and put the hose tip into a 2 qt lemonade jug. Turn the car on and wait for it to fill. Fill up the tranny and do it over again.
I accidentally spilled a full quart on top of the tranny. I didn't push the funnel down hard enough I guess and was just pouring away - not noticing it was making a mess. I tried to rinse it off but the engine bay still smokes after long drives.
As far as checking the fluid levels I have been doing it with the engine off. There are 3 dots on the dipstick. Two really close to one another near the tip and one at the far end near the handle. The Acura tech in Lynnwood told me that the fluid level should be between the dot near the handle and the middle dot near the tip... but that it should be closer to the dot near the handle. I came up w/ the "2 quarts low" by slowly adding until I got the fluid level between those two dots. I'm sure I could even add a little more if I wanted to and still be between the dots.
my level b/f=1
my level now=2
===o=1==o==========================2========o===## ####
I accidentally spilled a full quart on top of the tranny. I didn't push the funnel down hard enough I guess and was just pouring away - not noticing it was making a mess. I tried to rinse it off but the engine bay still smokes after long drives.
As far as checking the fluid levels I have been doing it with the engine off. There are 3 dots on the dipstick. Two really close to one another near the tip and one at the far end near the handle. The Acura tech in Lynnwood told me that the fluid level should be between the dot near the handle and the middle dot near the tip... but that it should be closer to the dot near the handle. I came up w/ the "2 quarts low" by slowly adding until I got the fluid level between those two dots. I'm sure I could even add a little more if I wanted to and still be between the dots.
my level b/f=1
my level now=2
===o=1==o==========================2========o===## ####
I'm going to go home and check my manual. I could have sworn that fluid was supposed to be in area 1.
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Tom,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Looks like the Tech at Lynnwood gave you some bad info. I think you should drain out some fluid as soon as possible. This is the page out of Helms.
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Could also contribute to why you're smelling burnt fluid.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Looks like the Tech at Lynnwood gave you some bad info. I think you should drain out some fluid as soon as possible. This is the page out of Helms.
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Could also contribute to why you're smelling burnt fluid.
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Originally Posted by Allout
Tom,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Looks like the Tech at Lynnwood gave you some bad info. I think you should drain out some fluid as soon as possible. This is the page out of Helms.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/AlloutTLS/ATFCheckCLSa.jpg)
Could also contribute to why you're smelling burnt fluid.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Looks like the Tech at Lynnwood gave you some bad info. I think you should drain out some fluid as soon as possible. This is the page out of Helms.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/AlloutTLS/ATFCheckCLSa.jpg)
Could also contribute to why you're smelling burnt fluid.
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And what the hell is the point of the confusing third dot on the damn dipstick?
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Just pump some out through your tranny cooler line and you'll be fine. Take your car to a coin car wash and pressure wash the excess off your tranny.
Good luck Bud. BTW - the third dot is to confuse the Acura Tech's.
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Just pump some out through your tranny cooler line and you'll be fine. Take your car to a coin car wash and pressure wash the excess off your tranny.
Good luck Bud. BTW - the third dot is to confuse the Acura Tech's.
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Is there a DIY on the tranny flush? I've been to a couple other places that said i had to go my dealership for a tranny flush. How hard is it? and what is needed?
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Actually, is it ok to use the Redline. I always thought it was the gospel to use the Honda ATF ? at least from what I;ve read over the years.
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