anyone have problem open up their tranny's drain bolt the very 1st time, i am standing infront of my car and reach under the car with my 3/8 rachet wrench turning counterclockwise, am i doing this right?

 

If you were under the car looking at the bolt, would the action you are taking result in
leftie loosie or righty tighty?

 

i have only tried one direction with the hammer hitting from top to bottom (counterclockwise)when i am under the car, i am pretty positive about the turning direction, just not sure why is it so tight, perhaps a trip to the autoshop for them to loosen it up for me.

 

Its going to be tight. counter clock wise is the correct way to go but it would be from the side of the car. Reef away.

 

thanks for the info fsttyms1, i'll give it another try

 

yup its on there tight. when you get the fluid changed it will feel like a new car.

 

I use a 18" long (maybe a bit longer) 1/2" drive ratchet and a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter. Works perfect.

Use a 12mm on the oil jet...

 

how often should one change transmission fluid on 2G TL? What brand of fluid do you use? Anyone with a DIY?

Gracias Senors!

 

I would replace every 30k at the minimum.

Genuine Honda ATF-Z1 works. Dexron-III(H) + Lubegard HFM works. Amsoil ATF works. Your choice.

 

newbie question, what is an oil jet?

 

It's a part that was included in one of the recalls.

 

does this "oil jet" needs to be remove for changing tranny fluid? and where is this oil jet locate? will be greatful if someone have a picture.

 

Mine was tight every time....use a breaker bar!

 

tranny's fluid drained and changed, smoothssssssssss........ thanks all

 

cool -- got any tips/instructions?

 

Remove oil jet with 12mm socket
Use 3/8" Breaker Bar to remove drain bolt.
Use 3 qts of ATF-Z1 type fluid.

 

Curious has got me

Why remove the oil jet when doing the trans fluid change?

 

How else are you going to fill it?

Remove the 12mm bolt that holds down the oil jet onto the bracket. GENTLY pull the jet assembly up and out. Some fluid will drip out so be sure to have a towel handy. Remove the 24mm (?) hollow bolt if necessary if your funnel does not fit.

Filling through the dipstick tube is the worst idea...ever...beyond me why someone would want to do that when oil jet removal can be done in less than two minutes, and this is coming from a person who has never been under the hood of a Honda in recent years.

 

To add in the new fluid.

 

No oil jet
(where you fill it)




This is the oil jet

 

to add trans fluid.

 

Nice, someone should throw this in the DIY thread if its not already there...if its enough for a DIY

 

Totally agree on this DIY! 116,000 on my '99 with the original transmission fluid let alone transmmission.

It took my 20 minutes at the most because I let the transmission drain until it stopped dripping. Being able to let ATF or the engine oil drain until all of it comes out is one of the benefits of doing it yourself. There isn't a line of cars waiting to get the oil changed...

And change your cabin air filters!