Overfilled transmission
#1
Overfilled transmission
I bought my 06 tl at 74k 4 months ago
The transmission has been WAAAY over filled this WHOLE time, didnt notice until about 1-2 months ago..im talking an inch or so
The car seems to be running great for the most part. I've read that messing with something like this can POSSIBLY cause more damage. I do NOT know how long it's been overfilled like this
currently have close to 90k on the vehicle..
any suggestions?
The transmission has been WAAAY over filled this WHOLE time, didnt notice until about 1-2 months ago..im talking an inch or so
The car seems to be running great for the most part. I've read that messing with something like this can POSSIBLY cause more damage. I do NOT know how long it's been overfilled like this
currently have close to 90k on the vehicle..
any suggestions?
#2
Team Owner
I could be wrong, since I've only ever dealt with manual transmissions, but I thought its impossible to overfill a Honda transmission. At least it is for the manuals. The fluid will just leak out everywhere if you try to overfill it.
How do you know yours is overfilled?
How do you know yours is overfilled?
#3
Team Owner
Having too much engine oil is bad for your engine. I've NEVER heard of someone having too much tranny fluid though. I guess maybe there's a first for everything
#4
Registered Bunny
I bought my 06 tl at 74k 4 months ago
The transmission has been WAAAY over filled this WHOLE time, didnt notice until about 1-2 months ago..im talking an inch or so
The car seems to be running great for the most part. I've read that messing with something like this can POSSIBLY cause more damage. I do NOT know how long it's been overfilled like this
currently have close to 90k on the vehicle..
any suggestions?
The transmission has been WAAAY over filled this WHOLE time, didnt notice until about 1-2 months ago..im talking an inch or so
The car seems to be running great for the most part. I've read that messing with something like this can POSSIBLY cause more damage. I do NOT know how long it's been overfilled like this
currently have close to 90k on the vehicle..
any suggestions?
Besides, it doesn't take much to "overfill" an inch on the gauge, less than you probably believe.
#5
I could be wrong, since I've only ever dealt with manual transmissions, but I thought its impossible to overfill a Honda transmission. At least it is for the manuals. The fluid will just leak out everywhere if you try to overfill it.
How do you know yours is overfilled?
How do you know yours is overfilled?
#6
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Jack car up, remove transmission under cover, loosen drain bolt (not remove) until fluid starts leaking steadily. Let it leak out until you're at the right level, tighten back up to stop leak. No mess.
Takes longer obviously letting it leak out but meh
OR
Remove the drain bolt completely, watch fluid gush out, and watch everything get messy when you try to put the bolt back in to stop the draining. You'll probably drain too much accidentally by the time you get the bolt back in.
OR
Remove the drain bolt completely, and let everything drain out and do a refill.
Takes longer obviously letting it leak out but meh
OR
Remove the drain bolt completely, watch fluid gush out, and watch everything get messy when you try to put the bolt back in to stop the draining. You'll probably drain too much accidentally by the time you get the bolt back in.
OR
Remove the drain bolt completely, and let everything drain out and do a refill.
Last edited by guitarplayer16; 06-30-2015 at 02:55 PM.
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#7
Registered Bunny
But I digress, as GP16 said, loosen the drain bolt. If you want to unscrew it more, always keep pressure on it because once it starts flowing if you remove it completely you'll make a terrible mess trying to put it back in while it's draining.
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#8
You said an inch at first...
But I digress, as GP16 said, loosen the drain bolt. If you want to unscrew it more, always keep pressure on it because once it starts flowing if you remove it completely you'll make a terrible mess trying to put it back in while it's draining.
But I digress, as GP16 said, loosen the drain bolt. If you want to unscrew it more, always keep pressure on it because once it starts flowing if you remove it completely you'll make a terrible mess trying to put it back in while it's draining.
The drain bolt..is that up top? or under the car?
#9
Registered Bunny
Under the car, near the driver side wheel, hiding under a protective plastic shroud you have to unbolt/move out of the way.
Look for 3x3 drain and refill procedure on the forums, that will show you where the drain bolt is located and how to access it.
Look for 3x3 drain and refill procedure on the forums, that will show you where the drain bolt is located and how to access it.
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#11
Team Owner
Usually an overfilled automatic will result in leaks, especially from the axles in a FWD or the output shaft in RWD. If it's really too high, it will just puke out of the vent tube all over the top of the transmission the first time it gets hot. It's probably fine just the way it is but if you want peace of mind a drain and fill might help.
On most cars you just loosen the clamp on the most convenient cooler hose and start the engine for a few seconds to lower the level but unfortunately Acura has no rubber lines on the base model.
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