Has anyone changed out the fluid in the 6spd? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

Klasse Act · 11-25-2011, 07:07 PM

Not that I'm close to the 30k service yet but I was wondering if this is something my buddy and I can do when we change the oil in the my car. Also, is there a compatable fluid to use instead of the Honda fluid? Not that I don't trust what Honda has but just curious,thanks

Synapz · 11-25-2011, 09:04 PM

I changed mine out at 10000 km.

I used Redline's MT Fluid and it shifts great.

MachVEvan · 11-25-2011, 10:04 PM

Regular fluid changes in the trans usually is a good thing. I'm just over 10k myself and I've been noticing some excessive effort while shifting on colder days.

I have always used BG Synchroshift II. I will make time to do it soon and report back.

jcrhee12 · 11-25-2011, 10:24 PM

I thought about changing mine. Yes, someone please post a DIY for changing manual transmission oil.

Klasse Act · 11-26-2011, 08:31 AM

So I take it the Redline MTX is compatable, so I'm assuming Mobil 1 has something as well, I'm pretty big on Mobil 1. Now as far as it being noticable when its cold, well, that's pretty normal right, the viscosity isn't going to be the same when its 20 degrees compared to 70, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.

The DIY wll be pretty helpful for sure as I'm someone who believes in changing out the fluid a bit earlier because its cheap insurance for sure!

Koala Yummies · 11-26-2011, 12:49 PM

I've changed the transmission fluid on my 6MT. It's a really simple process, I'm surprised there's not already a DIY.

For those that want to try without a DIY, it's rather simple:
Follow the normal oil-change procedure for removing all the plastic under-panels. There are two bolts that need to be removed, the lower drain bolt, and the upper fill-hole bolt (buy spare crush-washers for both from dealership). Drain the fluid from the lower drain bolt, you can also remove the fill-bolt at that time. Then you re-fill (I use a funnel with a cheap vacuum hose attached or something similar to reach down to the fill-hole from above the engine). Once you're pouring, and the new fluid begins to come out of the fill-hole, wait for it to stop spilling out the hole, and re-install the fill-hole bolt. The fluid level should be level with the opening of the fill-hole bolt, so once the fluid stops coming out the fill-hole it's filled properly. There's no specific amount required, it's fill-'till-it-spills. Best to do it on a level a surface as possible (I jack up the rear of the car to match the front's jacked-up height, or just put the car on the ground to fill).

Also, I would stick with Honda MTF. I don't use anything but Honda transmission fluid in manual transmission Hondas.

I was going to link a diagram to help, but it doesn't show the locations of the drain and fill bolts well-enough to see.

Klasse Act · 11-26-2011, 02:13 PM

^^^thank you from all of us^^^

I know you said there's not a certain amount but how many quarts did you buy and what was left over?

human668 · 11-26-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koala Yummies

Also, I would stick with Honda MTF. I don't use anything but Honda transmission fluid in manual transmission Hondas.

Agree with that. Honda makes their own transmission. Their own TF is good enough. Especially on Honda's auto-trans and CVT, Honda TF is the only way to go.

Koala Yummies · 11-26-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klasse Act

^^^thank you from all of us^^^

I know you said there's not a certain amount but how many quarts did you buy and what was left over?

I bought 2 quarts, and approximately 0.5 quart was left over.

The Helm manual states:
Fluid Capacity (6MT)
1.4L (1.5 US qt) at fluid change
1.6L (1.7 US qt) at overhaul (disassembly)

I could take a photo of the page in the Helm, it's literally one-side of one-page long instructions.

Koala Yummies · 11-26-2011, 07:15 PM

11-25-2011, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Klasse Act Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Woodridge IL, USA Posts: 1,110	Has anyone changed out the fluid in the 6spd? Not that I'm close to the 30k service yet but I was wondering if this is something my buddy and I can do when we change the oil in the my car. Also, is there a compatable fluid to use instead of the Honda fluid? Not that I don't trust what Honda has but just curious,thanks __________________ 2011 SSM CR-Z EX/6MT Surface protection count...(48) v..JOIN US..v https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16Y...e_gdata_player

11-26-2011, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Klasse Act Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Woodridge IL, USA Posts: 1,110	So I take it the Redline MTX is compatable, so I'm assuming Mobil 1 has something as well, I'm pretty big on Mobil 1. Now as far as it being noticable when its cold, well, that's pretty normal right, the viscosity isn't going to be the same when its 20 degrees compared to 70, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. The DIY wll be pretty helpful for sure as I'm someone who believes in changing out the fluid a bit earlier because its cheap insurance for sure! __________________ 2011 SSM CR-Z EX/6MT Surface protection count...(48) v..JOIN US..v https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16Y...e_gdata_player

11-26-2011, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Klasse Act Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Woodridge IL, USA Posts: 1,110	^^^thank you from all of us^^^ I know you said there's not a certain amount but how many quarts did you buy and what was left over? __________________ 2011 SSM CR-Z EX/6MT Surface protection count...(48) v..JOIN US..v https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16Y...e_gdata_player

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11-25-2011, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
MachVEvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 449	Regular fluid changes in the trans usually is a good thing. I'm just over 10k myself and I've been noticing some excessive effort while shifting on colder days. I have always used BG Synchroshift II. I will make time to do it soon and report back.

11-26-2011, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Koala Yummies Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Posts: 321	I've changed the transmission fluid on my 6MT. It's a really simple process, I'm surprised there's not already a DIY. For those that want to try without a DIY, it's rather simple: Follow the normal oil-change procedure for removing all the plastic under-panels. There are two bolts that need to be removed, the lower drain bolt, and the upper fill-hole bolt (buy spare crush-washers for both from dealership). Drain the fluid from the lower drain bolt, you can also remove the fill-bolt at that time. Then you re-fill (I use a funnel with a cheap vacuum hose attached or something similar to reach down to the fill-hole from above the engine). Once you're pouring, and the new fluid begins to come out of the fill-hole, wait for it to stop spilling out the hole, and re-install the fill-hole bolt. The fluid level should be level with the opening of the fill-hole bolt, so once the fluid stops coming out the fill-hole it's filled properly. There's no specific amount required, it's fill-'till-it-spills. Best to do it on a level a surface as possible (I jack up the rear of the car to match the front's jacked-up height, or just put the car on the ground to fill). Also, I would stick with Honda MTF. I don't use anything but Honda transmission fluid in manual transmission Hondas. I was going to link a diagram to help, but it doesn't show the locations of the drain and fill bolts well-enough to see.

11-26-2011, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Koala Yummies Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Posts: 321