Gearbox oil change

vtech6000 · 02-25-2008, 01:46 AM

How easy or hard is it to change the gearbox oil on a EK9? Is there any guide posted anywhere, couldnt seem to find any by doin a search.

blinx9900 · 02-25-2008, 07:34 AM

its easy, search the transmission forum you will find your answer both dino and I IIRC answered this question in detail awhile back...

Dino-Spumoni · 02-25-2008, 08:50 AM

What you need-
3 quarts of MTF. I recommend OEM MTF for most applications.
1 oil pan drain/gearbox drain plug crush washer.
1 large gearbox fill hole crush washer.
17mm socket for fill plug, 3/8" or similar for drain plug.
Funnel with 2 sizes of tubing attached, long enough to reach the fill hole from the engine bay.

Jack up the car to level and drain the old fluid. Here I am flushing out any old leftover fluid with a little bit of new fluid. Remove the fill plug, clean both plugs and both openings. Replace drain plug with new crush washer to 35lb/ft (just don't over-tighten)

Set the funnel up in the engine bay with the tube going into the fill hole, and fill gear box to around 2.3 quarts, preferably until you can see fluid flowing out of the fill hole. Install fill plug with new washer and your done. On a side note, I recommend you buy a magnetic drain plug.
Happy shifting!

vtech6000 · 02-26-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino-Spumoni

What you need-
3 quarts of MTF. I recommend OEM MTF for most applications.
1 oil pan drain/gearbox drain plug crush washer.
1 large gearbox fill hole crush washer.
17mm socket for fill plug, 3/8" or similar for drain plug.
Funnel with 2 sizes of tubing attached, long enough to reach the fill hole from the engine bay.

Jack up the car to level and drain the old fluid. Here I am flushing out any old leftover fluid with a little bit of new fluid. Remove the fill plug, clean both plugs and both openings. Replace fill plug with new crush washer to 35lb/ft (just don't over-tighten)

Set the funnel up in the engine bay with the tube going into the fill hole, and fill gear box to around 2.3 quarts, preferably until you can see fluid flowing out of the fill hole. Install fill plug with new washer and your done. On a side note, I recommend you buy a magnetic drain plug.
Happy shifting!

Thanks mate thats a great help

Is the MTF ok for a lsd gearbox?

Dino-Spumoni · 02-26-2008, 09:02 PM

Yes. Thats a photo of the newest formula of honda MTF, make sure thats what you buy.

vtech6000 · 02-26-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino-Spumoni

Yes. Thats a photo of the newest formula of honda MTF, make sure thats what you buy.

I take it once it starts flowing out the refill there's enough in there?

honda=god · 02-27-2008, 01:26 AM

Very good post dino!

rvm · 02-27-2008, 05:12 AM

sticky! thanks dino!

RagingAngel · 03-26-2008, 04:19 PM

it may be an extra step to some, but I found it to be a bit more accurate when you remove the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) and use that as a fill point as it is completely vertical...do bear in mind to watch for any foreign debris that could fall into the hole!

Key thing to remember is to ensure the car is level. For those who have clutch pack LSDs, it's important to remember that the LSD itself holds a bit of fluid.

It is recommended by cusco to rotate the passenger side wheel during a fluid change to ensure you get the correct amount of fluid inside. I tend to do this now on any transmission fluid flush by habit.

vtech6000 · 05-01-2008, 02:30 PM

Anyone know where I can buy Honda MTF oil online or someone that will post it over to me? I went down to my local Honda dealer and all they have is 5Gallon drums

No 1ltr bottles at all and they don’t order them in either so im abit stuck as where to purchase some

olly ek9 · 05-01-2008, 02:48 PM

just do what i do take in your own container and get them to fill it for you for a nominal fee

baz_ctr · 08-13-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olly ek9

just do what i do take in your own container and get them to fill it for you for a nominal fee

@vtec6000 as olly said just bring container down with you to local honda dealer they will fill it you for you i have done it before

also how much in millalitres is a quart or how many litres do you need for gearbox oil?

Bon87 · 08-13-2008, 12:08 PM

I may have over tightened the bolts on mine.... not a biggie is it?

Ben_Anderson™ · 08-13-2008, 01:33 PM

'Baz_ctr' To answer your question on quart's to Ml , 3 Quarts (qt.) = 2724 Milliliters (ml) or 1 Quarts (qt.) = 908 Milliliters (ml). As dino stated you need aprox 3 quarts so to be safe id get 3 litres. Hope this helps

timmiblc · 08-21-2008, 12:56 AM

At every oil change I get MTF sponsored so I'm lucky, but 3 litres is more than enough. I have lots of bottles with less than half a litre left over, soon I'll have enough for a complete oil change

I'm with RagingAngel - fill the box from the speedo drive

Lots easier and I find it's less mess.

02-25-2008, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
vtech6000 EK9 Fan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 743	Gearbox oil change How easy or hard is it to change the gearbox oil on a EK9? Is there any guide posted anywhere, couldnt seem to find any by doin a search.

02-25-2008, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
blinx9900 333whp 259wtq :) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: socal usa Posts: 5,644	Re: Gearbox oil change its easy, search the transmission forum you will find your answer both dino and I IIRC answered this question in detail awhile back... __________________ now that I have my own emoticon I can die in peace

02-25-2008, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dino-Spumoni EK9.org Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,280	Re: Gearbox oil change What you need- 3 quarts of MTF. I recommend OEM MTF for most applications. 1 oil pan drain/gearbox drain plug crush washer. 1 large gearbox fill hole crush washer. 17mm socket for fill plug, 3/8" or similar for drain plug. Funnel with 2 sizes of tubing attached, long enough to reach the fill hole from the engine bay. Jack up the car to level and drain the old fluid. Here I am flushing out any old leftover fluid with a little bit of new fluid. Remove the fill plug, clean both plugs and both openings. Replace drain plug with new crush washer to 35lb/ft (just don't over-tighten) Set the funnel up in the engine bay with the tube going into the fill hole, and fill gear box to around 2.3 quarts, preferably until you can see fluid flowing out of the fill hole. Install fill plug with new washer and your done. On a side note, I recommend you buy a magnetic drain plug. Happy shifting! __________________ HA Wanted- 92-93 CB7 Accord 4 Door thin side moldings (Euro spec.), 6 piece set. If you have access to European junkyards, PM ME!! Last edited by Dino-Spumoni; 02-27-2008 at 11:17 AM..

02-26-2008, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dino-Spumoni EK9.org Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,280	Re: Gearbox oil change Yes. Thats a photo of the newest formula of honda MTF, make sure thats what you buy. __________________ HA Wanted- 92-93 CB7 Accord 4 Door thin side moldings (Euro spec.), 6 piece set. If you have access to European junkyards, PM ME!!

02-27-2008, 01:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
honda=god EK9.org Addict! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: meath ireland Posts: 770	Re: Gearbox oil change Very good post dino! __________________ ON THE SEVENTH DAY GOD MADE THE VTEC!!!

03-26-2008, 04:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
RagingAngel 本田 Gearing Authority Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,051	Re: Gearbox oil change it may be an extra step to some, but I found it to be a bit more accurate when you remove the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) and use that as a fill point as it is completely vertical...do bear in mind to watch for any foreign debris that could fall into the hole! Key thing to remember is to ensure the car is level. For those who have clutch pack LSDs, it's important to remember that the LSD itself holds a bit of fluid. It is recommended by cusco to rotate the passenger side wheel during a fluid change to ensure you get the correct amount of fluid inside. I tend to do this now on any transmission fluid flush by habit.

05-01-2008, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
vtech6000 EK9 Fan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 743	Re: Gearbox oil change Anyone know where I can buy Honda MTF oil online or someone that will post it over to me? I went down to my local Honda dealer and all they have is 5Gallon drums No 1ltr bottles at all and they don’t order them in either so im abit stuck as where to purchase some

05-01-2008, 02:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
olly ek9 EK9.org Fan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Devon UK Posts: 808	Re: Gearbox oil change just do what i do take in your own container and get them to fill it for you for a nominal fee __________________

08-13-2008, 12:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bon87 ITR Owner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southampton/Suffolk - UK Posts: 625	Re: Gearbox oil change I may have over tightened the bolts on mine.... not a biggie is it? __________________

08-13-2008, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ben_Anderson™ EJ9 ™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 163	Re: Gearbox oil change 'Baz_ctr' To answer your question on quart's to Ml , 3 Quarts (qt.) = 2724 Milliliters (ml) or 1 Quarts (qt.) = 908 Milliliters (ml). As dino stated you need aprox 3 quarts so to be safe id get 3 litres. Hope this helps

08-21-2008, 12:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
timmiblc EK9.org Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 63	Re: Gearbox oil change At every oil change I get MTF sponsored so I'm lucky, but 3 litres is more than enough. I have lots of bottles with less than half a litre left over, soon I'll have enough for a complete oil change I'm with RagingAngel - fill the box from the speedo drive Lots easier and I find it's less mess. __________________ www.fbiperformance.co.nz www.teamfbi.co.nz

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