[Lpc]

I'm almost at 15K too. Debating if it's really necessary right now or if I should wait until the maintenance minder tells me to.

If you've been slacking on going to the gym, you'll get a pretty decent arm workout as the shifter continues to get notchier and notchier if you wait for the MM, so it's not a totally bad idea to wait eons for the MM lol

 

[JDMisland]

If you've been slacking on going to the gym, you'll get a pretty decent arm workout as the shifter continues to get notchier and notchier if you wait for the MM, so it's not a totally bad idea to wait eons for the MM lol

This explains a lot. Gosh, I hate tennis elbow.

 

[fergy016]

This was really easy. I didn't expect it to be hard, but it was a lot cleaner than it was when I had an integra.

17 mm socket and wrench (3/8" driver preferred)
6" long extension and knuckle adapter.
I had 2' of 5/8" clear tube and it was too long, I would do 1' long at 1/2" diameter instead.
Funnel that fits into tube.
Oil catch

2-3qt Honda MTF (I used 2.5qts)

I cut a slit in the end of the 5/8" diameter hose about 2 inches, that is going into the filler hole of the transmission as the tube is too big in diameter.

I was able to put the rear wheels on ramps, put the front on jack stands and do everything sitting in the driver-side tire well. Once the tire is removed you will see the axle going into the transmission. There are two bolt heads that are noticeable facing you.

1. unscrew 3/8" head bolt -Drain bolt.
2. Unscrew filler bolt with 3/8" ratchet, extension, 17mm socket, and knuckle.
3. Insert drain plug when oil stops coming out.
4. Fill oil through funnel and clear tube.
5. Put Filler bolt back in. approx 30 ft/lb
Good job, now you can put the wheel back on and enjoy a smooth shifting transmission.

College Hills Torque Specs:
Manual Transmission Drain Plug: 29 lb*ft
Manual Transmission Fill Plug: 32 lb*ft

Looks like I get to do this again. I just hit 60k on my odometer and got the B1 notification (oil change/tire rotation)

 

[fergy016]

Stigmacher, if you had popped open the fill bolt on top of the transmission, could you have just opened the drain bolt, and not had to mess with getting a new crush washer on the check bolt? Maybe save yourself some trouble?
Thanks for the video, btw.

I use the side plugs on the transmission to drain/refill and the honda dealership sold me a 14mm and 20mm crush washer.

 

[Clarkz71]

This is at 20K miles. Shifts great and smooth. Pretty normal for manual trans
in my experience as a technician. But 2 quarts of Honda MTF is cheap enough.

Do it at 15K

 

[monopoly]

Hey all,

Just bought a 2012 SI and pick it up tomorrow. Sold my 2008 SI 8th gen yesterday. I always used GM Synchromesh on that tranny since 8K miles on it. Changed the fluid every 30K miles.

When I sold the car it had over 115K miles and the tranny still shifted amazing. Almost like new. Didn't even suffer the infamous 2nd/3rd gear grind.

Anyone else using GM Synchromesh fluid?

 

[Justice81]

Once a year should be fine(12-15k miles).

I drive 45k miles a year lol