I have the 3spd auto. The fluid as 149,000 miles. Im going to change a portion of the fluid by dropping the pan. I have a few questions....
1. SInce i will be removing the pan again in another 3000 miles, can i skip the gasket and use RTV only until my final pan removal ? I would hate to spend the money on a new gasket every month or 2 for up to 6 tranny fluid changes. I have attached some photos of my fluid color (off the dipstick). its on a white paper towel to show the color. It really isnt that bad.
2. What kind of ATF do i use? just DexronIII? or is it special like my honda (takes Honda ZF-1 or Royal Purple MAX ATF). No i will not be using RP ATF in the cavalier.
I think thats it...
Thoughts?
P.S. Oh yeah, forgot about the pix...
here you go:
so let me hear your thoughts...BTW a search yeilded little/no results.
2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT-Galaxy Grey Metallic Pearl, 37,000 miles,Loaded with everything except Leather and Nav, Tint-5% rear, 20% front, Calipers painted Subaru WR Blue, Ipod Integration, XenonDepot 4300K HID Conversion kit, Debadged, Optima Red-Top, No performance mods because its an auto, and its under warranty.
Wow, there are 4 diff types of fluid it could take: AFT+4, Dex III, regular ATF...LOL Which one!?
2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT-Galaxy Grey Metallic Pearl, 37,000 miles,Loaded with everything except Leather and Nav, Tint-5% rear, 20% front, Calipers painted Subaru WR Blue, Ipod Integration, XenonDepot 4300K HID Conversion kit, Debadged, Optima Red-Top, No performance mods because its an auto, and its under warranty.
nvm...im stupid...just found my owners manual. good, i can use Dex III, but if you guys could answer the other questions, that would be great...thx!
2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT-Galaxy Grey Metallic Pearl, 37,000 miles,Loaded with everything except Leather and Nav, Tint-5% rear, 20% front, Calipers painted Subaru WR Blue, Ipod Integration, XenonDepot 4300K HID Conversion kit, Debadged, Optima Red-Top, No performance mods because its an auto, and its under warranty.
You could use the RTV , but just keep an eye on it.
yeah the filter comes with a new gasket but alot of the GM ones are reusable, if its original. how come you are dropping the pan in another 3k? Do NOT use RTV. it will mix with the fluid, With bad results. (its happened) As for Question 2, Dexron III is recommended, nothin special. and, as long as we are on the subject, when i did mine (pan drop and filter) it took around 6 quarts, maybe just a bit more. hope it helps.
Did I mention I drive a 2000 Lumina now?-----wigm-tuners.org member
Ill be dropping the pan 6x because my fluid is black and im guessing to get it back to red (slowly) ill have to do like i did with my lexus, do a pan drop every oil change for 4 or 5 (maybe 6) oil changes.
2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT-Galaxy Grey Metallic Pearl, 37,000 miles,Loaded with everything except Leather and Nav, Tint-5% rear, 20% front, Calipers painted Subaru WR Blue, Ipod Integration, XenonDepot 4300K HID Conversion kit, Debadged, Optima Red-Top, No performance mods because its an auto, and its under warranty.
Actually u can eliminate those extras trans changes and pour one can of SEAFOAMS trans flush in and make it done on ur next change.They sell it at advance auto and auto zone prolly 9.00 but worth it!This would eliminate wasted time and money etc by using one can of this which is just as great as the normal seafoam which u use in ur fuel and oil.Do not get the 2 confused the trans stuff by seafoam is clearly labeled! just a suggestion.Yes I have used it in my 85 cav 4spd manual and works great.
I wouldnt say I would drop mine 6 times, but I wouldnt flush mine ethier. Keep in mind it does not need to be totally red. It works like engine oil, where you drain the black oil, pour in nice new golden oil, and once you look at the dipstick, its a lil more brown. Some contaninated fluid will remain, no matter what, but it should be fine after one, maybe two pan drops.
Did I mention I drive a 2000 Lumina now?-----wigm-tuners.org member
why cant i edit posts? I have to post again?
P.S. It makes my at Gen 8 civic feel fast...WTF? its a 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC civic sedan...a bottle of mt dew has more displacement!
2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT-Galaxy Grey Metallic Pearl, 37,000 miles,Loaded with everything except Leather and Nav, Tint-5% rear, 20% front, Calipers painted Subaru WR Blue, Ipod Integration, XenonDepot 4300K HID Conversion kit, Debadged, Optima Red-Top, No performance mods because its an auto, and its under warranty.
OK...that was weird...this post was supposed to come first:
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Man, I had to floor the cav today and from a dead stop GAWD the 3AT is slow as BALLLLLLLZ
2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan AT-Galaxy Grey Metallic Pearl, 37,000 miles,Loaded with everything except Leather and Nav, Tint-5% rear, 20% front, Calipers painted Subaru WR Blue, Ipod Integration, XenonDepot 4300K HID Conversion kit, Debadged, Optima Red-Top, No performance mods because its an auto, and its under warranty.
