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The Critic 05-24-2011 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by fitit2010 (Post 996946)
mine is doing that lurching from first too. So is the DW-1 the new fluid? I have the acura fluid ATF-Z1 that I am going to put in.

Yes, DW-1 is the newest stuff.

fitit2010 05-24-2011 09:10 PM

was it released to correct some of the shifting issues specifically?

OneFitTwoFit 05-25-2011 11:26 AM

What does the color matter?

Steve244 05-25-2011 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by The Critic (Post 996940)
The transmission also engages first gear immediately from a stop, as opposed to before, where it would slam and lurch into 1st gear. Now it's easy to modulate the acceleration from a stop.

What are you doing? The Fit's A/T goes into first as you approach a stop. The mild bump/lurch before stopping is annoying to some. This is the first I've heard anyone complain about accelerating from a stop.

The Critic 05-25-2011 12:35 PM


Originally Posted by fitit2010 (Post 996953)
was it released to correct some of the shifting issues specifically?

More info here:

Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - The new Honda ATF-DW1



Originally Posted by OneFitTwoFit (Post 997109)
What does the color matter?

It should not, in theory.

The Critic 05-25-2011 12:47 PM


Originally Posted by Steve244 (Post 997136)
What are you doing? The Fit's A/T goes into first as you approach a stop. The mild bump/lurch before stopping is annoying to some. This is the first I've heard anyone complain about accelerating from a stop.

When you gently accelerated from a stop, such as when one navigates a parking lot, I was noticing the classic "DBW throttle lag." You would push down the accelerator slightly, but it moves a little less than you'd expect; you push it down a bit more, then it jerks and goes forward a more than you wanted. I've seen car reviewers describe it as the "caffeinated squirrel" behavior.

After the transmission service, this symptom was completely gone. So I'm guessing that it has to do with gear engagement in some way.

Steve244 05-25-2011 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by The Critic (Post 997144)
When you gently accelerated from a stop, such as when one navigates a parking lot, I was noticing the classic "DBW throttle lag." You would push down the accelerator slightly, but it moves a little less than you'd expect; you push it down a bit more, then it jerks and goes forward a more than you wanted. I've seen car reviewers describe it as the "caffeinated squirrel" behavior.

After the transmission service, this symptom was completely gone. So I'm guessing that it has to do with gear engagement in some way.

Torque converter maybe. The lighter transmission fluid may raise the stall speed slightly.

I notice no DBW lag any more than mechanical throttle bodied hondas of yesteryear. It seems to open the throttle more in relation to pedal movement at first; this might contribute to perceived squirrelliness of the car. Most people learn to love it. There is some built in lag when closing the throttle. I think this is to achieve ulev status but it made driving the manual transmission Fit annoying for me.

clicq 05-25-2011 09:55 PM

Just wanted to say that, thanks to this thread, I decided to change my AT fluid early at 22kmi to DW1. It looked almost as bad as Shora's pictures, so I'm glad I changed it out. I have to say though, I didn't really notice a huge difference in shift quality.

fitit2010 05-26-2011 12:17 AM

I'm doing this now. Anyone have the torque spec on the drain plug? It was pretty tight when I removed it.

Krimson_Cardnal 05-26-2011 01:02 AM

Hope you have a fresh crush washer. You'll feel it give, then snug it a bit more. 29 lbf·ft

fitit2010 05-26-2011 01:20 AM

I think I did about 29 lbft. Yup I had a new crush washer ;-) the hardest part were the clamps. the tranny no longer lurches at a stop

OneFitTwoFit 05-26-2011 07:23 AM

This thread reminds me of why I only buy manuals. Love automatics and the convenience they provide. Don't love not being in control off the shift. Don't love the heightened chance for an issue. Just did my first manual transmission fluid change. 1.5 quarts (at 8 bucks a quart). Took about 15 minutes. No filter. Easy access to the plugs. Good until over 100k now.

Krimson_Cardnal 05-26-2011 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by fitit2010 (Post 997507)
I think I did about 29 lbft. Yup I had a new crush washer ;-) the hardest part were the clamps. the tranny no longer lurches at a stop

Correction - my mistake, it's actually 36 lbf·ft, but I'm sure you're good.

jadr09fit 05-26-2011 10:34 PM

We did another drain/fill at 39k miles. The transmission still shifts smoothly.

The heck with this 60k mile change interval thing. Change it every second oil change at the latest, if you're going according to the maintenance minder.

fitit2010 05-27-2011 03:24 PM

I think that I am going to get 3 quarts of DW-1, and drain and replenish again, and then Ill have like a 75% oil change since I have access to a car lift this weekend ;-) The Acura / Honda ATF-Z1 I put in the other day. Too bad you can't drain the TC.

MiMi1 05-28-2011 11:43 AM

I have 126k on my 09 and it ticks perfect. No leaks or issues.

engine oil every 3500-4000

tranny fluid
clutch line flush
brake flush
coolant flush

all every 25k miles


Old school maintenance > some stupid reminder system to change engine oil at 10k intervals


ALL HIGHWAY

Steve244 05-28-2011 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by MiMi1 (Post 998126)
I have 126k on my 09 and it ticks perfect. No leaks or issues.

engine oil every 3500-4000

tranny fluid
clutch line flush
brake flush
coolant flush

all every 25k miles


Old school maintenance > some stupid reminder system to change engine oil at 10k intervals


ALL HIGHWAY

SAE, API, Honda > old school maintenance
225K (97 Honda 2.2) no leaks or issues.

Brain Champagne 05-28-2011 12:37 PM

My mother's cousin smoked two packs a day. Never took a sick day in her entire career. Lived to 85. I don't recommend her behavior as a general health strategy.

If you change your oil every week and your car never breaks? Maybe it's because of the excessive oil changes. Or maybe because it's a Honda.

B18C5-EH2 05-28-2011 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by Steve244 (Post 998136)
SAE, API, Honda > old school maintenance

None of them have to pay for repair costs to any of my vehicles once outside of the warranty coverages. I have said it before, and I'll say it again:

The current maintenance schedules that Honda (the company, not its independent dealers) endorses are to SELL MORE CARS.

People buy into the whole "low cost of maintenance, no tune ups until 100K miles" etc. etc. and since other makes/models offer longer and longer intervals between services Honda has to also. Would the regular Joe/Jane Customer rather buy a car that promotes 30K mile services, or one that states "no major maintenances until 100K miles" etc?

Also, believe it or not, Honda won't sell as many cars if their cars don't eventually break down to the point of replacement. They want you in that 2011 Accord, not your 1997 Accord.


225K (97 Honda 2.2) no leaks or issues.
So for your 97 Honda you followed 10,000 mile oil changes, 30,000 mile oil filter changes, and didn't change your transmission fluid until after 100K miles like the new maintenance systems suggest? What service intervals did you follow to keep that Accord in shape?

;)

I'm not going to shove my own personal maintenance preferences on anyone else. I KNOW my personal preferences work well, and I plan on keeping my cars "forever" so I'm planning for it by keeping my car "over-maintenanced" if that's what you want to call it.

malraux 05-28-2011 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by B18C5-EH2 (Post 998146)
None of them have to pay for repair costs to any of my vehicles once outside of the warranty coverages. I have said it before, and I'll say it again:

The current maintenance schedules that Honda (the company, not its independent dealers) endorses are to SELL MORE CARS.

People buy into the whole "low cost of maintenance, no tune ups until 100K miles" etc. etc. and since other makes/models offer longer and longer intervals between services Honda has to also. Would the regular Joe/Jane Customer rather buy a car that promotes 30K mile services, or one that states "no major maintenances until 100K miles" etc?

Also, believe it or not, Honda won't sell as many cars if their cars don't eventually break down to the point of replacement. They want you in that 2011 Accord, not your 1997 Accord.



So for your 97 Honda you followed 10,000 mile oil changes, 30,000 mile oil filter changes, and didn't change your transmission fluid until after 100K miles like the new maintenance systems suggest? What service intervals did you follow to keep that Accord in shape?

;)

I'm not going to shove my own personal maintenance preferences on anyone else. I KNOW my personal preferences work well, and I plan on keeping my cars "forever" so I'm planning for it by keeping my car "over-maintenanced" if that's what you want to call it.

Do you send your fluids off for testing? Cuz that's the only way to know if you are performing excessive maintenance.


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