Noobie q: What tool is needed to remove ATF drain plug ?
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That matches my experience as well. I just wish the measuring the ATF level were more straightforward.
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um, FSM says to change ATF at operating temp. not cold.
oops.
(this is probably because that's how their customers bring them in. Cold, plan on draining much more than 2.6 quarts).
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I'm thinking it takes hours for gravity to do its job. If it's at operating temp about a quart is suspended somewhere. Can't imagine why they would specify operating temp except to have a consistent measurement on how much fluid to expect to drain.
Oh and from the low mark to the high mark is less than half a quart (measured at operating temp 60 seconds after stopping engine but before 90 seconds whilst standing on my head as the car was still inverted).
Oh and from the low mark to the high mark is less than half a quart (measured at operating temp 60 seconds after stopping engine but before 90 seconds whilst standing on my head as the car was still inverted).
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Thanks guys for the prompt response and help. I got the plug loosened, finally!
I sprayed WD40 on it, came back 10 min later... tried normal size ratchet -> failed... so used 3/8 breaker bar and tapped hard with palm on the end of the bar to loosen the plug. I am going to torque to spec (36 lb.ft ) for next time.
BTW, a nearby dealer charged almost $3 for the 18mm washer (part #:90471-PX4-000 - retail is supposed to be $2.04). Bought 4 of them and got a case of DW-1. Dealer said he was giving me a $2 discount per quart ( i.e. $6.50 instead of $8.50 per quart) as I was buying a case. The price was decent even when compared to the internet pricing/shipping ( $5.50 quart + shipping )
Instead of doing the Honda "flush" ( aka drain/fill 4x ), I am going to drain/fill the ATF every 5K miles until I use up the case of DW-1. I read posts where others removed the ATF hose going into the radiator to "completely" flush the AFT, but I don't feel comfortable doing that now. I am filling via the dip stick using the "Transmission funnel" from Autozone ($2.50 ). I will do the ATF filter (25430-PLR-003) replacement sometime between 60K to 100K ( or when I get more comfortable doing DIY stuff on the Fit ). I am about 36K now.
I sprayed WD40 on it, came back 10 min later... tried normal size ratchet -> failed... so used 3/8 breaker bar and tapped hard with palm on the end of the bar to loosen the plug. I am going to torque to spec (36 lb.ft ) for next time.
BTW, a nearby dealer charged almost $3 for the 18mm washer (part #:90471-PX4-000 - retail is supposed to be $2.04). Bought 4 of them and got a case of DW-1. Dealer said he was giving me a $2 discount per quart ( i.e. $6.50 instead of $8.50 per quart) as I was buying a case. The price was decent even when compared to the internet pricing/shipping ( $5.50 quart + shipping )
Instead of doing the Honda "flush" ( aka drain/fill 4x ), I am going to drain/fill the ATF every 5K miles until I use up the case of DW-1. I read posts where others removed the ATF hose going into the radiator to "completely" flush the AFT, but I don't feel comfortable doing that now. I am filling via the dip stick using the "Transmission funnel" from Autozone ($2.50 ). I will do the ATF filter (25430-PLR-003) replacement sometime between 60K to 100K ( or when I get more comfortable doing DIY stuff on the Fit ). I am about 36K now.
Last edited by raytseng; Jul 9, 2012 at 07:57 PM.
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