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2nd Generation GE8 Specific DIY: Repair & Maintenance Sub-ForumThreads discussing repairs and maintenance you can do yourself on the 2nd generation Honda Fit (GE8)
I've had my share of issues with auto transmissions.
I do a drain and fill on the transmission every time I change the motor oil, as it uses less than 3 qt.
The trick is to order a some Honda transmission fluid before you need it. I change my own, because it allows me to see whats coming out of the transmission.
If you changed your motor oil at 7,500 miles at 30,000 you would have changed all the fluid in the transmission with those 4 oil changes.
The reason they don't recommend a "flush" at your local auto repair is that non Honda oil will be introduced into your transmission.
I did that too! Then I had to drain and fill the transmission, drive 500 miles and repeated the process 3 times to get the mild shudder out of the transmission.
Now if I would only change my power steering fluid. lol
I know this is an old post but this info is still really useful! I read this post over twice last night then woke up this morning and got the job done quickly. The hose clamps were a bit of a pain but with a pair of decent, medium sized pliers the job is simple enough. Just thought I’d mention, you can do do this whole job WITHOUT removing the cowl cover and what not. Everyone above clearly removed it, but for those who want to avoid the hassle and can work with a little less space, give it a try. You can still easily remove the air box, it just takes a little bit of finesse.
The hardest part for me was getting the hoses off the filter. I used a 10 mm socket + extension for the bolts and a 7/32 socket + extension for the hose clamp on the housing. I had some extra fluid come out when I disconnected the filter since I had already opened up the drain plug. The total amount of used fluid I was able to measure was just under 3 quarts, although 2.5 quarts is suggested as typical. After slowly shifting through all the gears (with foot on the brake) and taking it for a drive, I added some more fluid for a total of just over 3 quarts added (right under the top of the hash marks when measured hot). Drain bolt torque is 36 ft lbs according to the manual.
Screw fits a 7/32 socket 10 mm bolt Was able to get away with just undoing this one Enjoy your struggle with the old hoses Damage to the filter is my fault. Nothing too interesting.
Just changed mine as I had the airbox off for a valve adjustment and plugs. Easy job, made easier if you removed the upper hose first, unbolt the filter, then the spring clamp on the lower hose is much easier to access.
Just knocked this out on my 160k mile trans. This wasn’t a part we dealt with at the dealer when I was a tech, so it was a new experience for me. Thanks for sharing!
I'd like to know what the shape of these filters is..........can you at least blow through it to see how freely air moves in it?..........or cut it open I guess.......
Thinking of doing mine, but don't want to do it if it's not necessary.............Thanks!
Edit.......Never mind.......just saw the pics in the thread.......Thank You!!!
The hardest part for me was getting the hoses off the filter. I used a 10 mm socket + extension for the bolts and a 7/32 socket + extension for the hose clamp on the housing. I had some extra fluid come out when I disconnected the filter since I had already opened up the drain plug. The total amount of used fluid I was able to measure was just under 3 quarts, although 2.5 quarts is suggested as typical. After slowly shifting through all the gears (with foot on the brake) and taking it for a drive, I added some more fluid for a total of just over 3 quarts added (right under the top of the hash marks when measured hot). Drain bolt torque is 36 ft lbs according to the manual.
Screw fits a 7/32 socket 10 mm bolt Was able to get away with just undoing this one Enjoy your struggle with the old hoses Damage to the filter is my fault. Nothing too interesting.
I've had my share of issues with auto transmissions.
I do a drain and fill on the transmission every time I change the motor oil, as it uses less than 3 qt.
The trick is to order a some Honda transmission fluid before you need it. I change my own, because it allows me to see whats coming out of the transmission.
If you changed your motor oil at 7,500 miles at 30,000 you would have changed all the fluid in the transmission with those 4 oil changes.
The reason they don't recommend a "flush" at your local auto repair is that non Honda oil will be introduced into your transmission.
I did that too! Then I had to drain and fill the transmission, drive 500 miles and repeated the process 3 times to get the mild shudder out of the transmission.
Now if I would only change my power steering fluid. lol
