Automatic Transmission Fluid question

[ktaylor660]

I know it's a 3 quart drain and fill, but what about after a transmission change? I'm going to buy my fluid today and want to be sure that I get enough.

[oyajicool]

The book I have says 6.3 us qts for overhauled transmission.

[ktaylor660]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

[Ralphie]

We should update this with that info-

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showpost...50&postcount=1

[oyajicool]

The capacity listed on that thread is applicable to AT fluid, one drain and refill.

Also, note that it says Dexron II as fluid. Which is correct, based on Honda Maintenance Manual, for our cars.

There's no Honda document that I know of, to supersedes this information. I know there are many Honda Certified Techs on this forum. Please voice up if this is no longer correct backed up by document numbers.

[Ralphie]

No im suggesting adding a bit about the FULL capacity....not just a drain and refill.

[oyajicool]

I understand now.
And I think you are right about that.

[ktaylor660]

I agree! I looked at that and all I saw was the drain and fill.

[jhoff]

So...
How much ATF should I put into a used trans?
I only put 2.5qts. Do I need more?

[oyajicool]

There's no way of knowing that for sure, I guess. You'd have to fill 1/2 a quart at a time and check level each time.

[ktaylor660]

I just got back from the Honda dealer and the service tech said if it was an empty trans with a dry torque converter and the cooler had been blown through with air, then it would take a little over 6 quarts. So 6.3 quarts sounds perfect to me. He said to put in 3, start the car, turn it off and check it. Then keep adding fluid a little bit at a time until the dipstick shows the correct level.

[jhoff]

I just got back from the Honda dealer and the service tech said if it was an empty trans with a dry torque converter and the cooler had been blown through with air, then it would take a little over 6 quarts. So 6.3 quarts sounds perfect to me. He said to put in 3, start the car, turn it off and check it. Then keep adding fluid a little bit at a time until the dipstick shows the correct level.

Thanks. The last thing I want to do is replace another fucking transmission.

[RyanD]

Thanks. The last thing I want to do is replace another fucking transmission.

you can have mine when im done with it. 346k glorious miles!

Jk its going to scrap

[jhoff]

you can have mine when im done with it. 346k glorious miles!

Jk its going to scrap

Im H/J swapping after this one goes.

[evil_demon_01]

We should update this with that info-

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showpost...50&postcount=1

Done