Checking the level and changing the oil in the manual transmission Honda Civic 2005 - 2011

Note:

The manufacturer recommends checking the oil level in the gearbox every 15 thousand kilometers, and changing the oil  after 60 thousand kilometers.

It is recommended to drain the oil within 15 minutes after the trip, until it has cooled down and has good fluidity.

The volume of oil in the manual transmission Honda Civic: 

• 1.4 l - when changing the oil;
• 1.6 l - after the repair of the manual transmission.

What oil to pour in a manual transmission Honda Civic

The manufacturer recommends original HONDA Ultra MTF-III oil. Manufactured by Japan Honda Motor Co., volume 4 liters. Catalog number  08261-99964. 

For cars of the European market - Genuine Honda MTF-3. Catalog number  08267-99902HE.

Manufactured by American Honda Motor Co. Volume 0.946 liters. Catalog number  08798-9016.

You can also try the 75W90 Gl4 / GL5 universal oil, but it's still better to use the original. In addition, it has a viscosity that other oils do not have.

Note:

Using the wrong brand of gear oil can make shifting difficult and cause noise because it does not contain the right additives.

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission Honda Civic

1. Place the vehicle on a pit or lift. 

2. If this is not possible, use a jack with racks.

Warning:

Never  work under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack. The jack may slip or fail, resulting in serious injury or death.

3. Get under the car and inspect its bottom. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the mudguard of the engine compartment.

4. The manual transmission has oil fill and drain holes.

5. To check the oil level, use a 17 mm wrench to unscrew the fill plug.

Note:

Be careful, transmission oil may leak. 

6. Check the condition of the liquid and make sure that there is enough of it. The oil level should be at the edge of the filler hole or be slightly lower (you can reach the surface of the oil with your finger or a screwdriver).

7. If necessary, add oil to the Honda Civic manual transmission using an oil syringe.

8. If the fluid is contaminated, it will need to be replaced.

Oil change in manual transmission Honda Civic

1. Place a prepared empty container with a capacity of at least 5 liters under the drain hole.

2. Use a square wrench to remove the drain plug.

3.  Wait for the Honda Civic manual transmission oil to drain completely. 

Note:

The plug is equipped with a magnetic insert for trapping and holding the products of grinding and natural wear of the steel elements of the 
gearbox. If a large amount of metal particles has adhered to the insert, contact a specialized  service center for advice.

4. Clean the Honda Civic manual transmission drain and fill plugs from dirt and metal particles. 

5. Replace the plug gaskets with new ones.

6. Install a new sealing ring on the gearbox drain plug and  tighten.

7. Using a syringe with a hose, pour oil into the Honda Civic manual transmission filler hole to the required level. 

8.  Install a new sealing ring on the filler plug and tighten.

Source:  carpedia.club