8th Gen (06'-11') Honda Civic R18 1.8L Manual Transmission Fluid Change Tutorial

Simple video on how to replace the Transmission Fluid on your 8th Generation Honda Civic with a Manual Transmission.
Drain Plug Part #: 90081PB6000
Fill Plug Part #: 9280020000
Fluid Part #: 08798-9031C
Same procedure should apply for any Honda with a Manual Transmission. Always check your Owner's Manual or your dealer to ensure you have the correct fluid.

[@ericalmeida292]

Pro tip: remove the fill plug (17mm) bolt first before emptying the fluid. This is a good first step because if your fill plug is seized or stripped then you can’t remove it. If you try this first and are unsuccessful then at least you are still able to drive the car because you wouldn’t have emptied all the old fluid out.
If your fill plug is stripped or seized, you could try using vice grips and heating it up with a torch to remove it. The safer route is to bring it to a mechanic.

[@sharifsircar]

Best one out of all the one's out there, down to torque specs!

[@Potatabuds]

Thanks for this video. I might add that car ramps work for me. Much safer than just jack stands. A combination is even better. Stay safe.

[@unit1jeremie]

thank you for showing exactly where without foolishness.. appreciated! god bless you

[@ericalmeida292]

Much appreciated!

[@jacobsidorov]

thanks for making this video! it was very well done and honestly helped out a lot

[@lucasmartinez21]

Thank you

[@23kj75]

thx for the video! do u know where i can get the parts? seems hard to find them online here in Canada

[@ericalmeida292]

I got the fluid and gaskets my local Honda dealer. Tools and pump were from good ol Canadian Tire!

[@jeeyahnbrah3510]

there are some vids on youtube that are filling from the top, near the battery& intake. is it okay to fill from there?

[@ericalmeida292]

I don’t see an issue with it. I found it easier to fill from the bottom because I was already under the car and I could see when it was full. But if you can fit the tube from the top it might be better!

[@achtunpanzerkrauskrieg]

Good vídeo, but too dark. Hard to see well.😢

[@marksy5522]

Can i ask how many letters MTF need in 1.8 honda fd manual ??

[@ericalmeida292]

Approximately 1.5 litres. But buy 2 litres to be safe.

[@Lor-ub1mc]

I have a 2007 dx manual coupe. With 208k mileage, family got the car at 166k mileage but never changed the trans fluid. Mostly highway mileage. Gear still change fine, i would like to know what your car mileage was at and the condition of the fluids? Plese let me know

[@ericalmeida292]

Hey Ron, my car had 196,000km on it when I changed the fluid. I bought mine with 175,000km, however I was not aware when it was changed last so I decided to change it for peace of mind. My transmission shifts smoother now. I believe Honda recommends you change it every 60,000km.

[@Lor-ub1mc]

Thanks!