Honda manual transmission fluid leak

 · If you’ve found red fluid under your Honda Fit, you probably have a transmission leak. A transmission leak is a big deal. If you let too much transmission fluid leak, the transmission will begin to slip, which can quickly cause long term damage. Unlike oil, transmission fluid is flammable, and will flash if it hits the exhaust manifold. Type: - Honda MTF Specifications: Recommended by Honda for most Honda manual transmission applications. OEM Approval: Honda approved Volume: 1 Quart The Genuine Transmission Fluid is either FACTORY FILL (the fluid that was originally installed in the vehicle) or the GENUINE fluid specification as sold by the new car dealer.  · Leaking fluid is pulled downward by gravity. Carefully inspect the engine and transmission surfaces to locate/trace the highest point on the transmission or engine where you find oil. Post pictures. FYI -- MTF leaks most commonly come from the axle www.doorway.ru Interaction Count:

Leaking fluid is pulled downward by gravity. Carefully inspect the engine and transmission surfaces to locate/trace the highest point on the transmission or engine where you find oil. Post pictures. FYI -- MTF leaks most commonly come from the axle seals. Engine oil leaks commonly come from the oil pan, distributor, valve cover, or VTEC solenoid. The Honda Accord has 15 problems reported for transmission fluid leaking. Average repair cost is $2, at 94, miles. A transmission fluid leak can stem from a variety of sources, ranging from a worn pan gasket to a cracked housing. An example of a leak from the transmission pan gasket. Most automatic transmissions have a pan that acts as a reservoir for fluid. A gasket provides a seal between the pan and the transmission.

If you have a shifting problem with your Honda manual, check the clutch hydraulics for leaks, particularly the clutch master. These have been known to leak, and when they do they can cause shifting problems, usually grinding into gears. In addition to checking the hydraulics, check the shift linkage for worn bushings. Completely drain the transmission fluid. Connect the transmission fluid pump to a bottle and drain out all of the fluid. Pump a small portion of new fluid into the fill plug to flush out any contaminants. Ensure that you have a little more transmission fluid than the volume listed in your owner's manual. Figure 5. Check the fluid level with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the car sitting on level ground. Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add Honda Manual Transmis-sion Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole.