Your selection of a 2007 honda fit was a wise investment. Honda fit questions what transmission fluid is safe to use. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces. Mar 27, 2018 the honda fit is my favorite economy car. What ever you use, have a stopper ready an old bolt that just fits into the plastic tube is great. If it is not, add honda manual transmission fluid mtf. However, continued use can affect the shift quality. My 2008 honda fit base model, manual transmission required new tranny fluid at 65k miles.
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Remove the transmission filler bolt, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. Register log in home forums mechanicalmaintenance forum honda civic manual transmission fluid. What transmission fluid is safe to use in my 2008 honda fit with auto transmission, since the honda atfz1 was discontinued. Engine oil is so far away from an ideal fluid for a synchronized manual transmission. Hot surfaces all around the area of the dipstick, your hand and arm. Neglecting to change the transmission fluid can lead to serious transmission. I use synthetic oil oil and change it every 7500 miles i last changed my auto transmission fluid at 20,000 miles and air filter at 15,000 miles. Automatic transmission fluid acts to cool and lubricate internal transmission components. Complete manual transmissions for honda fit for sale ebay.
Over time, the properties of the fluid diminish and replacement is necessary at the recommended service intervals for your honda vehicle. From time to time you need to change your honda fit transmission oil. Manual fluid changes are so infrequent and this unit probably only takes like 2 quarts. The worst complaints are difficult shifting when car is heated up, flat tire thumping noise in front, and shifting roughly. Honda has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Very simple task, similar to changing your oil but less messy because there is no filter to remove. The sporty fit slots below the civic in hondas lineup and is smaller overall, but it has a roomy interior and extremely spaceefficient design. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. The owners manual for 2007 honda fit recommends using the 5w20 engine oil. Engineered for and meets the requirements of honda automatic transmission with dw1 and z1 specifications. How much should it cost for a new clutch in a 2007 honda fit. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for honda fit when you shop the largest online selection at. For a printed owners manual, click on authorized manuals or go to.
Using the suction pump, suck up the amsoil fluid and squeeze into the fill hole. Get the best deals on motor mounts for honda fit when you shop the largest online selection at. An inspection of the transmission, fluid hoses, pipes, and cooler if equipped should be performed during recommended. Honda fit questions what transmission fluid is safe to use in my. But a mechanic told me, after getting some of my atf with the stick, that is was not the type that had to be used in the hondas. This oil is similar to a 10w30 or 10w40 viscosity engine oil, and this oil can be substituted temporarily. Honda manual transmission fluid mtf check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature. I can recommend fluid changes for preventative maintenance until im blue in the face with these folks, and they put it off until it is way too late, and then a fluid change is a bandaid at best.
The subcompact honda fit fourdoor hatchback is a new model for the u. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2007 honda fit. Not sure which honda automatic transmission fluid to buy. Carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your fingers. If the transmission fluid level on your fit is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2007 honda fit. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your fit and how to check the transmission fluid level. Honda fit questions what transmission fluid is safe to. Second generation 20072020 honda fit 20072020 owners manual maintenance. How to change the manual transmission fluid on a 2008 or 2007. Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable automatic transmission fluid product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. All honda manual transaxles use the honda manual transmission fluid mtf as the original factory fill.
Honda civic how to change manual transmission fluid. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so. Built on honda s legendary foundation for dependability quality and reliability. Automatic transmission base fits 0001 honda prelude 76670. What interval should i change transmission fluid in my 2007. To see how frequently 2007 honda fit problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. In this video i explain the process of changing the transmission fluid on a 2007 or 2008 honda fit sport. The sporty fit slots below the civic in honda s lineup and is smaller overall, but it has a roomy interior and extremely spaceefficient design. Repeat step 5 until fluid is dripping out of the hole. Do i really need to use honda manual transmission fluid. The transmission fluid change is very easy and the motor. Vehicle specifications 2007 honda fit honda owners site. We offer a wide range of honda automatic transmission fluids of all the best brands in the industry at an affordable rate that fits the price range you are looking for.
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Remove the release fork a and the release bearing b from the transmission c. Repair shop is saying that the whole clutch assembly needs to be replaced, but i am not. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. The owners manual for 2007 honda fit says to always use honda atfz1 automatic transmission fluid. What interval should i change transmission fluid in my. When it comes to your honda fit, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Diy manual transmission fluid change unofficial honda fit forums.
For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. The engine in your 2007 honda fit should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Weve praised the honda fits incredibly fluid shifter before, but for some reason, i was more aware of it than ever this weekend. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning. I took it to a dealer because it was close by and i had to be towed. First generation 20012008 honda fit 20012008 owners manual maintenance transmission fluid. Change transmission fluid at recommended intervals.
Clutch action feels normal, and there were no obvious warning signs, but that is just based on my limited knowledge. Transmission fluid level check honda fit 20072008 2007. Write down the frequencies for the radios preset buttons. However, the manufacturer recommends the use of their mtf when changing the fluid. Honda fit automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid.