Cv axle emergency

[cb7k-9 unit]

Ok times running out. Sun is almost down. I just replaced the passenger cv axle. Every thing is ready to be torque down. But when I removed the axle some fluid came out. Should I put some more in or leave it alone. By the way it's a manual trans

[19dabeast85]

Fluid shouldn't come out unless you have it at a pretty extreme angle. If it was a couple tablespoons' worth I wouldn't worry, if it was closer to a cup or pint you'll want to park it on a level surface and fill it up till fluid pours out of the fill hole.

[cb7k-9 unit]

What type if fluid is supposed to go in? Thought Honda had a special type

[cb7k-9 unit]

Fluid shouldn't come out unless you have it at a pretty extreme angle. If it was a couple tablespoons' worth I wouldn't worry, if it was closer to a cup or pint you'll want to park it on a level surface and fill it up till fluid pours out of the fill hole.

The fill hole, is that located next to the axle. Looks to be like a 17mm. Or under with a 1/2 key?

[integraracer24]

If its manual tans,use reg motor oil!

[HATCHing]

Those fluid are transmission oil. You are supposed to drain it out before pulling a passenger side axle job. And dont forget to refill with manual trans oil when you done installed the axle back in.

Because the passenger side axle plug right into the transmission, it seal the fluid in. The Driver side axle is much easier the intermediate shaft is the one that goes into the tansmission before the axle so no leak, and no need to drain fluid before doing a driver side axle job.

[cb7legend]

Yes Honda has specific oil for the manual trans I think last time I purchased a bottle it was like $8

[HATCHing]

What type if fluid is supposed to go in? Thought Honda had a special type

Honda sell the OEM Honda manual trans oil at Honda dealership. You can use any replacement manual trans oil at autozone, napa..etc... it work just fine.

[oyajicool]

I used Hypoid transmission oil (SAE 90) on mine one time by mistake, since it was sitting in my garage which I used for other car. The transmission did not shift well at all. Only then I checked Haynes Manual and learned that this Honda takes engine oil for manual transmission.

Now it has been while since that time. It shifts well still. But I will change it soon, again.

[cb7k-9 unit]

O.k well only a small portion can out. I say about 3/4 of a cup. If you could picture it... The car is already lowered and wa sitting on a slight incline( with the front higher). Then I raised the front passenger side up( sat on jack stands while I removed the axle)....
How many pints of oil does it take and sitting the way it was is it really nessisary to change or add fluid.

[cb7k-9 unit]

Never mind did the research now that I'm home. Going to change the oil tomorrow. 10w-30 and maybe some lucus trans oil. Thanks for every input

[19dabeast85]

Never mind did the research now that I'm home. Going to change the oil tomorrow. 10w-30 and maybe some lucus trans oil. Thanks for every input

I highly recommend you use Honda OEM transmission fluid, I have used motor oil, Royal Purple MTF, Pennzoil Sycnromesh, Honda OEM, and GM Syncromesh. The GM Syncromesh resists grinding the most but I can already tell after a 1,000 miles that it's wearing out quickly. Honda OEM was better than all the others and also lasted very well. Motor oil was awful and I changed it after a few hundred miles.

[mtnbikaah]

X2 I will only use Honda OEM Manual Transmission Fluid in my transmission.

Also I think the capacity is 2.1 quarts.

[bowtie_ethan]

its just SAE 30 weight nothing special not 10 - 30 not 5-30 just 30

[cb7k-9 unit]

its just SAE 30 weight nothing special not 10 - 30 not 5-30 just 30

So will that work just as good as the oem fluid. Or did you mean they where the same, because if so I will just put that in.