It started leaking a few weeks ago...I crawled under it and could not pin-point the problem. Then last evening I was going to check the fluid level and found the problem...No dipstick...Should I just buy another dipstick & add fluid or do I have to flush it , add new fluid and hope for the best. The fluid was just changed last year.
2006-09-24 01:44:26 · 9 answers · asked by B C 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Honda's loosing their tranny dipstick is pretty common actually,
just check the fluid,top it off, replace the dipstick, you should be fine. Had the same problem with my '99 Civic 3 months ago.
2006-09-24 02:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It started leaking a few weeks ago...I crawled under it and could not pin-point the problem. Then last evening I was going to check the fluid level and found the problem...No dipstick...Should I just buy another dipstick & add fluid or do I have to flush it , add new fluid and hope for the best....
2015-08-06 11:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Patin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When looking for the leak you should have also checked the fluid level and found the problem almost immediately.
Replace the dip stick, change the fluid and filter and hope for the best.
You did not mention if the transmission has started "slipping", if it has the damage to the internal clutches is going to cost you.
If not you may be ok.
Change the fluid and filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Check the fluid level when at operating temperature, in neutral and often.
2006-09-24 02:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy another dipstick from the dealer and change the fluid. Make sure that the old stuff isn't contaminated with water as this almost always indicates the need for a rebuild. Many transmission parts are water-sensitive as this is the only way that they can survive a constant bath of oil.
2006-09-24 02:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluid should not come out of the dipstick. Most of Hondas have short little dipstick tube. Get a new dipstick or place a cork over the hole drive by the car wash and clean the oil off . Check fluid level while at idle in park or neutral. You might find the level to high.
2006-09-24 02:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the oil you have is relatively new you do not need to replace it unless you have done loads of miles. However, new oil is a lot cheaper than new transmission so do not be tight when it comes to oil changes. I hope your diagnosis is correct; no dip stick can cause oil vapour to leak out and spray onto the engine the oil then drips down onto the road.
2006-09-24 01:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET A NEW DIP STICK AND CHECK THE LEVEL FIRST.GO FROM THERE.IF YOU TRANS IS FULL AND YOU STILL HAVING PROBLEMS SELECT A GOOD TRANS SHOP.OR YOUR LOCAL HONDA DEALER.THIS TRANS MAY COST AROUND 12-1600.00 SO BE READY TO SPEND BIG.REMEMBER ITS A JAP CAR
2006-09-24 01:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by hotwrench215 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is to check on eBay. I have found several transmissions for sale and they seem like you won't have to break the bank...good luck!
2006-09-24 01:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by michelin_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go and get it checked out at your nearest mechanics. My brother had the same thing happen to his Mazda and he only had to pay $10 for the tweak to it.
2006-09-24 02:10:37 · answer #10 · answered by Michael Frado 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋