Originally Posted By: ahoier
Yep, that makes total sense....but now I'm confused, because Amsoil specs a Transmission Fluid (10W-30...) for this Honda Civic CRX....but yes, it does have a clutch cable....so where's the need for the fluid?
Either way, they still went ahead and got the 10W-30 for kicks and giggles, he's now under the car looking now, for any possible "plug" along the "manual transmission" to check/top off the fluid.
We found a ehow/wikihow article (yea....I know....lol, not the "best" resource....but that's why I'm here HAHA) that said it's along the side of thr transmission, a plug or "weep hole" to check the transmission fluid.....apparantly, there's 2, one to empty it, and one to fill it.
Depending on the vehicle, on my 1992 Civic Hatchback (VX model) with an S20 style M/T. I just remove the drain bolt(can't mistake it) on level ground or if possible to slightly tilt the angle of the car downward towards the drain plug...but instead of removing the fill plug I can just remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor and pour into the transmission that way. Much easier to refill and no worries of a leaking fill bolt b/c of washer issue seating or w/e.
The CRX may have a VSS on top of the transmission that; when removed safely(I kept the electrical harness attached, just removed like 3 bolts to remove the entire switch/unit combo), would allow for fluid refill via the top of the transmission for a more 'spill free' refill. Just be sure to replace the washer on whatever drain/fill bolts you do remove, and try to remove only the right ones!
Did you purchase an Amsoil 10w-30 of some sort?
PS: Using motor oil is okay, great to swap over. I'd still recommend going to Amsoil's MTF eventually, though the 10w-30 isn't necessarily an issue either just less Friction Modifiers so shifting might not be as good as with an MTF lube.
