M/T - Leaks, Check for Overfilling

SOURCE: Honda Service News

TITLE: MTF Leak? Check for Overfilling

APPLIES TO: 03-05 6-speed Accord V6

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Got a '03-05 6-speed Accord V6 in your shop that's leaking MTF? Before you start troubleshooting, make sure the M/T isn't just overfilled. The M/T in these vehicles has a vent tube inside the clutch housing. If the M/T is overfilled, MTF will leak out the vent tube between the engine and the M/T.






Checking the MTF level is really pretty simple. Just remove the oil check bolt and its washer. The MTF level should be no higher than the bottom of the oil check bolt hole. If the MTF level is higher than the hole, the MTF will drain out the hole until the level is right.






If the MTF level is lower than the bottom of the oil check bolt hole, you'll need to top off the MTF. Remove the oil filler plug and its washer. Add Honda MTF through the oil filler plug hole until it starts running out the oil check bolt hole. Once the MTF stops running out the hole, reinstall the oil check bolt with a new washer. Torque the bolt to 12 N-m (8.7 lb-ft). Install the oil filler plug with a new washer. Torque the plug to 44 N-m (33 lb-ft).