How often should you replace transmission fluid and what type of fluid?

1991 HONDA CIVIC
200,213 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GILBERTM
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how often you replace trans fluid and what type of fluid. I've heard people use 10-30 engine oil.
May 1, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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Here is the information on changing the transmission fluid in your car. You should change out the fluid every 80,000 miles.

TYPE .................... SG

Above 20°F (-7°C) .................... 30
Above 0°F (-18°C) .................... 20W-40
All temperatures .................... 10W-30*, 10W-40*
* Preferred.

CAPACITY, Refill:
1986-87:
4-speed .................... 2.3 liters 4.8 pints
5-speed:
Accord, Prelude .................... 2.4 liters 5.0 pints
Civic .................... 2.3 liters 4.8 pints

1988-91:
Civic, CRX, 2WD .................... 1.8 liters 3.8 pints
4WD .................... 2.3 liters 4.8 pints
Prelude .................... 1.9 liters 4.0 pints
Accord, 1988-89 .................... 2.3 liters 4.8 pints
Accord, 1990-91 .................... 1.9 liters 4.0 pints


Also, here is a guide on how the job is done step by step on a similar car but the process is the same:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-a-manual-transmission


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May 1, 2023 at 11:32 AM