changing transmission fluid

[matryx]

I got a 1996 Acura Integra GS-R 5 speed. I'm trying to change the transmission fluid, but i'm not sure how to do this. I got the service manual and it says for me to check the transmission fluid while the car is on ground level? I don't know how's that possible since I got to jack the car up to get to where the oil filler plug and drain plug underneath the passenger side.

Also the plug sit sideways and I'm not sure how to fill the transmission fluid.

Here's the instructions I'm reading. Can anyone help me out here. I'm also not sure what the size of the drain plug washer I'm supposed to change. Do I need those special funnels or something...I'm not sure what their called.

[White98LS]

For the flat ground thing, I just did it while on the jacks... when you think about it, the actual angle your car is at is probably like 5 degrees, shouldn't make too huge of a difference. If you have a second jack or jackstand, do what you can to even it out.

I used some silicone tubing to fill it up through the hole on the side.

If you go to the dealer, they should be able to sell you the proper washer.

Good luck!

[quikflip27]

to get it in there, i used some extra vacuum hose i had laying around, with the funnel in that. use enough to get it out of the fender, and its easier with an extra set of hands
-quikflip