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Old 11-24-2006, 05:33 PM
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on a 4th gen how do i change the transmission fluid?

someone told me id only drain a third if i just uncapped it and let it drain out cuz its still stuck in the tranny when the car is off?

can someone clear this up
Old 11-24-2006, 05:55 PM
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When changing the tranny fluid, only 1/3 of the fluid actually drains out. So to do a better job of replacing the dirty fluid, you should change it 3 times, with a short drive between each change. Use only Honda ATF-Z1, with no additives.
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how many bottles should i use each time i change it?

like to do the whole thing am i gonna need a 3 bottles (1 bottle for each 1/3 change)
Old 11-25-2006, 12:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KillerElfboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how many bottles should i use each time i change it?

like to do the whole thing am i gonna need a 3 bottles (1 bottle for each 1/3 change)</TD></TR></TABLE>

you use up around 2-2.5 quart each time.
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i'll be doing mine in the next few days, but i was curious will i need a funnel to refill the tranny without makin a mess.
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i have a 92 and yes deff i would. the resevoir is so low on the engine bay
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