Trans fluid change?
#1
Trans fluid change?
Wondering if I will kill my tranny if I change out the fluid. Its a 96 auto with 189K on it and I have no idea if the fluid has ever been changed. I've heard all the myths about not changing old fluid because the new fluid will kill your tranny.
Anyone do a high mile fluid change with good results? I was gonna use the honda z1 to do a drain and fill.
So, any suggestions?
Anyone do a high mile fluid change with good results? I was gonna use the honda z1 to do a drain and fill.
So, any suggestions?
#2
Re: Trans fluid change?
Why would changing fluid hurt anything? All old fluid does is circulate particles that act as an abrasive and do more damage. Replace the fluid asap.
Remove dipstick for tranny
Remove plug
Drain / clean off magnet
Insert plug
Fill up w/ ~ 2.5 quarts of HONDA ATF
Put in dipstick
Drive 50-100 miles and repeat 2 more times.
Remove dipstick for tranny
Remove plug
Drain / clean off magnet
Insert plug
Fill up w/ ~ 2.5 quarts of HONDA ATF
Put in dipstick
Drive 50-100 miles and repeat 2 more times.
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Re: Trans fluid change?
I do a complete tranny flush, never had any problems. I dont do the drip and fill thing. Utube has a good vid. on DYI flush on 2001 accord.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Re: Trans fluid change?
Why would changing fluid hurt anything? All old fluid does is circulate particles that act as an abrasive and do more damage. Replace the fluid asap.
Remove dipstick for tranny
Remove plug
Drain / clean off magnet
Insert plug
Fill up w/ ~ 2.5 quarts of HONDA ATF
Put in dipstick
Drive 50-100 miles and repeat 2 more times.
Remove dipstick for tranny
Remove plug
Drain / clean off magnet
Insert plug
Fill up w/ ~ 2.5 quarts of HONDA ATF
Put in dipstick
Drive 50-100 miles and repeat 2 more times.
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Re: Trans fluid change?
Wondering if I will kill my tranny if I change out the fluid. Its a 96 auto with 189K on it and I have no idea if the fluid has ever been changed. I've heard all the myths about not changing old fluid because the new fluid will kill your tranny.
Anyone do a high mile fluid change with good results? I was gonna use the honda z1 to do a drain and fill.
So, any suggestions?
Anyone do a high mile fluid change with good results? I was gonna use the honda z1 to do a drain and fill.
So, any suggestions?
Joe
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