tranny fluid change
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schmiddr2
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Change it 2 times or more to get more of the old fluid out. But I changed it when warm, mostly it just sped up the draining.
briansan
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yeah, if we remember from our high school chemistry, heat means faster molecules. cold slows things down.
so advantage of warm trans fluid would be a faster flow of the liquid
so advantage of warm trans fluid would be a faster flow of the liquid
goldenchamp
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I've done it warm. Is it an auto or manual? If it's a manual, then Honda just recommends a simple drain and fill. I believe automatics require a flush, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that!
A word to the wise on tranny fluid, stay away from ANYTHING other than Genuine Honda fluid, manual or automatic. That's part of the problem with the auto trannys blowing even after the recall has been performed. Hondas tend to be finicky on fluids. An independent spe******t once told me he would only put non-Honda engine oil and brake fluid in his personal car.
A word to the wise on tranny fluid, stay away from ANYTHING other than Genuine Honda fluid, manual or automatic. That's part of the problem with the auto trannys blowing even after the recall has been performed. Hondas tend to be finicky on fluids. An independent spe******t once told me he would only put non-Honda engine oil and brake fluid in his personal car.
the 'flush':
not req'd, used by Honda dealers to 'fix' neglect to them by owners not doing a regular D&F.
Honda's are very strange...our automatic is closer to a manual trans than a 'normal' auto, no planetary gears! So have a look at our manual trans fluid, which uses a fluid like 30wt , instead of common 'thicker' 70wt (er something). So don't even concern yourself with store-bought ATF unless it says "Honda ONLY".
not req'd, used by Honda dealers to 'fix' neglect to them by owners not doing a regular D&F.
Honda's are very strange...our automatic is closer to a manual trans than a 'normal' auto, no planetary gears! So have a look at our manual trans fluid, which uses a fluid like 30wt , instead of common 'thicker' 70wt (er something). So don't even concern yourself with store-bought ATF unless it says "Honda ONLY".
