2005 Honda Accord V6 EX-L Maintenance Qs
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My experience with DW-1 is opposite of Critics. DW-1 has been the "slipperiest" fluid I've used in both of our transmissions. Valvoline's fluid produces a crisper shift. Castrol's fluid has about split the difference between the two, at least in the Honda. I have not tried it yet in the Acura, but I will next time.
The Acura's transmission felt like a CVT on DW-1. VERY smooth...so smooth you really couldn't feel it. I didn't like that.
The Acura's transmission felt like a CVT on DW-1. VERY smooth...so smooth you really couldn't feel it. I didn't like that.
I will chime back in on the DW1 I agree, when the fluid was starting to get some age on it, the shifts felt notchier on my car, with a flush (full 9 qrt dump & repeated fill) the shifts actually got smoother. Im not a fanboy of DW1, its simply what ive read the most about being used in my car on multiple forums. Ive also read from several claimed Honda techs posting on forums that they wouldnt recomend using anything else in a Honda transmission. Who knows right ? I wouldnt be opposed to trying somthing different as long as was approved to be used in the transmission of my Honda.. i havent researched that far yet. and considering i did the last full flush less than 10,000 miles ago, i have a bit of time to ponder it.
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Miller88, your Honda dealer will get you about $8/qt for the DW-1.
$8....wow. Got mine locally for $5 a quart. Shop around....
Miller88, your Honda dealer will get you about $8/qt for the DW-1.
$8....wow. Got mine locally for $5 a quart. Shop around....
I'm a fan of harsh shifts, makes me feel the transmission is going to last longer.
Every Cherokee with the AW-4 I've drive shifts hard - and they have a habit of lasting 300K
Every Cherokee with the AW-4 I've drive shifts hard - and they have a habit of lasting 300K
As for the 15'' wheels - the Donut (with it's ultra super crazy front drive offset) is a 15'' so they'll fit on the front.
The hub bore is much smaller than the hub bore on my Jeep ... not surprising since Jeeps have a ridiculously large hub bore to begin with.
I'm thinking dodge [censored] wheels or something with a small bore for winter wheels/tire
The hub bore is much smaller than the hub bore on my Jeep ... not surprising since Jeeps have a ridiculously large hub bore to begin with.
I'm thinking dodge [censored] wheels or something with a small bore for winter wheels/tire
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Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Miller88, your Honda dealer will get you about $8/qt for the DW-1.
$8....wow. Got mine locally for $5 a quart. Shop around....
That's a great price. List is $8.23/qt and Bernardi sells it for $6.03.
http://www.bernardiparts.com/SearchOptions.aspx?Search=SKU&SkuNo=08200-9008
Your local dealer is selling it for only 61% of retail. That's unheard of good! Keep that dealer around.
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Miller88, your Honda dealer will get you about $8/qt for the DW-1.
$8....wow. Got mine locally for $5 a quart. Shop around....
That's a great price. List is $8.23/qt and Bernardi sells it for $6.03.
http://www.bernardiparts.com/SearchOptions.aspx?Search=SKU&SkuNo=08200-9008
Your local dealer is selling it for only 61% of retail. That's unheard of good! Keep that dealer around.
How many miles on the car??
I own an 07 which is essentially the same thing and work on many of these cars.
I use PP or PU engine oil year round, 5w20. Does a fine job. I do a drain and fill of ATF every 15-20k miles. You can only change 3 quarts at a time. There is a filter that can be change on the transmission that not many know about. It is below the air box and easy to change. I highly recommend doing that.
As far as maintenance, you are pretty much free and clear besides oil and ATF (along with brakes/tires, filters, etc) until 105k miles. That is a big service.
T/Belt-i recommend honda or AISIN parts
Spark plugs - denso or NGK iridiums
Air filter and Cabin filter
Coolant - honda blue/type 2 coolant
Drive belt (if it hasnt been changed)
Valve adjustment
As far as ATF, either redline D4 or DW1 fluid is good. I use the redline. It gives firmer shifts compared to the honda fluid due to the viscosity.
T/belt is not a bad job if you have the right tools. Can be time consuming for beginner, and crank bolt is hardest to remove. Requires impact gun and heat.
Keep up with maintenance and this engine will run forever. They are great, very reliable vehicles.
If you are going to do your own oil changes, DO NOT overtighten the drain plug. These pans strip VERY easily. Torque on the plug is 29 ft/lbs. Use a new gasket with each change.
I own an 07 which is essentially the same thing and work on many of these cars.
I use PP or PU engine oil year round, 5w20. Does a fine job. I do a drain and fill of ATF every 15-20k miles. You can only change 3 quarts at a time. There is a filter that can be change on the transmission that not many know about. It is below the air box and easy to change. I highly recommend doing that.
As far as maintenance, you are pretty much free and clear besides oil and ATF (along with brakes/tires, filters, etc) until 105k miles. That is a big service.
T/Belt-i recommend honda or AISIN parts
Spark plugs - denso or NGK iridiums
Air filter and Cabin filter
Coolant - honda blue/type 2 coolant
Drive belt (if it hasnt been changed)
Valve adjustment
As far as ATF, either redline D4 or DW1 fluid is good. I use the redline. It gives firmer shifts compared to the honda fluid due to the viscosity.
T/belt is not a bad job if you have the right tools. Can be time consuming for beginner, and crank bolt is hardest to remove. Requires impact gun and heat.
Keep up with maintenance and this engine will run forever. They are great, very reliable vehicles.
If you are going to do your own oil changes, DO NOT overtighten the drain plug. These pans strip VERY easily. Torque on the plug is 29 ft/lbs. Use a new gasket with each change.
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The car has 81K on it right now.
So I can change the transmission filter without dropping the pan? That's definitely worth looking into.
I was looking at transmission fluid changes for this car. I think I can get by with removing the fill hole, sucking out some, then just replacing it? Will I be able to mix redline and the DW-1 that is in there now?
So I can change the transmission filter without dropping the pan? That's definitely worth looking into.
I was looking at transmission fluid changes for this car. I think I can get by with removing the fill hole, sucking out some, then just replacing it? Will I be able to mix redline and the DW-1 that is in there now?
Yeah its fine, Redline D4 is the [censored].
Your transmission does not have a fluid pan, nor an easily serviceable filter. Remove the transmission drain bolt and let it drain. You'll get 2.5-3.5 quarts of fluid out the bottom. Fill through the top the volume you got out the bottom. Very easy to do...as easy or easier than an engine oil change.
If the filter on these is anything like on our 2003, it's not that bad to get at to replace. Involves removing the air filter box, however.
Provided yours is a V6, they should be the same. 03-07 were (mostly) the same car.
The I4 has a different transmission.
The I4 has a different transmission.
Originally Posted By: cchase
If the filter on these is anything like on our 2003, it's not that bad to get at to replace. Involves removing the air filter box, however.
Im going to have to look into this on the next service, i didnt know there was a tranny filter on this car. Good to know !
If the filter on these is anything like on our 2003, it's not that bad to get at to replace. Involves removing the air filter box, however.
Im going to have to look into this on the next service, i didnt know there was a tranny filter on this car. Good to know !
The dealers don't know they have a filter, either. They'll deny its existence if you press them on the issue. I tried having them change it when they changed the fluid was told "they don't have a filter".
Here is a "how to" from the Accord forums, for what it's worth:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13804
Here is a "how to" from the Accord forums, for what it's worth:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13804
Originally Posted By: Miller88
The car has 81K on it right now.
So I can change the transmission filter without dropping the pan? That's definitely worth looking into.
I was looking at transmission fluid changes for this car. I think I can get by with removing the fill hole, sucking out some, then just replacing it? Will I be able to mix redline and the DW-1 that is in there now?
You never read my post, way back, did you?
There is a drain plug in the transmission. There is no "pan" to "drop".
The correct fluid replacement procedure is:
1) drain fluid;
2) refill;
3) start engine and run transmission through the gears;
4) repeat from #1 to #3 two more times.
5) Done.
Stick to DW-1 fluid only. Yes, it's lots of fun to play with different potions and play at being tribologist, but that's a poor idea on a Honda unless you only plan on keeping the car for a few years.
By refusing to do things properly, you are asking for a world of hurt. At the very least, you should obtain an Owner's Manual. And watch this YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9iwelVI7PQ
The car has 81K on it right now.
So I can change the transmission filter without dropping the pan? That's definitely worth looking into.
I was looking at transmission fluid changes for this car. I think I can get by with removing the fill hole, sucking out some, then just replacing it? Will I be able to mix redline and the DW-1 that is in there now?
You never read my post, way back, did you?
There is a drain plug in the transmission. There is no "pan" to "drop".
The correct fluid replacement procedure is:
1) drain fluid;
2) refill;
3) start engine and run transmission through the gears;
4) repeat from #1 to #3 two more times.
5) Done.
Stick to DW-1 fluid only. Yes, it's lots of fun to play with different potions and play at being tribologist, but that's a poor idea on a Honda unless you only plan on keeping the car for a few years.
By refusing to do things properly, you are asking for a world of hurt. At the very least, you should obtain an Owner's Manual. And watch this YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9iwelVI7PQ
As others have said, no pan. The filter is easy to change. Remove the air box and you will see a canister type filter on top of transmission. There is one center bolt (17mm) and 3 10 mm bolts that hold it in. You will need 2 crush washers, filter, filter gasket, and O ring. All very cheap. About 15-20$ worth of parts.
Do not be afraid to use the D4 atf. It is an excellent fluid and works great in these honda transmissions.
Do not be afraid to use the D4 atf. It is an excellent fluid and works great in these honda transmissions.
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