Originally Posted By: Tegger
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
Im sorry I call [censored] on that. We service hundreds of Hondas at work with Maxlife and not ONE vehicle has had a comeback. There are other companies who can design/make fluids as good or better than Honda. I personally use Zerex Asian Vehicle Coolant, Maxlife ATF , Valvoline DOT4 Brake Fluid and various brands of oil in my car. The ONLY OE fluid I use is their P/S fluid. I do agree with your transmission fluid exchange method. 3x Drain and Fill is the way to go on these vehicles.
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
Im sorry I call [censored] on that. We service hundreds of Hondas at work with Maxlife and not ONE vehicle has had a comeback. There are other companies who can design/make fluids as good or better than Honda. I personally use Zerex Asian Vehicle Coolant, Maxlife ATF , Valvoline DOT4 Brake Fluid and various brands of oil in my car. The ONLY OE fluid I use is their P/S fluid. I do agree with your transmission fluid exchange method. 3x Drain and Fill is the way to go on these vehicles.
