Cheap atf fluid often vs expensive fluid yearly?

[RooflessVW]

Originally Posted By: ammolab
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
Transmission fluid once a year? Insane.

A drain and fill every 30k/3 years is MORE than enough.

Use DW-1.


He and many Honda owners do a "drain and fill" more frequently as a simple drain removes only about 1/3rd of the transmission fluid.


I'm quite aware how much fluid you get out with a drain and fill and "why" people feel they need to do it so often.

Doesn't make it any less insane.

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Miles/year? I would do it based on miles (km,sorry) , not time. (unless it was 'years' between changes)


Given the reliability issues with Honda ATs, I'd be concerned deviating from their spec fluid. But the miles and use profile is important.

 

[901Memphis]

Maxlife is cheaper and higher quality than the Honda fluid if you ask me

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Maxlife is cheaper and higher quality than the Honda fluid if you ask me


OK, so I'll ask you. What objective basis do you have to say that max life is higher quality?

 

[JC1]

Change it once every three years (30,000km) with a drain and fill. I do a drain and fill every 2 years with my wife's 97 civic using Maxlife.

For yours I'd use the DW1.

 

[DanIsTheBeerGuy]

A drain and refill is literally a 15 minute job on the TL, that's why I am willing to do it more often if there is any benefit.

 

[07titan]

Max life is very good atf. Very affordable. Do whatever you want,it's just that simple!