I've got about 17k on the car. Dealer did a half flush thing (idk) with about 4-5 quarts (i made sure he didn't use z1, but the best around was MOBIL 1). anyway, when should I do my next drain/fill? I know A/T don't enjoy the redline much and I do frequent that territory so I'd like to keep it good and fresh. Also, which type of fluid is good?
How Often and What Type?
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what's wrong with Honda ATF Z1?
As bad as ATF-Z1 may be, the vehicle is still under warranty so I would have stayed with Z1.
I would drain and refill the transmission annually or every 15k on Hondas.
Drain and refills usually take between 3-4 quarts for most Honda 5-spd autos.
I would drain and refill the transmission annually or every 15k on Hondas.
Drain and refills usually take between 3-4 quarts for most Honda 5-spd autos.
annually? so since I've had the car for two and a half years but have only done the drain and fill once, I should do it again?
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annually? so since I've had the car for two and a half years but have only done the drain and fill once, I should do it again?
No, I was assuming that you're like most people who drive 12-15k/yr.
About every 15k is all you need.
annually? so since I've had the car for two and a half years but have only done the drain and fill once, I should do it again?
No, I was assuming that you're like most people who drive 12-15k/yr.
About every 15k is all you need.
ok. thank you very much! i don't mind using non-honda fluid, is there a fluid that is about the same price as honda atf-z1 but is a lot better.
I recently did 3 drains/fills using ATF-Z1 on our VUE which has a Honda powertrain. That was at the 30,000 mile mark. I plan to do a single drain/fill every 10,000 from here on out.
If you're going to switch away from Z1, I would recommend doing 3 or 4 drains/fills. That'll make sure just about all the Z1 is out of there and that you're running on whatever fluid you opted to go with.
If you're going to switch away from Z1, I would recommend doing 3 or 4 drains/fills. That'll make sure just about all the Z1 is out of there and that you're running on whatever fluid you opted to go with.
I have a Toyota RAV4 and have installed a 2nd cooler and beleive 95% of the fluid is now Amalie Universal Synthetic. I think the second to the last drain, flush and fill, I poured in 1 quart of Toyota T-IV. The fluid is a nice cherry red.
I am not sure how similar the formulas are for Z1 and T-IV but the Amalie does cover the spec. I picked it up cheap a while ago. I do not drive much now so I don't drain it as much.
http://www.amalie.com/
I am not sure how similar the formulas are for Z1 and T-IV but the Amalie does cover the spec. I picked it up cheap a while ago. I do not drive much now so I don't drain it as much.
http://www.amalie.com/
I agree with Critic.
I'd do a drain/fill yearly. It's as easy as changing the oil. On my 09 Accord, it takes approx. 3 quarts. I'd stick with Z1 until warranty is up on the vehicle.
This topic has been beat to death too.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/honda-automatic-transmission-drain-fill-procedure.129184/
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/honda-automatic-transmission-drain-fill-procedure.129184/
I'd do a drain/fill yearly. It's as easy as changing the oil. On my 09 Accord, it takes approx. 3 quarts. I'd stick with Z1 until warranty is up on the vehicle.
This topic has been beat to death too.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/honda-automatic-transmission-drain-fill-procedure.129184/
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/honda-automatic-transmission-drain-fill-procedure.129184/
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