Originally Posted by vitalichka
I have a `95 Accord LX AT which is just under 125K miles.
Now what I have heard is that it is dangerous and that it should be avoided to change the tranny fluid if your car has around 100k miles. It was said that it would be to your disadvantage and that something horible could happen. Ok I sound too much like J.R.R. Tolkien now.
You are 100% correct!!!
If your tranny has never had it changed, and you are at 100k +, Do NOT change it. Tranny fluid has alot of cleaners in it, and at this point, those cleaners are all used up. Adding new fluid in there could cause the worn clutch packs to literally break down, and gum up/clog your tranny, so if it hasnt been changed up to now, DONT do it.
ATF either needs to be changed routinely, or not at all. Most say dont push it past 40k.
All Honda A/T's do NOT take the same ATF amount for a partial fluid change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My 96 Accord only took 2.5 qts, your car is the same engine, and takes the same amount. Your owners manual will say the same thing, and for the many ATF changes I did, 2.5 qts was exactly what it took. Use Honda ATF, nothing else. Try online dealers for cheaper prices, but with shipping, your local dealer may still be the best bet.
Guys there is alot of misinformation in this post, if you dont know an answer, dont make it up!!!!!!!! If its your opinion, or what you think is the answer, say so. Dont present those opinions, or thoughts as facts.