Originally Posted by Accord2005NJ
Hi 98CV6,
In the last 2 months my Honda went six times to South Florida accumulating amazing $14,000 miles already. I also had (in NJ) lately some snow where I live, and tires were slipping a lot which I guess puts some strain on transmission. Now, in Camry I change my tranny fluid once per year no matter what (I do about 10-15 k per year - depending on business).
I know what Honda manuals says but I don't have a problem spending 100 bucks to make sure my car is kept at tip-top shape and I just feel that keeping the fluid that long was recommended more for marketing purposes then having in mind 100% maintenance needs of the car.
And yes, any "sensitive" maintenance and/or work I always do with Honda dealers. I even buy my own Mobil 1 Syn oil and Honda filter.
BTW - thanks for your reply. You seem ok and civilized, unlike some of the jerks (see Mr. Beeeeee) who are so "busy" that my post is taking them away from their lives as f.kin brain surgeons (or internet p.orn surfing ha Beeee?)
I have an 02 accord and I frequently drive to south florida from NY.
When I bought the car I put about 36,000miles until I changed my tranny fluid.
Following that I changed it again at about 65k miles.
Since you seem like the type of person that takes extended road trips I would just often check the tranny fluid ( dip stick ).
If it has like a brownish color to it then I would recommend changing it.
I still believe its pretty early for you to change it on your 2005 accord.
If you feel the tranny is slipping then I advise to bring it to Honda to take a look at it. It might be more than just the fluid.