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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Default Transmission fluid: flush or drain?

Hi,
I recently got a 2000 Honda Accord LX. It has around 90K miles in it. The transmission fluid looks a bit dark and so I decided to get it changed. I do not know complete maintenance history for this car. As far as the automatic transmission goes, it is not very smooth while accelerating. I dont feel any jerk while speeding or anything. However, I can feel the shift in gear while accelerating. Local dealer told me that I should flush the tranny and put the new fluid in. So, if there is any dirt, it will go off almost completely. However, I saw some websites where Honda owners said they had major transmission problem after power flushing the tranny. Many recomment draining the fluid few times in order to get any dirt out.

I am a bit confused and not sure whats the best thing to do. Can anyone please give me some idea?

-Sam
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