Originally Posted by
JimBlake
I think the problem with most 'power flushing' is that it involves solvents & additives. That's probably what the Honda tranny doesn't like. An independant mechanic is probably not going to have a separate flushing machine JUST for Hondas.
A Honda dealer might just do that.
Power flushing is bad because it kicks up loose metal into the gears. This metal is created by the wear on the gears over years of use, and if they get thrown back into the gears they'll start to do damage.