Whatever you do, DO NOT FLUSH YOUR TRANNY. Especially on that particular model/year. I had a 98 Accord V6 A/T. Drain/fill will Honda ATF only, forget about this filter you're worried about. Search and do some reading on these transmissions as they are problematic. These trans usually have a lifespan of 100k-150k before they go to shit. Usually start with the 1st->2nd gear slippage.