Auto Tranny Fluid Change Suggestions
11-22-2003, 10:01 AM
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Auto Tranny Fluid Change Suggestions
Hi everyone!
I have got 65K of hard miles on my 99 Accord 4cyl and I can feel the auto tranny being a bit sluggish... do you think changing the Tranny Fluid can improve the shifting? if so, is it easy to DIY? and what kind/type of tranny fluid should I use?
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I have got 65K of hard miles on my 99 Accord 4cyl and I can feel the auto tranny being a bit sluggish... do you think changing the Tranny Fluid can improve the shifting? if so, is it easy to DIY? and what kind/type of tranny fluid should I use?
TIA!!
11-22-2003, 10:26 AM
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Re: Auto Tranny Fluid Change Suggestions
Originally posted by GhettoMax
what kind/type of tranny fluid should I use?
what kind/type of tranny fluid should I use?
11-22-2003, 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by EliteAccord
Tranny fluid should be changed every 12000-15000 miles.
Tranny fluid should be changed every 12000-15000 miles.
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If you havent' changed it yet, you are well overdue.
I'd go with Honda ATF, and yes, it's a very easy DIY. Just make sure you get a long skinny funnel before you begin.
I'd go with Honda ATF, and yes, it's a very easy DIY. Just make sure you get a long skinny funnel before you begin.
11-22-2003, 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by Sahnaii
yea that's what they recommend in the manual. you should at least get it drained and filled (~3.5 quarts) with Honda ATF at least once a year. Or you can actually get it flushed (~10+ quarts) by hooking it up to a machine and they actually vacuum all the fluid out. Either way, you should change your ATF.
yea that's what they recommend in the manual. you should at least get it drained and filled (~3.5 quarts) with Honda ATF at least once a year. Or you can actually get it flushed (~10+ quarts) by hooking it up to a machine and they actually vacuum all the fluid out. Either way, you should change your ATF.
h:And drive until your tranny is hot, then change the fluid.
11-23-2003, 09:53 AM
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Thanks ALL!!!
So from what you all have recommended i will be going with Honda ATF
jschmid, I'll be sure to get a Skinny funnel!
btw, (I know I have been saying this ever since i first saw a pic of your car) sweeeeet and clean ride!! :thumbup:
So from what you all have recommended i will be going with Honda ATF
jschmid, I'll be sure to get a Skinny funnel!
btw, (I know I have been saying this ever since i first saw a pic of your car) sweeeeet and clean ride!! :thumbup: