My 1998 Accord EX has a little over 100k miles on it and I think it's probably time to change the transmission fluid. I've heard that these cars don't have a transmission filter. Is this correct? Also, what type of transmission fluid do I need to put back in and where exactly on the transmission pan is the drain plug?

Thanks in advance!

 

Is this MT or AT ?

100k? Yeah...I'd say your about 70k overdue!

Just dump and fill, never flush. Always use HONDA brand fluid.

 

This is the AT transmission. So, I take it I can only get the fluid at the Honda dealership? What is the capacity of the AT on this car?

 

Yes, dealer only.

Capacity should be in the owners manual. Don't have mine handy right now.

 

So this car doesn't have a transmission filter, correct?

 

nope, no filter

drain and fill

use Honda ATF.

 

One last question (and probably a stupid one), but where exactly is the drain plug on the trasmission pan (I've never looked for it when changing the engine oil)?

 

the tranny doesnt have a pan. the plug is located on the side of the tranny (passenger's side)

 

the reason why there isnt a filter and you should not "flush" it is bc there is a "screen". if you do a flush, it will push debris thru the screen defeating its prupose. honda recommends changing the fluid every 100k mi for normal driving. i did mine at 50k.

 

OK, got the transmission fluid drained (that drain plug was a B!%ch to loosen). I can fill it by removing the plug on the top side labeled "ATF" and putting the fluid there, right? The only reason I ask is that I've seen other posts where people say to fill it by using the dipstick pipe (which you can't really get a funnel to fit over the top of it).