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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Anyone know where I can buy the genuine Honda ATF III with out having to go to the dealer?

Also, when I'm replacing the the transmission fluid is there anything else that I need to or should do as well?

thanks for the help,
~jake
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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i found it at a regular parts store
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:40 AM
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that's odd, cause nothing comes up when i google it... thanks I'll check a local place.
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 06:44 AM
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you should also change trans filter and pan gasket if possible, if you drive your car hard try synthetic fluid and auto trans cooler.
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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Which Hondas even HAVE a pan & filter? Knowjack didn't say what he has, but ???
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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I drive a 00' accord 4cyl auto... i got the car used at 39k, and it now has 50k. I'm thinking the ATF was not changed at 30k and I'm worrying after reading all these posts about Honda transmissions.

FYI: over the weekend I checked out the local PEPboys and they don't sell the Honda ATF, though they do sell regular dextron III.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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don't go cheap on the ATF
i knew is expensive but is worth it
i paid 20 bucks for 3 bottles of honda ATF
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