I basically drain the old transmission fluid every 30K and added new fluid in. The fluid is always pink and had no problem. Maybe a slip or 2 in the past year. I heard bad things happenind to customers having this service done on them by reading them on google and some mehanic friends.
2007-01-03 14:24:33 · 9 answers · asked by albert19lp 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
If you have been keeping up with routine fluid changes, I wouldn't worry about it. A full transmission flush is more of a gimmick anyway, as there is no way to completely flush the torque convertor out, which is where a good bit of the fluid in the transmission is. As long as the fluid looks good and you keep up with the preventative maintenance, it would be a waste of money and time to have that particular service done.
2007-01-03 14:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by toyoguru 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent! taking the time to drain your tranny and refill with fresh fluid Is rarely done by most people. You are not doing anything much different from a tranny flush and In the process you are extending the life of the transmission and saving yourself future repairs.
If the vehicle is still under warranty the dealership may void the warranty on the transmission. Talk to your service manager tech!
2007-01-07 09:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by trendz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an interesting comment instead of an answer. We use a "quicklube" place for our business. They said that they recently quit their transmission flush service. Too many vehicles were still coming in with failed transmissions and expecting to get a warranty coverage. I can't say if the flush hurt; but it doesn't sound like it helped any more than a standard fluid change.
2007-01-03 14:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by samfrio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dealer will always suggest that you do the most possible to your car, mainly for profit, some of them will be honest and tell you what you really need but most are trying to get you to give them more service. I'd say it wouldn't be a bad idea to give it an auto flush with cars like honda they'll run forever if u change the fluids regularly and every say 100k miles flush the lines(brakes, tranny, etc) so it'd be better if you could find a really good trans mech in your area to do it bc the dealer will charge way to much if its out of waranty.
2007-01-03 14:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by barneys_assasin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way a flush could do any good is to reverse the flow under pressure to wash out the filter screen. You can flush out all the old fluid yourself by changing the fluid, drive a few miles and change the fluid, drive again and change again, then all the old fluid will be gone. Changing every 30,000 miles, I don't think it would be necessary.
2007-01-05 12:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the previous you do something examine with Honda approximately what form of fluid to put in. they have their own. next, the transmission has no filter out or pan to do away with. It takes approximately 3 quarts to fill up after draining the previous fluid. this is not actual that Honda does not advise changing or flushing. Fluid could be replaced in accordance to the manufactures suggestions. On 2002 Accord this is 6 years or a hundred and twenty,000 miles and 5 years or ninety,000 miles thereafter. "continuously use Honda ATF-Z1. in spite of if this is not available you mau use DEXRON III computerized transmission fluid as a short-term alternative. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, persisted use can influence shift high quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as quickly as this is handy. to fullyyt flush the transmission, the technician could drain and fill up with Honda ATF-Z1, then dirve the motor vehicle a short distance. try this thrice. Then drain and fill up thr transmission an somewhat final time." Direct quote from Honda proprietor's instruction manual.
2016-12-12 03:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just say that to get you in there and make a killing you can do it yourself if you know how I mean what do they know that you don't it's just flushing the tranny all your doing is opening a bolt and refilling the fluids even a monkey can figure that out....j/k on the monkey part.
2007-01-03 16:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tranny is working ok, if fluid is not discolored then leave it alone. Don't ask for problems. Same goes for radiator flush, if you run hot go to radiator shop not auto repair.
2007-01-03 15:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not flush! honda does not recommend it u have done the correct thing by draining and refilling with fresh...the flush is only for money and honda says no to it!
2007-01-06 15:02:15 · answer #9 · answered by Steven S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋