Honda says not to flush the Tranny!?

[JTM]

I am going to Honda to get my tranny fluid changed and the guy said they don't do flushes because Honda doesn't recommend it. Why is that?

[TypeG]

it's because it can stir up settled particals and those particals can block up tiny passages in the transmission. i'd just do a drain and refill every oil change until eventually the transmission fluid starts coming out dark red. and use honda trans fluid. later.

[Leung]

you know what? i asked the same thing this morning about my mother's CRV and the guy also said it's not recommended to "flush" the automatic tranny.

not quite sure why they say that' it's bad.

[Hondaisdashit]

it's because it can stir up settled particals and those particals can block up tiny passages in the transmission. i'd just do a drain and refill every oil change until eventually the transmission fluid starts coming out dark red. and use honda trans fluid. later.

and just when I was going to get this done. Thanks for the info

can I drain this my self ? if so how and were ?

[BLUBB2]

I use to work at a garage.
My boss said the same thing but never gave ma clear-cut answer as to why.

[TypeG]

can I drain this my self ? if so how and were ?

if you ask me, it's easier than an oil change.

the drain bolt is here:


it has a square notch that you insert a 3/8's ratchet into. be sure to wipe off the magnet with a rag.

when you refill it, you add the fluid back in through the dip stick hole with a funnel. if i remember it takes about 2.5-2.8 quarts on a drain and refill. later.

[plee3]

Is the magnet at the end of the drain plug??

[TypeG]

yup, it sure is. later.

[Hondaisdashit]

yup, it sure is. later.

Thanks for your help

[4U2H8ME]

As a former honda tech, reason not to flush is that the automatics have a non serviceable internal filter that gets gunked up from power flushing, drain and refill will sufice if done every 15k. do not check fluid level with engine running it will read empty everytime.

[Leung]

should we check it warm or anything?

[Fake Thug]

should we check it warm or anything?

Honda= cold check

http://www.d-a-p.com/Ads/dap-email7.htm

[4U2H8ME]

Run engine to operating temp, turn off and let sit for 15 mins, then check fluid level.

[bobbycos]

wow, and in my GM cars its "check hot while running"

should do a drain/refill before winter sets in

[99EJ6T]

when you refill it, you add the fluid back in through the dip stick hole with a funnel. if i remember it takes about 2.5-2.8 quarts on a drain and refill. later.

fill with 3 and then pull the fill level plug (the open bolt hole in the pic, upper left hand corner). once the fluid stops coming out, its filled to spec.