[CL9]&[CU2] You got Automatic transmission? *you'll WANT to read this*

^^^ yep, weired ain't it

ya totally.. but it kinda made sense after searching on driveaccord.net

Everyone says arrow pointing towards firewall / cabin, with even 1 attempt to start the car and quickly turn it off to see where the ATF was flowing out from.

The DIY on this needs correction in the OP to avoid confusion for future DIYers

Hi Guys

I've recently purchased a CL9 @ 160k km. Only 3 litres of the trans fluid was replaced at 120k km. I don't feel comfortable doing the flush myself, any recommendations on places and approx cost of flushing? thanks

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Originally Posted by spaza

Hi Guys

I've recently purchased a CL9 @ 160k km. Only 3 litres of the trans fluid was replaced at 120k km. I don't feel comfortable doing the flush myself, any recommendations on places and approx cost of flushing? thanks

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It's not "flushing" per-se

It's just drain a fill several times, usually 3 times (3 litres a time) hence the term "3x3"

looks like you'll need another 6-7 litres of fluid for a 2x3, any mechanic can do it, it's just an oil change.

Change fluid, drive for 15 min, change fluid.

Hello,

What is the current recommended fluid? Honda ATF-DW1 or the Redline D4?

I just picked up an 06 euro auto (61k km's) and I have noticed the 1st to 2nd shifts are abit slow and I move in my seat because it seem's like there is a pause in drive.

Anyone experienced that sensation? I haven't drive another accord so I don't know if thats normal or not but it don't believe it would be.

^^ its overdue for a fluid change anyway.

Oem or not, Fresh fluid would be an improvement.

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Originally Posted by Jasemas

No amount of lubeguard or lucasoil
Will magically fix a failing transmission
From the day the car left showroom the transmission has been slowly 'ripping' itself to pieces
By doing regular maintenance on the transmission i.e fluid changes, not bunny hopping or shifting into P or D while moving
You can prevent major headaches in the long term
But if you havent been looking after it and hope the 'power of dreams' will save your car... Then im afraid your transmission is no longer for this world
And when it goes out... It goes with a bang

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god that scares me

I thought it was very poetic :P

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Originally Posted by Jasemas

I thought it was very poetic :P

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Me too. I think thats why its affected me so deeply

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added another link on the OP

I checked the fluid today, it's a nice clear looking colour with no burning smell to it nor brown colour.

It's fully serviced but I know what the schedule doesn't state auto trans needs fluid replacement until 120k km's which is too long. Though looking at the colour of the fluid it's been replaced.

I haven't driven another euro auto, so I don't even know if this is normal or not.
It only appears to be a problem under low throttle load.

I'm thinking about replacing it anyways.

no matter how long ago it was replaced, replacing the fluid will sure be a hell lot cheaper than replacing the whole gearbox if it fails.

such is life for honda owners who have to worry about our gearboxes failing prematurely.