[CL9] Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid

**buddah51au** · 29-04-2011 06:38 AM

If your going to buy a Floor Jack, at least get a decent one that will last for many years, not a Super Cheap peace of crap. Like anything you get what you pay for. I got a full size 2500kg one & it's still as good as new after 20 years.

**aaronng** · 29-04-2011 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by dec3it

i bought the jack stand rather than the rail was due to ease of storage, i dont have much room for storage...
I think i will invest in a proper jack ..

i didnt think about putting something under the jack but wow, thats a smart idea. will try it this week end.

thanks

What is the max height of the jack and what is the min height of the stands? You need to compare the specs, then add a few cm of extra for the jack height.

**dec3it** · 16-08-2011 11:01 AM

Hi all,

It's been a long time since i logged on, but i thought i should provide you guys with an update to my situation.

I just had my 80,000km service and requested for them to change my Transmisison fluid instead of a DIY. Apparently it is not to Honda standard to change transmission fluid at 80k but by changing it has eliminated the "jerking" feeling while driving at low speed.

I took my car in for a check up a few months ago when i 1st noticed the problem and while it was under warrently I had asked for a transmission fluid change as adviced by you guys, they had responded wth. "There is no issues, we dont know what is wrong, changing the fluid would not help. If it happens again, please come back." it happened everyday... but who has the time to drive their car in every day???
Anyway, What really amazes me was the statement that was made after paying for the change of fluid.
"How did you know changing the transmission fluid would help? We are aware of the issue but the scheduled change is at 140k service, unless our customers asks"
Well I asked and was declined!

Great service once again HONDA

**buddah51au** · 16-08-2011 11:25 AM

For the cost involved if you can DIY, change your auto fluid every 20,000km & you should never have a problem with your Transmission. I know i am old school when it comes to car servicing, but i do my Auto fluid every 20k or 12 months & engine oil & filter every 5k. Maybe it is over servicing if there is such a thing, but you know you will get the maximum life out of your car.

**jono_l** · 16-08-2011 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by dec3it

Hi all,

It's been a long time since i logged on, but i thought i should provide you guys with an update to my situation.

I just had my 80,000km service and requested for them to change my Transmisison fluid instead of a DIY. Apparently it is not to Honda standard to change transmission fluid at 80k but by changing it has eliminated the "jerking" feeling while driving at low speed.

I took my car in for a check up a few months ago when i 1st noticed the problem and while it was under warrently I had asked for a transmission fluid change as adviced by you guys, they had responded wth. "There is no issues, we dont know what is wrong, changing the fluid would not help. If it happens again, please come back." it happened everyday... but who has the time to drive their car in every day???
Anyway, What really amazes me was the statement that was made after paying for the change of fluid.
"How did you know changing the transmission fluid would help? We are aware of the issue but the scheduled change is at 140k service, unless our customers asks"
Well I asked and was declined!

Great service once again HONDA

Funnily enough, I had my 70k service done at a Nissan dealer (due to an extended used car warranty plan which I've since decided not to maintain) who advised me that my auto trans fluid was getting dirty, and that they recommended it be changed at the next service (80k).

Just drained and refilled twice using Redline D4 ATF at nearly 76k and I feel that the car shifts quicker and smoother. The old fluid was badly discoloured when I drained it, and I have doubts as to whether or not a 140k maintenance interval for ATF is suitable for our cars. I have yet to decide when I will next drain and refill the fluid, but may do so by judging the colour of the fluid as time goes on.

**boleh** · 16-09-2011 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by dec3it

Hi all,

It's been a long time since i logged on, but i thought i should provide you guys with an update to my situation.

I just had my 80,000km service and requested for them to change my Transmisison fluid instead of a DIY. Apparently it is not to Honda standard to change transmission fluid at 80k but by changing it has eliminated the "jerking" feeling while driving at low speed.

I took my car in for a check up a few months ago when i 1st noticed the problem and while it was under warrently I had asked for a transmission fluid change as adviced by you guys, they had responded wth. "There is no issues, we dont know what is wrong, changing the fluid would not help. If it happens again, please come back." it happened everyday... but who has the time to drive their car in every day???
Anyway, What really amazes me was the statement that was made after paying for the change of fluid.
"How did you know changing the transmission fluid would help? We are aware of the issue but the scheduled change is at 140k service, unless our customers asks"
Well I asked and was declined!

Great service once again HONDA

Mine is in the dealer's today for the 120k service. ATF never changed till this day. LOL [deleted]

**10KRPM** · 18-09-2011 08:07 PM

old thread but im due to change my auto trans fluid. Everyone is sticking to the Atf-z1 or has anyone gone aftermarket say like castrol etc etc

**Fredoops** · 19-09-2011 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by 10KRPM

old thread but im due to change my auto trans fluid. Everyone is sticking to the Atf-z1 or has anyone gone aftermarket say like castrol etc etc

I'm gonna go with redline d4 (synthetic) this time, I'll let y'all know how it goes.

Ps: ATF-z1 had been out of production for a year now, so the z1 you get from dealers are all over a year old... If you have to go with Honda oEM fluid you might wanna buy atf-dw1 from overseas

**kryptonite** · 19-09-2011 01:20 PM

so is this new ATF cheaper off ebay then?

group buy anyone in SYD?

**Fredoops** · 19-09-2011 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by kryptonite

so is this new ATF cheaper off ebay then?

group buy anyone in SYD?

I've been calling around, there isn't any Honda dealers where I am (Brisbane) that stocks ATF-dw1, and considering ATF-z1 I $16.50 per 1L from Honda dealers... I'd imagine the ATF-dw1 will cost more.

If you are in Sydney you can hit up GL lubricants (in Eastwood) for redline D4 at approx $23 per quart, you need 3 quarts
If you are in Melbourne, you can hit up performancelub.com (in greensborough or something) for Amsoil universal ATF for $18 per quart, you need 3 quarts

**buddah51au** · 19-09-2011 03:24 PM

For those of you who wish to do a full Automatic Trans Oil flush I came across this DIY on youtube. It is exactly what we used to do in our shop, except that we drained from the return hose which means that the cooler is being flushed as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsdPAadc9fY

**10KRPM** · 19-09-2011 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Fredoops

I'm gonna go with redline d4 (synthetic) this time, I'll let y'all know how it goes.

Ps: ATF-z1 had been out of production for a year now, so the z1 you get from dealers are all over a year old... If you have to go with Honda oEM fluid you might wanna buy atf-dw1 from overseas

Where would you purchase your redline from? any dealer or have you a specific shop in mind?