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

[sensei_]

thought the filters was just a stainless steel mesh that you had to wash out.

[Jasemas]

Didn't know Honda Had servicable filters in their transmissions... Unless you pull it apart lol :S

[aaronng]

I have just clocked up 90k and stumbled upon this thread. Thanks to the OP!

I am having Honda do a full flush (the 3 times fill and drain) today (which I pay for...), but I have two questions:

1/ With no towing and doing 35,000k per year, is it reasonable to do a top up only (no flush once a year) and;

2/ Is it likely that I have done premature wear to the box and if so provided I look after it now (whether that is yearly or twice yearly etc) will it behave for the life of the motor?

Cheers and thanks

Personally I'd do the same 3x change that you have done and then do the normal single drain and refill once year because you drive 35,000km annually.

[aaronng]

thought the filters was just a stainless steel mesh that you had to wash out.

The mesh is inside the transmission casing. To remove it, you need to remove the transmission and then open up the casing (basically disassembling it!)

[sensei_]

i thought it was accessible if you drop the pan.

[Fredoops]

Many thanks.

Unfortunately, according to my local service manager the filter cannot be changed...

Cheers

I think the filter part no is: 25430-PLR-003 iirc

And doesn't it sit on Top of the tranny?

Edit, found that pics I was looking for:




EDIT 2... dont trust the dealers..

If you look in your Honda car manual it will tell you that the transmission oil only needs to be changed at 120,000kms. That's right, read it again. But wait, it gets worse, Honda does not even mention the serviceable transmission filter and if pressed some dealers claims that it does not need replacing and lasts the life of the car. This filter is a standard run of the mill small oil filter with an inbuilt bypass valve.

In the USA, recommended oil change interval is up to 120,000 miles, like us, no filter change and less than half the old fluid changed.

IMO, tell the dealer to shove that comment where the sun dont shine and replace your God Damn filter.

[Fredoops]

OP UPDATED


Included section re: Transmission filter.

[TRaNz]

Freddy, wanna change my tranny filter for me? LOL

[Fredoops]

Freddy, wanna change my tranny filter for me? LOL

It's a 15 min job for a mechanic lol

[TRaNz]

yeah but i dont want to get my hands dirty.
One of the pics u upped/hotlinked doesnt work =[

[Jasemas]

Do you think it's a conspiracy on Honda's part to not mention the Automatic Transmission Filter or fluid change?
Or do they think cu2/cl9 owners wouldn't keep their cars past 120,000kms?
Or have plans to avoid lawsuits about failed transmissions?

[Fredoops]

yeah but i dont want to get my hands dirty.
One of the pics u upped/hotlinked doesnt work =[

Pic fixed.

Do you think it's a conspiracy on Honda's part to not mention the Automatic Transmission Filter or fluid change?
Or do they think cu2/cl9 owners wouldn't keep their cars past 120,000kms?
Or have plans to avoid lawsuits about failed transmissions?

I'd have no clue, it's like a $30 dollar part, I can't for the life of me figure out why they'd leave that out of servicing.

Then again, I can't understand why the ATF change interval was 60-100k km either.

I mean srsly, Honda is already the most expansive Japanese car to service, does it kill them to throw in another part and a fluid change in there?


Edit:
This is what someone's filter look like after he cut it open.