On a side note, how often do you guys change your ATF?
Up till my 100k service followed the logbook.
- then I realized oh shit...
So I had a ATF change every service for the last 3 services (110k, 120k, 130k) and I plan to do 6mthly ATF changes 3 times to get the Honda OEM fluids out of the system.
On a side note, how often do you guys change your ATF?
I drained and refilled twice at 75k with Redline D4 - the original fluid was very discoloured (brown) at this stage and I wish I'd done it earlier. Planning a third drain and refill when I hit 80k, then I might just do it every other service or so, given the fact that the stuff isn't exactly cheap!
Also, you only get 3 quarts (2.8L) out each time you drain it, whilst the entire system takes 6.9 quarts (6.5L). This means that after 1 drain, you only have 43% new fluid. You'll need 2 drains for 68% new fluid, 3 drains for 82% new fluid, and 4 drains for 90% new fluid. Be sure to run the car up to speed (i.e. through all the gears then to the point of torque converter lockup) in between drains if you're planning on draining the fluid more than once. This ensures that the new fluid is mixed in properly, otherwise you're just draining fresh fluid!
Originally Posted by dee-y
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