[CL9] Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid

[demons21]

those drain plugs can be bloody tight as well. when I changed my Cu2 auto fluid the other week i had to use a 1/2" drive step down to 3/8" drive connector, to which I attached a 1/2" universal joint a 10" extension bar with a breaker bar attached to that. I have no idea why they are so bloody tight.

Didn't think you would need to change the Auto Fluid on the CU2 just yet?? What is the recommended time before changing it anyway? I got an 06' and I doubt it has been changed??

[aaronng]

Didn't think you would need to change the Auto Fluid on the CU2 just yet?? What is the recommended time before changing it anyway? I got an 06' and I doubt it has been changed??

Interval I think is 4 years, but I would change it every 2 years.

[buddah51au]

Didn't think you would need to change the Auto Fluid on the CU2 just yet?? What is the recommended time before changing it anyway? I got an 06' and I doubt it has been changed??

I change Auto fluid every 20,000km, if you consider when you drain the Auto fluid you only drain a little over 1/3 of the total capacity (2.5lts to refill, total capacity is just over 6 lts). In theory that means your changing the full capacity of the transmission every 60,000km, but in reality it doesn't work that way as your always mixing new oil with old.

Heat is the biggest killer of auto transmissions & the fluid, so it is cheap insurance for the life of the transmission if you change it more regularly. It is an easy DIY.

(my opinion)

aaronng, i actually broke the internals of a 3/8 drive ratchet on the auto drain plug of my FD1, so i take a more heavy handed approach now to remove the drain plug.

[demons21]

I change Auto fluid every 20,000km, if you consider when you drain the Auto fluid you only drain a little over 1/3 of the total capacity (2.5lts to refill, total capacity is just over 6 lts). In theory that means your changing the full capacity of the transmission every 60,000km, but in reality it doesn't work that way as your always mixing new oil with old.

Heat is the biggest killer of auto transmissions & the fluid, so it is cheap insurance for the life of the transmission if you change it more regularly. It is an easy DIY.

(my opinion)

aaronng, i actually broke the internals of a 3/8 drive ratchet on the auto drain plug of my FD1, so i take a more heavy handed approach now to remove the drain plug.

Thanks Mate,

I got my 70K service due next month (by honda). So I might ask them to change it unless already specified...I might also look through the service log book to double check,if it has been done before.

[buddah51au]

Thanks Mate,

I got my 70K service due next month (by honda). So I might ask them to change it unless already specified...I might also look through the service log book to double check,if it has been done before.

I believe a 70K service is basically just an oil change, filter is optional. If your just a little bit handy with your hands it is a very simple DIY service. It would cost you no more than $100 for Genuine oil, filter & 3 litres of auto fluid & maybe an hour or so of your time. Where in QLD are you? If anywhere near the central coast I could help you out. (I am a fully licensed mechanic)

My dealer has only seen my CU2 for the first free service I the software update. They will not see it again unless there is a warranty issue.

[iLlusion10]

Where do you get the tranmission oil from?

[buddah51au]

Where do you get the tranmission oil from?

From your Honda dealer, it comes in 1 or 4 litre containers

[iLlusion10]

From your Honda dealer, it comes in 1 or 4 litre containers

how much? and where do you get the crush washer from?

[buddah51au]

1 litre container is $15.00 + GST, You will need 3. get the crush washer at same place

[demons21]

I believe a 70K service is basically just an oil change, filter is optional. If your just a little bit handy with your hands it is a very simple DIY service. It would cost you no more than $100 for Genuine oil, filter & 3 litres of auto fluid & maybe an hour or so of your time. Where in QLD are you? If anywhere near the central coast I could help you out. (I am a fully licensed mechanic)

My dealer has only seen my CU2 for the first free service I the software update. They will not see it again unless there is a warranty issue.

I am just out of the city on the river!... I used to service all my old cars, but then again, they were all FORDS, with self draining technology (leaked like a sieve)!! .. The Honda however is still under warranty and I thought best to leave it up to the Experts / Glorified fitters for now.. If I find out that it hasn't been done before I will definitely get the tools out though!!

[buddah51au]

I am just out of the city on the river!... I used to service all my old cars, but then again, they were all FORDS, with self draining technology (leaked like a sieve)!! .. The Honda however is still under warranty and I thought best to leave it up to the Experts / Glorified fitters for now.. If I find out that it hasn't been done before I will definitely get the tools out though!!

The problem I have with dealerships is the way they overcharge for everything (I should know as I worked in dealerships for many years). Lets use a basic 10,000km service as an example - most dealers will charge in the area of $200 give or take. Basically it is just an oil change & the slowest mechanic would take no more than 30 minutes to do this service, even if the filter is replaced.
I buy Genuine oil & filter for $58.00, so that leaves $142.00 labour. How can anyone justify those charges?
If people are fussy about their cars like me & change their oil & filter every 5,000km, look at the money you can save.
As for an Auto Transmission service (oil change) they would charge a minimum $100 labour for that, once again less than 30 minutes work.

Sorry demons21, I am about 600km north of you.

[destrukshn]

The problem I have with dealerships is the way they overcharge for everything (I should know as I worked in dealerships for many years). Lets use a basic 10,000km service as an example - most dealers will charge in the area of $200 give or take. Basically it is just an oil change & the slowest mechanic would take no more than 30 minutes to do this service, even if the filter is replaced.
I buy Genuine oil & filter for $58.00, so that leaves $142.00 labour. How can anyone justify those charges?
If people are fussy about their cars like me & change their oil & filter every 5,000km, look at the money you can save.
As for an Auto Transmission service (oil change) they would charge a minimum $100 labour for that, once again less than 30 minutes work.

Sorry demons21, I am about 600km north of you.

yeah but they also go over the whole car for you, tightening suspension/chassis bolts, top up all fluids, check/do tyre pressures, including in the spare tyre, check for any out of the ordinary, such as cracked bushes, broken engine mounts, worn out belts etc.
i know the price is still high, and not really worth it, but alot of garages just do the service and don't check anything.
also, being dealerships, they have bills to pay as well.
so obviously, they can't charge peanuts and expect to pay wages, bills, rent, consumables etc.