[CL9] Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid

[buddah51au]

On the CU2 it is on the bottom of the Transmission towards front of the car. Most of the time it is very tight. I use a 1/2" drive ratchet, short extension bar with a 1/2' to 3/8" stepdown socket.

[dec3it]

awesome, it will be easier at the front of the car.

I was planning to use the stock car jack to jack up the car on both side ( i have 2 jacks)
craw under it and uscrew the plug, without being directly under it and drinkinga mouth full of oil

but was just told that it was a stupid idea cause if the car move due to the tention from trying to remove the plug i would be in a lot of pain to say the least.... so my question is, how do you guys get under the car?

[buddah51au]

I would recommend a set of ramps which will give you enough room. "Don't be slack like me" I use a 2500kg garage floor jack only. (not an elcheapo from supercheap, but the type you would find in a workshop).

[dec3it]

just one? so your car was tilted on the side? i had imagie it would need to be at least horizontaly leveled to drain the oil..

might be worth taking it in to honda but it will cost 270 just to change the oil..

[buddah51au]

That's right you only need 1, jack it up under the front cross member (center). $270 is a crazy price, but what is new? All service prices are crazy & this little puppy will continue to do everything DIY.

[Fredoops]

Even if you don't want to do it yourself, buy some Honda ATF-DW1 Fluid and get any mechanic to do it for you, they charge by the hour, and this should only be a 1 hr job.

[seanneko]

So I've finally gotten around to servicing my auto... Went to Honda Belconnen in Canberra, and they wanted $150 for 8 litres of ATF-Z1 (which they also claimed was the new fluid). Apparently they don't sell 1 litre bottles.

That's a crazy price considering that, from reading on here, the going price for 6 litres is about $80 or so.

Where else can I buy it from? Are there any other dealers that would post it to me or something? Any online stores?

[Fredoops]

So I've finally gotten around to servicing my auto... Went to Honda Belconnen in Canberra, and they wanted $150 for 8 litres of ATF-Z1 (which they also claimed was the new fluid). Apparently they don't sell 1 litre bottles.

That's a crazy price considering that, from reading on here, the going price for 6 litres is about $80 or so.

Where else can I buy it from? Are there any other dealers that would post it to me or something? Any online stores?

Atf-z1 is the new fluid, it's synthetic instead of Dino ATF-dw1. So it's better.

eBay probably... From the USA it about $45-50AUD for approx 11.5 liters (12 quarts, 12x0.975Lt approx) plus shipping

[dec3it]

so, I went out and bought what i thought was the necessities
4 liter Atf-z1 for $65 with a washer.
a Pair of stands for $69

Excitedly went home to try my hands at it...

Found out quickly that with the max height of the standard jack i was unable to fit the stand under the car.
After playing around for ages.. it still could not give enough height.

so after spending $134, i am now giving up and waiting for my 80k service which include a transmission fluid change..

Anyone from Melb want to buy a pair of jack stands (3000kg) for $69? Never used. LOL

[buddah51au]

What's wrong with a set of ramps? easier & safer than jack & stands.

[Fredoops]

so, I went out and bought what i thought was the necessities
4 liter Atf-z1 for $65 with a washer.
a Pair of stands for $69

Excitedly went home to try my hands at it...

Found out quickly that with the max height of the standard jack i was unable to fit the stand under the car.
After playing around for ages.. it still could not give enough height.

so after spending $134, i am now giving up and waiting for my 80k service which include a transmission fluid change..

Anyone from Melb want to buy a pair of jack stands (3000kg) for $69? Never used. LOL

Can't you put something under the jack?

Arent you able to adjust hights of those jack stands?

PS: I think a proper jack is only like $39 in supercheap auto. you only need a 1500kg jack.

[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