As Curly mentions, when you take the bolt off you need wipe off all of
the metal goo that is attached to the bolt. Also replace the crush
washer and use a pole if you need extra leverage (I end up always
needing it). I just believe that it may be overkill to replace the
fluid three times. I doubt most Hondas out on the road that have over
150k miles baby their cars as we do and they are still fine. I would
change it once wait a week and do it again and that's it.

Nick

On Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:17:07 -0700, motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com>
wrote:

>phaser wrote:
>> Can anyone tell me how to drain the tranny fluid myself? Where is the
>> drain plug? Do I need a crush washer?
>>
>> 2002 V6 Accord 35k
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>------------------------------
>
>www.slhondaparts.com has your diagrams and part #s.
>
>Use a 3/8 socket HANDLE without socket, normal thread. Make sure to
>remove fill plug (dipstick) and tranny should be warmed up just before
>draining. Use ONLY Honda Z1 fluid, and do it three times (weekends) or
>run it through all the gears between drains. Magnet will be heavily
>coated and drain bolt will be VERY tight first time (nobody knows why).
>
>'Curly'