follow up question-
if you purchase 9-10 quarts of fluid each time to drain/refill, and you do
this 2-3 times, wouldn't it be almost as cheap to have the dealer do this?

2008 Ridgeline

Thanks
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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techjohnny@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello, Group:
>
> Need to change my transmission fluid (been almost 100K), the shop
> charges $100 for a transmission flush, so could I do it myself my much
> cheaper, and is the hassle worth it to save the money/
>
> I own a 98 4cyc EX Honda Accord, and I've never changed my
> transmission fluid myself.
>
> --TJ
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Don't use the word FLUSH. It's a drain-n-fill. Read this:

http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=22479&

Buy 9 or 10 quarts of Honda Z1. Warm it up (shut it off) and remove the
filler plug / dipstick, remove the drain plug SLOWLY and drain into a
LARGE paint roller pan or similar. Wipe off the VERY COATED magnetic
drain plug. Refill with same amount removed. Do it again tomorrow or
next weekend or after running it through the gears for a minute. Do it
again.

The longer you wait before doing it again, the more magnetic particles
you will catch, but it's probably no biggie.

'Curly'