On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:12:04 -0700, jim beam
<spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote:

>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
>
>
>do NOT allow them to flush. seriously. just drain and fill, like it
>says in the honda workshop manual. easy to do yourself. do it two or
>three times, leave a week or so between each time.

And this is long overdue so either do it yourself or pay $300 and do
it 3 times by the dealer, otherwise you can kiss you transmission
goodbye.

I'm a little more cautious and change the washer each time I do a
drain an fill...runs me an additional 1.50 for each one.