On 7/8/04 1:32 AM, in article 40ECEB1C.2FE328BE@doofis.FAKEcom, "Grumpy au
Contraire" <Grumpy@doofis.FAKEcom> wrote:

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> motsco_ _ wrote:
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>> varkiliy_jar wrote:
>>> Hi.
>>> Just completed a regular ATF change. It gave up 3 qt and I put the
>>> same amount.
>>> ATF capacity is about 7.2 qt.
>>> The drain plug is at the bottom - and still only 3 qt. What kind of
>>> magic I have to do to flush.
>>> I have oil suction pump, but never used it and no clue from which
>>> side I can get all 7.2 qt.
>>>
>>> All kind of responses will be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> vj
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>> Change it again next Saturday, and the Saturday after that too. Make
>> sure it's warmed up when you remove the fill plug, then the drain plug.
>> Then you're done. Don't use ANYTHING but Honda Z1 ATF.
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>> 'Curly'
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> I'm of the school that changing tranny oil without cleaning/replacing
> the screen/filter is akin to putting onn the same dirty socks after a
> bath. IOW, the pan should be pulled...
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Honda automatics generally do not have a removable bottom pan and there is
no accessible screen/filter to clean or replace.