"E. Meyer" wrote:
>
> On 7/8/04 1:32 AM, in article 40ECEB1C.2FE328BE@doofis.FAKEcom, "Grumpy au
> Contraire" <Grumpy@doofis.FAKEcom> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > motsco_ _ wrote:
> >>
> >> 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
> >> ================
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> 'Curly'
> >
> >
> >
> > 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...
> >
> >
>
> Honda automatics generally do not have a removable bottom pan and there is
> no accessible screen/filter to clean or replace.



I will not profess real knowledge of Honda auto trannies but could this
lack contribute to the relatively high rate of Honda tranny failures?


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JT

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