I have 30 k on this CR-V is this too soon to change the fluid, I have pulled
a small utility trailer with no more than 1k lbs on it no more than 75 miles
and not all that mileage was at one time, maybe a trip to the appliance
store to pick up a washer and dryer, or the lumber yard, things like that!

Tom


"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4375FEF9.254B95A9@interbaun.com...
> twfsa wrote:
>>
>> Big job?
>>
>> Planed on using Honda ATF.
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> tom
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> Drive around neighborhood for five minutes to get all the crud into
> solution. Place paint tray or 'litter box' pan under tranny, use 3/8"
> socket handle (without a socket) to remove magnetic drain bolt (might be
> tight). Extract the bolt part way from the opening for a minute so it
> can drain slowly, otherwise it will squirt on the front right tire.
> Allow to drain ten minutes. Wipe off magnetic drain plug and replace
> copper crush washer. Install plug, use long funnel or hose to refill
> with 3 quarts of Honda Z1. Start engine and run thru gears for a minute
> and then recheck dipstick. Add sparingly until level is right.
>
> Drive the CR-V for a week and then do it again, taking careful note of
> how little metal is on the magnet this time. Should look like a coat of
> graphite.
>
> 'Curly'