"y_p_w" <y_p_w@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Fred" <fsm2981@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > Buy you the manual, go to www.helminc.com or you can find used ones on
eBay.
> > It's very simple to do, but you need to know exactly how to do it and
the
> > right amount of fluid you need. Buy 3 qt of ATF at your local Honda
dealer
> > or online (hparts.com).
>
> I've heard of various Hondas requiring anywhere from 1.9 to 3.5 quarts
> of ATF per change.
As I said, he needs to have the manual to know the exact amount. 2.9 QTs is
what my 98 civic requires.

>
> > I'd recommend doing it 2 or 3 times in a period of a week or so each
time
> > (this is to mix the old fluid with the new one). I think if you drain
the
> > fluid, only 40% or so will come out (or maybe 60%?, I am not sure) so it
> > takes several rounds to change it all. You need ramps or jackstands.
Have a
> > piece of cardboard to redirect the fluid to the pan, since once you
remove
> > the plug it will splash your passenger tire.
>
> Unless it's been lowered, jack stands shouldn't be necessary. The drain
> bolt should be near the right wheel (on the same side as the ATF
dipstick).

Jackstands is not necessary, but it makes the job a lot easier. Also, he
will need jackstands for other jobs (oil change, brakes, etc) so it's a good
investment ($10).