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Hi folks:

Wanted to know if changing transmission fluid is something one can do or
need to take it to a mechanic ? so also brake and steering fluids?

I read the Chilton's manual and thought its possible, but just wanted to
know if its easy enough to be done at home.
I have 91 Accord EX, Sedan and it just finished 150K miles. Also was
wondering if anyone can recommend which brand of
1) Transmission Fluid , 2) Coolant ,3) Brake Fluid and 4)Power steering
fluid are good for 91 Accords.

Any pointers to previous posts or websites giving ideas on this would be
appreciated.

Thanks in Advance !



--Pranav





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> Wanted to know if changing transmission fluid is something one can do or
> need to take it to a mechanic ?

Something you can do.

> so also brake and steering fluids?

Can`t change easily - don't be discouraged.

> I read the Chilton's manual and thought its possible, but just wanted to
> know if its easy enough to be done at home.
> I have 91 Accord EX, Sedan and it just finished 150K miles. Also was
> wondering if anyone can recommend which brand of
> 1) Transmission Fluid ,

(Recommend Honda brand - better protection) or aftermarket, (IMO)- I'm
avoiding synthetics.

>2) Coolant

Recommend Honda brand, this contains extra special libricants for
water pump.

>3) Brake Fluid

Normal brand.

>4)Power steering

Honda brand only, but not Honda approve brands (IMO).
Rick


> fluid are good for 91 Accords.
> Any pointers to previous posts or websites giving ideas on this would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks in Advance !
> --Pranav

Thank a lot Rick for the reply.

"Ricky Spartacus" <RickySpartan@mailandnews.com> wrote in message
news:d1e1d73f.0311130225.6f2eea9b@posting.google.c om...
> > Wanted to know if changing transmission fluid is something one can do or
> > need to take it to a mechanic ?
>
> Something you can do.
>
> > so also brake and steering fluids?
>
> Can`t change easily - don't be discouraged.
>
> > I read the Chilton's manual and thought its possible, but just wanted to
> > know if its easy enough to be done at home.
> > I have 91 Accord EX, Sedan and it just finished 150K miles. Also was
> > wondering if anyone can recommend which brand of
> > 1) Transmission Fluid ,
>
> (Recommend Honda brand - better protection) or aftermarket, (IMO)- I'm
> avoiding synthetics.
>
> >2) Coolant
>
> Recommend Honda brand, this contains extra special libricants for
> water pump.
>
> >3) Brake Fluid
>
> Normal brand.
>
> >4)Power steering
>
> Honda brand only, but not Honda approve brands (IMO).
> Rick
>
>
> > fluid are good for 91 Accords.
> > Any pointers to previous posts or websites giving ideas on this would be
> > appreciated.
> > Thanks in Advance !
> > --Pranav