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I posted this on alt.autos.honda also:

I am doing a radiator replacement on a 95 Accord EX automatic. I've done
many standard shift radiators, but very few automatics.

There is a transmission oil cooling circuit running through the radiator.
When I disconnect the oil lines, will tranny oil pour out of a line(s)?
Should I plan on plugging these lines while I remove the radiator? If I
lose much oil, is topping off the auto trany as easy as pouring the correct
oil into the dipstick tube, or is there a more complicated fill procedure?

I'm hoping the oil lines are empty with the engine off. Can anyone let me
know what I'm in for?

thanks,

Andy

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> I posted this on alt.autos.honda also:
>
> I am doing a radiator replacement on a 95 Accord EX automatic. I've done
> many standard shift radiators, but very few automatics.
>
> There is a transmission oil cooling circuit running through the radiator.
> When I disconnect the oil lines, will tranny oil pour out of a line(s)?
> Should I plan on plugging these lines while I remove the radiator? If I
> lose much oil, is topping off the auto trany as easy as pouring the
correct
> oil into the dipstick tube, or is there a more complicated fill procedure?
>
> I'm hoping the oil lines are empty with the engine off. Can anyone let me
> know what I'm in for?
>
They will leak fluid when disconnected, and the cooler in the radiator will
drain. I don't think you will lose very much though. I've not added
transmission fluid to mine, but I believe it's just a matter of pouring some
in the dip stick hole. Don't overfill it!

WW