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I'll be changing the auto trans fluid in a friend's 87 Accord with 180k on
the clock. Unsure when the last time it was changed.

Anything to look out for? Anything in the way? I have done several older
Chyrsler's, but never a Honda.

I assume I need to pull the pan, let all the fluid drain, R&R the filter,
re-install pan with gasket w/o sealer. Fill trans with Dexron III?

Thanks,

Carl

Carl Saiyed wrote:
> I'll be changing the auto trans fluid in a friend's 87 Accord with 180k on
> the clock. Unsure when the last time it was changed.
>
> Anything to look out for? Anything in the way? I have done several older
> Chyrsler's, but never a Honda.
>
> I assume I need to pull the pan, let all the fluid drain, R&R the filter,
> re-install pan with gasket w/o sealer. Fill trans with Dexron III?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
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Not sure about the procedure, but I doubt you should use Dexron III. on
newer Honda trannies, it makes them shift like slamming a door. It could
be used if the real stuff isn't available, temporarily.

In article <4105d28d$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net>, "Carl Saiyed"
<carlsaiyed@hotmail.REMOVEcom> wrote:

>I'll be changing the auto trans fluid in a friend's 87 Accord with 180k on
>the clock. Unsure when the last time it was changed.
>
>Anything to look out for? Anything in the way? I have done several older
>Chyrsler's, but never a Honda.
>
>I assume I need to pull the pan, let all the fluid drain, R&R the filter,
>re-install pan with gasket w/o sealer. Fill trans with Dexron III?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Carl

They don't have a pan or replaceable filter.
You basically drain out about 2.5 qts. and refill the same.
Drain bolt will probably be VERY tight if first time.

Don't do it!!!!!!

You'll end up breaking it.




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Change the fluid EVERY 15,000 miles!!!!!!!!!

You can only change about 1/4-1/3 of the fluid that is inside the tranny.

"Carl Saiyed" <carlsaiyed@hotmail.REMOVEcom> wrote in message
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> I'll be changing the auto trans fluid in a friend's 87 Accord with 180k on
> the clock. Unsure when the last time it was changed.
>
> Anything to look out for? Anything in the way? I have done several older
> Chyrsler's, but never a Honda.
>
> I assume I need to pull the pan, let all the fluid drain, R&R the filter,
> re-install pan with gasket w/o sealer. Fill trans with Dexron III?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
>

OK, will not use Dexron III. What fluid is reccomended?

Thanks,

Carl

"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > I'll be changing the auto trans fluid in a friend's 87 Accord with 180k
on
> > the clock. Unsure when the last time it was changed.
> >
> > Anything to look out for? Anything in the way? I have done several older
> > Chyrsler's, but never a Honda.
> >
> > I assume I need to pull the pan, let all the fluid drain, R&R the
filter,
> > re-install pan with gasket w/o sealer. Fill trans with Dexron III?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Carl
> ===============
>
> Not sure about the procedure, but I doubt you should use Dexron III. on
> newer Honda trannies, it makes them shift like slamming a door. It could
> be used if the real stuff isn't available, temporarily.
>

Could You tell me where the bolt is?

Carl

"Bill" <bkapaun@coldmail.com> wrote in message
news:bkapaun-2607042310410001@dialup-ras17-25.eug.or.uspops.net...
> In article <4105d28d$1_2@newsfeed.slurp.net>, "Carl Saiyed"
> <carlsaiyed@hotmail.REMOVEcom> wrote:
>
> >I'll be changing the auto trans fluid in a friend's 87 Accord with 180k
on
> >the clock. Unsure when the last time it was changed.
> >
> >Anything to look out for? Anything in the way? I have done several older
> >Chyrsler's, but never a Honda.
> >
> >I assume I need to pull the pan, let all the fluid drain, R&R the filter,
> >re-install pan with gasket w/o sealer. Fill trans with Dexron III?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Carl
>
> They don't have a pan or replaceable filter.
> You basically drain out about 2.5 qts. and refill the same.
> Drain bolt will probably be VERY tight if first time.

Is it a very sensitive procedure? What will I break? What are some common
mistakes?

Carl

"He Hate Retard and Moron" <drpimpdaddi@aol.comgagnemvp> wrote in message
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> Don't do it!!!!!!
>
> You'll end up breaking it.
>
>
>
>
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>

>Could You tell me where the bolt is?
>
>Carl

It's under the right front wheel well. Turn the steering wheel sharply and
you'll see the bolt.






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>Is it a very sensitive procedure? What will I break? What are some common
>mistakes?
>
>Carl

You can easily break the area around the bolt, thus rendering the car useless.

Just pay the $29 and get it done by an insured professional.




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