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#2946 of 3185 Re: 2006 Pilot: Transmission Fill Location [bigdadi118] by vibo Nov 11, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: bigdadi118 (Nov 10, 2008 7:57 am) Thanks for the info. I was able to get good information.
#2947 of 3185 transmission maintenance by toms422 Nov 12, 2008 (2:53 pm)
I was told by a dealership that the transmission should not be flushed, just replace the fluid? Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 12, 2008 3:03 pm) mercara (Nov 12, 2008 6:38 pm) steve_ (Nov 12, 2008 9:16 pm) bigdadi118 (Nov 12, 2008 10:43 pm) and 1 more...
#2948 of 3185 Re: transmission maintenance [toms422] by steve_ HOST Nov 12, 2008 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: toms422 (Nov 12, 2008 2:53 pm) What does the manual say?   How much more does a flush cost than replacing the fluid?   amigo_john, "Isuzu Trooper" #8070, 30 Jun 2003 6:46 am
#2950 of 3185 2007 honda pilot by toms422 Nov 12, 2008 (3:25 pm)
to replace the fluid - $90 ... FLUSHED Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 12, 2008 5:27 pm)
#2951 of 3185 Re: 2007 honda pilot [toms422] by steve_ HOST Nov 12, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: toms422 (Nov 12, 2008 3:25 pm) I'd just replace it myself if it's time. I don't believe in flushing (although some call it "power flushing").
#2952 of 3185 Re: transmission maintenance [toms422] by mercara Nov 12, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: toms422 (Nov 12, 2008 2:53 pm) If you want to replace the full fluid, I suggest go for a Fluid exchange. For a flush they pour in some kind of cleaner into your transmission and some of the residue will stay back in your transmission and it's not good. Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 12, 2008 9:16 pm) bigdadi118 (Nov 12, 2008 10:43 pm) kipk (Nov 13, 2008 2:07 am)
#2953 of 3185 Re: transmission maintenance [mercara] by steve_ HOST Nov 12, 2008 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: mercara (Nov 12, 2008 6:38 pm) This just in:   "But Honda's memo to mechanics clearly says "do not use transmission flushing machines" because of the risks to the car."   http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/flushservices.html (NBC LA) Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Nov 12, 2008 10:43 pm) kipk (Nov 13, 2008 2:07 am)
#2954 of 3185 Re: transmission maintenance [steve_] by bigdadi118 Nov 12, 2008 (10:43 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 12, 2008 9:16 pm) I believe 3 x fill/drain should serve like a flush. Just do the fill/drain on each engine oil change, around 5000 mi. Replies to this message: kipk (Nov 13, 2008 2:07 am)
#2955 of 3185 Re: transmission maintenance [bigdadi118] by kipk Nov 13, 2008 (2:07 am)
Replying to: bigdadi118 (Nov 12, 2008 10:43 pm) That would probably be a waste of money. That fluid really doesn't "wear out" like engine oil does. There are 8 or 9 quarts of fluid in the tranny. When it is drained, only 3-4 quarts actually drain. Most/much of the remaining fluid is in the torque converter. So each time tranny is drained it merely dilutes by 1/3 the fluid that was in there.   Honda recommends draining the fluid and replacing the filter every 30K miles. The "FILTER" change and cleaning the metal particles from the drain plug are most likely the true goal.   Kip

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