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Re: transmission maintenance [toms422]
by steve_ HOST
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Nov 12, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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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
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2007 honda pilot
by toms422
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Nov 12, 2008 (3:25 pm)
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to replace the fluid - $90 ... FLUSHED
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Re: 2007 honda pilot [toms422]
by steve_ HOST
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Nov 12, 2008 (5:27 pm)
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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").
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Re: transmission maintenance [toms422]
by mercara
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Nov 12, 2008 (6:38 pm)
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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.
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Re: transmission maintenance [mercara]
by steve_ HOST
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Nov 12, 2008 (9:16 pm)
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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)
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Re: transmission maintenance [steve_]
by bigdadi118
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Nov 12, 2008 (10:43 pm)
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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.
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Re: transmission maintenance [bigdadi118]
by kipk
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Nov 13, 2008 (2:07 am)
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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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Re: 2006 Pilot: Transmission Fill Location [vibo]
by cia
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Nov 13, 2008 (1:05 pm)
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Replying to: vibo (Nov 09, 2008 10:54 pm)
Where the dip stick is located, look completly on the opposite side of the tranny near the fire wall you will see a tube with a bolt holding down this tube on the tranny. Remove the bolt which is about 2 inches long and grab the tube with your hand. pry the tube left to right till it gets loose and it will lift right off. You can now put a funnel there and fill your tranny. It will take anywhere beteen 3 to 4 litres of oil. Make sure you use the Honda ATF-Z1 oil. Put the tube back in the hole and install the bolt back in place.The level on the dip stick should be checked with the engine off.Also, change your rear differential oil every 25,000 miles. Use the Honda VTM-4 dif oil. The dif is easily emptied by removing the plug under the dif.but refilling it you will need to purchase a suction tube with a hose attached to it. You can purchase this in any tool shop. With this devise you can suck the oil a bit at a time right out of the VTM-4 gallon and transfer it to the diff. The refill plug is on the top side. The dif will take close to 3 litres of oil. I've already changed mine twice without any issues. Good luck
CIA 
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DTC's. If erased, can it still be read?
by mitch65
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Nov 14, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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I'm in the process of buying a used 07 Pilot EXL. I was wondering if the Diagnostic Trouble Codes, if erased by one of those readers, can still be discovered? I have a reader myself and I know I can erase them so that the "check engine" light doesn't pop up anymore. So is there a way I can be sure there are no problems if the owner did erase them? I'm getting a service to check out the car regardless.
Thanks.
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