ok. my transmission (auto) feels like it has a hard time getting from 1st to 2nd gear, but the rest is fine. so i figured i should get the tranny flushed. i did it about a year ago at jiffy lube and it didnt help much, but i thought it was still better than nothing. now i been reading posts on this board about how hondas require a special ATF that only honda makes. so im thinking i really screwed up my trans. i just went out to buy some ATF at pepboys.. i was looking for the moble1 ATF that some on this board swear by, but at $6 a bottle.. i went to see some other brands too. i came across valvoline. it said its formulated for hondas too. just wondering what people here think and if anyone has used it. by the way..i have a 5th gen if my name didnt give it away.

 

Use only HONDA fluid from a Honda dealer. $4 or so a quart. Honda knows what parts are in the tranny and what lubes work best. Valvoline make a "general" fluid that is "safe" for all cars. Safe means the fluid won't kill your tranny, it does not mean it will help it survive as long as possible. You can also add Lubegard in with your ATF. If you doubt any of this talk to a Honda tech.

By the way you can drain and fill your own fluid, it's pretty simple.

 

yes..change ur atf fluid FIRST..and see if this helps...if this continues get it checked ASAP!!! The longer you wait, the more expensive the repair might be. This holds true to lots of engine problems, preventative maintanence is the key to a cars longevity!

Dave

 

from similar experience, all i can say is use HONDA ATF! That's some good stuff

 

flushing is bad

 

i only use B&M trickshift... that is quality ****... honda atf cant take the heat from driving the hell out of the car like i do. it burns in about 10k miles even with my big ass tranny cooler

 

then why does honda offer a "transmission fluid flush and refil"?? How exactly do they flush an AT? Do they do it just like the radiator? Just put "temp cleaning fluid" through it and THEN put the real fluid in and close it up? That would be similar to radiator flushing, you put in either water until it comes out clear or that "radiator cleaner" once and then fill it up with 50/50 antifreeze and water.

Dave

 

transmission flushes shift all the debris that haev built up in the transmission, these debris were intended to build up in spots. When it gets dislodged it can cause problems

 

ok that makes sense....but do we have AT filters? i dont think we do at all.

Dave

 

You said B&M trick shift shift fluid would be better??