I need to change my Automatic tranmission fluid and the place what want to do it want to charge me $50. So I was wondering if I can do it my self. and If so can some explane to me how to do it. Thank you guys very much.

 

When I changed mine all I did was drain it. (There is a drain plug on the passenger side of the transmission), then I filled it back up with 4 quarts or so... ran the engine, checked the level many times to make sure it was full.

 

what fluid did you use?

 

Honda ATF

 

have you used any other companies transmission fluid?

 

honda autos are very picky when it comes to non-honda fluids... especially the newer ones.

 

I actually used a Valvoline Transmission fluid. It seems to like it. ((Feeeewww!))

 

wow Thanks all. Ok will do it on my own. Was worry about a filter that would need to be taken out.

 

Check the fluid level on level ground before you start. Drain the fluid and estimate/measure the amount you drain. Your car takes in the neighborhood of 2.7 quarts on a drain and fill. Check level again and adjust as necessary.

Also, I use a length of washing machine hose screwed onto an old oil bottle with the bottom cut out as a fill tool. You fill through the dipstick hole.

Get a new drain bolt wasker from the dealer, too. It's a special size.

 

Your Honda doesn't have a normal filter in the tranny. You'll notice that the tranny doesn't have a 'pan' like most others. There's some kind of filter/screen that's replacable when the tranny is overhaul but you don't worry about that.

The torque converter doesn't drain, so you only get about 1/3 of the total fluid. If the fluid looks or smells burnt, you should do several drain/fills & drive around (day or 2?) in between.