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tazio1974

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Hi there,

I am picking up my first Accord on the 13th May. I've been trying to find out if it is worthwhile / recommended to change the transmission oil. My car is a 2.0 Exec AUTO on a 53 plate. I am moving from an auto V5 mk4 Golf that served me very well apart from the gearbox. The transmission failing is the reason for dumping the golf, this time I'd like to do the job properly and look after the g'box.

Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks

James.
 
Hi James,

It's a very easy job to change the fluid. But only use Honda ATF fluid, it's not that expensive, about £8 / bottle and you'll need 3 of them. If you handy at DIY and have the tools (axle stands and 14/17mm socket) you'll be fine.

The service interval is 75k miles OR 8 years - but it'll do no harm changing it more frequently. When I change mine I couldn't believe the amount of gunk that came out of it.

Jason.

<edit> It's ATF not MTF :)
 
Hi James,

It's a very easy job to change the fluid. But only use Honda ATF fluid, it's not that expensive, about £8 / bottle and you'll need 3 of them. If you handy at DIY and have the tools (axle stands and 14/17mm socket) you'll be fine.

The service interval is 75k miles OR 8 years - but it'll do no harm changing it more frequently. When I change mine I couldn't believe the amount of gunk that came out of it.

Jason.

<edit> It's ATF not MTF :)


That's fantastic, thanks Jason. Think I'll make it the first job I do when I pick the car up.

Really looking forward to the drive home along the A272 from the dealer to my house :) When I test drove the accord it felt much more alive compared to my V5 Golf.

James.
 
Yes james if you don't no when it was last get it done.
If you have a look I'm sure there is a good do it yourself in the DIY section
 
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