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Originally Posted by chuckhumprey
I am going to do synthetic transmission fluid change. I just swap recently so I want to ask if the procedure is the same. My friend did my truck’s last transmission fluid change but now he’s residing in Florida so I want to do it myself. I usually rely on videos for DIY solutions and I found this one about transmission fluid replacement. Can I rely on this video and does it show the complete procedure?
Thanks in advance. I really need an expert’s guidance..
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Hi Chuck-
#1: Disclaimer -- I'm not an Expert on the Subject
#2: The video looks to have been removed from You Tube by the user.
It depends on the vehicle you have. The transaxles that I generally work with have a drain plug, which is the simplest way to drain ~1/3 of the fluid using a one-man operation with fewer labor hours (Honda/Acura models) -- on the flip-side, the entire "old" fluid supply is not purged.
I essentially performed 2 drains and refills with Synth on the Integra last year. UPDATE: It exhibits flawless operation (solid shifts, no shudder, good temperature figures, and excellent actuation on the TC). Still today, at 150K+ original miles, it operates perfectly with the inclusion of a manual torque converter switch. Plus -- a gallon of ATF is down to $50/gallon, so it's an even better deal for preventative maintenance!
I am about to drain our '06 TSX's fluid, which has over 65K miles, and replace with synth, during the next 2 oil-change intervals, since we plan to keep the car a LONG time. The auto-trans seems to be an area of special attention for these models. So, the process to purge the system of nearly all existing fluid is pretty complicated, and helps to have 2 people to assist.
Next week, I will be working with a teacher/mechanic and his students at the nearby high school, to replace a timing belt on an '05 Civic. It's a great place to learn and help other learn the trade of Auto Shop. I have a list of questions to bring-up during off-times, including this very topic
Perhaps more on that later...
Happy EcoDriving,
RH77