So where did you buy the washers from ? I looked at Autozone ..they dont have them... where can i buy these washers ? I'm sure its NOT OK to reuse the washers..

 

From your Acura dealer.

 

Thanks..I was kinda looking for an alternative...my dealers are at least 25 miles from where i leave...and didn't want to drive for tiny washers...i ordered them online.

 

Here are the Honda/Acura part numbers for the crush washers:

Rear Diff Fill Plug washer: 94109-20000
Rear Diff Drain Plug washer: 90471-PX4-000

 

Another great diy.

 

has anybody tryied the Valvoline Differential Fluid? Please mention your experience on this or rumors .

 

traditional differential fluid is NOT even similar to what acura uses. acura uses their ATF, not differential/gear oil. don't go there.

 

Just followed the DIY and changed the differential oil for A16 service at 16,450 MILES. It was a BLAST! easy as 1 2 3~! Thanks everyone

 

Just completed my A16 service thanks for the DIY on how to change the differential fluid.

 

what milage do you normally do the differential change?

I have 16700miles, never changed the diff fluid and it gives me maintenance code A, not Ax or something, just A. I checked the owner manual and I should only change the engine oil.. should I also change the diff fluid now?

I'm asking because I cannot visit any Acura dealer (Europe here )

 

LoDRpR: Quite unusual for the Maintenance Minder to give only a letter code and not a number code. As you can see in the threads above, the first '6' (Change Differential Fluid) reminder is around 15k miles for most (including me). My second '6' just came on (as part of a 'B16' reminder) and my car is approaching 52k. So after the first 15k it took another 37k of driving to trigger the second '6'.

 

Madison3: thx for the reply, I hope I'll get numbers also together with the letters. Anyway, I have changed the dif fluid at under 17k, hope is OK . I'm not driving in a moutain area, so this shouldn't be a problem I guess.

 

I just did the rear diff fluid @29k and it's pretty easy. I use a 3/8" torque wrench, set to 35lb of torque and with a push the bolts came loose. I don't see why you need new washers, both mine are still look new. I order my 4qts atf z 1 online (30$ s/h included) and the seller give me one free washer (Drain washer).

I can try to post a DIY next time. I couldn't find my camera this time.

I highly recommend anyone to DIY on this service, you'll save a lot of $$, especially during time like this.

 

Just changed mine on the '08 @ 48k. I let the dealer do the first one. IMO, they put too much fluid in. I pulled the fill plug and it leaked all over. I wasn't prepared for a 1/2 quart to land on the garage floor.

Anyhow, I was prepared for the plugs to be tough and they were. I eventually muscled them loose with a large TQ wrench. The problem is if the car isn't jacked up, you can't hardly get any leverage. 35ft/lbs never felt so tough.

Lastly, I did this last minute and figured I'd call the local Honda dealer. The washers and fluid are shared with Honda. I saved myself a 1 hour round trip.

Thanks to everyone before me for posting info. It all helped.

 

Just changed mine on the '08 @ 48k. I let the dealer do the first one. IMO, they put too much fluid in. I pulled the fill plug and it leaked all over. I wasn't prepared for a 1/2 quart to land on the garage floor.

Anyhow, I was prepared for the plugs to be tough and they were. I eventually muscled them loose with a large TQ wrench. The problem is if the car isn't jacked up, you can't hardly get any leverage. 35ft/lbs never felt so tough.

Lastly, I did this last minute and figured I'd call the local Honda dealer. The washers and fluid are shared with Honda. I saved myself a 1 hour round trip.

Thanks to everyone before me for posting info. It all helped.

 

got B16 code on a 2010 TL SH-AWD 6-sp (9k miles)
I called 2 dealers:
one wants to replace the eng oil + diff oil + rotation ... $280 (ouch)
the other wants only to rotate and change engine oil ... $140

I wish there was a standard between dealers,
They don't even agree on how much to rip you off!

 

Thank you.

 

I'll be doing this when I'm changing out my fluid in the S.

 

Did you ever do this service yourself? Do you have to drop the spare tire like the MDX? Any help would be much appreciated. My wife has a 2009 RDX.

 

Is it the same way as the MDX.

Check this link
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3D2%26hl%3Den

Is there anything you do different for the RDX? My wife has the 2009 RDX. Any help will be much appreciated.

 

hey guys about to tackle this job on the weekend...so is there a front diff as well? Im about to change the rear diff, front diff, and tranny fluid as well. how many qts would i need for each?

i know the rear diff = 2.7qt
front diff = ? same
auto tranny = ? same as well?

also do i have to buy the acura atf z1 or can i get the honda one?