I have a 1996 3.2tL with 185K miles. New owner! The transmission fluid looks dirty, and I want to change it! I don't want to flush it due to the high mileage, but I want to really clean it! I read the DIY on changing the fluid/screen, etc, but How many times should I drain and fill it? Do I have to wait between drains? List of part numbers/names! Thanks for all advice, links!

 

I think you'll be fine just changing the screen and doing a drain and fill once. You can follow up with another drain and fill at your next oil change.

 

If you buy a gaskets and filter kit from a parts store, the gaskets will be wrong. Buy from Acura.

 

very important^ Buy all OEM!

 

Drain/fill=3 times total.

 

I know I'm probably going to catch hell for saying this, but I'm not using atf z-1. I'm using redline D4 atf. I Love how much better it shifts. It's crisp, but not harsh. And it downshifts so much faster. And...there's much less whine in first gear. Oh, and the initial shift from P to D is much smoother in the morning.

 

why would you catch hell for going to a much better ATF?

 

Everyone on here seems hellbent to use z1 ONLY. Lol

 

weird. 3rd gens get hell bent when some one mentions honda Z1.

 

Drain and fill every oil change (5K) for 3x. You should be good.

 

im on amsoil myself.. that Z1 crap sucks and is prob the reasons there are so many AT failures...

 

Do you know the exact product number for the Redline Transmission fluid for a 96 3.2TL premium? Thanks!