mdaniel

I just had the 15k service done at an independent Honda/Acura shop. They changed the transmission fluid and WOW. My slushbox feels less slushy. The wheels feel more connected to the engine. I don't know if it was low or what, but it feels better now.

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2001 Silver 3.2CL Type S with Spoiler and Navi

spidy

I would recommend Redline Synth transmission oil. http://www.redlineoil.com/

WebToker

Is this something you can do yourself with normal tools?


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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Nose Mask/Mud Guards/Wheel locks/
Comptech Springs & Filter/PIAA 1969/20% Tint/Acura lettering removed/
12in Sub with AMP/Dynomated Trunk/Sub control under dash/
Clifford G4 Solaris Alarm

Dan

You will notice that Acura recommends that only Honda ATF be used. It states that in an emergency Dexron can be used, but to drain and refill ASAP with Honda ATF. I called Acura Technical Services to see what the exact specs were for Honda ATF. I was told that Honda ATF contains special friction modifiers that other brands do not and that using anything else but Honda ATF would affect shift quality and feel. Being a fan of Mobil 1 products and thinking I was being fed the corporate line, I called Mobil Technical Services to see what they had to say.
To my great surprise I was told the same thing by the Mobil 1 tech. He said that Mobil 1 recommends against using their ATF in any Honda product. He said that the way manufactures are designing transmissions today, the days of one or two types of universal ATF are numbered and that soon each manufacturer will have their own special ATF with just the right blend of additives to work with their own transmission design.

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You can never have too much horsepower!

tw1112

Wow...I guess it is just another way for them to get some money out of us!

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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, hiper/piaa bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, and AEM CAI.

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GoldTypeS_RENAMED

Great information guys!!! I'm coming up on the 15K service and I was probably just gonna skip it except for the oil change!

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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type S
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
PIAA 19169

gto2050

How much did you pay??

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior

mdaniel

$115 for the whole thing. And they use genuine Honda/Acura everything. Someone here had the dealer get them for $170 for a 7500mi service. Ouch!

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2001 Silver 3.2CL Type S with Spoiler and Navi

RandyMax

Which dealer? I paid $70 at Canyon Acura for my 7500...

Wyle E. Coyote

I called my dealer and they charge $45 (plus tax and enviromental fee) for just the transmission fluid change.


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi

Wheel locks/35% tint/Splash guards/PIAA 19169 bulbs/K&N 33-2178 air filter/Mobil 1 5W-30 oil & filter

[This message has been edited by MikeN (edited 01-19-2001).]

mdaniel

I think it was someone on Long Island. I guess uncle Tony has to get his cut.

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2001 Silver 3.2CL Type S with Spoiler and Navi

Fabvsix

Don't skip that service. My car is so much better now...They alligned the tires, rotated the tires, changed tranny fluid, eye balled all fluids, tightened up steering joints etc.....They really do a long list of things I believe are needed for longivity of your car ! I bought a 1998 Accord coupe v6, took it ONLY to the dealer by the book, the car still runs like new and I have had NO problems with it. When I was younger and not wise, I bought a new 91 Honda Civic SI, ran the hell out of it and NEVER took it in and I had major problems when I reached 90K, tranny went out, clutch was gone the list goes on and on. Besided, when you find a GOOD Service dealer, stick with them, build a long term relationship, so when something goes wrong, they will worship you...trust me ! The Honda dealership rolls the red carpet to me EVERYTIME I arrive and address'me as though I am a diplomat !

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2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl

EricL

My Humble Opinion:

Never skimp on the fluid changes.

BTW, they now make sticks to check your coolant (to see if it is ok or not).

I had my Maxima's Auto tranny ATF replaced often *and* had the dealer use one of the new "flush" systems to purge the transmission of any old varnish, etc left by the old ATF. After that change, the ATF was so clean, that I had trouble seeing the color on the dip stick.

My opinion: If you keep all of the fluids clean like:

Brake fluid, engine oil, coolant, ATF, etc, your car will thank you. It is cheap insurance.

VTEC Animal

To add to those fans of Mobil 1, I believe that Mobil manufactures ATF and engine oil for Honda/Acura. The ATF that is supplied is obviously to specs layed down by Honda/Acura, but I believe the oil is regular Mobil 5W-30. I can't wait for Acura to switch to synthetics, hope that's soon.

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1998 Acura 2.3CL
Coming Soon:
'02 Acura 3.2CL Type-S