Hello everyone, this is my first time post and I just wanted to say hi and ask what seems to be a really stupid question.
I recently bought a 2005 RL and wanted to do a complete fluid change but for the life of me I can't find the transmission filter. I took out the air box and looked everywhere but I can't find what I thought I was looking for. From what I read and watched online, I thought there would be a sort of cylinder with a bracket and a bolt at one end of it. The only thing in the place I thought it would be at is part of the wiring harness enclosed in a big plastic junction like box. I've been under and all over but still no luck. I was thinking maybe the engine has been swapped out or something but I'm just guessing. The engine has J35A6 stamped on it if that means anything. Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

Welcome aboard. The RL transmission filter is in the transmission itself and cannot be replaced without taking the transmission apart, unlike the TL. Just change the ATF every 15 to 20k and pressure switches every 60k and you should be good.

 

Thank you very much for your help. I actually just finished taking the air filter and battery box out to give it another look. Wish I saw you reply first, lol.

 

I understand about trans oil change but do not know pressure switch change.

What does the pressure switch do which require preventive replacement?

 

Read this thread.
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...der-tl-721508/