I've searched on the boards here and some people say they only do drain/fill and that the flush is not necessary and sometimes harmfull. However, some do the complete flush.

So, I've called the dealer and they gave me 2 quotes

1. Drain/Fill for $65

or

2. Complete Flush for $175


Normally, I have a reg. shop I take my cars to. However, if my mechanic does a flush, he charges $65 without the oil. Now, If I purchase 9 quarts of say MTL, thats like 9x10 = $90. $90 in oil plus $65 in labor = $155.

So, mind as well go to the dealer. So, should I do the drain/fill or flush.

 

What the hell is MTL?

Honda ATF Z-1 goes for about 3-4 bucks per quart. With a 3-cycle drain-and-refill procedure, you will need 9 quarts.

However, if you decided to get a complete flush, then make sure to use the Honda ATF in the machine. Find out the fluid capacity on the flush machine, and add 9 quarts to that to refill. That'll tell you how much it will cost in fluid alone to get a flush.

Honda recommends AGAINST flushing the transmission. If you know how to change the engine oil, then you can do this within an hour. It's basically the same procedure, and will only cost you 40-45 bucks at the most for the ATF. The 65-dollar drain-and-refill will only include ONE cycle at the dealership, so you will be paying about 55 dollars for labor (only 3 quarts of ATF).

 

I agree 100%