cjde2006

I was low on fluid last week and added 1/4 quart of dexron III. Should I now flush and fill or just replace and fill? I have an 03 tl with 30K miles

Thanks much!

russianDude

if you have 30K miles and never changed your tranny fluid, it is porbably a good idea to do so.
Make sure you use Honda fluid. Given all the tranny problems and warranty issues, I'd recommend sticking with Honda fluid and keeping all the receits.

btw, I don't think 1/4 qt. of dextron is significunt to cause a problem.

cjde2006

Thanks.....local Acura dealer does flush and fill for 99.00. I will do that

russianDude

I'd just buy Honda ATF from dealer parts department and have a local mechanic do it for you, the total cost will be under $40

acutee

if labor is $40 + $40 fluid = $80

russianDude

The fluid will cost around $15, and about $15-20 to put it in. Total cost around $40

SodaLuvr

Well, drain/fill:

1/3 hr @ $90-120/hr= $30-40
$6/qt *3= $18

Total= $48-$58.

acurabum

No body ask why you low on ATF ? leak ?

cjde2006

No leak or I can say I never see any fluid under the car and I park it in a garage.

acurabum

How do you know the ATF level was low ? ATF dipstick ? It'a not mormal that TL burn
ATF..............

fsttyms1

Another question is how did you check the fluid to know its was low. did you do it running car off, fluid hot or cold?

acurabum

Hey Kris ...You just took the question all of my mouth Hihihi ......................

wilp99

i was thinkin the same thing

cjde2006

checked when the car was warm but not running. That correct?

Split_TL

wow thats cheap..I paid 5.35 per quart..

sbuswell

4.99-5.99 a quart is the price at most acura dealers. I honestly don't think Honda Z1ATF is very good tranny fluid. I am seriously considering trying either Redline ATF or BG Syn ATF, both are very reputable companies and claim their fluid is far superior to anything else out there. I have a 99 with the 4spd and believe that the greater oxidation, anti-corrosion and great fluid viscosity range would benefit the 4 spd tranny a great deal. Has anyone used either of these fluids and what was your experience.

MikePA

Why?

No offense, but what else would you expect them to claim?

Again, why do you think this?

Again, no offense, but how would someone objectively know if these fluids are better?

sbuswell

i have a long commute to work each day 35 miles one way, when I get home I check my tranny fluid and oil once a week. When I was checking my tranny fluid in dec., jan, feb, march it was always clean because I did a drain and fill in dec., but in april it was a little dirty, may it had some metalic color and extremely fine flakes, now in june it has gotten progressively worse. I did a drain and fill with 3x w/9qrts of Z1 in dec. BTW. I have been thinking strongly about changing to a different tranny fluid. I am looking for someone here that has used or is using either Redline ATF or BG Syn ATF to see if they noticed any difference after they switched. I don't expect a miracle but the 2 companies I named are very reputable and I tend to believe their claims over those of others, of course I could be wrong and their ATF's may be junk, but I doubt it.

DudeLuv

Warm and running.

DudeLuv

Wow, that was post 100....another milestone!!

fla-tls

Check it warm and off.

Checking it running will give you a false reading.

DudeLuv

Didn't know that....thought it was just the opposite....false reading when off.

fla-tls

Yeah. 80%+ of transmissions out there are checked while on. Late model Hondas and Acuras aren't.

DudeLuv

Your correct tls....just checked our manual to confirm. Had always done it while on.
BTW, Also just checked mine both ways, on and off....same reading.

fla-tls

Yeah - Dodge and Jeep RWD models are all checked in neutral, many GM derivative (4L-30) trannys and all BMW 5->7 series (and land rovers) {ZF units} are all checked under the vehicle (no dipstick).

There's always a twist...

DudeLuv

Cool....when is our next central fla meet? (wrong forum, I know)

fla-tls

I haven't been to one in a long time...

wilp99

i want to go to a meet. can yall come to the u.k.

sbuswell

I always check it warm and off. I have read a million tranny threads on this forum. I however have never read one that mentioned the BG syn ATF before.