For everyone thats done one, how much does a shop usually charge? I'm getting mine done right now from a Honda ASE certified shop for an abnormally low price. just wanted to know if thats the case or the previous shops try to rip me off

 

about 100 for the basic 3 qt drain and refill found at dealer and most shops
30 bucks fluid and 1 hour labor

 

The ACURA dlr by me charges $90 to drain 3 and fill 3...
If u know how to change oil then you would have no problem changing ATF just make sure they use ATF Z-1.. or go by the fluid for $27 and do it yourself!

Remember make sure the use ATF Z-1 and make sure they dont use one of those power flush machines!

 

if its crazy low i would make sure they are doing an actual flush..
and not just changing teh fluids.

 

What r u talking about...

A tranny change is drining 3 quarts and refilling 3 new quarts..
A tranny overhaul is doing the 3x3 method that would prob cost $300-$400 cuz they have to drain 3 fill 3 and drive through the gears , now they just go through the gears while on the lift so save time.. they have to do that 3-4 times so that would cost 3 or 4 x $90.. what r u talking about actual flush?

 

well i asked for a flush im assuming they know what that means. should i be asking for a tranny overhaul? is that the correct term? they are only charging me 50 bucks

they said they are using the honda fluid im assuming its the ATF Z-1

 

i assumed he ment overhaul...thats what i'm talking about.

 

When i went to the dealer, It was $99.95..

 

i just picked up my car and damn it shifts smooth. all he did was take 3qts out and refill 3. ill do it again at the next service. my car doesnt shudder anymore like it used to at 40mph

 

next time save your money and diy....

 

dont use the word FLUSH and Acura in the same sentance-
machine powered push or suction machines are not compatible with our transmission- there is even a plate to prevent suction via the filler hole- must use the drain plug

If your fluid was low there is a leak and thats a major problem... to be fixed before worrying about just changing the fluid!!

Acuras opinion on how much fluid and when to do it keeps changing with the years of experience
Smartest for owners of warranty replacement trans to get on a change program of 3x1 and stay on it forever

 

check the fluid level per the owner book method- most cars drain a tick over 3 qts and the tech may have only put in 3 and called it done

The job is easier than a regular engine oil change- drain bolts very near each other, and no spin on filter to replace
(there is external filter that can be replaced but not required)

 

A overhaul is gonna cost you about $90 just in fluid so the people just prob drained 3 and filled 3.

 

well its running like new so i cant really complain. considering these guys are honda certified they know about draining it.

 

im a mechanic nd just to let you know u have to use honda tranny fluid if u dnt u will make it to the end of thee block and thats it lol

 

Paid CAD $84.95 at Acura Dealership.

 

SHould have done it yourself. Its easier than changing the oil.

 

i kno but i dont have the time like i used to. times more important than the 50 i spent.

 

seriously, it was a snap. me and my brother bought 14 quarts for $98.xx at the dealer and split them. did the 3 out, 3 in twice and topped it off a bit. ill prbly just do a 3x1 every 7k miles or so like mentioned above

 

I think that the way to do it do a flush 3 and fill 3 for the next 3 or 4 oil changes and then dont worry about it for a year or two... that way u r not putting new fluid in all at once where if there is some build up it will get caked up in the clutch packs but you are slowly getting some fresh fluid in there and taking some dirty fluid out!

 

yup, well my tranny was replaced before i got the car, so it just turned 30k at that time. hence the 2x. it shifts smooth and no leaking or smelly stuff so im hoping everything stays fine

 

yea well ive got 152k miles and about 90k on this tranny and its shifting smoother than ever now. trying to hit atleast 200k on it before looking into the 6spd conversion

 

the dealer told me, drain 3 add 3 every 30k miles. they did not recommend the 3x3 method when i asked them about it. i dont know why.

but it looks like the normal now at the dealer, drain 3 and add 3 every 30k miles. i will prob do it every 20k just as a safe guard.

the original recommended service says first change of the tranny fuild at 120k miles - epic fail

 

Yeah that is the best way to do it.. U dont wanna overhaul u wanna take it slow..Like I said b4..