batista08

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I changed the transmission oil two regular motor changes ago which is less than 10k miles ago and this morningI check the tranny oil and it's not pinkish. I cleaned with a towel paper and its brownish. Why would the oil go bad so quickly?

1fsthatch

is this a MT?

01tl4tl

atf changes color as its doing its job
So does engine oil- as the oil picks up contaminents--color change
Does it smell burnt?

01tl4tl

if you did an atf fluid change with 3 qts you changed about 1/3 of the oil in the trans
Of course its going to change color

94eg!

Exactly. There is no good way to change ATF as you simply cannot get all the fluid at one time...

LoveMyTL-S

Perhaps the 3x3 flush is needed.........

csmeance

when you drain and refill once, you only change 33% of the fluid, the 3 x 3 method gets 96% replacement of the old fluid.

warren4066

i agree. also i called a local shop yesterday and the mechanic says that he doesn't do flushes but drains and refill which is good. cost $67 bucks out the door. what they do is drain it once and add in the 3 quarts (honda z1)...i asked if they did the 3x3 method and they dont but if i wanted them to do it 3 times it would of costed $67x3...thought to myself and hung up the phone

01tl4tl

67 dollars to drain 3 qts of fluid and its 30 dollars retail for 3 qts fluid
thats crazy
and I bet his 3x3 doesnt include the correct drive in between
A real 3x3 to remove dex3 if added in an emergency-
takes 12 qts total fluid in
with the trans holding about 8 thats going to get a real fluid cleanout

If concerned over trans health take an oil sample and send to blackstone labs

Trans fluid is drained from under the car- same as engine oil but easier -no spin on filter to change- just remove drain plug- drain the 3 qts it will give up, refill

thisaznboi88

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doing the 3x3 is the most effective but dang it cost soo much especially with the price of honda ATF.

batista08

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Sorry for the slow updates, I was super busy at work and couldn't post any replies. Anyways, I don't think it smells burnt or could be my lack of knowledge with car stuff. Which is the brand and model of oil do I buy? Is there a DIY for this? I'll do the 3x3.

warren4066

its in the garage section...you'll find it...i believe its under C

batista08

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thanks