stray_pube

I rotate the tires and change the filters at my own intervals, and the only other fluid I've had changed is the rear diff when that light came on around 12k or so. Since then, nothing but routine oil changes; the most recent after 6400 miles at 15% life and just about ready to hit the 10% life level on the indicator.

Any idea when the 1st transmission flush and 2nd diff change indicators will go off? I'm thinking my next oil change around 44,500. The dealer tried to sell me on the tranny flush saying it's usually done at ~40k, but if the maintenance minder says B1 why deviate from that?

justnspace

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check your owners manual for all the intervals.

dealers deviate from the MID to make money.

MMike1981

transmission flush for the RDX is 60k miles (in manual). I think thats too long, and I do every 30k. I noticed significant improvement in drivability ie gear changes and smoothness changing at 30k. I would def get that first batch of transmission fluid out soon, maybe at your next oil change. Traditionally, most vehicles, at least from the past, required a 30k tranny flush (or around there). Oddly, the RDX says it goes way longer, but it surely did not FEEL like it could push any where near 60k miles.

Also, do a B service around 50k, so, your minder is on target, really no need for a B service till ur circulating the expiration of the general warranty. Id recommend a B service PRIOR to rolling your 50k, in case anything needs attention.