I just did my 3x3! Still need some help.
#1
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I just did my 3x3! Still need some help.
Hi. First I want to say thanks to Road Rage for very good diy on Tranny fluid change, j1n for great pictures, and I Hate Cars for soo much good info.
So, here is my story I would like to share
I did my 3x3 today, took me around 3 hours, lol it was hooot.
I drove for about 7 minutes after every fill, and it felt better after each drain and fill. I used Honda ATF DW1.
Here is my problem... My car has 104000, I bought it at 99900. I dont know if the fluid was ever changed, I got code a13. So decided to change it. what Im worrying about is this:
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dont know why, but the oil looked the same after each of drain. I drained 3 quarts at every drain.
Does anyone have any idea whats going on??
Every answer is appreciated
Thanks!
So, here is my story I would like to share
I did my 3x3 today, took me around 3 hours, lol it was hooot.
I drove for about 7 minutes after every fill, and it felt better after each drain and fill. I used Honda ATF DW1.
Here is my problem... My car has 104000, I bought it at 99900. I dont know if the fluid was ever changed, I got code a13. So decided to change it. what Im worrying about is this:
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dont know why, but the oil looked the same after each of drain. I drained 3 quarts at every drain.
Does anyone have any idea whats going on??
Every answer is appreciated
Thanks!
#3
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3 quarts at every drain and it looks like that?
kinda odd cause on my 3rd drain and fill i noticed my tranny fluid getting noticeably redder. cherry-ish.
so you did a total of 9 quarts? just asking because the bottles you have picture labeled 1 2 and 3 has me a little confused. are those samples of each drain and fill?
kinda odd cause on my 3rd drain and fill i noticed my tranny fluid getting noticeably redder. cherry-ish.
so you did a total of 9 quarts? just asking because the bottles you have picture labeled 1 2 and 3 has me a little confused. are those samples of each drain and fill?
#4
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3 quarts at every drain and it looks like that?
kinda odd cause on my 3rd drain and fill i noticed my tranny fluid getting noticeably redder. cherry-ish.
so you did a total of 9 quarts? just asking because the bottles you have picture labeled 1 2 and 3 has me a little confused. are those samples of each drain and fill?
kinda odd cause on my 3rd drain and fill i noticed my tranny fluid getting noticeably redder. cherry-ish.
so you did a total of 9 quarts? just asking because the bottles you have picture labeled 1 2 and 3 has me a little confused. are those samples of each drain and fill?
#5
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do another 3! and if that doesn't work do another 3!
i'm just kidding. i really don't know. my car only had 40k miles when i changed the tranny fluid. your car has nearly 100k so i can't really use mine as comparison since my fluids were pretty much new still.
but did you notice any improvements at all? o wait nvm i thought you used redline racing for a second.
i'm just kidding. i really don't know. my car only had 40k miles when i changed the tranny fluid. your car has nearly 100k so i can't really use mine as comparison since my fluids were pretty much new still.
but did you notice any improvements at all? o wait nvm i thought you used redline racing for a second.
#6
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haha maybe I will do one more drain and fill tomorrow because i bought a case of oil, so i still have 3 bottles left.
I notice big improvement in changing gears. Its smooth now.
I notice big improvement in changing gears. Its smooth now.
#7
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQE3j...yer_detailpage
what color is that fluid? looks purple...
it's possible that the ATF has never been drained, and that's the byproduct of burnt fluid after 100k+ miles.
still...i'm with the other guy. mine was still reddish/pink when i did my 3x3 at 40k.
and you replaced with factory fluid? have you learned nothing during your stay here?
what color is that fluid? looks purple...
it's possible that the ATF has never been drained, and that's the byproduct of burnt fluid after 100k+ miles.
still...i'm with the other guy. mine was still reddish/pink when i did my 3x3 at 40k.
and you replaced with factory fluid? have you learned nothing during your stay here?
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#8
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if you do get around to doing another 3quart drain and fill in the future make sure you clean the metal particles from around your drain plug. the inside of the transmission drain plug is a magnet if you didn't know. it's job is to capture mini metal particles that floats around in the transmission fluid. clean it GOOD! all you have to do is wipe it a shit load of times with a shop towel... you'll notice the plug going from a dark grey/black color to a more light grey / steel looking color.
that's if you haven't already. mines at 40k was pretty dirty. can't imagine what it would look like at 100+
that's if you haven't already. mines at 40k was pretty dirty. can't imagine what it would look like at 100+
#9
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if you do get around to doing another 3quart drain and fill in the future make sure you clean the metal particles from around your drain plug. the inside of the transmission drain plug is a magnet if you didn't know. it's job is to capture mini metal particles that floats around in the transmission fluid. clean it GOOD! all you have to do is wipe it a shit load of times with a shop towel... you'll notice the plug going from a dark grey/black color to a more light grey / steel looking color.
that's if you haven't already. mines at 40k was pretty dirty. can't imagine what it would look like at 100+
that's if you haven't already. mines at 40k was pretty dirty. can't imagine what it would look like at 100+
#12
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I would drive for at least 500 miles more, then do a drain again.
Good luck
#13
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if i knew it was never changed than i would do just like you said, 1x3 every 500 miles or so..
yeah wish me luck i hope it will be good for another 100k or maybe million miles lol
#14
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Also, are you doing it in the right holes (no pun intended)
Just seems like a lot of fluid to still be that dark... i dunno
Good Luck
#15
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Yes I'm sure I did in in the right holes. I will do fill and drain again in about 5000 miles, if the tranny will make it.
#18
Team Owner
On the next swap, do the Redline racing fluid for a 1x3. If it seems to stay more cherry red, you might have been oxidizing the Honda fluid quickly.
94eg! asks a good question, what color is the new DW-1?
#21
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yeah i think i did it properly, i did reverse few times and i went in every gear so it should be good.
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