Completely incorrect.kinda similar. theres no drain plug for the trans. you gotta drop the whole pan and use a new gasket when installing.
refill with a funnel w/hose into the dip stick tube. for proper level check, start the car and put the gear into NEUTRAL. then check on the stick.
when at the proper level, go for a test drive shifting from the lowest gear, to drive, stop and go in reverse. if it slips, add a bit more fluid.
good luck!
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It is not backwards compatible with atf Z1 fluid, i know that much. Your fine with an aftermarket fluid compatible with Z1, which i believe is GM dexron 3, ill have to double check.So Bros, I'll be doing my very first trans fluid change on my '93 Integra GS with 245+K miles. The previous owner did the last trans fluid changed at 153+K miles, I've only tacked on a little over 1000 miles on it after getting the car.
My question is that today I went to a Honda dealership and inquired if I can use their trans fluid for my Acura, the parts department sold me 3 quarts of ATF DW1 saying that it's the same thing. Is this a safe bet to use? I didn't want to hit after work traffic going to the closest Acura dealership to get the ATF Z1 that everyone seems to referring to.
Please advise, I plan in doing this work over this weeked.
Thanks.
you do more damage to the trans by not changing the fluid, hondamatics do not function like your typical domestic automatic transmissions, they cannot be back flushed like you would normally see at your local transmission shop, thats typically where the horror storys come from. Drain 3 quarts from the bottom of your trains, refill 3 quarts. End of story. I run royal purple max atf in my trans and drag race, I havent had a single problem. A slightly higher viscosity fluid when at operating temperature actually seems to benefit these transmissions over the traditional ATF Z1 specs to be honest.Thanks Spawne.
I was going thru the search bar and saw another thread on trans fluid and one forum member stated that for "high mileage" cars should not receive any trans fluid drain and fill. That this would potentially cause damage by loosening up debri like a flush fill and one should only add trans fluid.
Is it or is it not recommended to fo a trans fluid drain and fill ( whether done x1 or x3 ).
She's my project car and I don't want to do any damage to the tranny.