transmission refill on a 02 acura TL?

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My friend took her TL to get an oil change and was told she needed to change the trans fluid because it was dirty and low. I think the shop just tried to make a sale on something unnecessary. Is there even a trans dipstick on a TL? I'm a mechanic but specialize on diesels, not much experience with honda/acura. I suggested she just have it topped off it is low because the trans might start to slip with a transmission flush. I say if it's not broke don't fix it. What's the procedure to changing the trans fluid? The car has 125k by the way

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

i change about every 50,000.  no flush.  use only honda fluid or it shifts weird.

voluntarheel · Answer

All TLs from 00-03 have serious transmission issues.  One of the recommendations is to keep the tranny fluid clean.  I'm not mechanic, but I do own an 01 TL with 100k miles and I have replaced the transmission two times!  This doesn't really answer your question, but it is something to consider when looking at trans fluid on this car.  Good luck.

currious · Answer

there should be an orange dipstick to check the fluid.  since the automatic transmissions on these cars had problems, you are better off doing a drain and fill once a year or every 20K miles.  the fluid should be red in color.  only use honda automatic fluid.  i would not do a flush.

Anonymous · Answer

I myself,have had 3 of these beasts,84/88/04.I still have the 04,gold
 badge series,bloody magic,it is.
 It is recommended,by Honda that the trans,should be serviced,when cam belt changed,approx 100-000km.Get full service done,"IE" drain,
 flushed,bands tightened,as required,new filter,new trans oil/by Honda & gaskets.Will keep on going for ever.My last service,cost me $726.38.
 That included the trans,full service.new cam belt,engine drained,flushed,new filter& new oil..Not to bad i thought..Mine is an 04
 3.5 legend,gold badge series.Also has 227.000km on it,so apart from
 the obvious,two cam belts & trans services,it has only cost me,tyres
 & brake pads!!Not even a light bulb( yet)

kelly_f_1999 · Answer

you add same place one check it  and can drain  fluid and replace filter  but dont really need it but it is better not to flush but to just replace fluid and even then  my car has over 300,000 miles never been done

Anonymous · Answer

i could examine around @ least 3 transmission,overhaul shops & get written expenses & guarantee cut-off dates..Suspect nevertheless that,dealership may be the main suitable,in the long-term..this type you get genuine, areas & oil,plus their guarantee..Which in case you want to on sell automobile,you may upload on the reality,that there is, time left on the guaranty..additionally with engine out,attempt & cut back a deal that they replace the cam belt,to boot noticeably specific you will get a deal right here.. think of for $2500 to not undesirable,yet do the mathematics my buddy.. the very maximum suitable of success with this..maximum suitable needs..wish i replaced into of a few help to you??

Anonymous · Answer

i suggest a full tranny flush and refill

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you can save money and do it youself

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