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From: john on 17 Feb 2010 23:00
In addition to draining and refilling (if you want, full fluid
exchange but not "power flush" to stir up debris) every 15-30K miles
(severe to normal service), Honda also retrofitted an inline filter to
the ATF hose returning from the cooler. However, the Honda filter does
NOT have magnets.

See Magnefine or ACDelco TF100M/TF101M (5/16" or 3/8" line).

http://www.v6performance.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60257

There is a debate as to using Honda Z-1 ATF or alternatives like
Mobil-1, Amsoil or other fully synthetic ATF. Just make sure if you
use an aftermarket fluid that it says suitable on the label. Some seem
to like synthetic blends like Castrol Import Vehicle ATF.



On Feb 16, 1:27 pm, techman41973 <techman41...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have a Honda Accord with over 280K. Recently the automatic
> transmission seized (3 mechanics confirmed its lost) and since the
> rest of the car is in excellent condition, I'm considering having a
> shop replace it with a used transmission (which is cheaper than
> getting a rebuilt one). I want the replacement transmission to last as
> long as possible.
> The owners manual recommends replacing the transmisson fluid every
> 90,000 miles.
> Would changing and flushing the fluid more frequently help improve
> transmission life?
> How often would be best? Are there any differences in quality between
> transmission fluids? Anything else I can do to help automatic
> transmission longevity? Thanks

From: cuhulin on 18 Feb 2010 00:02
Some people say to flush and change the fluid and filter, some people
say don't flush, just change the fluid and filter only.I don't know
which is best.My 1983 Dodge full size van has an original 146,000 miles
on it.I reckon it is high time I do something.
cuhulin

From: hls on 18 Feb 2010 08:24

"techman41973" <techman41973(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:cd84e59e-3f96-4de6-a546-8e54cd7e7a53(a)l24g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
> I want the replacement transmission to last as
> long as possible.

The quickest way to damage a transmission is to have it run hot. You can
ruin
a tranny in minutes to hours this way. It is documented. You can look it
up if
you like.

A tranny cooler can help a lot, if you tend to stress a tranny in hot
weather,
mountain driving, towing, etc.

Another thing, IMO, is to keep the tranny fluid clean by servicing the unit
and
changing thte fluid at least as often as the manufacturer recommends.

On some transmissions, you can reprogram the system using an aftermarket
shift kit. What you hope to attain with these is to increase the line
pressure
and decrease the accumulator function so that the tranny clutch packs
activate
quickly and strongly. Benefit...friction damage is less than with
granny-soft shifts.
Disadvantage...some dont like the positive shifts. These kits may not be
available
for your application...I never looked.


From: C. E. White on 18 Feb 2010 14:34
#1 - Don't let JiffyLube (or similar shops) touch your automatic
transmission.
#2 - use OE fluids - not only are there difference in quality, there
are huge difference in composition. The wrong fluid can kill your
transmission in hours.
#3 - change the fluid, or exchange the fluid with a fluid exchange
machine, but don't let them "flush" the fluid, especially a reverse
flush <yikes>, run if they suggest that.
#4 - drive sensibly

Ed

"techman41973" <techman41973(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:cd84e59e-3f96-4de6-a546-8e54cd7e7a53(a)l24g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
>I have a Honda Accord with over 280K. Recently the automatic
> transmission seized (3 mechanics confirmed its lost) and since the
> rest of the car is in excellent condition, I'm considering having a
> shop replace it with a used transmission (which is cheaper than
> getting a rebuilt one). I want the replacement transmission to last
> as
> long as possible.
> The owners manual recommends replacing the transmisson fluid every
> 90,000 miles.
> Would changing and flushing the fluid more frequently help improve
> transmission life?
> How often would be best? Are there any differences in quality
> between
> transmission fluids? Anything else I can do to help automatic
> transmission longevity? Thanks
>


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