I am looking at having a friend do my ATF flush and fill. What type of ATF do you recommend from the store and is one flush enough and how many should I get? Apologize if I'm not too familiar with what happens during an ATF flush (if this is similar to the oil change process).
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I just use the $2 long automotive one from Walmart. IDK whether it would work in gen3 or gen5 Odys, but for my gen4 '14, it works fine. It's long enough, and wedges down into place. What it DOESN't do is have a 'seal' (as one would expect from an appropriate diameter hose shoved down in there), so you DO need to pour SLOWLY... But once I figured that out, not a single problem or misplaced drip.
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I've heard of people here using both the Signature Series or the regular fuel efficient ATF (both have a blue cap) with very good results.
Amsoil doesn't generally do large-scale retail stores the way other companies do. They sell through a network of local independent distributors, which you can become for yourself if you want. If you don't want to bother with that, you can search for a dealer near you on their website.
https://www.amsoil.com/offers/pc.aspx
I picked up a long funnel at Harbor Freight. $3.99 and fits the dipstick tube perfectly. https://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-long-neck-black-funnel-66479.html
I tried the Valvoline Maxlife ATF and it didn't make my transmission better (even after a second drain and refill after 2K miles) - it actually felt worse. I switched back to the DW-1, and have no complaints. I know many on here like the Maxlife but for me it wasn't better.
I use the long funnel with plastic tube attached and it works great, perfectly fitting inside the dipstick tube. I can turn the transmission fluid container totally upside down in the funnel with no issues or spills from the tube or funnel at all.
Check out the pics:
https://www.odyclub.com/forums/54-2011-2017-odyssey/262841-2015-transmission-drain-fill.html
Check out the pics:
https://www.odyclub.com/forums/54-2011-2017-odyssey/262841-2015-transmission-drain-fill.html
Where do you folks see the recommendation for changing every 30,000 miles? I just changed it in my 2014 Ody today - along with all new brakes and brake fluid flush - for the first time (brakes and tran fluid were factory) at 70,000 trouble free miles - and the MM was not indicating it was time to change the tranny fluid. I used to change fluids much more often on my previous vehicles but decided to trust the MM and so far so good. Other than MM recommended oil changes and air filters I haven't done any other maintenance so far other than tires. Which my 2018 CRV (with its oil dilution issue) was as worry free as this Odyssey!
I'm pretty sure the MM will give the trans fluid code at 30/60/90 etc. It is my understanding that it is not done by an algorithm like the oil is, but simply on miles. Are you sure you didn't miss it?
It seems every few weeks somebody will start a thread asking what members recommend for maintenance intervals, especially when they don't understand the MM. I always answer the question with a question. What are your expectations for your vehicle. If you are one that trades cars in the 5-7 year range and before 150K miles then just follow the MM, but if you are planning for 200K+ or God forbid 250-300K, have a true severe service situation with lots of stop/go city driving, towing, heavy hauling, etc., then you would be well advised to consider a more aggressive plan. JMO
Well I just called the Honda dealer who looked up my Ody and told me they did indeed change my tran fluid at 52K miles - per the MM at that time. So obviously I'm just losing my mind!
I had the brakes done today by the shop (not Honda dealer) who I've trusted and used for years for all my non warranty vehicles (ranging from Ford to Volvo to Audi - and as of today the Ody). He based the recommendation to change the tran fluid on its appearance - and the fact we are starting a 3,000 mile road trip later this week. The tran fluid change cost around $80 so I guess it may have been premature - but not the end of the world from a cost perspective. I just need to remember this change if the MM tells me it's due in the next couple months!
I had a 1999 Ody. Notorious for tranny problems. Recommended change interval just did not cut it. I think it was 60k miles. I have since adopted (for all my other Honda's) a 15k mile ATF change. This is somewhat equivalent to a 60k full flush. More importantly, I settled on 15k mile because at that time the fluid is still red and smells relatively fresh.
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Actually you do not flush the transmission. You drain and refill with fresh ATF (F=fluid).
Please note the OP didn't say he was flushing the trans. Only that doing a fluid replacement every 15K was the equivalent of a flush (complete fluid replacement) at 60K. Personally I do a 3X drain/fill every 30K, but those that do a single drain/fill every 15K have said they like that approach because it refreshes the fluid additives more frequently, a very legit concept.
I am looking to just fill it through the dip stick funnel and looking at the 18 inch long neck black funnel you suggested in the link. Does the end fit correctly into the dip stick hole or did you modify it?
I just checked my atf fluid (right after driving) and the liquid still looks clean and purplish after a year and half and 20k+ miles on it. Is this normal? Should I let it settle before taking a look at the fluid level in the dipstick since it seemed like it was super low checking it right after driving.
Interesting but would the same apply to the Touring model, in #2 picture diagram that you have slightly cut off? I assume it would apply since the concept is the same to wait 60-90 seconds. I'll have to give this a try to see if there is any difference.
The only difference in the procedure is the location if the dip stick. I suggest downloading the manual - it's free [emoji106]
My only advice is to read the dipstick properly so that you don't overfill. Follow the "hot shot" stalagmite streaks until you see the sheen of the fluid level. Like motor oil it will quickly pool at the bottom of the stick. To the untrained , it will look like a low level.
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My only advice is to read the dipstick properly so that you don't overfill. Follow the "hot shot" stalagmite streaks until you see the sheen of the fluid level. Like motor oil it will quickly pool at the bottom of the stick. To the untrained , it will look like a low level.
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