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New to me 2017 Odyssey LX with 78,000 miles. Transmission fluid change, to do or not to do? That is the question.

5.3K views 23 replies 19 participants last post by  wwdwgs  
Take it to a dealer and complain about a "judder" when shifting. They should update the software and do a 3x drain & fill for free. However, that warranty extension only goes to 8 years or 80k, so get ta gettin'. Oh, you didn't know vehicles needed software update? Well they do. I really like this one. It makes the trans hold gears longer and my favorite, coasts better. My 2015 would downshift as soon as I took my foot off the gas turning into my tract. Really irritating. The new software also keeps the fluid from breaking down as fast. I would pay dealer tech time to get the software myself if they blow you off. Then do the fluid changes myself if you are home mechanic. Don't forget a fresh crush washer and torque the drain bolt to 29lbs.