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kkkkken · 08-06-2010, 07:57 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to all that posted about how easy it was to do an ATF change.

My 07 was at 56,000 miles (I bought it with about 54,500) and I figured it hadn't been done. I think I was right - the fluid was kind of the same color as the new Honda fluid - but on the brown side. A fair bit of tiny tiny metal filings on the magnetic drain bolt.

I'll do another change like this in about 5,000 miles - and try to get the overall quality of the fluid back up to a more respectable level.

I've also bought the VTM fluid to do the rear VTM change- but forgot to hit the dollar store for a hand pump. Maybe tomorrow!

thanks again!

08-06-2010, 07:57 PM	#129 (permalink)
kkkkken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada Posts: 40	Just did my ATF on an 07 EXL - 4 WD. I just wanted to say thanks to all that posted about how easy it was to do an ATF change. My 07 was at 56,000 miles (I bought it with about 54,500) and I figured it hadn't been done. I think I was right - the fluid was kind of the same color as the new Honda fluid - but on the brown side. A fair bit of tiny tiny metal filings on the magnetic drain bolt. I'll do another change like this in about 5,000 miles - and try to get the overall quality of the fluid back up to a more respectable level. I've also bought the VTM fluid to do the rear VTM change- but forgot to hit the dollar store for a hand pump. Maybe tomorrow! thanks again! __________________ Changes/Mods made so far: - Cabin Air Filter replaced - YUCK. - Dash lights revived vis a vis hand pounding on dash - not cool Honda. - Class III Trailer hitch installed - wiring as well - ATF change done - badly needed - VTM fluid change completed - H9 bulbs put in - H11's out