Does anyone know how much it costs to change the fluid in a '05 ,'07 accord, V-6, auto?
Manual says drain and fill 3 times. Sounds pretty expensive.

 

Yeah, the torque converter doesn't drain, so you only get about 1/3 of the fluid each time.

But I'm surprised the manual says that. I thought the manual just says to change it every??? miles or whatever.Theinterval would be often enough to take the partial drain/fill into account.

I've only heard the 3-cycleprocedure recommended for when the fluid is particularly dirty or burned-smelly.

 

I thought it was very strange that Honda would require a tran.service with 3 changes like that.
I assume the dealer charges 3 times the going price also.

 

Are you sure the Honda owners manual said that? I doubt it. Sounds like a Indy recomendation.

 

Thats what it says in black and white

 

As new as your Accord is, I would only drain & refill once every x number of miles.
I haven't ever changed the fluid in my 95. It has over 120k on it. I need to change it but I've been too lazy. When I go to change it, if the fluid is not too dirty, I'll just drain & refill once.
DO NOT let some stupid pep boys or Midas try to convince you you need a transmission flush. they are just looking for things to charge you for. Besides...they will hook your trans up to a power flushing machine. That will destroy your transmission. If not immediately, it will definitely shorten its life.

 

I'd follow the manual.My '03 is a 5-speed so I don't pay attention to THAT part of the owner's manual. LOL...

Maybe Honda is learning from their experience& they're no longer claiming that fluids last FOREVER...

 

I'm taking the car in for its first oil change,and at that time i'm going to ask the service department why,how come,but, and what ifs.
I'll get back to you allwhen its done.