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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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can someone tell me how to change trnsmission fluid in honda accord ex 1995. and how many quarts do i need.
 
Old Jan 3, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Can someone tell us whether you have an automatic or manual transmission? V-6 or 4-cyl engine?

For all of them, the drain plug has a square hole & you use a 3/8 socket extension without a socket.

For the 4-cyl manual the drain plug is directly below the right axle, you can see it looking from the right-front wheel. Fill plug is level with the axle, at 9-o'clock position.

For the 4-cyl automatic, the drain plug is also on that side, but well-forward of the axle. Seems like it's on the right-front corner of the transmission. Fill through the dipstick-hole.

Amount of fluid should be listed in the owner's manual. Maybe 3 quarts for automatic, less for the manual.
 

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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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thank you. its automatic
 
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Same situation for me,, need to change oil transmission !
for a Acord 1996 EX 4 door 2.2L

I have additional questions :
1- What is the exact oil I need ??
2- I.d like to flush the oil by doing drain-refill 2 times. Is that enough ?
3- How long should I drive the car between 2 drain in order to clean it thoroughly ??


Thanks
 
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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1 - Honda ATF. Pretty sure when your car was build Honda called their fluid "ATF Z-1". But that has since been replaced with something newer & better. ATF is one of the few fluids that really actually need to be Honda fluids.

2 - Judge how clean is the old fluid that drains out. The dipstick isn't always the best indications, sometimes the drained fluid is dirtier. There's a chance you might want to do it 3x. The fluid is pricey, so unless you want to buy a 12-pack, just buy more fluid later after you've already done 2x.

3 - Probably 5 or 10 miles. But many people find it's convenient to wait until the following weekend to repeat the drain/fill. No problem with doing it that way.
 
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Thanks for the information.


the oil transmission is expensive, Honda dealer sell it for 10$ a quart in Montreal, Canada !

I am wondering if I can buy a generic like Castrol or Penzoil oil transmission that fit to Honda Accord 1996.
Is that OK to do that ?
 

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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Just wait for others to chime in. I'm not so much of an expert for automatics.

Seems like a lot of people keep saying you have problems using Dexron-type fluid.
 
Old Jan 11, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NOLAN44
how to change trnsmission fluid in honda accord ex 1995.

and how many quarts do i need.
Your tranny drain plug has a big magnet on end that will be coated in black gunk.
Just wipe it clean and don't worry on it.

My '97 AT takes 2 1/2 qts for drain and fill when on level.
 
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