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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 12:44 AM
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Hey everybody,

Total newbie question, but I need help.

I have a 2012 Honda Accord LX standard non-v6 model. I just changed the oil and now I want to change the transmission fluid. I need help locating the Drain plug as I cannot find it. I have youtube videos but most are in the 90s-2008 version, and it says the plug is on the passengers side.. took the wheel off and not there.. so i know its toward the driver side because but I just want assurance. Please help with a pic or diagram would highly be appreciated.
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by i2oll
Hey everybody,

Total newbie question, but I need help.

I have a 2012 Honda Accord LX standard non-v6 model. I just changed the oil and now I want to change the transmission fluid. I need help locating the Drain plug as I cannot find it. I have youtube videos but most are in the 90s-2008 version, and it says the plug is on the passengers side.. took the wheel off and not there.. so i know its toward the driver side because but I just want assurance. Please help with a pic or diagram would highly be appreciated.
Why do you want to change the transmission fluid already?
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Please do not post help questions in the DIY section, per the forum rules. I moved your thread.
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by shipo
Why do you want to change the transmission fluid already?
Because its very low.
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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I have a 2011 Honda Accord LX standard non-v6 model. I just changed the oil and now I want to change the transmission fluid. I need help locating the Drain plug as I cannot find it. pls help.
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by i2oll
Because its very low.
What method are you using to determine if the transmission fluid is low?

Do you have a leak?
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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You really shouldn't have to change the transmission fluid at this point, and if you do there will be virtually no benefit to the transmission.
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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2011 "standard" non-V6 model... "Standard" meaning manual transmission?

I guess it's possible to have 70,000 miles on a 2-year-old car, but that's probably where Shipo's questions are coming from...
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Actually its automatic 4cyl. and Yes I have 73k out of 2.5 years due to driving a lot for work.
 
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Actually its automatic 4cyl. and Yes I have 73k out of 2.5 years due to driving a lot for work.
I'm still thinking no benefit from a fluid change.

My questions in your other thread is, "How are you determining the level is low, and do you have a leak?"
 



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