I have an honda accord 1999 lx usa model automatic transmision, 2.3 vtec and i wanna change the transmission fluid but here when i live there is no honda premium fluid. what you recomend me others fluid? and is there a oil filter on transmision and if is any is there a problem if i change the fluid without replacing the fluid filter? And something else, when i add fluid i must se the level of the fluid with engine on or off???? I wanna change the fluid because i added dexton 3 and later the transmision donjt change silencly the gears but it change with force especially the first gear. Thank you.

 

if dealer is too far , order fluid online,,, you need 3 qts for just a drain and refill of Honda ATF-Z1. cost is about $ 7+ per qt .....no filter need to be replaced unless someone added an inline filter ..

 

You asked about checking the fluid level...
Honda wants you to check the fluid with the engine/tranny completely warmed up, but TURNED OFF. Most other (non-Honda) cars are checked with the engine idling.