rochn Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have a 1998 Honda Accord 4 cylinder with 142,000 miles on it. Sense I've had it (132,000 miles) I'm debating on whether or not to change the transmission fluid (ATF-Z1). Reason why is I've heard from mechanics and friends to not change it if I don't know the last time it has been changed. According to them due to the high mileage it's a bad idea and could lead to transmission failure. All I was/am going to do is drain, refill and consistently change it every 30,000 miles. I'm curious about other peoples thoughts are on this situation, because I can't fathom the reason to not change it? Thanks in advance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Honda has a replacement schedule, follow it. It's superstitious to think old fluid is holding a failing transmission together. People get into trouble flushing their transmission. Nowhere does Honda recommend that action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochn Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I just thought a mechanic would have known but thank you I wont flush it I only planned on changing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mechanics are just like everybody else, they can be wrong too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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