Honda Accord Tourer - Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Tue 11 May 2010 23:05
Honda Accord Tourer - Automatic Transmission Fluid - lovehandles

Hello Everybody,

I have just agreed to purchase a Honda Accord Tourer diesel automatic from a Honda dealer (13 months old & 8,800 miles) - as this will be my first ever automatic car can any auto gearbox experts advise on how often the ATF should be changed ?

I wish to keep the car for as long as possible so am wondering if changing the ATF every 2 years is ok (my annual milage is circa 15,000).

Also I annually tow a camping trailer (weight of 280 kg) to the west coast of France (from West Yorkshire) - is this an issue with this auto box ?

Should I go to a Honda dealer or a specialist auto gearbox company for the ATF change ?

Many thanks for your help.

Matt

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Wed 12 May 2010 20:39
Honda Accord Tourer - Automatic Transmission Fluid - Diamond

I've read that some people change ATF as often as their engine oil but that's excessive in my opinion. ATF doesn't get contaminated like engine oil. I would say change it every 25k or so. Here is a handy link with tips about autos http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31796

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