How To: Transmission Fluid Change

[CrazyCreashunz]

How much does the i4 Tranny filter cost and can I use any transmission oil or does it have to be Honda Only?

[wtcii]

Not Sure about the filter, but you MUST use honda ATF.

[Abailey4]

what is the part number on the i4 tranny filter? I am planing to do an automatic tranny cooler and want to make the car feel as good as it can be.

25430-PLR-003

How much does the i4 Tranny filter cost and can I use any transmission oil or does it have to be Honda Only?

Around $15. Personally I would go with Honda only but I dont know if you have to.

[CrazyCreashunz]

Thanks guys, I will us Honda Only and found the i4 AT filter here. Part #4 for $13.86

Found Honda Genuine AT Fluid here[/size] at $9.55 a bottle. Also found Honda Genuine PS Fluid   here [/size]at $4.14 a bottle.

[thisaznboi88]

thanks for the part number. I have 6 qts of the autotranny fluid for free since my uncle gave me some. He works at honda

[wtcii]

In my experience from ordering chemicals online your going to pay a shitload in shipping. When I changed my ATF it was just cheaper to buy the fluid at my dealer. Just something else to think about.

[InFuMoUs]

Ya I don't think you save much by buying it online. Probably would end up costing the same amount when buying at the dealership.

[thisaznboi88]

how many do you guys need? I have like 10 bottles and am more then willing to hook it up. I am probably going to use 3-4

[Asim]

The yellow circle is the I4 filter.....

Any tips on removing and replacing the i4 filter there?

How do you go about removing it safely?

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

I was wondering... what is the size of the hose that connects to the i4 filter? I never really checked. I think I'm going to grab a Magnefine filter for when I do my tranny fluid. Need to get the Z1 too.

[thisaznboi88]

How much does the ATF z1 go for now? I have a few bottles that I can't use. I can hook you guys up if you want.

[CYANiDE]

My local dealer wanted $9.15 a quart. I was just going to go on eBay and get a case of 12 to store in my house and do changes every 15k or so since I do a lot of city driving.

[Jeff Likes Bagels]

Hey Ken, how many quarts do you have? I'm going to be needing about 10 quarts to do my tranny fluid. Unless I should go with a fourth drain & refill, otherwise I'll be needing about 12-13. Send me a PM.

Edit: I just called my local Honda and they want $6.88 a quart, and $82.56 a case (12 quarts at normal price   ), plus tax.

[CYANiDE]

Sorry to bring this back up. I'm going to try to do this myself without a breaker bar and help from a family member. I see that it says to locate a fill plug. I know the 4 cyl sedan doesn't have one (mine doesn't) as I believe we fill from the dipstick hole. Why is the first line of the OP state its for a 4 cyl Sedan? Am I wrong?

Also, do I let it remove old fluid for about 5 mins then drop in 3 quarts straight from Honda? Then let it warm up and check the level? Another question. I bought a Magnefine filter, do I change that before I put in new fluid?

[wtcii]

You shouldnt need a breaker bar or help from a family member, it is easier than an oil change. I am not sure if the sedan has one or not but I have a 4 cylinder sedan and used the dip stick hole to fill it with. I would let it drain for longer than 5 minutes if I were you. Some people do a series of changes, but it is up to you. As for the filter, I would think you could do it while the fluid was draining. Hope that helps. You dont even have to jack up the car. Make sure you have a long funnel. Hope this helps.