2004 Saturn Vue with the Honda 3.5L V6 teamed with the Honda 5-speed Auto trans, same as the Honda Odyssey. Drained and replaced 4+ quarts of the ATF-Z1 fluid purchased directly from the Saturn dealer to avoid warranty issues.
Given Honda's track record for durability in this transmission, I'm a bit overboard in wanting to change this fluid often as I plan on keeping this vehicle for 200K+ miles.
Local dealer is going with the 100K trans fluid change. The only other option is the 50K "severe service" schedule. They're going by the book, which is good, as they won't sell you a trans service until you hit 100K. I like the fact they don't push repairs that aren't by the book! In fact, I had to special order this trans fluid as none of the Vue's they've sold (and they've sold a LOT of them) have requested a trans fluid change. Obviously the dealer isn't pushing this item if they don't stock the fluid.
I'm glad I got rid of the fluid when I did. I'll be draining it every 10K-15K from now on. It's so easy to drain & replace...
Given Honda's track record for durability in this transmission, I'm a bit overboard in wanting to change this fluid often as I plan on keeping this vehicle for 200K+ miles.
Local dealer is going with the 100K trans fluid change. The only other option is the 50K "severe service" schedule. They're going by the book, which is good, as they won't sell you a trans service until you hit 100K. I like the fact they don't push repairs that aren't by the book! In fact, I had to special order this trans fluid as none of the Vue's they've sold (and they've sold a LOT of them) have requested a trans fluid change. Obviously the dealer isn't pushing this item if they don't stock the fluid.
I'm glad I got rid of the fluid when I did. I'll be draining it every 10K-15K from now on. It's so easy to drain & replace...