Yeah, I always forget about the 7 yearsHonda's recommendation is 7 years or 100K
There's people that can do TB jobs on Hondas in 2-1/2 to 3 hours with experience. Doesn't matter if it's the 4-cylinder or V6, as I recall.The V6 timing belt changes are really not that bad of a job, I just did the timing belt and water pump on my 2001 3.0 V6 for the 2nd time! I realize there have been some changes to these these engines over the years, but for the most part it’s pretty much the same basic engine.
You mean 1-1.5?Yeah, I always forget about the 7 years
There's people that can do TB jobs on Hondas in 2-1/2 to 3 hours with experience. Doesn't matter if it's the 4-cylinder or V6, as I recall.
Haha! You can do it that quickly ? Impressive, if so ! I thought the "book time" 4-5 hours ?You mean 1-1.5?
They lowered the book time on the newer ones with electric p/s.Haha! You can do it that quickly ? Impressive, if so ! I thought the "book time" 4-5 hours ?
Yea, if you're just doing a TB/WP I can easily see it being around that time. Start stacking on other stuff like seals, o-rings, valve adjustments, and plugs, you start stretching that time out, but a basic timing belt really is pretty simple.Haha! You can do it that quickly ? Impressive, if so ! I thought the "book time" 4-5 hours ?
I take a bit longer, since I do plugs and valve adjustment while in there.Yeah, I always forget about the 7 years
There's people that can do TB jobs on Hondas in 2-1/2 to 3 hours with experience. Doesn't matter if it's the 4-cylinder or V6, as I recall.
GOOD POINT!Do you have any documentation for this? First time I've heard of it. I thought the adaptive logic on modern transmissions compensates and adjusts for this, otherwise a new car without any of the friction material in the fluid wouldn't shift properly.
GOOD POINT!
No! No documentation other than personal experience and others whom I know along with a bunch of YouTuber techs that also mention this as well. I think that people should do what makes them sleep at night.
In my experience, the Techs whom I know personally, that if a auto tranny has close to or over 100K miles and the ATF has never been serviced, it's best to leave it alone. I could post several of my favorite YouTube videos from certified techs who explain this but I think that they'd all get criticized here for one reason or another.
I don't think anyone here would suggest that. If they do, it's not because of friction material circulating in the fluid, but because the new fluid would have greater cleaning properties to dislodge old dirt and varnish that may clog a passage.In my experience, the Techs whom I know personally, that if a auto tranny has close to or over 100K miles and the ATF has never been serviced, it's best to leave it alone. I could post several of my favorite YouTube videos from certified techs who explain this but I think that they'd all get criticized here for one reason or another.
I used Idemitsu H-Plus (their Honda ATF) once for a 30k mile run and it was ok, but then I had it done at the dealer the next time with genuine Honda ATF and it shifts a little better I think than even when the Idemitsu was fresh. Not a huge difference either way though.How do you folks feel about non OEM(but suitable) aftermarket ATFs?
Such as Valvoline MaxLife or Castrol TransMax etc., that say they're suitable for certain/specific Mfg's trannies?
Quite a few guys on the Odyclub forum switch out to MaxLife and like it. I run Valvoline full synthetic/Maxlife in my Silverado and in my last one as well.How do you folks feel about non OEM(but suitable) aftermarket ATFs?
Such as Valvoline MaxLife or Castrol TransMax etc., that say they're suitable for certain/specific Mfg's trannies?
I used the Idemitsu up until they got too pricey. I'm using Maxlife now. But I change on a much more regular basis, which is every other oil change on the Accord and every oil change on the Acura. I've had positive experiences with both of them.How do you folks feel about non OEM(but suitable) aftermarket ATFs?
Such as Valvoline MaxLife or Castrol TransMax etc., that say they're suitable for certain/specific Mfg's trannies?
I've used Maxlife, Amsoil and OEM across 2 Hondas. Using HPL in my Acura. Not a problem with any of them. I've never used Idemitsu, though I'm sure that would be just fine as well.How do you folks feel about non OEM(but suitable) aftermarket ATFs?
Such as Valvoline MaxLife or Castrol TransMax etc., that say they're suitable for certain/specific Mfg's trannies?
I was watching youtube videos on the timing belt replace and what scares me is the tools and the leverage needed to get that 19mm crank bolt off! I have a friend that used to run the techs at a Honda dealer and he'll do it for $600 labor. I'm going that route as I only have quickjacks, and not a full lift.The V6 timing belt changes are really not that bad of a job, I just did the timing belt and water pump on my 2001 3.0 V6 for the 2nd time! I realize there have been some changes to these these engines over the years, but for the most part it’s pretty much the same basic engine.
This is exactly what I have noticed with my Accord V6. I do once a year transmission fluid change that is about perfect for keeping the TC happyThe 6AT has some severe torque converter issues caused by fluid degradation. Honda has issued several TSB’s in an attempt to resolve it (e.g. software updates, fluid service) but the only consistent resolution is to perform very frequent fluid changes.
Let’s just say the factory interval is 25-30K (as dictated by the Maintenance Minder) and it isn’t enough.