![]() You'll get a very sluggish and slow response as you try to shift gears you may find it difficult to actually log into the next year that you're trying to get to. If your transmission fluid is too badly contaminated then that smooth transition that you expect from a CVT transmission, or if you're using a manual or automatic transmission in your Honda Accord, is not going to work the way you intended it to me. ![]() If the fluid is contaminated, it won't be able to do this properly. This can be a result of the fluid being too contaminated in general or being contaminated in a way that has clogged the flow and prevented it from circulating through your transmission properly.Įven though a CVT transmission like most Honda Accords has doesn't actually require you to manually shift through gears, it still needs fluid for you to smoothly shift on its own from a low gear ratio to a high gear ratio. If the transmission fluid is too contaminated, you won't have the right pressure, and you won't be able to switch into gear and stay there as needed, causing them to slip. You need that hydraulic pressure in order to maintain the gears that you're trying to switch to and operate in. If it is turned brown or black and it's very definitely contaminated it needs to be changed as well.īad transmission fluid can affect the hydraulic power in your transmission. If the transmission fluid is still red, then you probably don't need to change it, but it may need to be refilled if it's low, which also means you may have a leak in the system. You can do a visual inspection to figure out which of the problems is happening by checking out your fluid levels and looking at the color. Sometimes this is also a result of low transmission fluid levels, but neither one is good for your transmission as a whole. When the transmission fluid gets too heavily contaminated with dirt, grease, and even metal fragments from the transmission itself, it could start making noticeable noises. One of the most obvious signs that there's a problem with your transmission, and it's specific to your transmission fluid, is a grinding noise that comes from your transmission. Or, if you waited too long, some definite signs that it needs to be done now. While waiting until the 90,000-mile mark is not an unreasonable way to know that it's time to change your transmission fluid, there are some other signs that can indicate you need to get this job done perhaps sooner. Signs You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid So, every time you change your transmission fluid you will have flushed your brake lines and coolant system twice, gone through three sets of spark plugs, and changed your oil about 18 times. Honda’s official recommendation for transmission fluid is that you switch it out after 90,000 miles of driving. At this point you will have change out all the fluids and filters in your vehicle at least once with the notable exception of the transmission fluid. After 45,000 miles your coolant will likely need to be flushed and replaced, as will the brake fluid. It's also recommended that you give your drive belts an inspection at this point as well to see if they need to be replaced. After 30,000 miles Honda recommends that you replace the spark plugs in your engine as well as your air filter. According to Honda’s recommendations you should be engaging in routine maintenance about the schedule you might expect.įor instance, Honda suggests that an oil change, tire rotation, and a brake inspection should take place every 5,000 miles. Every manufacturer will provide you with the optimal times and distances to get maintenance done, and Honda is no different. Honda has a recommended maintenance schedule that they advise all drivers of their vehicles to follow. As a result, you'll find that shifting gears is more difficult than it used to be, and sometimes you may either not be able to shift at all, or you'll find yourself slipping out of gears unexpectedly. This will reduce its overall functionality and begin to affect the way your transmission performs. Nothing that's under the amount of stress t ransmission fluid is under, working under pressure and heat as well as being exposed to potential contamination from bits of metal at me grind off in your transmission, is going to last a lifetime of a vehicle.Īfter enough miles of use the transmission fluid it's going to wear down and take on a muddy quality. That said, it doesn't mean it will last forever. ![]() While the motor oil in your Honda Accord has a very limited lifespan and most mechanics will recommend you change it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, transmission fluid does last longer. ![]()
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