[Tsxer04]

Decided to help some noobies out, everything is straight forward for a fluid change and filter change.

Any questions feel free

Tools Needed:
3/8 Ratchet
10mm socket
Pliers
3 bottles ATF Fluid
Filter (optional)
Drain pan
Jack
Jack stands

1. Jack up the car at a good height, use a creeper or cardboard to get under the car and look for a 3/8 bolt on the transmission. This is where you use your ratchet. Use your jack handle for more leverage. This is located on the passenger side of the car.

2. Pull the filler plug which is the yellow loop, lower your car by slowly releasing the jack, this method drains more fluid out. Raise your car back up.

3. Replace the drain bolt and crush washer and torque it down. Start replacing your fluid if you are skipping the filter change.

Stop here if you don't plan to change your filter.

4. Look for the AT filter. Remove the 10mm bolts holding the fuse box, remove the 10mm bolt holding down the filter. Use pliers to loosen the clips on the hoses, this part will be a PITA.

5. Put everything back together and you are all done.

 

[fahertyps]

Thanks for the pictures. Especially of the filter location.

 

[ez8o5]

at how many miles did you change your tranny fluid?

 

[Burner911]

Flow is towards the firewall. It's been doubled checked on other posts and other sites with clear tubing. The filter in these tutorial pictures is facing the wrong way.

 

[si_jeff]

is this filter change really recommended? I have 95,000 miles now and have been doing drain n fill every year for the life of this car. using dw1 now. Heard good things about amsoil over on bitog but I still prefer oem fluids for the tranny.
Tranny still shifts like when I got the car.

 

[Mr Vtecski]

I am also wondering best fluid, I have read Valvoline Maxlife also works well for our cars but last time I did use the oem Z-1. Since then I see there is a new DW fluid, should I use that?

 

[SumthngSynister]

When it comes to the autos in Honda/Acura, always make sure you use nothing but factory transmission fluid in them. Using others could damage the transmission causing slippage and possible failure.

As far as how often you should change it. If you're not the only owner and you haven't changed the fluid yet, change it now. It should be changed(service change. drain then refill) every 8-10k i think. Can't remember. Someone correct me if im wrong. Check your owners manual to be certain.

 

[Philmographer]

Does anyone know the torque specs for the drain bolt and crush washer? I can't locate a definitive answer online.


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[Philmographer]

Nevermind, I called Acura.

It's 35ft/lbs for the 2008 TSX AT


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[ACC-Man]

Do or did you prefill the filter while changing??
Thanks
ACC-Man

 

[myfirsttsx]

thanks for diy!

i cannot tell in the picture with the filters side by side which one is your orig and which one is your new one..

why do they look different?

if anyone has time would they be able to tell me if this filter will go with my 2004 acura tsx? there is a review of a guy that put it in his 2006 tsx but some people say it wouldnt fit. so i need some clarification. here is the amazon link to the filter i was looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GI9NP0O/ref=pe_492420_33133920_TE_slc_n_id

thank you all in advance!
-joe

 

[oil can]

When it comes to the autos in Honda/Acura, always make sure you use nothing but factory transmission fluid in them. Using others could damage the transmission causing slippage and possible failure.

As far as how often you should change it. If you're not the only owner and you haven't changed the fluid yet, change it now. It should be changed(service change. drain then refill) every 8-10k i think. Can't remember. Someone correct me if im wrong. Check your owners manual to be certain.

This is bullshit. the factory fluid is formulated for smoother shifts. IT WEARS THE CLUTCHES FASTER at the ultimate expense of the transmission. These trans are noted for fairly early failure. ATF-4 is the answer here. The shifts are more noticeable as they completely engage quicker so less wear. Got this from a reputable trans rebuilder.

 

[Edgeman]

I bought a new "long neck" set of needle nosed pliers after the first time I replaced my transmission filter...lol My regular pliers and needle nose pliers didn't work very well getting the clamps off.