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steve-on-mark · 07-03-2020, 06:09 AM

Honda recommends a transmission fluid change for most models at 30,000 miles. The transmission pan only holds 1/3 of the total capacity, the other 2/3 stay in the torque converter. If the fluid is changed regularly, a triple change ( mentioned earlier) isn't needed. However, if it isn't, the fluid degrades to the point of causing something called " judder", a shaking, vibration sensation when the transmission is shifting at lower ( 20 to 30 mph) speeds. It's caused by the torque converter, which doesn't work well with old crappy fluid. The "triple change" mixes new fluid with old fluid, and after 3 changes most of the junk fluid is gone. Seems to be more of an issue with Pilots, Odysseys, and CRVs, and along with a needed software update usually does the trick. Oh, don't forget your rear differential fluid too!!

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07-03-2020, 06:09 AM	#5
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 163 Thanked 671 Times in 381 Posts	Honda recommends a transmission fluid change for most models at 30,000 miles. The transmission pan only holds 1/3 of the total capacity, the other 2/3 stay in the torque converter. If the fluid is changed regularly, a triple change ( mentioned earlier) isn't needed. However, if it isn't, the fluid degrades to the point of causing something called " judder", a shaking, vibration sensation when the transmission is shifting at lower ( 20 to 30 mph) speeds. It's caused by the torque converter, which doesn't work well with old crappy fluid. The "triple change" mixes new fluid with old fluid, and after 3 changes most of the junk fluid is gone. Seems to be more of an issue with Pilots, Odysseys, and CRVs, and along with a needed software update usually does the trick. Oh, don't forget your rear differential fluid too!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly a year.