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    Dom1961 Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 2, 2009, 09:13 AM
    Transmission fluid change (or not)
    I have an '09 Accord and have posted here about the oil but here's a tranny fluid question. Is it worth changing it out right now, new with only 2,000 miles on it for synthetic fluid? I do hope to keep this car a long time. Guess I have a few questions:

    - Do it now or just wait till the first flush?
    - If I wait will it be O.K. to switch over then?
    - I'm concerned about warranty coverage if something goes wrong after the switch. I do not believe the dealer offers this it would be another service center (good reputation.)
    - Should I just leave well enough alone and keep the fluid flushed per their recommendations?
    - Will switching over later cause any leaking?
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    Jun 2, 2009, 09:23 AM

    I'd call the dealer and ask about warranty issues.

    Changing at a later time should not make any difference.

    Personally, I'd base the decision on the dealer's response.
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    Jun 2, 2009, 10:26 AM

    When I bought my 1993 Civic DX, in February 1993, I started using Mobil 1 in the engine and transmission right away. I did the same thing with my 2000 Ford Taurus. Both vehicles are like new. It amazes me the shear number of people who are high-tech in all other areas of their life, except lubricants. Go figure.

    The cost will be minimal to start using synthetic ATF--there won't be any warranty issues, if you use a product meeting Honda's requirements for your car. You can make the switch at any time, without problems. My advice is the same as Exxon's; i.e. drive it from the showroom to the service bay and change it right away. Many of the top vehicles in the world come with synthetics as factory fill.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 04:11 AM
    O.K. thanks folks, I will check into the synthetic change. I was going to change out the oil to Mobil 1 and the Honda would not clear my ramps. Someone told me to put a couple pieces of 2x4's on the ground in front of the ramps and they might lift the front enough. I also about an '02 ford (in '02) and put Mobil 1 oil in it right away - still runs fine and my daughter drives it.

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