frequency of transmission fluid changes

[Randyydnar]

I've got 35k miles on my 2012 Civic and the dealership wants to change my transmission fluid. After doing a little research, I've heard it all. Some say to never change it, as it doesn't break down like regular oil. Some say to change it every 10k miles. I also heard there is no filter, and I heard that it is a lifetime service free filter. Owners manual was very little help. Anyone have a solid response?

 

[RonJ]

Have you looked in your Owner's manual? You'll surely find some guidance there.

 

[firejackal]

Why not let them change the transmission oil, not like they are going to hurt it on purpose? Also I believe most people in here don't have that new of Hondas and I'm sure the procedures changed with the year of car.

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[Jermee]

At work we change all our fleet vehicles (cop cars and such) transmission fluid every 30k miles (all ATF) . I'd say at least change your mtf every 50k miles.




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[Northwoodshyun]

I've got 35k miles on my 2012 Civic and the dealership wants to change my transmission fluid. After doing a little research, I've heard it all. Some say to never change it, as it doesn't break down like regular oil. Some say to change it every 10k miles. I also heard there is no filter, and I heard that it is a lifetime service free filter. Owners manual was very little help. Anyone have a solid response?

On Honda AT, I have been doing drain and fill every 20k miles (every 3 oil changes since I change my oil every 7000 miles). Civic only takes 3 QTs ($25) and it is a very easy job when you have that aluminum plate off. I did 3X drain and fill after 60k miles but the fluid looked way too dark and I don't like taking a chance on Honda transmission. I so just change the transmission fluid every 20k-25k when it coincides with an oil change. At the time of transmission fluid change, I also change the engine filter as well.