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vietdood
08-24-2007, 01:33 AM
i got a acura RL and the transmission still shifts smoothly but it could shift smoother. would a transmission flush help with this? and what would be a good place to have one done?
AllGoNoShow
08-24-2007, 01:58 AM
How many km on it?
Might just need a flush & new filter or it may need some actual work if its harsher then it should be
Team_Mclaren
08-24-2007, 02:01 AM
not sure if you have the same tranmission as i do in the legend, but a flush is not recommanded iirc.. you might want to look it up.
AllGoNoShow
08-24-2007, 03:40 AM
Team_mclaren, mind if I ask why and if u got a link? I know for BMW they say its lifelong fluid and don't change it either but they still change it.
Team_Mclaren
08-24-2007, 03:48 AM
i dont knwo, because its not a bmw?

http://rl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2959

doesnt exactly say why, thats why i told him to look it up. I just dont want the OP to fuck up his transmission because someone on beyond tells him its ok;)

also, all the legend/RL guys follow this "flushing" DIY procedure:
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=4818
vietdood
08-24-2007, 04:09 AM
it's got about 175000km on it but still shifts very smoothly compared to my friends accord with 50000km. thanks for the links Team_Mclaren. i'll do the drain and change transmission fluid and at 200000km i'll do the timing belt and transmission filter.
AllGoNoShow
08-24-2007, 04:11 AM
Holly crap that's quite the process there. Good to know.
Mangina
08-24-2007, 07:13 AM
Is it an auto? If it is, I'd change it every 30K. If it's a manual you can push them to 60 to 80K. Manuals are alot more bulletproof.