2022 honda accord cvt transmission fluid change interval

It's been three years on my 2018 EX-L 2.0T so it's time to change the break fluid, per the owners manual. Only 35k miles total. Dealer then says "Honda recommends changing the transmission fluid every 30k miles". Nothing about mileage in the manual, just says go by the maintenance minder, but is does say "Don't try to change it yourself". Dealer asks $290 for the transmission fluid change alone. Something special about the 10AT. Is it worth it to change that frequently?

It's been three years on my 2018 EX-L 2.0T so it's time to change the break fluid, per the owners manual. Only 35k miles total. Dealer then says "Honda recommends changing the transmission fluid every 30k miles". Nothing about mileage in the manual, just says go by the maintenance minder, but is does say "Don't try to change it yourself". Dealer asks $290 for the transmission fluid change alone. Something special about the 10AT. Is it worth it to change that frequently?

A D&F is every 30k miles. Thats what both Honda and Acura confirmed to me, even though I have the ZF-9spd. Just do the first D&F whenever the MID screams code 3. Then from there do every 30k-40k miles.

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$290 seems like a lot. Make sure they're doing a drain and fill, not a flush. Honda says not to flush the transmission unless the fluid is contaminated, but many dealers will try to sell you one anyway because it's more profitable for them.

$290 seems like a lot. Make sure they're doing a drain and fill, not a flush. Honda says not to flush the transmission unless the fluid is contaminated, but many dealers will try to sell you one anyway because it's more profitable for them.

$290 is actually near the ball park of what it actually costs to do a D&F service for these too many gears auto transmissions. Honda quoted me $265 for the ZF-9spd D&F and must be ordered in; paid $236 last time. Acura quoted me $265.

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$290 is actually near the ball park of what it actually costs to do a D&F service for these too many gears auto transmissions. Honda quoted me $265 for the ZF-9spd D&F and must be ordered in; paid $236 last time. Acura quoted me $265.

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Thanks, I just scheduled both services.

Thanks, I just scheduled both services.

How much were you quoted on brake fluid?

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How much were you quoted on brake fluid?

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$120, could get it done for $90 at an independent shop. maybe next time.

I think transmission fluid lasts much longer, such as 50k miles. Besides, you don’t see code 3, do you?

I think transmission fluid lasts much longer, such as 50k miles. Besides, you don’t see code 3, do you?

I wouldn't risk going that long. Fluid is cheap, transmissions aren't.

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35k miles on your transmission fluid? There should be absolutely no reason for you to change it that early. Unless your transmission is experiencing problems that they're not telling you about...but the transmission fluid is still performing exactly as it should at 35k miles.
Code 3 on your maintenance minder will display when you should service the transmission fluid.
Can change it before then but 35-40k miles is not necessary, as noted the fluid is working just as it should and changing it out will do no good for you or the car. It would be like changing your engine oil every 2,000 miles...sure, you could, but you're not doing yourself any benefit.

Dealers need customers and the more maintenance, whether its maintenance thats needed or not, but the more maintenance the dealer does the more money they make. So its common for them to suggest premature service.

I wouldn't risk going that long. Fluid is cheap, transmissions aren't.

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There’s a fine line between over maintenance and overdue maintenance, but let’s first agree that

Honda engineers designed the maintenance minder based on a relatively conservative manner, so that you don’t damage whatever component on your vehicle even if you’re slightly overdue.

Now to the transmission fluid. If the MM system hasn’t thrown a code for transmission fluid change at 35k, where is your risk coming from?

I changed mine last time around 50k or 60k (cant remember now) since i don’t drive it that much now.

With the CVT I did it at the dealer at 50k

$265 is a lot though. Mine was $120-150. Both done at the dealers too, but that was a while ago too

Maybe the prices have been jacked way up considering how things have changed lol

I changed mine last time around 50k or 60k (cant remember now) since i don’t drive it that much now.

With the CVT I did it at the dealer at 50k

$265 is a lot though. Mine was $120-150. Both done at the dealers too, but that was a while ago too

Maybe the prices have been jacked way up considering how things have changed lol

Its the additional amount of unnessary gears that these horrible gov agencies are forcing upon car makers due to environmental issues.

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There’s a fine line between over maintenance and overdue maintenance, but let’s first agree that

Honda engineers designed the maintenance minder based on a relatively conservative manner, so that you don’t damage whatever component on your vehicle even if you’re slightly overdue.

Now to the transmission fluid. If the MM system hasn’t thrown a code for transmission fluid change at 35k, where is your risk coming from?

I think you’re right.

But if his 9AT is the same one found in the previous gen TLX V6, then it’s not a bad idea to change them early IMO. I heard there were a lot of issues with them early on. Don’t know if Acura fixed them.

There’s a fine line between over maintenance and overdue maintenance, but let’s first agree that

Honda engineers designed the maintenance minder based on a relatively conservative manner, so that you don’t damage whatever component on your vehicle even if you’re slightly overdue.

Now to the transmission fluid. If the MM system hasn’t thrown a code for transmission fluid change at 35k, where is your risk coming from?

Agreed. I haven't driven the 9AT, but I do like the 10AT though.

It can be efficient, sporty and silky smooth at times.

Agreed. I haven't driven the 9AT, but I do like the 10AT though.

It can be efficient, sporty and silky smooth at times.

The 9AT is alright, but plauged with issues.

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There’s a fine line between over maintenance and overdue maintenance, but let’s first agree that

Honda engineers designed the maintenance minder based on a relatively conservative manner, so that you don’t damage whatever component on your vehicle even if you’re slightly overdue.

Now to the transmission fluid. If the MM system hasn’t thrown a code for transmission fluid change at 35k, where is your risk coming from?

We'll see if anybody can provide any answer or response....I and others have asked the same questions in recent months and have yet to get a response, other than "Well, its not thousands of dollars, so why not?". But, beyond that nobody can explain how theyve become to believe theyre doing themselves any good by changing it early as opposed to at the appropriate time.

And they seem to blur the difference between what a hyped Honda enthusiast on driveaccord does and what is actually necessary and done in the real world for maintenance to keep the cars running as long as possible. Just because you see people on the internet changing out their stuff that early doesnt mean its what you should do.

There’s a fine line between over maintenance and overdue maintenance, but let’s first agree that

Honda engineers designed the maintenance minder based on a relatively conservative manner, so that you don’t damage whatever component on your vehicle even if you’re slightly overdue.

Now to the transmission fluid. If the MM system hasn’t thrown a code for transmission fluid change at 35k, where is your risk coming from?

Theres already reports of trans failures with the 10spds, so it makes sense to get this changed early on. Same for the 9spd too. But if one takes their car to the dealer for service, just expect the dealer to disregard the entire MID system.

I think you’re right.

But if his 9AT is the same one found in the previous gen TLX V6, then it’s not a bad idea to change them early IMO. I heard there were a lot of issues with them early on. Don’t know if Acura fixed them.

Claims were the 19 and 20 MY MDXs were fixed with better hardware. 16 MDXs were plagued with issues left and right with this transmission. 17s and 18s were alright. The 7spd DCT found in the Sport Hybrid was flawless according to some Sport Hybrid owners.

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Theres already reports of trans failures with the 10spds, so it makes sense to get this changed early on. Same for the 9spd too. But if one takes their car to the dealer for service, just expect the dealer to disregard the entire MID system. Claims were the 19 and 20 MY MDXs were fixed with better hardware. 16 MDXs were plagued with issues left and right with this transmission. 17s and 18s were alright. The 7spd DCT found in the Sport Hybrid was flawless according to some Sport Hybrid owners.

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I've heard it got better later too, but don't know for sure if it's true since I don't own the thing. At least with the 9AT, there are so many MDX's sold, the issue is known, and they'd likely know what to do when something goes wrong. With the 7spd DCT, they sold so few (maybe more with the MDX Sport Hybrid), but basically just a few hundreds with the RLX Sport Hybrid lol, it must be a nightmare to deal with it when something goes wrong. Just the part supply alone could be an issue, let alone the cost particularly if done out of warranty. These are great cars too though.

IMO the MM system may not remind owner of the maintenance due properly, only if the owner’s usage deviates from general usage too much.

From my very naive imaginations, such beyond-normal usage may include:

• Tow 1000-lb with your Accord 2.0T from time to time.
• Fill your cabin with 5 ppl or your trunk with 700 lb of luggage all the time.
• Live in Manhattan and never drive outside downtown area.
• Drive uphill then downhill the Mt Washington autoroad every week…

Otherwise, I can’t imagine why some of us have the need to over maintenance. I bet even 50k interval is at the conservative side.

IMO the MM system may not remind owner of the maintenance due properly, only if the owner’s usage deviates from general usage too much.

From my very naive imaginations, such beyond-normal usage may include:

• Tow 1000-lb with your Accord 2.0T from time to time.
• Fill your cabin with 5 ppl or your trunk with 700 lb of luggage all the time.
• Live in Manhattan and never drive outside downtown area.
• Drive uphill then downhill the Mt Washington autoroad every week…

Otherwise, I can’t imagine why some of us have the need to over maintenance. I bet even 50k interval is at the conservative side.

Lets be real. Not everyone here DIYs their Trans fluid or any fluids. So of course they would either take to the dealer or to a shop. If taken to dealer, just know they will over maintain it because of the moneygrab opportunity that the dealer sees.

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