Auto Transmission fluid change - Honda Prelude Forum

Porschify · 08-19-2002, 09:13 PM

does anyone know where the drain bolt and filter for an auto transmission is on a 94 lude?

bk94si · 08-19-2002, 09:52 PM

I'm not sure specifically on a prelude but most cars do not have a drain bolt for an auto. You have to remove the pan. Just take out all but a couple of bolts on one side and be prepared for a mess. The filter is on the underside of the tranny and should be visible when you take to pan off. At least this is how I have done it on numerous other vehicles. Someone correct me if it is different on a prelude.

vile10 · 08-19-2002, 10:05 PM

i dont' think you need to remove the pan, try looking under the car at the passanger side

Porschify · 08-19-2002, 11:56 PM

i just finished, i found a drain bolt and drained it all out, but i couldnt find a filter so i just left it.

HI HO · 08-20-2002, 03:37 AM

There is no filter which is why Honda recommends changing it every 15,000 miles and also why there is a drain plug.

Absolut · 08-20-2002, 01:41 PM

There is a filter, but its just a little screen. You have to remove the pan to get to it anyway.

HI HO · 08-20-2002, 02:32 PM

That is not a filter in the conventional sense of the word. I think what you describe would be considered a strainer and not something to be replaced at a fluid change.

bk94si · 08-20-2002, 04:56 PM

Wow! This surprises me. Honda does everything so well, with durability in mind, it is very surprising there is no filter. Seems like that would cause premature wear even with frequent changes in fluid.