Don't forget the transmission filter.

If you own a 2002+ Honda Odyssey, your 5spd automatic transmission has a filter. Your owners manual doesn't specify a change interval, nor does your typical Honda Service personnel.:disappoin Most don't even know it's there. They tend to get pretty nasty beyond ~50Kmi from what I've read, and I wouldn't doubt the majority of the trans failures you read about are associated with a clogged filter and subsequent fluid starvation. So far, depending on the year, there are 3 different filters. Note how much different the 2007 AT is. Honda went with the heavier-duty (Ridgeline) 4-shaft AT starting in 2007. Here's the filters:

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/mtpockets06/99thru04OdyTrans.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/mtpockets06/05thru06odytrans.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/mtpockets06/07onOdyTrans.jpg

Joel

what is the problem here three different trans whats the prob

what is the problem here three different trans whats the prob

????:uhoh: The Odyssey has had ~4 different ATs since their inception. Different models use different filters. Might wanna lay off the pipe there Ace.:smokin:

Joel

lets just kill this now before a moderator comes along i see its just reference for the search engine

..i see its just reference for the search engine

I own an Odyssey, I posted a reference for some filters that rarely get attention and don't seem to be posted in this forum and you attack me with "whats the problem"?? Go troll somewhere else.

Joel

it was a mistake im sorry on my part i was looking for a subject thats why i said i see it was posted for reference alright

No problem. Stuff happens. I got all fluffed up for no reason as well.:banghead:

fluffed up :lol: thats good saying

I think that post is of interest. I just flushed and replaced my tranny fluid on an 03 Ody. At the dealership, I inquired as to whether the filter should also be replaced. Their response was: 'no need to replace the filter... we don't do it here at the dealership. If you had to replace the filter, it would mean that something else has broken in your tranny therefore clogging the filter. You would have a bigger problem on your hands then the filter'. Does this answer from my local dealership falls in the category of BS ? Or is that standard troughout the Honda network to not replace the tranny filter as regular preventative maintenance ?
I would think it would make sense to replace it... has anyone done that job themselves ?... can it be realistically done by home mechanic ?

Well I had the trasfluid raplace about a month ago and I inquire about the filter the service tech told me it was not required I show the service tech your tread and he said it was wrong but I ask again he did not have and answer at all. What Iam going to do after the 60k I wil replace that particular filter because I bought xtra warranty for my honda

Perla, what model year Ody do you have? The pre 2007 Ody trans filters are replaceable, but do take some time and knucklebusting. It's been some time since I posted this thread, but even though the 2007+ has a filter element, it's not replaceable without removing the trans from the vehicle.

Joel

Perla, what model year Ody do you have? The pre 2007 Ody trans filters are replaceable, but do take some time and knucklebusting. It's been some time since I posted this thread, but even though the 2007+ has a filter element, it's not replaceable without removing the trans from the vehicle.

Joel
I have a 2006 EX really cool mode of transportation.
I read your thread few months. I also inquire about the filter at the dealership but they do not know anything about it and since we are in this particular thread do you belive it will be a good idea to used synthetic trans fluid also how can I replace the filter
my ody has about 4300

Your 2006 has the filter as shown in the center picture above. Some dealer service personnel know about them, some don't. All they have to do is look up the part number 25450-RAY-003. It's definitely not rocket science for them. You pull the filter element out of the housing by removing the cover, #10 in the picture. You pop the outlet hose off, bracket, then #10 and pull the replaceable element right out. If I owned a 2006, I'd probably replace that element around 60Kmi+. IMO, it's more important to do ATF drain/fills. Use only Honda ATF-Z1 compatible ATF. There are quite of few aftermarket alternatives now. Valvoline Maxlife is one. You just need to read the bottle to see if it can be used for "Honda ATF-Z1 applications".

Joel

Hi. i have odyssey 1995. does AT of it have filter?

Thanks for posting this.




I think that post is of interest. I just flushed and replaced my tranny fluid on an 03 Ody. At the cars (http://www.dpccars.com/) dealership, I inquired as to whether the filter should also be replaced. Their response was: 'no need to replace the filter... we don't do it here at the dealership. If you had to replace the filter, it would mean that something else has broken in your tranny therefore clogging the filter. You would have a bigger problem on your hands then the filter'. Does this answer from my local dealership falls in the category of BS ? Or is that standard troughout the tires (http://www.discountpartcenter.com/) Honda network to not replace the tranny filter as regular preventative maintenance ?
I would think it would make sense to replace it... has anyone done that job themselves ?... can it be realistically done by home mechanic ?

A little late on this, but I have a 2002 Ody built in Canada for US with a 5-speed AT. After looking at all threads above, especially the assembly pics from rodeo02, I went looking for the filter on my AT. Negative. Okay, let's look for the filler bolt. Negative. Whaaaat? Called our local Honda guys (not a dealer and very highly recommended), said there isn't an AT filter on the 2002. I looked again...they're right. We bought the Ody new and had the recall work done for the 2nd gear oil splasher back in 2004. Along with the splasher, Honda added a "filter screen" (it's not a filter) to the AT. The shop said it was a $60'ish part with about 1.5 hours of labor to install because of the difficult location. Okay, I thought, I'll have them do it this time, and keep the maintenance regular to avoid any problems. Will have to add oil through the dip-stick tube. The Ody has 120K on it, no AT problems so far and we have always babied it. I feel fortunate.

Follow up...found the AT filter, but it's extremely difficult to get at. Would need to remove the intake tube and a number of brackets and tubes, and there's a large plug assembly just above it to the right...in the way...what a pain. Also, found the filler bolt but it has a bracket over it (which is why I didn't see it the first time) with a tube going into the filler bolt. It'd be less time filling through the dip-stick than to remove the bracket and tube, and again, it's under a bunch of other tubes and hard to get at. No wonder the shop doesn't want to mess with it.

Hi. i have odyssey 1995. does AT of it have filter?http://www.rekz.info/11gd.jpghttp://www.rekz.info/10dh.jpghttp://www.rekz.info/09ht.jpghttp://www.rekz.info/09ax.jpghttp://www.rekz.info/09jh.jpghttp://www.rekz.info/09bh.jpg

My 2000 Ody does not have a filter there. Guest someone forgot it.

If you plan to go to the dealership to get the filter, come armed with the part number (and preferably, the diagram), as you'll have to argue with them that a filter actually exists. The fact that a filter exists seems to take them by surprise, which is rather scary.

Could this be a problem with Honda not educating their Honda techs?