How to change trans fluid on a 2005 CRV. Also , is it necessary to flush transmission?

You do not flush a trans, you could get fine debris
into the solenoids

No fluid change fixes a thing,just gives you new fluid
that actually removes heat for 3 years,then you change
it again

Afraid you burnt a clutch pack & may have to rebuild it.

Have your transmission serviced which will include a filter change, fluid change and band adjustment.

Hi there,

I would have to say YES, YES, YES !!!!

Modern transmissions are an amazing piece of electronic/mechanical machinery, but they rely on a special trans fluid (with special properties) to keep the internal components conditioned, keep pressures up and to prevent premature malfunction from overheating.

Trans fluid can be compared to our own blood - bad cholesterol levels in human blood will cause heart attacks...the same could be said for auto transmissions, containing bad trans fluid.

Until recently, manufacturers were slow to admit that transmission fluids should be changed sooner, rather than later (most manufacturers were/are suggesting changing fluid every 100,000km), but due to the high numbers of trans failures ocurring, it is now being suggested that trans fluid should be changed every 50,000km to be safe.

Remember: use ONLY CHEV APPROVED trans fluid (nothing else) and also change the trans oil filter at the same time. A complete transmission flush is also a good idea, if you intend on keeping the vehicle for a long time.


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have a shop check it out. Did they just change the trans fluid or "flush it", bad things usually happen when transmissions are flushed. check the transmission and power steering fluid levels.

I wouldn't flush the trans,just remove the pan.

You should change trans fluid, every couple years and not more than 30,000 miles, on all vehicles.

Some will disagree,but I used to own a trans shop. 90% of all that work,come from not changing fluid. Same on power steering fluid

On automatic transmission that has over 100,000 miles,you should not flash it. DO NOT got to a shop that use re-circulate machine to flush out the transmission.

Base on the 2005 production year,you should have only 60,000 on the transmission.

The correct method is to purchase the transmission filter,pan gasket kit + transmission fluid and a trans line cleaning fluid.



Get the complete kit from your auto parts supply store and do the drain,cooler flush and filter change.

Recycle your old transmission fluid at your part store or recycling center.

Well there is always 2 options; You can flush it which would be around $150-$250 depending on the shop, or you can do what we refer to as a spill and fill, the transmission pan is removed and the filter is changed, normally $100-$200. The flush removes all the the fluid in your transmission, and trans cooler (about 12 Quarts). The other option only removes about 4 quarts of the transmission fluid and is not very effective.

all mercedes have gearbox and diff "filled for life"but it would do no harm to change them at the mileage you have done,use ONLY oil grade reccommended by merc......

90k kms is about 60k miles, so yes I would recommend a trans fluid flush and refill, not just a trans fluid and filter change. when you drop a trans pan to change the filter you are only replacing at most, one third of the trans fluid. the other two thirds stays in the torque convertor. chrysler is also now using ATF+4 synthetic trans fluid(recommended).

1st let me make sure we agree on what a transmission flush is: the quick oil change places around here offer a transmission flush, when I asked what exactly was done (the price seemed far to cheap to include fluid, filter, and labor), I was informed that a tube is placed in the dip stick, and as much fluid as possible is drawn out, and new fluid added. In my opinion, this is a total waste, I advise that you don't do it. The reason is this: changing your trans fluid AND filter is great preventative maintenance for your transmission. By drawing out the fluid through the dip stick tube, you are still left with a dirty filter. Many vehicles have a magnet located in the pan, and it collects fine metal particles that occur from normal wear and tear. When the pan is removed to access the filter, this magnet can be cleaned, and any abnormal wear (pieces of metal, not fine stuff) can be observed when this is done. Not so with the 'flush'. So yes, service the tranny, but do it the right way.