black residue in atf

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ASUQUO
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i observed black residue in my honda accord v6 1998 model. Am using Honda Geniune ATF. What do i do?
Jul 28, 2011 at 1:54 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Changing the trans oil by removing the pan will only remove about 80% of the oil, there is a quantity in the oil cooler, valve body and torque converter that will stay in the trans and will mix with the new oil, only a full flush will remove all the oil.
Jul 28, 2011 at 2:51 AM
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