Can I switch to Synthetic Transmission Fluid now?

1999 HONDA ODYSSEY
106 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MOLSONCANADIAN
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Hi there, I have a Odyssey with 111000 Miles on the second tranny changed back in 03', I was wondering if it is now safe to switch to AMSOIL Synthetic transmission fluid? It has never been changed. I heard it can be to thin for trannys if you change too late. It changes to 2nd after it hits about 3100RPM, and sometimes slips.Any Ideas what I should do? Honda also now carries synthetic transmission fluid. Will it mess up my transmission?
May 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Whay don't you just replace the fluid and filter and go from there or bring it in and have it further checked-
May 7, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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MOLSONCANADIAN
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Yes that's exactly what I want to do, but few people told me it will be smoother and better if I switch to synthetic.
You think it can hurt my transmission?
May 7, 2011 at 10:19 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You should be fine, there should not be a problem.
Aug 7, 2011 at 1:48 AM