should I do the 3x3 transmission oil change on my 2004 acura tl?

2004 ACURA TL
96,000 MILES
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NICKTITO
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Hi,
I'm doing an transmission oil change on my Acura, so i was wondering if I need to buy 9 quarts and do the 3x3 or should i just do the 3 quart one time oil change?
Aug 18, 2012 at 1:57 AM
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IMPALASS
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According to the maintenance information it should be changed every 30,000 miles. I have provided the information in the pics.
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Aug 18, 2012 at 3:42 AM
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Depending on the condition of the present oil, if it is not really bad, one single change should be sufficient but if condition is bad (dark or brownish), 3 x 3 would be a better idea.
Aug 18, 2012 at 6:28 AM
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