1997 Honda Accord Transmision Fluid

1997 HONDA ACCORD
171,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WONDERRONIX
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I recently checked my transmission fluid and it was a little low. I accidentally added too much fluid, maybe 1/3 of a centimeter over the dip stick mark. Is this bad for the transmission?
Nov 20, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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while overfilling the tranny IS bad for it, the amount you have overfilled is not going to hurt. if it was say 1/2 quart extra then yes you would need to drain some back out.. but just 1/3 cm up on the stick will not hurt at all.
Nov 20, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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