Transmission Filter?

NICHELLELEE

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2002 HONDA CIVIC
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
105,412 MILES

Does a Honda Civic need a transmission filter kit put on it? I was told that it doesn't really have a filter on it, just a screen type deal and that the filter kit would be recommended for the car. I have never worked with the transmission before, so I'm not sure if it is needed.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 4:26 PM

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F4I_GUY

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There is no serviceable transmission filter on that vehicle but they did add one to later cars which is an inline filter I think you can do it from your car as well. Here is a video showing you how to do the job.

https://youtu.be/pHPkHP4m0SM

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 4:31 PM

NICHELLELEE

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So you are saying I need the filter kit or I should get it?

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 4:38 PM

F4I_GUY

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You should get the filter for a later model car like 2010 civic and install it do the flush and service as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 4:39 PM

TED-E-DEE

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The filter on Honda A/T is inside the trans, it is actually the very last part to come out when a trans. Is dissasembled. Honda does make a inline filter for their cars now, you would have to ask a Honda Dealer if there is a Filter Kit for Civics. It is not needed only if you would like to take "Extra Care" of your A/T. Personally, I would do it, when you hear what people pay if they have to get their trans. Torn down & repaired !

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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 9:33 PM