Just got a warning to change Trans and Diff Fluids at about 85,000 miles. Is this a calculated warning based on miles and driving conditions or are there sensors that actually detect fluid condition? That is, should I have the fluids changed now or is it safe to wait a few thousand miles until the next oil change?
2010 RDX Trans Fluid Replace
Sep 23, 2015
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AFAIK, all of the Maintenance Minder items are driven by algorithms that indicate when the fluids need changed.
It's based on things the cars are already monitoring: miles, temperature, cold starts, RPMs, etc. All these things are thrown into the mix and taken into account by the Maintenance Minder.
I don't believe there are any sensors actually looking at the fluids, no.
Likewise on MDX. I got the code and have them replaced. Good insurance. Since new I always used dealer service whenever code pops up. Also timing belt and water pump. This '08 MDX is still running like new.
Thanks both. Tony, I believe the RDX vTech engine has a timing chain. Anyone know?
Yes, 2nd gen. RDX has chain.
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