transmission filter change and fluid change

1999 ACURA RL
152,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HAPPY21
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I just purchased a 1999 Acura rl. I have done most of the maintenance that I can do. My next project is to change the transmission filter and fluid but I was told that I have to drop the tranny to accomplish this. But I see the filter housing in the bottom. Am I correct to think that the filter sits in the pan and second the original owner had the transmission fluid changed at 75099 miles. I would like to keep this car for a long strech. Should I change transmission filter and replace filter with fresh fluid or just leave it as is. I live in Florida and drive about 500 miles a week minimum. Sometimes as high as 1000 a week. I'm in sales?
Oct 1, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You can do the trans service, by dropping the pan and replacing the filter, make sure that you get a correct service kit and use correct oil for your transmission.
Oct 1, 2015 at 9:44 PM