Yes it should be!
The best way is to have the tranny flushed in order to get all the fluid out of the valve body and the torque converter.
No, Fluid, filter, and gasket
if you change trans fluid REGULARLY like you should, flushing is not necessary
Have it cleaned out and flushed immediately
I'm not an expert on this subject, but I had a mechanic recently tell me that your transmission fluid should be flushed every 30,000 miles. Good transmission fluid should be a semi-transparent pinkish color. If you notice that it is discolored, dark, or has dark particles in it it probably needs to be flushed. You can always add fluid if there is room but this will only temporarily fix the problem since your transmission cycles the fluid and reuses it. Hope this helps! Chris
The transaxle fluid should be changed every ofter according to the Honda recommended specifications. Honda recommended every 75,000 miles the transmission should be flushed.
Have the fluid changed/flushed to the proper type as soon as possible.
Your vehicle should take dexron3. If you want to spend alittle extra get a full synthetic transmission fluid ( note: if you use full synthetic your transmission will need to be flushed in order to benefit from the synthetic fluid )
Most of the ATF will remain in the trans cooler and lines unless you have the transmission force flushed by a trans shop.
Transmission fluid is burnt. I recommend taking it to a transmission shop to have it flushed and your transmission checked for any damage such as worn bands, worn clutch or torque converter
Well, if you only used a different grade of oil, like 10W-30 instead of 5W-30, everything should be fine 'til the next oil change. If you put the wrong type of transmission fluid in your transmission, like Dexron/Mercon instead of Chrysler ATF+4, get the fluid changed and transmission flushed immediately; incorrect transmission fluid type can ruin your transmission. If you put oil in your transmission, or transmission fluid in your brake fluid, or brake fluid in your power steering pump or engine (or any other variation of fluid confusion that may exist), you may be in for some costly repairs. Get the suspect system flushed and fluid changed as soon as possible.
There is no dipstick to check the transmission fluid on a 1998 Cadillac Catera. It can be checked by opening the fill plug on the side of the transmission. If you are at that point you might as well change the fluid if you have over 70000 miles.