Auto Transmission Problems
Just got the car this week. Changed the transmission fluid with valvoline max life dexron III, thinking shifting would be smoother.
When the car shifts, I the dash makes noise it's so violent sometimes.
Have I grown accustomed to newer cars that shift better, or is there improvement to be found?
I just got my Helm shop manual. The closest thing I see to a fix is trying to adjust the throttle-to-tranny cable.
Help if you have advice :D
OK Einstein, your answer is here!
Hey whats up man!
i got your answer, my car has 125,000 miles and it shifted like
:barf: SHIT! Just like yours! Well it was a long time since I had the tranny fluid changed but pls keep in mind that changing the tranny fluid only removes a certain amount of fluid from your car, not ALL the fluid! When you normally change tranny fluid you remove only like a few liters I believe! What you need is a tranny flush done!!! Honda calls it a transmission flush and I just had it done to my car, cost me like $130.00 if I remember correctly!
They use the BG 44K machine which pumps out ALL the old tranny fluid from your car and replaces it with new Honda tranny fluid! it takes out like 12-16 liters of fluid and keeps pumping new fluid untill the color on the machine changes from black -brown-to RED! That shit is soo sweeet! The machine is! But yah it REEALLY works especially since the car(yours) seems like it has NOT had proper care in changing fluid done! Jteuton said Departure time??? Hell no!!! i know it cost a little more but its the best way to fix that rough shifting man, trust me IT works!
Jay
Night Rida:badass:
87 LX Auto Transmission Probs
I have an 87 accord lx with an auto transmission. Have had it a little while and has been doing this since I had it. Every once in a while when I shift into neutral or park it makes kind of a clatter or short grinding noise. It doesn't really sound like grinding but thats the best I can explain. It shifts fine into every gear with no noise but sometimes when I shift to park it does it. It kind of sounds like an old man fart. I hate these auto's. My 89 got a 5sp put in it. I may do the same with this but would rather not. It still shifts great. Also, the car is supposed to take Dextron 2 transmission fluid but that isn't made anymore?! I put dextron 3 in my 89 and the transmission went shortly thereafter. Tranny fluid in my 87 looks ok I just need help on if I should do anything or not. The fluid is at the right level when checking it after it has ran three minutes. I just need help!!
Re: 87 LX Auto Transmission Probs
that sound you are describing sounds like the parking gear lock thing. i dont know why that would be making that noise, unless the previous owner had put it in park before comming to a complete stop. i really dont know what the long term effects can be on that part making that noise. also i dont really like the automatic much. mine is a pain in the ass. sometimes if i let 2nd shift hard it makes 3rd gear go out until i top out 2nd gear and let it shift to 3rd from there. i've never heard of anyone having the problem i have though.
Re: 87 LX Auto Transmission Probs
it only does it when its cold. When it warms up it is fine. It also does it if you shift it into neutral.
Re: 87 LX Auto Transmission Probs
Sadly enough my car has both problems ya'll just listed. I used 2 qts of Dextron 3 and 1 qt. of Lucas.
Re: 87 LX Auto Transmission Probs
Did the Lucas fix the prob? It doesn't really affect driving but just doesn't sound real nice.
Re: 87 LX Auto Transmission Probs
My car is doing the same thing so dont feel bad. From what I gather our cars have a weak tranny in them. The Dexron 2 fluid you are refering to is not longer made, BUT it was replaced by Dexron 3, which will still function as Dexron 2. The thing is though, I would only go with genuine HONDA tranny fluid which can be bought from your local dealer. The reason is (according to the honda tech at my dealer) that the Honda fluid is a special grading, and has extra things in it for OUR cars that Dexron 3 doesnt. I believe it is about $5.50 a quart from my dealer. And trust me it will be worth the extra few bucks a quart, especially if your tranny is making noise. I think ours take 3 1/2 quarts drained. If you want to go the extra mile, add some Lucas Transmission fix. Its like 8.99 a bottle at Autozone but it works GREAT! Hope that helps. If you dont know where the drainplug helps, use the search feature on our site, There is a thread that show a picture someplace around here.
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I would only go with genuine HONDA tranny fluid
I second that, Here's a link of mine that might help you :
http://www.daisyscreations.com/brand...nsmission.html