Does Your Tranny Slip? Read This

xkazman · 08-02-05, 08:50 AM

For the past year and a half my auto tranny has been slipping at 3rd gear. When it started to happen I did the 4x Fluid change with no prevail. At this point I figured it would get worse, everytime I would get service I would mention it but my mechanic said it must be a selenoid that went bad.

After reading a few threads on our forum I became obsessed with changing my Transmission strainer/filter. So I finally did it the past weekend. 14 bolts later I found sludge and a few metal shavings in the pan, the sludge was metal too just smaller. I cleaned the 2 magnets and the pan, replaced the strainer and put Honda ATF and the results...

Slip is gone! For now anyways. This is a testimony if you havent changed your strainer...IMO DO IT!

Just wanted to share

-Peace

stick · 08-02-05, 10:08 AM

ill keep that in mind.

have u ever changed out ur tranny mounts?

xkazman · 08-02-05, 10:09 AM

Yep the rear mount

**B+O** · 08-02-05, 10:31 AM

yea...i found out through trial and error that Acura Parts department is full of chit.

"your strainer doesn't have to be replaced" is a true falsehood. it's a really fine screen and can get clogged pretty easy.

wild...thanks for post

stick · 08-02-05, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xkazman

Yep the rear mount

did u notice a difference after doing that?
i think mine needs to be changed asap.

xkazman · 08-02-05, 10:45 AM

It would jerk really hard from Park to drive/reverse. I change my tranny (rear) and fixed the problem. I didn't notice it while I was driving.

stick · 08-02-05, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xkazman

It would jerk really hard from Park to drive/reverse. I change my tranny (rear) and fixed the problem. I didn't notice it while I was driving.

Yup i have the same problem too.
also when it shifts from 1st to 2nd i get that jerking feeling.
mine is an auto.

MikeTn · 08-02-05, 01:29 PM

Amen to that. I thought my tranny was toast a few months back because it would slip out of gear and just revved. Replacing the strainer fixed it. Do a search for specifics...

mrkeith · 08-02-05, 01:38 PM

Amen--the only people who claim the strainer doesn't have to be replaced are Honda technicians and lazy forum members.

Check out my DIY:
DIY Transmission Service (Filter + Drain)

k.

P.S.
Don't listen to the morons who spread false rumors that the aftermarket filters are paper.

Roger · 08-02-05, 02:27 PM

i replaced mine but dident nodice any smoother shifting but mine wasent slipping so who knows

xkazman · 08-02-05, 02:32 PM

Yeah I didn't notice smoother shifting, but at least now all my gears shift propperly. It's pretty embarrassing when it your speeding up and seems like your driving in neutral.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger

i replaced mine but dident nodice any smoother shifting but mine wasent slipping so who knows

DrWho · 08-02-05, 03:07 PM

mean to tell me I put a anoter trans in for nothing.. mine was doing that off and on for over a year well now at least I don't have to worry about it. Didn't want to spend any more money on that if it wasn't the problem so I just got another JDM trans..

xkazman · 08-02-05, 03:16 PM

It's a great $35 fix

C-Dog 91LS · 08-02-05, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xkazman

It's a great $35 fix

Did you do it ypurself or pay someone?

FallenAngel · 08-02-05, 11:35 PM

how would you know if you just needed to replace the strainer or if its your flexplate?

08-02-05, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
xkazman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Car 1: 1993 Legend L Coupe iTrader: (4)	Does Your Tranny Slip? Read This For the past year and a half my auto tranny has been slipping at 3rd gear. When it started to happen I did the 4x Fluid change with no prevail. At this point I figured it would get worse, everytime I would get service I would mention it but my mechanic said it must be a selenoid that went bad. After reading a few threads on our forum I became obsessed with changing my Transmission strainer/filter. So I finally did it the past weekend. 14 bolts later I found sludge and a few metal shavings in the pan, the sludge was metal too just smaller. I cleaned the 2 magnets and the pan, replaced the strainer and put Honda ATF and the results... Slip is gone! For now anyways. This is a testimony if you havent changed your strainer...IMO DO IT! Just wanted to share -Peace __________________ Mods: Custom Ported Box Two 12" Alpine-S Infinity Kappa Components (front) Alpine MRV-F340 4-Channel Amp Alpine IVA-W200 Headunit Alpine 6X9's (Rear) Autotek 750.1 Class-D Mono Amp Brembo Rear Bradi Front X/Slotted Rotors H&R Springs Koni Shocks suspension Python 4600HP Security System 17" TL Type-S on 225/45/17 Tint: 28% in the front 15% in the rear Ranger Joe Short Shifter SR5GUY Chipped ECU

08-02-05, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
xkazman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Car 1: 1993 Legend L Coupe iTrader: (4)	Yep the rear mount __________________ Mods: Custom Ported Box Two 12" Alpine-S Infinity Kappa Components (front) Alpine MRV-F340 4-Channel Amp Alpine IVA-W200 Headunit Alpine 6X9's (Rear) Autotek 750.1 Class-D Mono Amp Brembo Rear Bradi Front X/Slotted Rotors H&R Springs Koni Shocks suspension Python 4600HP Security System 17" TL Type-S on 225/45/17 Tint: 28% in the front 15% in the rear Ranger Joe Short Shifter SR5GUY Chipped ECU

08-02-05, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
xkazman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Car 1: 1993 Legend L Coupe iTrader: (4)	It would jerk really hard from Park to drive/reverse. I change my tranny (rear) and fixed the problem. I didn't notice it while I was driving. __________________ Mods: Custom Ported Box Two 12" Alpine-S Infinity Kappa Components (front) Alpine MRV-F340 4-Channel Amp Alpine IVA-W200 Headunit Alpine 6X9's (Rear) Autotek 750.1 Class-D Mono Amp Brembo Rear Bradi Front X/Slotted Rotors H&R Springs Koni Shocks suspension Python 4600HP Security System 17" TL Type-S on 225/45/17 Tint: 28% in the front 15% in the rear Ranger Joe Short Shifter SR5GUY Chipped ECU

08-02-05, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
MikeTn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 136 Car 1: 1992 Seden L Seattle Silver iTrader: (0)	Changed my strainer Amen to that. I thought my tranny was toast a few months back because it would slip out of gear and just revved. Replacing the strainer fixed it. Do a search for specifics...

08-02-05, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrkeith dealer-opted track pack Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: look behind you Posts: 3,520 Car 1: ka8 Car 2: chevro-legs iTrader: (2)	Amen--the only people who claim the strainer doesn't have to be replaced are Honda technicians and lazy forum members. Check out my DIY: DIY Transmission Service (Filter + Drain) k. P.S. Don't listen to the morons who spread false rumors that the aftermarket filters are paper. __________________ The performance handling machine... If you've got coil-overs, corner-balance them! Please protect our environment: use a high-flow.

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08-02-05, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
stick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 239 Car 1: 05 Pilot EXL-RES, 03 TL-S nav iTrader: (0)	ill keep that in mind. have u ever changed out ur tranny mounts?

08-02-05, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
B+O The Mac vs. The Mack Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: VSC Moderator Posts: 12,388 Car 1: why? iTrader: (1)	yea...i found out through trial and error that Acura Parts department is full of chit. "your strainer doesn't have to be replaced" is a true falsehood. it's a really fine screen and can get clogged pretty easy. wild...thanks for post

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Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,277 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	i replaced mine but dident nodice any smoother shifting but mine wasent slipping so who knows __________________ 1995 Legend GS (sherwood Green) 144,000 My ride http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/608014

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DrWho Faster than yo Legend son Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,063 Car 1: 91 acura legend 4dr blck on blck Car 2: 96 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 iTrader: (0)	mean to tell me I put a anoter trans in for nothing.. mine was doing that off and on for over a year well now at least I don't have to worry about it. Didn't want to spend any more money on that if it wasn't the problem so I just got another JDM trans.. __________________ black on black 4 door LS rareessence.com mad races and stupid stuff allhiphop.com I endorse: when I endorse its like ceritified gold! Nanowax - bring out the luster in your paint. Duralube fuel injector cleaner - one of the best for under $20

08-02-05, 03:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
xkazman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Car 1: 1993 Legend L Coupe iTrader: (4)	It's a great $35 fix __________________ Mods: Custom Ported Box Two 12" Alpine-S Infinity Kappa Components (front) Alpine MRV-F340 4-Channel Amp Alpine IVA-W200 Headunit Alpine 6X9's (Rear) Autotek 750.1 Class-D Mono Amp Brembo Rear Bradi Front X/Slotted Rotors H&R Springs Koni Shocks suspension Python 4600HP Security System 17" TL Type-S on 225/45/17 Tint: 28% in the front 15% in the rear Ranger Joe Short Shifter SR5GUY Chipped ECU

08-02-05, 11:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
FallenAngel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ca Posts: 645 Car 1: 1992 LS Sedan - 3.5 iTrader: (1)	how would you know if you just needed to replace the strainer or if its your flexplate?

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