2002 accord problem

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Markov, Aug 3, 2005.

  1. Markov

    Markov Guest

    I have a 2002 accord se 4cyl. I bought it about 2 months back with about 40K
    Kms. I am not sure how to describe this. Just before coming to stop the
    transmission
    shifts down and I feel as if the car is going to move forward. Its pretty
    weird. I have never felt that in any other car I have driven. I had a rental
    2005 accord last
    week and it never did that. Is this normal ???
    The transmission is pretty smooth otherwise...
    any suggestions would be appreciated

    Markov
     
    Markov, Aug 3, 2005
    #1
  2. Markov

    motsco_ _ Guest

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    Honda trannies are different than anything out there, especially the way
    they shift as they are coming to a stop. . . . .

    That said, you really don't know how well that car has been cared for,
    and you'll never go wrong changing the tranny fluid early. Use only
    Honda Z1, and do it yourself. You'll get nearly 4 quarts (litres) out of
    it, so have 5 on hand. The 'special tool' is just a 3/8" ratchet or
    T-handle. A large painter's tray, or ice cream bucket will work. Short
    drive to warm it up, remove the filler plug (dipstick), crack the (very
    tight) drain bolt loose, and pull it out a half inch, so it can dribble.
    Don't pull it all the way out or you'll hose your tire and hand with hot
    ATF. Let it drain for twenty minutes. There's LOTS of places that the
    fluid has to slowly drain out of. New crush washer, wipe off the
    magnetic drain bolt spotless, and put it back together. Make a very long
    'dunce cap' funnel out of a legal manila folder, taped together on the
    outside, and refill with a 1/2 litre less than you think you got out.
    Start engine and run it through the gears. Check and top up
    CONSERVATIVELY. Don't overfill.

    Drive it a week and do it again. You'll sleep way better. :)

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_ _, Aug 3, 2005
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  3. Markov

    Ron M. Guest

    Very well said 'Curly'. Honda's automatic transmissions are 'unique' when
    compared with automatic transmissions of many other automobile
    manufacturers. Dating all of the way back to at least the late 1980s your
    statements hold true. Many of them downshift pretty rough at times--even if
    they have been well maintained over the years.

    Ron M.
     
    Ron M., Aug 9, 2005
    #3
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