So took the car to a Honda service place, and got them to check out the tranny. They told me the same thing as everyone else... that it needed a replacement transmission. Dammit....
Ah, Gotcha. DD. Yeah, unfortunately it's my primary mode of transport.
I figure i'm reaping the rewards of a previous owner that took no interest whatsoever in the car, and therefore did as little...
DD? Dead Doornail? haha.
Well, after yet another trip back to the dealership for something unrelated (so far it's been the air intake hose, dodgy battery, leaking PS pump, spark plugs crapping...
Ahoy, just a quick update...
Not looking good, i'm afraid. Currently tossing up between a 2nd hand tranny ($400 parts only with 3mth warranty), or just biting the bullet and forking out to have mine...
I did have this thought, but i've driven way older cars (with more km on the clock) that were ok, so i'm hoping this is something that can be fixed. Worth a shot, anyway!
Why only 1/3 at a time? I've drained a little before in order to add the ATF lubricant. Seems like it would be easy to let it all out. Would i cause damage if i emptied it entirely before refilling?
Also, Snoop: It doesn't feel like a tranny slip... i've seen my fair share of those! The current revving is weird. It almost feels like it's sticking between gears: It only revs for a second. The...
I tried making a vid, but of course it drove fine whenever i was recording. D'Oh!
I drive in D4. I generally try to drive pretty gentle to conserve fuel, but the car seems to perform better when i...
I've just bought my 1st Honda after driving Fords for years, and i love it.
I got an auto 94 Accord Exi, done 270,000km. It's in pretty good physical condition aside from squeaky windows...
