used v6 2000 honda transmission fluid replacement

#Used v6 2000 honda transmission fluid replacement install

It felt weird to spend more than KBB value of my car to fix its tranny, but the engine and body are in great shape and the radiator and hoses are new, battery is new, wheels and tires are great, no oil leak, so I decided to go for the repair over a new used car with that money where I would just be getting dealt a whole new hand of possible used car problems. Went with the $2,985 and picking the car up tomorrow from the shop.

#Used v6 2000 honda transmission fluid replacement install

Called and said I could have the very worn parts replaced (torque converter, clutch plates, pressure rings, washers, etc) for about $1,900 with one year, 12,000 mile warranty or have transmission rebuilt (everything replaced new except shaft and major non-moving parts) for $2,985 with 3 year 36,000 mile warranty or they could install a remanufactured Honda transmission for $3,495 with 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. I delayed as much as I dared and took it in at 170,000 miles for them to open up the transmission and diagnose ($350). Went to local transmission shop and the guy rode around with me and said the parts were wearing down and it's just a matter of time. There was also a full second delay for the transmission to engage from park to reverse or drive which I read online is a sign of a wearing transmission. Transmission didn't slip every time, and was smooth if I hit it just right, but more and more often it was noticeably off. Very gradually the problem got more noticeable: jerks and slips would happen more often and more noticeably and I was driving on eggshells, trying to give it an extra 'one-one-thousand' to do the shifting before gassing it. Have had it for about 1.5 years and 35,000 miles. Test drove car at 133,000 miles and the shift from first to second was already not smooth but it was only noticeable sometimes with more aggressive driving or on a steeper incline.