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#2242 of 2392 Re: Honda ody trans issue... [stickguy] by donethat_1

Jul 08, 2012 (7:37 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Jul 05, 2012 12:18 pm)
That is just it. the later years are no better....this is from Motor Trend.....February 2012 Motor Trend Long Test Article 2011 Odyssey Touring Elite, 6 months old, 14999 miles "...we'll have the technicians look at the transmission as well. Over time, shifting has become rough, and occasionally upon acceleration between first and second gears, the transmission seems to be shuddering."
 
Honda has done nothing to fix the problem in the past or even now. Mine went out at 68000 miles and Honda told me too bad so sad. You are on your own. I did the service, no towing, etc.

#2243 of 2392 Re: Honda ody trans issue... [longo2] by tlw6

Jul 08, 2012 (10:47 am)

Replying to: longo2 (Jul 01, 2012 5:25 pm)
Hi, could I ask you two questions:
 
you said "(put in 3 1/2 quarts, run it through all the gears, dump it out and do it again , and then again)" how many time did you do this in one service? is this equivalent to "power flush" it?
 
2nd, "Magnefine inline filter," where did you buy it? is it easily understandable? Would a mechanic be able to know what to do if I show him your message? I am not capable to do this myself. Thanks.

#2244 of 2392 Re: Honda ody trans issue... [tlw6] by longo2

Jul 08, 2012 (11:54 am)

Replying to: tlw6 (Jul 08, 2012 10:47 am)
Hi twl6
I don;t think HOnda recommends a "power flush" for the Odys' In fact a lot of a/t owners dread the idea of disturbing all the built up gunk and varnish in the screens. The drain and re-fill system is a much less violent experience for your tranny. Costs a lot less too. This is one Honda service that anyone can easily do but if you have a guy with a lift I guess that's good too.
 
I buy my Magnefine filters off eBay, look for the 3/8" ones. you cut the rubber hose "return line" under the air breather box and put the filter in that location. Under heavy use i.e high mileage people have opened them up and they seem to be good for a year or at least 25,000 miles. The first thing you notice after installing one is when you do a 'drain and fill', the Honda magnet on the drain plug will hardly have any debris stuck to it, so the Magnefine filter is doing is job well.
 BTW, the complete installation instructions are in the box.

#2245 of 2392 Re: transmission service on Honda Odyssey [tlw6] by tomcat7

Jul 08, 2012 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: tlw6 (Jul 07, 2012 3:40 pm)
Our 03 never gave any tranny problems until Honda dealer overfilled the tranny at service interval and we got the flashing D alarm. Fearful of problems, after I found the level overfill by 1.5 inches, I had them drain the fluid so I could inspect it. There was no contamination and color was perfect. I then instructed them to flush with new fluid and refill to perscribed level. Never another alarm or problem. Ours had the Honda installed trailer hitch option that added the extra coolers. Sold at 145K with no problems but was serviced as per the manual. I believe the extra coolers and careful service is key. Do believe flush is not necessary as long as you look at the fluid being removed.

#2246 of 2392 Re: Honda ody trans issue... [donethat_1] by longo2

Jul 08, 2012 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: donethat_1 (Jul 08, 2012 7:37 am)
I never dreamed there would come a day when I said this but, my next Van will be a Chrysler Product.
 They built a/t stinkers for years too, but now are just a good as or better than any other VAn in that price range. I can get a Chrysler Town and Country for $10,000 or less than an Odyssey with a better warranty and reputation.
 
I now see them everywhere on the road and in the warm sunny city where we spend the 5 months of winter.
 
To be fair tho, I love the HOnda engine on my pressure washer!

#2247 of 2392 Re: Honda ody trans issue... [longo2] by longo2

Jul 09, 2012 (7:18 am)

Replying to: longo2 (Jul 08, 2012 12:21 pm)
So here's the thing...............................
 
" Chrysler's first diesel engine will be a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6. The powerplant, jointly developed with Fiat, will reportedly make 241 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Currently mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox under the hood of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in other markets, the new oil-burner would deliver an fuel economy of about 10.2 L/100km (23 mpg) city and 7.1 L/100km (33 mpg) highway (the Cherokee's current gasoline-fed 3.6-litre V6, also mated to a five-speed, delivers 13.8 L/100km (17 mpg) city and 10.2 L/100km (23 mpg) highway).
 
While the bad news is that the automaker is likely going to delay the launch of its diesel models until the 2014 model year to finish development on a new ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic (a gearbox that promises to deliver improved acceleration and even better fuel economy), the good news is that the automaker will shorten the 2013 model year to allow the 2014 models to arrive as early as January of next year."
 
I have read the the new ZF a/t will be well worth waiting for and so will the 30 mpg highway.

#2248 of 2392 Re: trans cooler benefits? [vger] by samji

Jul 09, 2012 (5:01 pm)

Replying to: vger (Apr 25, 2012 1:36 pm)
I have a 2005 Odyssey it has 86k and it just starting to slip between 1 and 2 or 3 to 2, any suggestions? I already did the transmission service but didn't help and now the check engine light came one.

#2249 of 2392 Re: trans cooler benefits? [samji] by vger

Jul 10, 2012 (7:27 am)

Replying to: samji (Jul 09, 2012 5:01 pm)
Check what the code is. If it's PO740, your torque converter is not getting enough fluid pressure. Again my suggestion before wearing out your clutch plates is clean the two upper trans solenoid screens outside of the trans. Baby those shift points by giving little gas when slipping from gear to gear. The more it slips, the more wear from the clutch material, more debris, the more clogging. So try cleaning them asap.

#2250 of 2392 Re: trans cooler benefits? [vger] by samji

Jul 10, 2012 (10:02 pm)

Replying to: vger (Jul 10, 2012 7:27 am)
Thanx vger, yeah, i'll get check engine light checked and I know how to work on cars, is it a big job taking out the solenoid and what do I clean it with and do I have to get new gasket for it? thanx

#2251 of 2392 Re: trans cooler benefits? [vger] by samji

Jul 10, 2012 (10:45 pm)

Replying to: vger (Jul 10, 2012 7:27 am)
Also I forgot to mention and it's very important, when the van is cold i could drive it for at least one hour with no problem what so ever but after one hour of driving that's when it starts to slip or not engage in gear.

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