Fixing Honda Transmission SHUDDER | Complete Guide for Honda Automatic Transmission Maintenance
Freedom Family Auto Group · 34K views · 15:06
Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Equipment
Honda Accord 9th GenPermit Required
NoToday Laura shows Step-by-Step How to Fix & Maintain a shuddering Honda Transmission.
*DISCLAIMER: THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT MEANT FOR HONDAS WITH A CVT TRANSMISSION. CHECK YOUR VIN NUMBER TO FIND OUT WHAT TYPE OF TRANSMISSION YOU HAVE BEFORE TRYING THESE SOLUTIONS.*
Laura explains the problem in more depth, & how her process fixed the issue. There are also troubleshooting tips for tougher problems, submitted by our subscribers & commenters that have experience with this problem. We hope that this video is helpful to you by sharing our own experience & conclusion of this problem! Thanks for Watching! Subscribe, Like & Share! We Appreciate Your Support!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Video Overview
0:36 - Transmission Types
1:26 - Shudder symptoms
3:01 - Honda's Drain & Fill process
3:32 - Why not flush?
3:52 - OEM ATF vs Valvoline MaxLife ATF
5:02 - Go with your gut
5:20 - Draining process
5:59 - Plug Magnet monitoring
6:50 - Tightening Plug
7:10 - Filling & Fluid Amount
7:57 - Checking Dipstick
8:16 - Cycling through Gears
8:45 - Driving Process
9:17 - Typical Drain & Fill results
9:37 - Other Transmission Problems
9:48 - Transmission Slamming
10:27 - Transmission Codes
10:50 - Transmission Gear Scarring
11:01 - Transmission Filter replacement
11:46 - More tips to try
11:55 - EGR Valve
12:03 - VCM tuner/eliminator/muzzler
12:06 - Eco Mode effects on transmission life
12:48 - Check State laws for VCM tuner!
13:01 - Gear Switch or Pressure Switch
13:05 - Software Update (newer models only)
13:23 - Torque Converter
13:32 - Transmission Reset
13:40 - Reset Guide
13:56 - Final Thoughts
14:30 - Outro
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