swoleCL

Hey guys, I was wondering if those of you with second gens (auto tran) with 130,000 or more miles could speak up. Possible longevity pointers, tranny issues, how many you've replaced, any motor problems etc.

Thanks

cbusAcuracls

Pfft...is there any out there????

I have an 01 w/ 85K no tranny problems. I'm the 2nd owner and picked mine up in 05. Keeping my fingers crossed. I'd like to keep mine longer but closer it gets to that 100K mark the more I get scared.

jc007dt

'01 PDG w/152k on it. 2nd trans, 1st at about 40k I believe. I bought it with 130k on it. So far so good. I only notice when its around 55-60 a little uncertainty to wether it wants to be in 4th or 5th but was told by the dealer that was normal for the car when they did a tranny flush at about 140k. That has pretty much been the case since I owned it. Recently I did add that Rincolin (sp?) tranny stabilizer to it and have been pretty happy with the smooth shifts. I am thinking about dumping it because I probably will not need it soon but so far so good.

disgruntlednut

Transmission [x] [x] [ ]
Motor Mounts [x]
Fuel Relay [x]
Rear View Mirror [x]

What else have I not been blessed with out of the common problems?

01 CL-S with 132k and climbing about 50 miles a day.

pits200

01 CL-S, tranny was replaced when purchased with 65K on the odometer. Now I am up to 162,500 and running strong. Changed 3 quarts of tranny fluid 3 weeks ago, only the second time changed since the 65k replacement tranny was put in and the fluid was nice and light still and no metal flakes.

I installed a tranny cooler, not sure if that helps, but with 162k on the odometer my car is still running strong.

The biggest problem I have with my car is the creaks but even with 162k it still sounds better than some american cars with 62k.

zac

Im up to 135k miles now with no problems since I purchased it at 122K. I believe it has had one tranny replaced, although im not sure when.

The car is running fantastic and its getting good gas mileage too.

'01White3.2CL

go acura! lol i wanna keep my car a long time so this is good to hear, but it goes with any car, drive nice and the car will then treat you the same. since i wanna keep for awhile since its really a great car, thats my new philosophy :-)

btw i "only" have 79000 running strong

'01White3.2CL

in terms of pointers, the only one ive learned so far personally is that replaceing the front motor mount makes quite a difference if yours is worn...from what i hear all CL's will have a worn one by 100,000...or at least the members here with heavy feet.

poisx7

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True that.

silvervtec96

My dad has a TL-S and rolled 200k last week. He had his transmission replaced at about 50k and jetted shortly there after, so about 150k on the 2nd one. He makes sure all his interval maintenance is done on time, so as long as people don't drive with a lead foot all the time and keep up on fluid changes, should be good ok with higher mileage.

SeanPedro14

im at 117000 on my 2nd tranny replaced at 100k...great car...hope to reach 200k

fsttyms1

I think 100k is generous by about 50k.

YeuEmMaiMai

my mounts were still good when they replaced them with the transmission at 70K

as to the OP's question. The failure rate on these transmissions are pretty high and there are few people that make it to or past 150K....

VIPCLS

Had the tranny replaced at 50K!! Shifts on a dime now, up to 82K now and love the vehicle like the first day I bought it!! I did have to replace two of my motor mounts when tranny was replaced. Dont see anything out there right now (within my price range) that will give me the same pleasure the CLS does, so until then I am just gonna keep truckin!

jc007dt

150k on the original transmission, any transmission, or the whole car?

p.diddy

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im at 146,000 miles on original tranny. i need new motor mounts.

e30cabrio

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159xxx second transmission, car runs like it is new. PO did all PM It has 45k on 105k maintenance: waterpump,timing belt, tensioner valves etc.

He did the motor mounts about 50k ago.

dgracer

Almost 139k original owner on original trans and no issues with it. It was always had a stutter into 2nd gear under light throttle since new but hasnt gotten any worse since I bought it. I have replaced 3 motor mounts but I dont drive it hard at all. I only know they are broken as it vibrates more at idle and when started and shut off.

I still like the car and it runs perfect but after 8+ years, starting to get the new car itch. Tempted on an 08 TL Navi since one can be had for less than I paid for my CL-S!

ChucksCL-S

'00 TL first tranny made it to 164,000, second tranny still going at 251,000 miles.

'03 CLS, bought with 75,000 miles, now 121,000 miles, same tranny as when I bought it. Don't know if it's original one or not.

Hints: change fluid often, use synthetic fluid. Both cars have a tranny cooler. If you can avoid hot summer stop and go traffic situations. I use only D4 or D5, no sport shifting and all that. Do not hold third gear, and do not downshift to 3rd on the highway, use 4th. Yeah I know its slower but trannys cost alot. if anyone disagrees with me, fine, please re-read success story above.

OscarCL3.2

ha ha, I always wondered where I was with this. I'm the original owner of this 2003 CL, 153k miles...3rd transmission is a charm! The replaced the first one at 22k, the second one at like 28k (It was poorly remanufactured). All work was done at the dealership. The car has been great, though now I am starting to have to shell out money for suspension issues. Last week while getting a look over I found out about the front ball joints being worn...this week while getting rotation/balance for my wheels I find out I need new struts.

ChrisQ1980

My cousin has an 01 CL-S, he got it in 03 with about 60k on it. At 90k the trans failed. He is now up to 135k. Replaced the mounts, and axles at 130k. Other than that just basic maintence.

nX_kid

my 01 cl-s has about 143,xxx on the original tranny. still runs fine, i think it's pure bad luck whether you have a defective tranny or not. a lot of people have tranny problems, some don't, but everythings running fine on my car. had the 105k tune up done, last year, and still runs smoother than my buddy's 02 with about 75k. haha. guess im lucky.

swoleCL

thanks for the response and tips guys, greatly appreciated,

i agree chuck, i played around with the SS for about the first week I had the car, and learned its pretty pointless since it still changes gears for ya lol.

o1s

meh, i have over 180k on the first tranny. you are either lucky or you aren't. i don't have a cooler on mine and i haven't had the fluid changed or flushed since 105k service. i did have to replace my front mount though.

StonedCL

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Had my tanny replaced at 35k and again at 99k.
Flused the tranny at 140K and now have 150K on my 2001 CL-S.
Car is still running strong but need to sell for a 2005 RL.
Anyone interested PM me first $6,000 takes my CL-S!!

TITANShea

I have an 01 CL-S with 199000 on it. no problems, Best advice use good oil and change it often. And have your tranny fluid changed every 30000 or so. Original tranny.

YeuEmMaiMai

other than the trans, the rest of the car is fine..........

Type S of Edmond

I have 137000 on my first, its still running great. The dealer ship said i have a motor mount thats bad, and i need to get my timing belt done but thats my only problems.

ljmushock

ahem... 6spd FTW.... ahem

on a serious note, Ive heard swapping the trans filter and fluid too often can be worse than good?

swoleCL

heard that also, my trannys fluid has only been changed twice and shes got 116k (almost) on her. has to due with the viscosity or something not to familiar with it. but hell these guys on here with 199k, 167k etc, they must be doing something right.

the guy with 130 k and still hasnt changed his timing belt... LOL!