SodaLuvr

Have a buddy who has a 01 CL-S w/74k on it's second (pre-revision) unit. It is a salvaged vehicle, but the transmission is starting to have issues again.

What are his options at this point? Acura ran the VIN and saw the salvage info, but they are going to see what they can do.

CleanCL

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only option, sell the car and get one that isnt salvaged. please post up what happens.

pits200

Yup, your buddy is shit out of luck. Acura isn't the nicest car company in the world when it comes to customer service.

GreenMonster

There's a reason why I NEVER recommend anyone buy a salvaged vehicle.

Acura may good will it, but since it's salvaged, they don't have to do anything... Your friend may have to pay out of pocket to get the tranny repaired or sell it to someone who will have to pay out of pocket to get the tranny repaired.

PANAMARED

or get a 6mt and do the swap (check out TL forum... that guy is one of my personal heroes)

SodaLuvr

Long story short, the oil jet kit has been installed by the dealer (last week), but no dice on the transmission replacement.

The thing hasn't failed yet, just the occasional symptom of failure.

The fluid is dark brown, so we are going to service the unit by draining and refilling three times with new Dexron-III(H) and Lubegard Black to extend its life.

RaviNJCLs

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Yeh. That sucks for your friend. I recommend selling the car ASAP if he can.

pits200

Good idea, but he better sell the car in a different zip code. Because if I test drove the car and it rode fine, so I bought it and then three weeks later my tranny fell out. I might have to visit the mob for some restitution from the guy who sold me the lemon.

P.S, all this extra pampering isn't really going to prolong the life of the tranny if it is already having symptoms. Either way, good luck

YeuEmMaiMai

wrong trans fluid there.......only acura fluid should be used with the lubeguard for imports......

SodaLuvr

Actually:

Lubegard "Red" Protectant- used with correct fluid (i.e. ATF-Z1 or "compatible" fluid)

Lubegard "Black" Protectant/Converter- used with Dexron-III(H) or Dexron-VI to make it compatible for use in Z1, T-IV, SP-III, and +4 apps.

I'm using Dexron-III(H), so I'm adding Lubegard "Black" protectant/converter.

NightRider

Thread title corrected.

"Salvaged 01CLS w/transmission failure = SCREWED"

CASHOST

As long as whoever buys it checks the title history they'll be getting exactly what they paid for. If the tranny craps out on a salvaged vehicle I think whoever owns it at the time is SOL. The mob may agree too.

RaviNJCLs

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Any updates? At this point I think you boy is better off paying for a re-built tranny and keeping the car.

YeuEmMaiMai

yeah OK, I tried that with my 94 honda usung a different fluid with lube guard........worked for about 7K miles before trans started acting up again. Replaced with Honda atf and 0 problems for 60K miles...I learned the first time NOTHING but Honda/Acura fluid in a Honda/Acura transmission. Car is still running strong at 153K miles.