Just crossed the 300,000 mile mark last week and thought I'd share. This car has only had one transmission replacement at 69k miles from Acura and has been going strong on the replacement transmission since 2006. So far the fluid drains look clean on the magnetic drain plug with minimal clutch material on the magnet. The motor looks like it will easily go the long haul as it doesn't burn any oil. Wish me luck on my journey to 400,000 miles.

 

Congrats! Nice milestone

 

Wow, congrats!

 

Nice! Congrats men!

 

Awesome accomplishment!! My 03 TLS has 345k on its 3rd trans rebuild and I plan to hit 400k next yr. Im sure you will make it!

On a side note, the magnetic plug does not attract much clutch material, that typically is caught in the internal/external filters. The plug is mainly for fine metal shavings from the gears. Also theres another magnet inside the case that gets excessively dirty but unfortunately you have to open the case to clean it.

Happy driving to 400k!!

 

Magnetic drain plug, huh?

Is this the one you guys use?

DRAINPLUGMAGNETS.COM

If not, what is the recommended one for our cars?

 

The trans comes with a magnetic plug from the factory. Now if you want one for your oil pan on the engine you have to buy an aftermarket one.

 

my buddy wrote a article on the car on jalopnik

WOAH: a late 90s Honda V6 transmission has lasted 230k miles

 

^ Tell your buddy to back that article off...


1999 had the 4 speed trans which were NOTORIOUSLY BETTER than the 5 Speed units.. Only the 5 Speed units are known to be defective which were available on post 00s TLs

 

That is amazing.

 

Yes the 99 trans is a million times more reliable than the 5 speed in the 2000 and later years.

I tore my 99 trans apart with 277k original miles last winter and the clutch packs in ALL gears were still close to new spec. I put in new paper gaskets and left the trans alone, still shifts perfect today.

There is likely no scenario in which a 5 speed will last 200k+ unless it was driven 99.9 % highway miles.

 

Let's hope mine can make another 100k. My two friends are both over 220k on their TL-S and CL-S on the original transmission, they are both knocking on wood. They drive in stop and go DC traffic.

 

damn nice....
anything else you have done to maintaine the car for 300,000 miles ?

how late in the 00's did the 5 speed trannys go bad ?

im in a 00 with 130,000 miles with original tranny

 

Just basic routine scheduled maintenance. It has had control arms replaced as well as ball joints. It also has had new struts installed.

 

Congrats!

 

recked all the 00-03 trans will fail at some point. Its inevitable but you can prolong it with frequent fluid 3x3s and external filter once a year or so. Also try to not drop down your trans or redline it using 3rd or 2nd gears. Thats when 3rd heats up very fast causing rapid clutch wearout.

It depends on your driving style, if your a heavy stop and go traffic person then the trans would likely fail sooner than someone who drives mostly highway because your not engaging the 3rd clutch pack as often.

Even the 04-08 TL trans has issues but not as bad as ours do.

 

Congratulation ! My 2002 TL-S is at 230k and it is still going strong. I am hoping to join the 300k miles club as well. The car is on 3rd transmission and the last one was replaced when the car was at around 65k miles (under warranty). I have been running 5w-30 syn and replace the oil and filter every 10k miles. It does not burn oil and I drain and flush the transmission fluid every 30k miles. I need to start saving money for a new sets of tires and brakes.

 

I could tell immediately by the font on your speedo that you have a 99, like me. I'm at 260k miles and hoping to make it to at least 300k. I'm on the original trans! However, shifting into reverse when cold makes a thunk -- I've had a shop look at it and they checked that all the motor mounts are good. I may do a 3x3 at the next oil service and see if that helps.

 

Nice!

 

Wow so today i learn 4 speed trannies better than the 5?! I have a 99 v6 Accord that was also notoriously failing left and right for Accord owners. Luckily knock on wood, I'm still on the original at 255K..

 

While it was better than the 5 speed, keep in mind the 4 speed was only in one year during the entire production run of this generation. The 5 speed had 4 years worth of cars which is probably why the 99 don't seem as frequent because there are probably less of them.

 

Became a club member last night. 300005 and running strong!

 

2000 TL
1st owner
2nd transmission

 

2002 TL-P, 184k on original trans. Hope it goes even further.

 

Congrats to the 300k that is truly amazing. And it doesn't burn any oil. How is that even possible?!

 

Here is the 200K Thread!
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...ell-us-895021/

 

Does not burn oil. It leaks a quart every 2K.

The service manager at Acura Dealer I go to is impressed. The Sales people are annoyed:-).

 

It's very possible with a Honda engine. My 02 type-s is approaching 200k and doesn't burn any. Just did an oil change and after 6k miles it was still at the full mark. The J32 is a great engine. Just be nice if the transmissions were as solid

 

Some truth to that. And even though the 4 speeds in the 99s were not as problematic, I have seen plenty of 99s for sale on CL with bad transmissions.

 

My 03 TLS hit 347k this week and has 19k on its current oil and still is on the top dot on the dipstick.

These engines can easily go 500k and beyond with just regular maintenance.

Also on its 3rd trans rebuild which is a blue bolt case that I rebuilt myself.

 

How hard is it to rebuild the transmission?

 

Hard to argue with the maintenance regiment with nearly 350K on the odometer, but isn't 19K a little long for an oil change? Even if it's synthetic, that seems a little long.

 

Been doing 25-30k mileage oil change intervals on 9 Hondas in the family since 2003. I noticed if anything the engines run as good if not better now. Zero of the cars have anything wrong with the engines and 4 of them have over 350k. All of them have original engines. Nothing besides the T belt job and a tune up has been performed.

 

Are you running dino or synthetic?

 

If you are leaking about a quart every 2k, look at the oil filter housing that has the two sensors connected to it. I ended up replacing that as it was leaking quite a bit and showing up all over my oil pan. Changed it out and no more leak.

 

I've heard of oil change intervals of 25k miles but the peace of mind, i generally try to change my oil out every 7500-10,000 with a synthetic oil. With the introduction of more ethanol in fuel, it has definitely made my oil changes a bit earlier than in the past.