04' Tranny Help - Input Needed 216K Miles
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04' Tranny Help - Input Needed 216K Miles
Love my 04 TL. I drive allot of highway and finally the tranny started to slip. Luckily I was a mile away from the dealer. Dealer hooked me up with a 2012 Tl (sweet) until they could look at it on Monday. Anyway big dilemma:
1- Dealer said cost to replace the tranny between $4-6K
2- My A14 service is also due – another $1.5K
3- I need new calipers n front – who knows – no biggie.
I called a tranny shop with a pretty good rep and they said a rebuild/ refurbish will cost $1,600 - $2600.
So the big dilemma – put my baby to rest – BTW I was going to give to ny daughter.
Let the dealer do the work?
Tranny guy – no its not an AAmco or other chain.
Any input would greatly help!
Thanks and cheers!
Andy
1- Dealer said cost to replace the tranny between $4-6K
2- My A14 service is also due – another $1.5K
3- I need new calipers n front – who knows – no biggie.
I called a tranny shop with a pretty good rep and they said a rebuild/ refurbish will cost $1,600 - $2600.
So the big dilemma – put my baby to rest – BTW I was going to give to ny daughter.
Let the dealer do the work?
Tranny guy – no its not an AAmco or other chain.
Any input would greatly help!
Thanks and cheers!
Andy
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Since you already have the slipping, I would try the type F fluid/ switches.
(DIY https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/rr-journals-atf-drain-refill-3g-garage-c-012-a-556044/
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Tranny has over 200k miles so if the above doesn't help, then I would have a rebuild.
Might sound like alot of money at once with the service due also, but the car should last another 200K+.
I think it is justifiable if you plan on keeping the car and turning the keys over to your daughter.
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On the other hand, if passing on to your daughter, go with the rebuild at the transmission shop. Some experienced members of this forum could give a list tranny components that also should be replaced as part of the rebuild (e.g. sensors).
Shop around for the A14 service. Too bad you don't live on the east coast - I think the Honda dealer in NJ is still running their super deal on timing belt/water pump replacement.
If the car has been well maintained over the years, put the $3k-ish into it and your daughter should have a decent car for another few years.
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Andy,
Since you are in IL.
Try http://www.pitshopgarage.com/contact.html
They are certified Acura/Honda Techs. Much cheaper than the dealers.
Since you are in IL.
Try http://www.pitshopgarage.com/contact.html
They are certified Acura/Honda Techs. Much cheaper than the dealers.
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At 216k, you're doing nothing more then replacing normally wearable parts. Priced intelligently, you could be looking at around $3.5k - $6k in repairs to get everything where it needs to be, which at that point in time sets you straight for the next 200k.
These cars are serious long-haul performers, considering the questionable reliability of any other car at the $6k price point you'd be spending on a used ride, it's a no-brainer - keep the TL.
Your tranny may just need new pressure switches as noted, and F-Fluid will further help this; the A14 service can be done for around $700 OTD if you shop around, and the front...????/
New calipers? A rebuild kit is around $30 9or did you mean pads or rotors0
These cars are serious long-haul performers, considering the questionable reliability of any other car at the $6k price point you'd be spending on a used ride, it's a no-brainer - keep the TL.
Your tranny may just need new pressure switches as noted, and F-Fluid will further help this; the A14 service can be done for around $700 OTD if you shop around, and the front...????/
New calipers? A rebuild kit is around $30 9or did you mean pads or rotors0
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How much do you think your daughter will be driving?
It is a solid car and you got 216K out of the first transmission. I think I will spend the money to have it repaired and hold on to it. I would probably not go with the dealership though. Find a reputable shop.
It is a solid car and you got 216K out of the first transmission. I think I will spend the money to have it repaired and hold on to it. I would probably not go with the dealership though. Find a reputable shop.
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