honda transmissions bad?

[Vstrom]

Well the original fill hole is buried down in there too, at least on the Pilot. I guess maybe I'm more innovative than most, it really isn't a big deal to refill through the, yes it's small, dipstick tube. Certainly not difficult in the whole scheme of auto mechanics

What I don't like is no access to the trans filter

 

[brianl703]

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Originally posted by Vstrom:
What I don't like is no access to the trans filter

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If it's like the filter used on most Japanese transmissions, you don't really need access to it..it's just a metal screen. If it plugs up, the transmission's probably on it's way out anyway.

 

[brianl703]

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Originally posted by cousincletus:
GM also makes an excellent FWD transmission.

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I'm glad to hear that. My mom's new car is a 2004 Chevrolet Classic (same as the 2003 Malibu) with the 2.2L Ecotec. They use the 4T45E transmission in that car--I believe the 2.2L Ecotec is normally used with the 4T40E (which has a lower torque rating than the 4T45E).