2008 Civic LX Shaking/Vibrating Question?
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2008 Civic LX Shaking/Vibrating Question?
So I test drove a 2008 Honda Civic LX yesterday, it was vibrating around 14-16mph(like slight shaking). Like car was hesitating, noticed it around 2 times at the similar speeds.
ATF fluid looked a bit dark, couldn't really tell since it was bit late.
Question is, what would it be? Can a simple drain/refill of ATF 2-3 times cure the problem or it'll be something major?
Never noticed anything at highway speeds or any other ones.
Owner said ATF has been replaced, but he doesn't know about kind of fluid, since it was done at a shop.
Any thoughts or opinions from experts Thanks
ATF fluid looked a bit dark, couldn't really tell since it was bit late.
Question is, what would it be? Can a simple drain/refill of ATF 2-3 times cure the problem or it'll be something major?
Never noticed anything at highway speeds or any other ones.
Owner said ATF has been replaced, but he doesn't know about kind of fluid, since it was done at a shop.
Any thoughts or opinions from experts Thanks
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Re: 2008 Civic LX Shaking/Vibrating Question?
If it's only doing it at certain speeds and probably just after the trans makes a shift, I'd guess TCC shudder. Fluid is probably rather dark, not pink?
Yes, first step is trans fluid service, possibly multiple times. Use the correct DW-1 fluid from Honda.
Yes, first step is trans fluid service, possibly multiple times. Use the correct DW-1 fluid from Honda.
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Can it be CV axle or anything along those lines?
It happened only 14-16mph and not anywhere else. Yeah, ONLY Honda ATF.
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Can it be CV axle or anything along those lines?
Also, regarding cylinder block cracking. Was it on certain VIN# and was 2008 affected ones too?
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Thanks EZ, so could it possibly be a ATF fluid being the culprit? After getting it, planning to do 2-3 drain and refills after each week.
Anyway engine block issue can be isolated with a VIN#?
Anyway engine block issue can be isolated with a VIN#?
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so could it possibly be a ATF fluid being the culprit?
IF fluid alone doesn't solve it, then it might need a torque converter replacement.
This is a big reason my dealer still recommends trans fluid services every 30k or even more frequently. We know what happens when this service is neglected.
Anyway engine block issue can be isolated with a VIN#?
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Fluid deterioration is the suspected cause. Most are fixed by simply changing fluid anywhere from 1 to 3 or 4 times, depending on condition.
IF fluid alone doesn't solve it, then it might need a torque converter replacement.
This is a big reason my dealer still recommends trans fluid services every 30k or even more frequently. We know what happens when this service is neglected.
No. No way to predict if it will ever happen.
IF fluid alone doesn't solve it, then it might need a torque converter replacement.
This is a big reason my dealer still recommends trans fluid services every 30k or even more frequently. We know what happens when this service is neglected.
No. No way to predict if it will ever happen.
For now, planning to do at least 3 drain and refills. Then will take it from there, have not picked up the car yet.
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But having said that. Yesterday I drove a customers 2008 era CRV with a shudder complaint. At 39-42 mph it felt like someone was hitting the car with a jackhammer. 3 transmission drain and refills later it was perfectly smooth. Some don't come out of it, but many do. If the vibration is light I would expect it to something that fluid would correct, if it is a TC shudder.
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Yeah way you are explaining, it's no where close to it. It's like someone is pushing the car back and forth, definitely indication something with transmission.
Thanks, will follow the advice of drain and refill!
Thanks, will follow the advice of drain and refill!
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Negotiate dropping the price by a grand because of this condition?
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Just to update, after 3 drain and refills transmission fluid is pink and there's no more shake.
I appreciate all the help. Thanks EZ!
I appreciate all the help. Thanks EZ!