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Honda transmission fluid is specifically formulated by Honda for the transmission they designed and built. Using any other fluid will cause rough shifts. That is why you should only use genuine Honda fluid.
Use nothing but genuine Honda ATF DW-1. Do not use any fluid that claims to be a substitute or you will have rough shifts.
Using any other fluid other than genuine Honda fluid or a fluid that meets the exact requirements of Honda fluid will cause rough or harsh shifts.
Wrong type A/T fluid installed or a internal transmission problem. Have the fluid changed and use nothing but genuine Honda ATF. The use of any other fluid will cause exactly what you are experiencing, rough shifts.
Use nothing but OEM Acura or Honda ATF DW-1 automatic transmission fluid. Do not use any other fluid that claims to be a replacement or you will suffer rough shifts.
It may just need a fluid/filter change and then again it may be a more serious problem. My advice is to take it to a Acura/Honda dealer or trusted transmission shop for service immediately. Continuing to drive in this condition may do serious damage to the transmission.
you have to little transmission oil in your box.
The signs that you might need a new transmission include rough shifts, slippage, leaks, delayed engagement, dashboard warning lights, and many others.
My 1986 Honda Accord Dx just started idling rough and dieing at turns and stops it is a carburated 2.0 witha maunal transmission
After the mechanic finds that the transmission is shifting rough, he will inform the customer of the problem and do further tests to determine the cause of the problem. After that he will take the appropriate steps to resolve the issue.
A car will sound very rough and jerky when it shifts between gears. It may stall and almost seem to sputter. This is a dangerous situation as it can completely cut out suddenly.
There are many signs of a bad transmission and it is important to know them. Some ways to tell if transmission is not working right, would be rough shifting, leaks, and warning lights on the dashboard blinking.Ê