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Hot take: My car's transmission actually got worse after a fluid change at 120,000 miles
I drive a 2010 Honda Accord and had the transmission fluid changed at a local shop in Dayton last spring. Before the change, shifting was smooth and I had no issues. Now I get a hard jerk from 2nd to 3rd gear every time I accelerate from a stop. The mechanic told me sometimes old fluid has enough friction material suspended in it to keep worn clutches grabbing, and new fluid washes that out. Has anyone else had a transmission go downhill after a late fluid change?
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jordan_hill5mo ago
@danielr99 is right, that friction material theory is real. First check the fluid level cold per @the_alice.
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