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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by aznpimpin89
im not sure what code P0420, but my car doesnt push as hard. or maybe my accord was messed up in the first place. i have a 98 accord sedan. 3.2L. like, it used to feel fast and you can feel the automatic transmission switch gears.... is it supposed to be like that? it jerks like its a manual
its 3.0 for the v6, 2.3 for the i4

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you can feel it switch gears on 3000rpm when you lightly hold it down. but when you step on it a little harder, it switches on 4000rpm.
v6 trannys are weak... yours may be failing... or just needs a fluid change
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Let's hope it's just a fluid change, if that's what it turns out to be. I've never driven a V6 Accord though.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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^^^Ban.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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sorry, its the 2.3. fluid change as in oil? if its oil, i just changed it. oh yeah, the maintenance required light is on too lol!
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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...fluid change as in tranny fluid.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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by now, i hope everyone knows i know nothing about engine maintenance and repair
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by aznpimpin89
sorry, its the 2.3. fluid change as in oil? if its oil, i just changed it. oh yeah, the maintenance required light is on too lol!
when was the last time you had an oil change..... probably the lighyt wasnt reset. :O
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