Q: Transmission problems with 2003 Honda
hi, this is scalman malick. i m facing transmission problem that couldnt be diagnose so far. actually i m using honda life 2003 model. every morning my car resists reverse gear but after increasing accelerator it starts working. with regard to front gear, on D1/D my car makes noises @ 40km/h or more n 1 n 2 gear shifts easily but 3 n 4 gear do not shifts. whereas on D2 position my car can run easily at 60km/h but afterwards it makes noises of engin. i hav changed gear oil. but problem persisted... plz give advice
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