One of my sons just bought a 2008 Odyssey with 95k miles. Very clean throughout except the trans fluid was pretty brown. Seems to shift fine right now. The brown fluid made me think twice about buying this van but they were in a hurry and I know that these 2008 models had the newer transmission which was supposed to be a bit better. We are doing the 3X dump and refill process to get new DW-1 fluid in there and I'm going to send in a sample for a UOA to see if we can learn something about how the trans is doing. For all I know, it may be the original fill!
But wanting to think ahead if the trans does go out, what would be the best way to deal with that? Rebuild the one that's in there or swap for a re-manufactured one? Does the torque converter get replace with the trans or is it separate? If separate, it should probably be replaced at the same time, right? Are there any good places around Seattle to get the work done? Obviously we hope the current trans lasts but if it fails, we will need to make these decisions quickly so I thought I'd get some advice!
For that matter, any advice on the timing belt replacement would be appreciated as well. We know that is due very soon and while I'm considering doing it myself, it would be a big job and if I can find a reasonable place to get it professionally done that would be my first choice. Timing belt/water pump replacement was quoted as $995 at the dealer.
By the way, this is the LX model which come to find out doesn't have the VCM system which is a good thing in my mind
Probably why the motor looked so clean down the fill hole...
But wanting to think ahead if the trans does go out, what would be the best way to deal with that? Rebuild the one that's in there or swap for a re-manufactured one? Does the torque converter get replace with the trans or is it separate? If separate, it should probably be replaced at the same time, right? Are there any good places around Seattle to get the work done? Obviously we hope the current trans lasts but if it fails, we will need to make these decisions quickly so I thought I'd get some advice!
For that matter, any advice on the timing belt replacement would be appreciated as well. We know that is due very soon and while I'm considering doing it myself, it would be a big job and if I can find a reasonable place to get it professionally done that would be my first choice. Timing belt/water pump replacement was quoted as $995 at the dealer.
By the way, this is the LX model which come to find out doesn't have the VCM system which is a good thing in my mind