2003 Acura TL transmission..maybe?

2003 ACURA TL
210,000 MILES • 3.8L • AUTOMATIC
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JDENNY
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it is a manual and automatic, when i try to get above 20 mph it feels like its skipping, then it goes back to normal. and it only happens when i first start driving. my husband thinks it just need a transmission flush but im not sure that will fix the problem.
Apr 20, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the check engine light on?
Apr 20, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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JDENNY
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No, it is not on.
Apr 20, 2015 at 8:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Why do you feel it is the transmission? Is there something indicating that is the issue? It could be something as simple as a bad fuel pump going bad.
Apr 20, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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JDENNY
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well i think its the transmission b/c i don't know why else it would feel like its skipping out when its switching gears, and Acura has a reputation of bad transmissions, we are planning on getting the transmission flushed, but its kinda expensive so i just don't know if that's gonna fix it, or if we will end up having to spend more to get it fixed.
Apr 20, 2015 at 1:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the present trans fluid is clean and full, I don't feel a flush will help. It will most likely be a waste of money. Before spending over 100 on a flush, I would use that money to have it diagnosed by a good trans tech.
Apr 21, 2015 at 8:48 AM
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JDENNY
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Ok, thanks.
Feb 7, 2018 at 11:05 PM