Why does the Honda 5AT transmission have strong jerking and impact sensations?
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Honda 5AT transmission jerking and impact sensations are caused by sludge in the transmission oil circulating and clogging the oil passages in the valve body, leading to jerking issues. Over time, this can result in a series of transmission problems such as overheating, impact, and slipping. Tips to alleviate jerking: It is not very realistic to completely solve the jerking problem of the Honda 5AT transmission, but some methods can be used to mitigate driving jerking. When the vehicle speed approaches the ideal shifting speed after starting, the jerking sensation will be reduced. Therefore, when driving a Honda with a 5AT transmission, you can mimic the shifting pattern of a manual transmission by modulating the throttle. For example, when starting the vehicle, apply throttle, and when the RPM reaches 1500, release the throttle pedal and then gently reapply it. This can minimize the most noticeable 1st to 2nd gear jerking in the Honda 5AT. Precautions: It should be noted that in Eco Mode, the engine shifts up faster, which is one of the reasons why Eco Mode saves fuel. However, the transmission upshifts based on RPM, so in Eco Mode, a slightly heavier throttle input will cause an upshift, but the vehicle speed may not be fast enough at that moment, resulting in a jerking sensation.