Mrcdorv:
There must be linkage somewhere.

lrguru:
the first time it happened, a mechanic in the village where it stopped said he could not find any leakage anywhere, that it is the seal in the gearbox that's bad, that they will have to drop the gearbox and replace it. And when I managed it back to my house, I brought my own mechanic over who checked and said it was not the gearbox seal, then he said it was one hose that was not properly screwed in, then he screwed it properly. Two weeks later, I tried travellin again with the car and it parked me again at about the same spot it stopped the last time, so I had to manage n drive back home. So as it is I just don't know what else to think as the mechanic himself seems confused, cos he said there was no broken hose or any leakin anywhere. I taya

lrguru:
the first time it happened, a mechanic in the village where it stopped said he could not find any leakage anywhere, that it is the seal in the gearbox that's bad, that they will have to drop the gearbox and replace it. And when I managed it back to my house, I brought my own mechanic over who checked and said it was not the gearbox seal, then he said it was one hose that was not properly screwed in, then he screwed it properly. Two weeks later, I tried travellin again with the car and it parked me again at about the same spot it stopped the last time, so I had to manage n drive back home. So as it is I just don't know what else to think as the mechanic himself seems confused, cos he said there was no broken hose or any leakin anywhere. I taya

Mrcdorv:
You have to look for a trusted mechanic.

AutosBay:
The engine may develop an oil leak due to a porous engine block casting which can be rectified by jb welding. The repair procedure is dependent on where the leak is located.

Mrcdorv:
You have to look for a trusted mechanic.

lrguru:
Good morning all the pro in the house. Please I need ur help on my 2004 model Honda odyssey. The car drives fine within the city and at short distance travel, but when the travel exceeds 70km+, gear oil starts spillin in the engine, n the car begins to slow down even at high rev/min, most times I will have to buy ATF to top the already wasted gear oil, then the car comes back to normal again, then after some time it starts spillin again.

Please does anybody know the reason why (its an automatic transmission gearbox).

Thanks

DECOtech:


Where are you located?

I know what's wrong with your can and I can fix it. Meanwhile, reduce your usage of the car so as not to complicate issues.

CityNG:
OP, go register on a Honda forum and read up.

I assure you that you won't be the first one that this has occurred to.

fanex:
please scan the car with a top grade scanner. do not listen to these road side mechanic who will tell you to remove the g ear and re-install it (looking for a big job). do not touch the gear until you are sure of what is wrong with it.

honda was not build with a country like Nigeria in mind. these cars are very sensitive and more prone to fault. unless you're able to buy a brand new Honda and sell it of it on its fourth year anniversary. The car will develop very annoying faults the shocks are body panel will rattle.. bottom line stay away from tokunbo or a naija used hondas.

jchibueze:
Hey, I had the same problem with same model of car, the problem was the transmission oil. What transmission fluid do you use? you have to drain it and flush 3 times as recommended by Honda, also use the honda ATF-DW1, it is available in the market. Don't use Dextron III, it's only for temporary use. The reason a lot of people have transmission failure problems is because they use the wrong fluid. Every car has its recommended trans-fluid. Even most mechanics don't know about this, it's so funny that a lot of them are the cause of most transmission failures. Imagine a mechanic working on a honda transmission and beside him is an ABRO transmission fluid. He has just damaged that transmission even before starting the engine. Always use your car manuals. I now do most of the fixing myself with the help of auto videos on youtube. I still advise you scan it. You can call me on 08034196697 for more info.

lrguru:
Good morning all the pro in the house. Please I need ur help on my 2004 model Honda odyssey. The car drives fine within the city and at short distance travel, but when the travel exceeds 70km+, gear oil starts spillin in the engine, n the car begins to slow down even at high rev/min, most times I will have to buy ATF to top the already wasted gear oil, then the car comes back to normal again, then after some time it starts spillin again.

Please does anybody know the reason why (its an automatic transmission gearbox).

Thanks

lrguru:
I live in Asaba in Delta state. Does the problem involve replacing the gearbox?

lrguru:
boss, how do I register in honda forum?

lrguru:
thanks bro. I've been using the normal ATF fluid with red container, they sell it about #500-#700. Will try to look for the one u recommended. Thank a lot. U are far too kind

ZIMDRILL:


you problem will easy to find exact were the oil is coming from by lifting the car on all wheels and drive (us we put it on the lift ramp and drive ) you will be able to pin point where the oil is coming from and decisions will made from what has been observed

check the ATF pipes to the radiator and from the radiator

lrguru:
will check it. But the oil only leaks after it must have covered a distance of approximately 70km at speed above 100-120km/h.

lrguru:
thanks bro. I've been using the normal ATF fluid with red container, they sell it about #500-#700. Will try to look for the one u recommended. Thank a lot. U are far too kind

ZIMDRILL:


roughly i think it leaks after a certain pressure .i.e certain number of Revs which in this case is between 100-120km/h

so when the car is up reach those speeds and see where the oil is coming from

abatically:


You probably have too much atf in there. Check the level while car is idling and if over filed drain some.

Now to the most important part. What is normal atf? Any at u buy for 500- 700 naira is not the recommended type. Honda reccomends atf DW1 for ur car and anything else will damage ur transmission (that is if it has not been damaged already). Atf dw1 sells for between 2,500 - 3,000 naira per quart depending on where u buy it from and Honda atf dw1 is clearly written on it. Honda transmission does not tolerate any abuse, use the wrong fluid and kiss ur automatic transmission goodbye. Those cheap atf cannot stand the test while the transmission is hot. Yes transmissions get hot while ur car is working and only the recommended atf can stand that temperature.

lrguru:
this whole problem started when I changed the ATF fluid to Dexitron III ATF fluid that is sold at 500. The ones I do use before do sell at 3k. Will have to drain it out and use the original one. Cos when it starts spillin out oil, it smells burnt oil and that confirms that the ATF oil used cannot stand the heat. Thanks

DECOtech:


Na now u talk true.
The oil you are using now has a lower boiling point. Pls revert to ur old oil and if you still have leakages, you must change the oil pipes leading to your oil cooler cos your dextron III must have injured those pipes with heat n pressure

AutosBay:
The engine may develop an oil leak due to a porous engine block casting which can be rectified by jb welding. The repair procedure is dependent on where the leak is located.

fanex:
please scan the car with a top grade scanner. do not listen to these road side mechanic who will tell you to remove the g ear and re-install it (looking for a big job). do not touch the gear until you are sure of what is wrong with it.

honda was not build with a country like Nigeria in mind. these cars are very sensitive and more prone to fault. unless you're able to buy a brand new Honda and sell it of it on its fourth year anniversary. The car will develop very annoying faults the shocks are body panel will rattle.. bottom line stay away from tokunbo or a naija used hondas.