2007 Honda Civic -
103,000 mi. Last year I had a crack in my engine block (got it replaced courtesy of Honda - there was a notice for 2006-2007 Civics). @ The beginning of 2010 my car started having issues, specifically while accelerating. It only happens when I gently press the gas. Between 15-20mph the car shudders as if on gravel. Once I reach above 20mph there are no noises, no issues, and if I accelerate very quickly from a stop I don't have the jerking at all, although it does seem to me that the RPMs run a bit higher than normally required for acceleration. It is ONLY when I gently press the pedal, usually from a stop. Again, doesn't shudder until specifically 15-20MPH. I am terrified it is the transmission, and hopeful it may just be the timing, but I'm too afraid to go to a shop to get it looked at. I've been ripped off a lot and I don't want them to insist I have to do a 3500 dollar transmission replacement rather than an 80 dollar serpentine belt/chain replacement. Help?
103,000 mi. Last year I had a crack in my engine block (got it replaced courtesy of Honda - there was a notice for 2006-2007 Civics). @ The beginning of 2010 my car started having issues, specifically while accelerating. It only happens when I gently press the gas. Between 15-20mph the car shudders as if on gravel. Once I reach above 20mph there are no noises, no issues, and if I accelerate very quickly from a stop I don't have the jerking at all, although it does seem to me that the RPMs run a bit higher than normally required for acceleration. It is ONLY when I gently press the pedal, usually from a stop. Again, doesn't shudder until specifically 15-20MPH. I am terrified it is the transmission, and hopeful it may just be the timing, but I'm too afraid to go to a shop to get it looked at. I've been ripped off a lot and I don't want them to insist I have to do a 3500 dollar transmission replacement rather than an 80 dollar serpentine belt/chain replacement. Help?
Nov 24, 2010 at 5:35 PM
