[tfrogh]

Hi. Yes, tires and wheels were balanced and rotated. First thing my mechanic tried. Wheels are stock, tires are Michelin Premier A/S and they have about 30k on them.



I remember the sensation of going in and out of Eco. What I assume you guys are talking about when you say the VCM shudder. That happened at all speeds and I don't even notice it anymore.


This shudder is so weird. As a lifetime Manual Transmission guy, I would liken it the most to the lugging shudder one gets in a MT car and you gear is too high. The shudder is worse feeling at the speeds going up a slight incline than coasting down a slight hill at these speeds.


My mechanic has leaned toward and axle but cannot see/feel enough wear to say YES!


I almost wonder about getting the transmission drained and filled again. Like I said earlier, it is much more pronounced when the car is hot from use. I wonder if there is too much fluid making the problem appear when things are hot? It is so hard to get a real read on the dipstick with these super thin fluids. My old diesel Benz, super clear as the oils tend to be DARK and thick. These slipper modern fluids are viscous and transparent.


I love me CT and it is nearly paid off...but I have no interest in a multithousanddollar spending spree to solve this.

 

[tfrogh]

Thanks! Glad to hear someone else encounter it. At 40% on my Oil. Next change is the next time he was planning to take a stab at it again to pin point. Being a chubby Accord, that extra weight on Accord designed parts does follow your experience.

 

[tfrogh]

Just replaced both front axles. Mischief Managed! Shudder/Shake is gone. CT once again goes down the road fast and smooth!


Ended up getting mine from www.hondapartsnow.com which saved me $300 over the local dealer. They wanted $1500 for the whole job! I ended up with a total bill under $900 with the added cost of labor from a friendly neighborhood mechanic.