Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - 00 2.0 Towing with an automatic

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Mon 20 Apr 2009 21:51
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - 120kandstilllikenew
Hi, I am considering towing a caravan and I have been given some conflicting information regarding my gearbox. I have read that I might need to install and extra tranmission fluid cooler, but I cannot find too much info about this. My local dealer tells me (not very confidently) it's not necessary, but I thought it best to check here with the real experts ;-)
My car is well maintained and looked after and I will be towing well within the guide weight limits.
Any light you guys can shed is much appreciated, and any recomendation where to find info is also appreciated

Cheers
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Mon 20 Apr 2009 23:18
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - bell boy
no ones replied so heres my take
its 9 years old
all components are not at their best
the extra strain could well stress anything from a bottom hose to the box going pop
i wouldnt go to the expense to be honest,i see you enjoy your car so why break it for a sodden weekend in bridlington in a farmers field
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Tue 21 Apr 2009 08:21
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - Armitage Shanks {p}
These people might offer advice but, as they sell gearbox oil coolers, they might be biased! www.autoboxes.co.uk/services.html

I don't quite follow bellboy's reply. He seems to say don't go to the expense of fitting a cooler as you don't want to breakdown in a field. I guess you would be fitting one to reduce the chance of that heppening. I think a fitted cooler could cost more than your car is worth!


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Tue 21 Apr 2009 09:05
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - doctorchris
I think Bellboy is arguing against the dubious pleasures of caravanning, especially in the UK.
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Tue 21 Apr 2009 11:34
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - Paul G1pdc
what about looking into the cost of hiring a car...
that way you could go for a 4x4 so you'll be able to pull the caravan / horsebox out of this muddly field...(stick it in low range and off you go...
auto box on a wet/muddy field could be fun!!!!
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Tue 21 Apr 2009 15:12
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - Falkirk Bairn
Honda had problems with this autobox and gave repairs foc far beyond the 3 yrs warranty.

If you must tow get the fluid changed if it is anything but bright pink!
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Tue 21 Apr 2009 20:34
00 2.0 Towing with an automatic - injection doc
My friend towed a van with an accord 2.0 auto & it suffered with very soft rear suspension & the autobox overheating dispite the dealers advice that it would be fine.
He had an oil change & a big cooler fitted & never a problem after that apart from softly sprung at the rear.
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