OK heres my problem. i have a 96 accord lx automatic bout 175k. every once in awhile ill accelerate and at third gear it doesnt catch and the rpm jumps. i let go of gas and press again then it engages. then its back to normal..

wat myt be the problem?
1. the tranny getting bad and needs to be replaced?
2. do i need to replace the torque convertor?
if any of the above how would i verify which one it is?
3. drain and fill the tranny a couple of times

lmk if u have suggestions would like to remedy this asap
thank you in advance

 

clean the screens and change the fluid if it is time. also a can of lube guard for imports won't hurt

 

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The torque converter doesn't seem to be the trouble. It is probably the 3rd gear clutches bad. You could try a flush and fill first but to change the filter you will have to pull the trans and disassemble it. the filter is not actually a filter it is more like a oil pump pickup screen. It has pretty good size holes in it.