The Honda Element was introduced in 2001 in North America. It is a compact boxy looking crossover which has a reputation for being ”dog friendly”. It is built on the reliable Honda CVC platform, which is front engine-front wheel drive with 4 wheel drive optional until 2007. If you have an element with a bad transmission, GotTransmissions.com has Honda element transmission for sale at low everyday prices. No gimmicks.
Being of the front wheel drive style, it uses Honda’s version of the common transverse mounting system. When I speak of this system, it is called transverse because the engine/transmission combo is located sideways or transversely under the hood. Going east to west, to the north south axis of the car.
When I mention it is Honda’s version, all I mean is that Honda makes an excellent setup, and it’s a bit different from the other manufacturers, but transverse in design. As a transmission mechanic for over 30 years, I personal think Honda has the market cornered on this particular design.
So, Honda offered 3 different transmissions to the public. A 5 speed manual transmission/transaxle, a 4 speed automatic transmission/ transaxle, and a 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. When I call the transmission a transaxle, I mean it literally. Both the transmission and rear axle are located in the same housing, thus a trans-axle.
If the vehicle has 4 wheel drive, a transfer case is added in order to transmit power to the other two wheels, the rear wheels in this case.
Honda transmissions are excellent transmissions, I have always felt that way. Somewhat unconventional in design, they get the job done in fine fashion, work excellently and last a long time, if you use genuine factory Honda transmission fluid.
Honda automatic transmission fluid is made for Honda transmissions only. You can only buy it from the dealer. Believe me when I tell you that, A. the transmission does not work as well on non Honda transmission fluid, and B. the transmission will have a pre-mature failure if you don’t use Genuine Honda ATF [automatic transmissions fluid].
If you asked me what is the best replacement transmission, my answer would be, ”call GotTransmissions.com”. I can only say we offer the finest replacement transmission on earth. Available immediately are transmissions, low mileage used transmissions, JDM transmissions and crate-new transmissions.
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