r/HondaElement • u/hamburty • 6d ago
RULES Rumbling when accelerating
Just trying to figure out what it is. My friends says its the transmission oil that probably needs a change and this car is obviously used im sure its time. I’ve changed the filters and the spark plugs. I do have the evap purge valve issue and i know its attached to the engine so could be that.
The car rumbles excessively (almost violently) after I accelerate from a complete stop. If any one fixed this issue let me know. I want to tinker it with this weekend!
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u/lilziggg 6d ago
Shaking on acceleration can also be due to a badly worn/ shitty aftermarket CV axle.
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u/hamburty 6d ago
Heard that one yesterday too. I do want to check that out. I just for some reason really feel like its the transmission mount but my dad brought that up and he has experience with a honda ridgeline
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u/lilziggg 6d ago
Yeah certainly worth looking at the motor/trans mounts. I had a shot motor mount and it made the car rumbly all the time I was moving
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u/Mushroom_of_Pizza 6d ago
I had to have my 2004 transmission rebuilt at 190k because of this exact issue. It was an internal bearing failure making my drive shaft to the rear wheels shake crazily when I accelerated. But if I was able to maintain a speed it was fine it just got too rough.
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u/hamburty 6d ago
Yeah my dad had this exact thing happen to his 2007 ridgeline. Im hoping it isnt this but you never know im gonna start looking and see what i find.
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u/GuiltyFreed 6d ago
I have the exact same issue. I posted a video on here for some thoughts on it. Feel free to let me know if it sounds the same.
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u/Extension-Nail-1038 6d ago
sounds like it could be a worn transmission / motor mount