I'm pretty new to Hondas, but what you're talking about definitely sounds like the auto tranny downshifting. I've noticed it on mine as well. It is kinda annoying, so I've gotten in the habit (probably bad) of just dropping it into neutral when I'm going down a hill and I know I'll be stopping. Like I said probably not very safe though...

 

ok I'll try that and see what happens. Should I try it in Drive 3 instead of Drive 4? I do all my driving in Drive 4. If I put it into Drive 3 to test it, should the bumping/jolting be more pronounced, or less? Let me know what I should look for. If it's a warn motor or a tranny mount..how much would it be to fix? Is this a lot of money? Thanks again for everyone's insight.

 

if its actually a problem, you should hear a nice thump when you let off the gas in D3, and if not, the jolt should be more pronounced.

 

If I test this, it won't hurt my car in any way would it? And if there is a problem, which I doubt there is, how much would it cost to fix? (tranny mount, etc)

 

you could fix your own mount, depending on which one it is, it could be very simple, or a nightmare. but i think they are around 40-100 bucks, depending on which one you need. but no, as long as you dont redline it itll be fine. just get up to about highway speed, and take it down to D3, an dgive it a little gas. then let off. you could try it in the Rolla too to see if its kinda the same feeling. im really doubting its a problem. i think its just a quirk of the car that you will get used to.

 

what do you mean by "redline it"..and thanks so much for your input too man...You've really helped me out alot. Can I try it in D3 just around my neighborhood..because I get the jolting in my neighborhood too..and it should be a more pronounced jolt, but NO thump or knock. Correct?

 

just shift it to a point where the rpms are a little higher than they are when its in D. "redline" means revving it to the top of its capabilities. usually determined by a red line on the tachometer. or a spot where the numbers turn red. youll know if its revved too high.

 

I hear a thump sometimes when I'm in Drive 4...is that bad? It's not all the time, but sometimes. Should I just have my car examined?

 

then it might be a motor mount. might get it checked out.

 

should I go to the mechanic and say..I think I have a motor mount problem? Or should I keep my mouth shut..what would be the best thing to do? Should I have him check the whole car and let him drive it to hear/feel the bump that I'm feeling. Becuase it doesn't happen that often. Or should I just say..can you check the tranny mount or the motor mount?