just got a Honda 2002 CRV EX model, 1500 miles,,feel the transmission
shifts when speed is between 20 to 21 miles, I did not feel that
shift in honda accord, however, I did feel that way when my old dodge
intrepid( the one with transmission problem), is it normal?

Depending on how much attention you pay to it, you can always feel
the trasmission shift in any car.
The CR-V is smoother than many, not as smooth as some.
I might sugest a test drive in another CR-V so you can tell if it is
unusually abrupt for the CR-V.

If you are not changing your fluid evey 15,000 miles and using Honda ATF Z1 you may want to drain out then refill with new Honda ATF Z1 and stay with that schedule. This corrected a problem in a 91 Accord LX that was using Dextron II. Also if the problem is not resolved after 3000-5000 miles I would try another drain and refill. Let us know the results.

That's what I will do this week. Is there a transmission filter in this transmission?

I found out the hard way about 2 years ago, the only filter in these guys is a small metallic screen that is only accessible after a teardown of the trans (in this case a '92 EX auto which I assume has virtually the same drivetrain as the LX).<br><br>A fluid change will most likely improve your situation, however at the same time I'd install an external transmission fluid filter inline with one of the hoses leading to the cooler (part of the radiator assembly). This will help to catch foreign matter, friction material, etc. that would otherwise build up on that internal filter, reduce fluid pressure and cause shift problems. It's much easier to replace an add-on filter every 24K miles, I think I paid an extra $20 for it after a rebuild. I'd double-check with an expert on this one but it seems logical to have the filter placed between the radiator's outlet and the transmission's inlet, to keep out any foreign matter from the radiator as well before the fluid goes back into the trans.

No expert but just got done putting a Perma Cool tranny filter on my F-250. Will soon be putting one on my '93 EX for reasons you specify. I like this brand (J.C.Whitney for ~25.) because you can use a number of different oil filters (FRAM, Motorcraft)with it. They recommend splicing it between the discharge side of the trans and the suction side of the cooler. I think hot fluid carries more metal and the cooler "radiator" will probably not contain the contaminants that a H2O radiator would.<br><br>Bob <br>Mulepick@...