Q&A

Transmissions when replaced will always come with a replacement torque converter along with them. This is because typically when a transmission fails it sends metal throughout the assembly. You can never really flush a torque converter in the shop well enough to prevent contamination from an old converter from getting into a rebulit or new transmission. So, they come with one.

I am a little miffed that they are estimating both a transmission and a separate torque converter. Why don't you call to verify that information - even try a second dealer for information.

Flushing the transmission fluid is never expressly recommended by Acura. Even as non-recommended proactive approach, I agree that it is probably worse to flush your transmission fluid at this time given your concerns. You may actually accelerate failure, as debris may move to a catastrophic location.

What Dave said is very true. But I just did one for my friend who had the same problem but it also had a bad shudder and we just replaced his converter and fluid and it is doing well. It was just the cheaper fix. But by the sounds you may need both. But like Dave said a new tranny will have a new converter.