Will my transmission go bad? Should I sell my car?

I have an automatic 1999 Honda Civic EX that shifts really hard out of first gear and sometimes out of second gear. My transmission fluid is brown and I was told that it is too late to change; it will kill my transmission if I flush it and put new fluid. Is this true? Should I be worried? Can I change it or am I taking a chance of making things much worse?

You can change the fluid without a flush, at least a good part of it. Just do a drain and refill and change the filter. Then repeat later on. That way it does not stir up anything more than usual and you will get some fresh fluid introduced. Hopefully it smooths out.

Bullcrap. Go to a parts store, get three quarts of recommended fluid, Drain it, and refill. That's not a flush.

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That's what I put in my 00 Accord. It works just fine.

Don't forget to clean the drain plug off. If that doesn't work, you're out the cost of three quarts. If you want close to a complete change, drive it a week, change it again, drive it another week and do one more.

It's risky. Ron A obviously hasn't seen neglected transmissions bite the dust after a fluid change. And Hondas require Honda fluid. Read this post on the dangers of flushing a neglected transmission

http://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/transmission-flush/

I would do what Ron A said. The plug should be a 3/4' socket wrench drive. It really won't make any difference. That year group Accord has a history of bad torque converters. My 01 was replaced under extended warranty, yours would be way too late. Like Ron said, what have you got to lose. It will either get better, or stay the same.
One other thing, if it does work, don't sell it to someone like the transmission is OK, that would be totally dishonest.

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