The Honda B7VA 4-speed automatic transmission was produced at a Japanese plant from 1998 to 2001 and was installed in the popular Inspire and Sabre sedans, second-generation Acura TL. This transmission shares many similarities with the B7TA in the Odyssey and the B7XA in the V6-powered Accord.
4-speed automatic transmissions: B7VA, MCJA, MGPA, S4TA, S4XA, SLXA.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 320 |
| Recommended oil | Honda ATF-Z1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.2 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.0 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 92 |
Gear ratios Honda B7VA
Using the example of a 2000 Honda Inspire with a 3.2 liter engine:
| Main | 4.20 |
| 1st | 2.543 |
| 2nd | 1.502 |
| 3rd | 0.947 |
| 4th | 0.608 |
| Reverse | 1.846 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Acura TL 2 (UA4) in 1998 – 2000;
- Honda Inspire 3 (UA4) in 1998 – 2001;
- Honda Saber 2 (UA4) in 1998 – 2001.
Disadvantages of the Honda B7VA gearbox
- This is a fairly reliable transmission, but it is installed with powerful V6 power units;
- With vigorous driving, the torque converter clutch wears out quickly, sometimes before 150,000 km;
- Then dirt clogs the oil passages, filters, and screens, causing jerking and jerking;
- Also, at mileage exceeding 150,000 km, wear of the shaft sealing rings is common;
- This causes the oil pressure in the system to drop and the clutch packs to burn out.
