2003 Acura MDX cracked engine

Tiny
ANGELIATHOMPSONMD
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  • 2003 ACURA MDX
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,600 MILES
Car began shifting with difficulty and then (within 30 miles) would not move forward. Told problem transmission. When the mechanic went to change out transmission, found mixed fluids, I am now told car needs new engine AND new transmission. 116,000! Miles.
Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 10:04 PM

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Tiny
JEREMIAH
  • MECHANIC
  • 217 POSTS
Mixed fluids where? In the transmission? And what kind of fluids?Where you told of what kind of damage? Engine oil is kept in the engine and trans fluid in the trans. They don't meet anywhere, someone had to put it there for them to mix, wether by mistake or not it can only be human error that would cause it. Unless it was coolant found which would indicate a cooling system problem not necessarily meaning engine replacement
acura has an extended warranty on transmissions because it's such a common problem(120,000 miles I
think) try to call the dealer first
could you let me know exactly what they said about the engine?
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
EHLIN
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Mixed fluids in the tranny can't possibly hurt the engine. Better get another mechanic!
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 9:40 PM

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