[Ryan3443]

I have a 2001 MDX. It has had trans rebuilt and I was working on it a couple weeks ago and found some broken wires. While fixing true wires I decided to change trans fluid I found it to be majorly overfilled, with a burnt smell. The trans started reviving up when shifting into gear at start up but seems to be shifting fine after warming up. Wandering if a solenoid might be going out or screens might need cleaned.

 

[mwasie01]

mine does the same thing when starting in the morning. No burnt smell on my end. was there excessive clutch material on the magnet?

 

[habbyguy]

Did it shift OK before you changed the fluid? How did you check the level after filling?

 

[Ryan3443]

No I bought it knowing it had trans issues. I have come to find it that the update to put a jet of some kind in the old fill plug might cause the issue until fluid warms up for a few min. I have my doubts. I am changing fluid again this weekend and all filters.

 

[Ryan3443]

Yes but with it just being rebuilt I figure there would be a lot of clutch material on the magnet

 

[Bluepill]

1. Be sure to use only Genuine Acura/Honda fluid.

2. Fill with 3 quarts after draining. Drive for 5 minutes or more to warm up, stop and let sit on level ground for a few minutes. Check fluid level with engine off, and top off if necessary.

3. You may need to do a third or even fourth fluid change based on the old fluid smelling.