How do you check the transmission fluid in an Acura MDX?

Checking Transmission Fluid Levels

1. Turn on your car.
2. Find the transmission fluid dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid, moving it around between your thumb and forefinger.
4. Wipe off the dipstick with a rag, then place it back in the vehicle.

How much does it cost to change fluid in an Acura MDX?

MSRP on Acura ATF Type 3.1 is $48.52 per US Quart. So you’re looking at nearly $200 JUST IN FLUID COSTS, before tax. Plus you need to replace both drain and fill plug bolts (if you’re going to do the procedure, properly). That’s another $40-70 in parts.

What kind of oil does an Acura MDX use?

Engine oil will keep your engine lubricated. To do yourself, you will need a socket set, new filter, and drain bucket. Transmission fluid keeps the transmission itself cool and well lubricated, but it is also a hydraulic oil that is used to apply internal clutches, and transfer torque via the torque converter.

What should I do about rust on my Acura MDX?

To do yourself, you will need a socket set, screwdrivers, rubber tubing, and some help. Brake fluid, unlike other oils in your car, will actually absorb water out of the atmosphere over time. This will lower the boiling point of the brake fluid, leading to brake fade, as well as cause rust and corrosion internally.

Do you need a drain bucket for an Acura MDX?

Acura MDX. To do yourself, you will need a socket set, oil filter wrench, and drain bucket. Keeping your engine well lubricated will allow your MDX to perform at its best. When the oil gets old, it breaks down more easily which, in turn, leads to it losing its lubricating properties.

MSRP on Acura ATF Type 3.1 is $48.52 per US Quart. So you’re looking at nearly $200 JUST IN FLUID COSTS, before tax. Plus you need to replace both drain and fill plug bolts (if you’re going to do the procedure, properly). That’s another $40-70 in parts.

Where is the brake fluid reservoir on an Acura MDX?

Locate the brake fluid reservoir on the driver’s side firewall. Wipe any dirt and debris from the reservoir cap before removing it. Figure 1. Brake fluid reservoir cap. Using a syringe or turkey baster, siphon as much brake fluid from the reservoir as possible. Figure 2. Siphoning old brake fluid. Fill the brake reservoir with fresh brake fluid.

How to change the rear differential on an Acura MDX?

Lift open the rear edge of the cover with a plastic pry bar tool or a flathead screwdriver. Remove the lug nut wrench (or “tire iron”) from the storage compartment on the left side of the plastic cargo area panel. Place the socket on the lug nut wrench over the hoist shaft.

Where is the drain bolt on a MDX?

Figure 1. The location of the drain bolt on your MDX. Once you have drained the fluid from your transmission and replaced the drain bolt, it is time to refill your transmission. Locate the fill bolt on your transmission and remove it using the 17mm bolt. You will need an extension to reach the bolt. Figure 2. The filler bolt on your transmission.