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Old 05-10-2013, 08:01 AM
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Working on a 93 DX auto DD:
if i give it too much gas i hear a high pitch whistle and it won't accelerate. but if i increase my speed slowly i have no problems. I tried to test it on the highway but it doesn't have the power when you need it.

idk if its the CAT. that's clogged.
i wna drain and refill the Tran. fluid and get an oil change (synthetic) by this weekend, but if i can't resolve this acceleration issue, then idk if i wna drop more $ on it.
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It could be the cat, as well as a variety of other things. No CEL?

How is your gas mileage?
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gas mileage is great. what do you mean by CEL? i'm sorry but i'm fairly new and still getting used to some of the acromyns used.
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Check Engine Light
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no the check engine light does not come on.
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Originally Posted by SweatDaTeck
Working on a 93 DX auto DD:
if i give it too much gas i hear a high pitch whistle and it won't accelerate.
When this^ happens, do the engine rpms rise when you push the throttle pedal but the the car doesn't move much?
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yes the rpms rise, but the car doesn't accelerate at all, if i wasnt already in motion i wouldn't go nowhere. i have to take my foot off the gas and slowly increase my speed in order for it to shift into 5th or sometimes even 4th!
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Sounds like the transmission is toast, but first try 3 drain-and-refill cycles with Honda ATF.
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ATF-Z1 vs. DEXRON II vs. DEXRON III???
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Default Re: dx auto won't accelerate/high pitch whistle

Originally Posted by SweatDaTeck
ATF-Z1
This^

Or a Honda-recommended ATF
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Default Re: dx auto won't accelerate/high pitch whistle

and what does that lucas transmission fix do?? will that help? or hurt?
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Avoid all "magic fixes in a bottle".
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thanx
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