Hi, I have a 91 Honda Accord, I love this car but there are many problems and I was hoping you could give me some guidance for DIY? For a few months there has been a sort of swishing sound at a certain rpm (2000-3000) I have a magnaflow catback exhaust (not by choice) I think it's an exhaust leak but not sure how to fix it. I also have a popping sound coming from exhaust at idle and after high rpm. And two days ago I went over a huge bump in the road and since then I can't make it up hills. acceleration between idle and 2000 rpm is really sluggish then picks up, shifts hard and it feels like it's being held back for 3-6 seconds then back to normal? car has always had a stiff transmission (it's auto) but it feels much worse now. I'm sorry I know I'm asking for a lot of answers but it's my first car, I kinda got screwed, but I love the car and I don't wanna see the tranny drop thanks man

 

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change the trans fluid. 3qts of Genuine Honda ATF but only use 2.5ltrs

 

It sounds like you may have an exhaust leak. You should pay to have a mechanic test for one unless you know how to properly seafoam.

 

Do you think the exhaust leak is causing the slow acceleration? How would I find the leak? And I changed the transmission fluid about 4 months ago, recently have smelt it burning checked the fluid still full and pink but smells a bit burnt obviously