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Acura MDX Towing
75 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2011 at 12:27 AM
You are in the Acura MDX Forum.What is this discussion about? Acura MDX, Towing, SUV
#74 of 75 Re: 2006 Acura MDX towing [JBaumgart] by wwest
Nov 24, 2011 (8:53 am)
Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 23, 2011 11:41 pm)
The real problem with the MDX towing is that the SH-AWD system is always engaged, even on highly TRACTIVE surfaces, during even the slightest level of acceleration. Having a tow attached means taking a longer period in acceleration mode to get up to the speed you desire. The longer you spend in acceleration mode the longer the drive train remains over-stressed.
The answer might be to find a way to disengage the rear drive except for times of obvious need.
#75 of 75 Re: 2006 Acura MDX towing [JBaumgart] by goomba1
Nov 26, 2011 (12:27 am)
Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 23, 2011 11:41 pm)
It seems not too many vehicles were sold during the financial crisis, so 3 year old off-lease SUVs are not as good a deal as they were a year or so ago. That would be nice if you can buy new or certified and get that extended powertrain warrantee. Otherwise, would paying for the aftermarket hitch and adding that light towing load really make a difference between transmission failure vs no problems? I doubt it; maybe if it is one of the problem transmissions/torque converters it would fail a bit sooner than otherwise (in which case better to have bought another vehicle or a 2007+ MDX with factory hitch).
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