Replace The Radiator And Thermostat On A 2001-2006 Acura MDX

[@katrellbryant9414]

One of the best step--by-step videos I've seen in quite awhile. Saved me from calling it quits while doing this same removal. Hats off to you sir!

[@CrisCord-vv4bp]

Best detail video I’ve seen so far

[@sandroSwann]

This guy is Great! Straight, 2the Point & No Fluff

[@paulschab8152]

Just did mine on my 05 MDX. Took me about 8 hours between 2 days. I bought the radiator for about 100 dollars and the labor was free for me lol. Hardest part was getting the bottom plastic skirting off without a clip tool. I improvised with a homemade fork. The clips that hold all electrical connections to the fans was a pain also. Just remember to bolt the ground back in or else you start smelling something burning lol. I'm sure I saved probably 900 dollars at the acura dealer and probably 500 at an independent shop.

[@islandfocus2]

Thanks for the tutorial! Worked on my 06 Acura MDX and followed your instructions ! Your instructions is very helpful. Much appreciated!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Lots of MDX's on the road, should be a helpful vid!

[@QuantumAscension1]

Thanks for the instructional vid. The transmission cooler line stripped the threading in my radiator and I had to buy a new one. This helped greatly!

[@jasonhill1138]

Thanks for the video! Trans cooler nipples "broke" on my daughters MDX, beckoning replacement. Your guidance was spot on! One thing to add, the right side (Driver's side) fan isn't bolted in at the bottom, it rests in two pilot holes. Also, by removing the steel line (again, for the Transmission lines) from the bottom of the radiator, that would provide a little more ease in removal (tight space between a/c coil and top beam). Thanks again, very helpful!

[@thehotspot2667]

mine did yesterday, a $ 20 oil cooler and 15 minute repair

[@tjones99]

Well made well narrated. Covers the job start to finish. Out to the driveway to see if I can replicate it! Thanks.

[@edgarguerra170]

Very good job you did on the MDX I have a 2006 MDX and I'm working on that I bought for my daughter this is what I have to do on my MDX thank you for your great video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

That’s a great car for your daughter. Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@joec96]

Very thorough video, Thanks Brian!

[@sylviabarrientoscamacho4523]

I’m super scared to do this. But more confident with the video. That’s ALOT of parts to remove😳🤪 wish the instructions were a little slower. I’ll be removing as im watching. Going to purchase everything now to take on this project 🙈

[@patriceglover8090]

Thank you 🙏 this should be fun I learned my breaks and rotors from a master mechanic he teaches like you great video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Just take your time and work slow and you’ll be all right. Thank you for watching!

[@patriceglover8090]

Ok will do and thank you for posting this

[@opproav]

Any videos on removing the dashboard to get at the heater core on a mdx first gen MDX?

[@Sashstashreview]

so my car was run in hot…they said ac condenser fan then radiator them heater core…all has been fixed now heater does work n now it’s running hot again. There’s coolant in there so idk. Soooo frustrated!!! What could it be??

[@oscarrojas4281]

Your like 👍 and a new subscriber thank you sir

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

I’m having issues with my 05 mdx, just yesterday the temperature gauge went into red then I stopped and put coolant and it was as if I was putting water into open ended pipe, immediately gushing out at the bottom through a plastic opening at the bottom of the bumper, I can’t exactly see where it’s coming out due to the plastic cover blocking everything underneath. Any suggestions?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

yinka santacruz Sounds like either the radiator hose or the radiator itself has broken.

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

How to Automotive I’m thinking the same too but I think if it’s the radiator itself water would be shipping out and it would have tell tale sign from few days prior but in this case when I pour in coolant from the top the whole thing comes straight out from the bottom with the same flow. If it is to do with hoses I should be fine but if it’s the radiator then oh dare replacing it in the public car park is the pain especially in this weather

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

How to Automotive with just 106,000 miles I didn’t see it coming

[@yinkasantacruz6708]

I pulled the transmission and the water is actually coming from the transmission cooler hole closest to the driver side, I’ve been told maybe the radiator is ruptured at the bottom on the top side of the transmission cooler section which means there’s a possibility the coolant might have found it’s way into the transmission. The hose on the transmission cooler line on the driver side is disconnected so the water is coming out of that plug hole. Waiting for replacement radiator.

[@cincomorales]

Great video I love it ! I just subscribed to your chanel

[@HowtoAutomotive]

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[@henrynguyen5460]

Hi After replacing my radiator and putting everything back together, My car has difficulty starting. Anyone have any ideas why?

[@Project_EG2]

This comes in handy because I have a 2006 Ridgeline with the j35 V6

[@christiana3430]

Thanks for video it helpful for me

[@robertdeckert5387]

Good information 👍 thanks

[@2MACC1.17]

Just removed radiator from my 2001 Acura mdx, I noticed the old radiator has a wire and harness, but the new one I purchased doesnt. Does that mean I got the wrong one? Everything else matches up.

[@marcsmith3881]

Great video. I am doing an MDX tomorrow. I have done several Pilots and it is a little bit of a pain because of all of the little things to be moved or removed. It pays to use a quality radiator. The one in the 01 MDX I doing tomorrow literally exploded at the top tank by the cap. The hole is about 6 inches long and the radiator was replaced less than a year ago. I may want to get a new cap just in case that caused some pressure not to bleed off.

[@hunterh.8353]

Question i had a so call "mechanic" take out the radiator on my Acura mdx 2006 . very similar to the one in this video. But the so call "mechanic" end up cutting a line that he should had not cut. Now looking at this video it look like the bottom line in the radiator. I order a new radiator and it does not come with that line. How is it call so i can order it. If you can help it would be appreciated

[@ranthepartsman6455]

Nec H Sounds like transmission cooler lines

[@ericrobinson3585]

How come you didn't show the part where you take down the shield from the bottom of the engine

[@mayxiong4262]

Just take the bumper off it's so much easier

[@MrBluoct]

Curious the mileage at failure. And if a change out before failure and mix of trans fluid with antifreeze happens

[@aliusa5190]

Thank you so much

[@reggieperkins4522]

Can I use a honda pilot radiator in 05 mdx??

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Reggie Perkins Most likely it’s the same but I don’t know for sure.

[@reggieperkins4522]

@@HowtoAutomotive can I put a honda pilot starter in a acura mdx

[@abelaguilar3178]

What's the worst thing that can happen if this is not done correctly?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Abel Aguilar overheat.

[@drkroots333]

My hood latch won't lock and the hood latch switch is connected

[@tattoosbyjoselopez2470]

🎯👍🏼 thanks

[@mikewheatley8082]

well that wont get the fans outta the pos im working on been screwing with it half the day

[@heyitschinoable]

You do quality work bud! Keep em coming.

[@thecarsectionthecarsection6420]

Wish you was in Philadelphia because the mechanic don't know how to do this 20 year old car smh

[@Ebbrush3]

straight up no non sense vid , good job my legend was a 10 min job , what a pain in the ass this one is... and then remove the back bumper then remove the steering wheel then remove left fender then remove ash tray ect. ect. ect....

[@2MACC1.17]

Nevermind, i had to purchase cooling fan switch.

[@Johnny-ey1gw]

Ya, easy when you have a car lift In a garage

[@EXOVCDS]

Not that bad looking of a job.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thomas EXOVCDS yes Thomas not to bad.

[@sonboogie]

Wobbly sausage? 10:36