mileage and durability

204,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEINDAMANHUT
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i have a 91 honda accord lx. I wanted to know if there is any way to keep it from breaking down as in droping a new motor and tranny in or is there any other ways to keep it going??
Dec 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If it is not broken, don't fix it.

What problems are you encountering now?
Dec 21, 2010 at 10:51 AM
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MIKEINDAMANHUT
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well its tricky when i accelerate my engine wants to pop out of the car i dont know if its the transmission or something with the motor itself
Dec 22, 2010 at 12:52 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Get the engine mounts checked. Bad mounts would result in excessive****** when transmission engages.

Check idling speed as well. If it is too high, shocks would be felt when shifting into gear.
Dec 22, 2010 at 4:08 AM
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