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my mechanic told me that my freeze plugs could have failed, i have already searched ... Car 1: 1991 Acura Legend ... Car 1: 94 acura legend ls. anti freeze leak
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I bought a 2000 RL used, with some factory warranty remaining, and then bought an extended warranty. While hnder warranty, car began to smell up my garage from fumes from oil dripping onto hot exhaust. Not enough oil at that point to show up on garage floor. Complained to dealer about the odor but Acura Master Mechanic (said he) couldn't find source of odor (although I told him I suspected an oil leak because I had prior experience with oil leaks and resultant smells on another car). On the next service visit after the extended warranty expired, same master mechanic said my RL's rear main oil seal was leaking onto exhaust causing odor. And the dealer wanted north of $1000 to fix it. I declined. Leak has steadily gotten worse - now visible drops on garage floor. An independent repair shop quoted $650 plus the cost of replacing expensive, special Honda transmission fluid. Took my complaint all the way up the chain to the head of Honda in Japan, but got no assistance. No more Honda products for me.

replace the sump as you probably have cracked it. check the condition of the oil pump pick up as it may be bent and cracked . Best to have the job done by an accredited mechanic as there may be suspension damage as well

You should get it up in a hoist and look at lower side of engine. Could be rear seal or something as simple as valve cover gasket leaking. It's probably a simple gasket that needs replacing but don't put it off, leaks don't fix themselves they only get worse.

I suppose if you had gone to the trouble of reading your owner's manual, instead of asking someone else to do it for you, you would discover that is an oil change reminder. Now your next question could also be answered by reading the manual. Beyond that, the car is still under warranty so you could contact a dealer with these questions.

Don't worry I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem, just check the link I attach https://www.reliable-store.com/products/2001-acura-rl-workshop-service-repair-manual

A quart /1000 miles is on the high side for that mileage- something abnormal is causing it.
1) Ensure any motor oil leaks are fixed to ensure they are not contributing to the oil loss.
2) Observe if any blue smoke from exhaust on downhill coast/deceleration - if present it indicates worn valve stem oil seals (these can be replaced relatively cheaply).
3) If blue smoke from exhaust on acceleration the piston rings may be worn- (costly repair).

I have a 2002 3.5RL with 167,000 miles. I had the 100,000 and 125,000 mile services performed by the dealer and am running fine. I expect to run it to at least 200,000 miles.

Bob

This is a very BIG job the oil pan holds the differential and 1 axle runs through the pan. this job takes an experenced mechanic with a lift and proper tools over 8 hours to do. Not my favorate job thats for sure.

most likely, the thermostat needs to be replaced.

if that doesn't fix it, check the water pump