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Len
Any ideas on what is wrong or what needs to be done to fix it?
JJ, thanks for the reply. I'll try to find out from Acura.
Len
Thanks,
Tony
Thanks
Equivalent to 15000 mile service.
I just hat it done and paid $150.
Although Acura builds a great automobile, Acura lacks important design features to help set 'em apart from other high end makes. Acura is supposed to be the Luxury division of Honda but I'm not convinced. Look at Infiniti's designs throughout the model lineup and you'll clearly see the vast difference in future design clues. The Acura TL has a flat back off the trunkline. Is it a Scion or or an Acura?
I would really consider the RL in the near future, but it doesn't make sense in the dollar and cents catagory. No real bang for the buck. Just my two SENSE/CENTS.
It's such a great car when you sit in the parking lot and look at all the amenities and layout of the controls. (Though it's pretty cramped in the back seat . . . howcum it's the SAME interior size -- look at the Edmunds stats -- as the TL but bigger on the outside and $10K more expensive?)
Sadly, two miles of driving (50 mph on a highway, then 40-45 mph on a twisty road) convinced me this car is NOT worth the money.
I'm still on my search for the perfect AWD sedan.
The RL does have excessive road noise compared to its competitors. It's almost as noisy as a new 330i w/ Sport Package.
The original Michelins lasted about 27k miles. Wear was still good on all four tires, but I hit two potholes during a winter storm and both front tires developed bulges in the sidewall. If not for the potholes, I am sure they would have lasted atleast 40k miles.
I replaced all four tires with Dunlop Sport 4000 A/S. They are fantastic. Much, much quiter than the original Micehlins and also lower priced. Traction in all conditions, dry, wet and snow/ice have been fine.
Have had Continentals on other vehicles and always got poor mileage before needing replacement.
I also rotate the tires every 6k. Have never had to perform an alignment and have owned the car since new.
I've only put about 1,000 miles on it and look forward to driving it every day!
If I were a "yellow cab" driver, the car would be PERFECT ... what's with all the squeeks and rattles and noises .. I can't even hear the radio over all the racket...sounds like a NYC taxi cab more than a luxury car.
Also - please tell me if its me... but my dealer really stinks... they cant fix anything. Im surprised they dont accidently put engine oil in the windshield wiper fluid thing. You bring it in for one thing, they do something else and forget the thing you brought it in for. I'll bring it in with an appointment and wait all freaking day. Or I'll drop it off and hear nothing from them, call at near 5 o clock and then find out they havent done anything and have to keep the car over to order a part, and then 2 days later they still havent done anything and the car comes back to me with same problem. Headquarters seems to think this is honkey dorey and do NOTHING to help in customer care. From what I hear I am not alone with all of this.
good luck but just wanted to let you know it definitely can be paired. I have 2 RAZR V3's..
I knew the RL got bad gas mileage when I got it. But it really is bothering me now. It gets 17-19 mpg on average and my MDX gets 17. CA gas prices are so high. A family should have at least one car that gets good gas. A car only getting 19 mpg really hurts. Not like I didn't know. I really love the car except the gas and the uncomfortable passenger seats.
Keep in mind that the radio settings, along with most other settings, are tied to your key fob. You get one set of settings with Driver 1 and another with Driver 2. I'm not sure if that's your problem, but it's something to consider.
Looking for new tires now - thinking of going to the Michelin A/S's instead of the MX's for $238 and change at Costco. Anyone changed tires yet?
I will go with the A/S's for replacement tires; they have pretty good reviews throughout the forums, for noise reduction and handling, but they don't seem to last as long.
I'm going to the dealer for a free food and booze party unveiling the new turbo RDX - this will be a good look at Acura's newest technology.
Ksso
:sick:
Was this 'fix' in the owners manual?? Oh my!
NitroFill purportedly:
Maintains steady pressure despite changes in temperature
Reduces wear on tires
Reduces wheel corrosion
Improve fuel economy
Improve braking and handling
Reduce chance of tire failure.
The cost was $39.95 for the year, including top-offs, if necessary. The website is: www.whynitrofill.com
Has anyone used this product on the recommendation of the dealer?
George
All the articles I've read on the subject indicate you probably won't damage your engine, or anything serious like that. However, your gas mileage will probably suffer and negate much of the savings between the two grades of gas.