rails85 asked:


I just bought a 2008 Acura TL last December. I already had my first oil change at 6k miles. But now I want to switch to synthetic and start doing my own oil changes.

Do I need any special “Acura tailored” tools for an Acura TL in order to change my own oil and oil filter?

Melissa

Glady Reign asked:



Protection of the very life of the car is a must and it is for that reason that inventors of the past incorporated a car engine cover that they now call hood. This is the most visible part on the front end of the vehicle as it is the hard metal panel covering the major parts of the car. It is composed of an inner and outer panel. The inner panels usually have braces that criss-cross under its belly. This way, it could make the hood sturdy enough to protect the engine suitably well.

Time has had a lot of things changed in the industry of automobiles where Honda luxury make Acura is a member. Unlike commonplace hoods, the Acura hood is different. It’s hinges are built to provide easy access to the area under the hood. For another, since Acura is a luxury brand, Acura Hood types also took on such looks.

Japanese automaker Acura took its hoods to a new level by incorporating trendy styles into the car’s hood design. This has resulted to the emergence of openings in some Acura hoods through which the air could pass through with ease, allowing the engine to cool. As luxury requires that comfort must always be at a high, the engine of the Acura should never, even for once, be subjected to too much heat. Overheating could only be the end result if there is nothing to stand between engines and too much heat. Acura’s solution to this is to make an Acura hood constructed out of polyurethane material. These polyurethane-made Acura hoods are usually black in color and thus have high resistance to heat, making it the engine’s perfect partner to stand against the pressure of the sun’s heat.

Acura also incorporated a bit of welcome fun in their hood styles as they set to provide car consumers with hood accessories. These include nose protectors, hood scoops, and some hood spoilers. The nose protectors are secured in place to protect Acura hoods from grime, hard particles, and other road debris. The hood scoops, on the other hand, lead outside air directly to the air filter so that it contaminants could be cleaned off immediately. This way, Acura owners are sure to experience laudable engine efficiency. All these accessories and the Acura hood itself are available at a lot of online websites such as auto parts site so they’re easy to find and buy.

Randall

Anthony Fontanelle asked:



Honda’s luxury division Acura is not as popular as other luxury brands especially European ones. But the automaker is moving in the right direction by addressing the need for more quality vehicles by consumers.

The luxury brand has proven itself well in the past with Acura vehicles receiving praise and awards in the industry. Today, the automaker is on track to produce more quality vehicles which will propel them to the top of their class.

Already, Acura’s dealers in the United States are hyped up with the possibility of Acura competing directly with such brands as Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. These automakers, one being Japanese and the two others German, have been considered to be the leaders in the luxury market both in North America and other regions of the world.

The automaker promised a “big shift” to its dealers for next year. This shift is said to be geared towards catching up with the three most popular luxury brands. This means not only in terms of quality and reliability of their vehicles but also in its appeal to the consumer public. Ultimately, it will result in an increase of sale and production. It would be during that time that they can call themselves to be at the same level as Lexus or BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

Automotive News reported that in a meeting of Acura dealers in San Francisco, this is the message that was sent by Acura. The message is clear and hopefully for the automaker, their existing dealership base will help them in marketing the new vehicles that they will produce.

And indeed, Acura will be producing vehicles, new ones in the very near future. It is one of the promises given by the automaker to dealers. A new vehicle for every year is how the company aims to move closer to the tier 1 of luxury brands.

The automaker also announced that by next year, consumers and dealers alike will see a difference in Honda and Acura. As Lexus has been separated from Toyota, so will Acura be to Honda. This does not mean though that Honda will be letting Acura go. This means that there will be more distinction in Honda and Acura models.

Since Honda targets ordinary consumers, it is obvious that they will manufacture vehicles which almost everyone can afford. For Acura though, they have to focus on the upscale market, the consumers of which are those who can afford pricey vehicles.

If this promise by the automaker materializes, it is safe to say that more auto parts like Acura CL alternator will be mass produced. The automakers though have not yet announced whether they will be cutting production of some current models.

Agnes

Stephanie asked:


My father wants to reset the ‘check engine’ light on my 1998 Acura Integra, but can not find out how to do so. He has tried doing so with the information provided by wiki answers, but has not been able to follow the directions easily. Any help? Thanks in advance.

Ricky

lady_eli_2 asked:


I heard that the transmissions on an 01 acura mdx are permanently attached to the engine, so if the tranmsissions would need to replaced, i would have to remove both the engine and the motor to relace the transmision. Is that true, or is there another way to remove the transmission without removing the engine also with it?

Stacey

John Walker asked:


San Francisco, CA - Acura TL is a mid-size luxury sedan from the luxury division of Honda. Introduced in 1996, the Acura car derives its reputation on luxury, durability and reliability.

The base trim of the car is priced at $33,725. One gets a 258 hp 3.2L VTEC V-6 engine; a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift; shift logic control; grade logic control; HID headlights; 8-way adjustable driver seat with 2-level heating; a dual-zone climate control; a tire pressure monitoring system; 17-inch alloy wheels; an 8-speaker Acura/ELS surround sound system with 6-disc CD, and a DVD-audio changer for this price.

The higher end TL 5-speed Automatic, which comes with a Navigation System, costs about $36,225. Among the additional Acura Navigational system features available with this trim are voice recognition; rearview camera; Zagat survey reviews, and an AcuraLink satellite communication system with real time traffic information.

Other models such as the Type-S (Acura TL S) 5-speed automatic and Type-S 6-speed Manual trims are priced at $38,225. Among the prominent features of these trims are a 286hp 3.5L V-6 engine and Brembo 4-piston caliper front brakes, and a 6-speed manual transmission. These prices are inclusive the $715 destination charges. Other levies such as tax, license fee, and registration fee have to be paid as extra. The prices mentioned are a manufacturer’s suggested retail price, which varies from one Acura dealer to another.

A variety of interior and exterior accessories is available for prices ranging from $50 to $2,926.36.

The car can be had for lease at a monthly payment of $359 for three years with an initial amount of $1,999. For more details, visit http://www.bestacuraprices.com/acura-tl.php

Catherine

maryanne_haynes asked:


I drive a 2005 Acura RSX, with the factory stereo (not Bose). I’m trying to install an iPod Interface (specifically, the USA SPEC iPod Interface). The installation is quick and simple - just plug it into the back and run the wire around and through - so I don’t want to have to pay someone else to do it for me. I just have no idea how to pop out my radio without mangling it.

Donna

Coop asked:


I have searched for superchargers and turbo kits. But, I only seem to find kits for type s rsx’s. Do they have these kits for non s type 2002 acura rsx or are there better ways to make my car faster?

Ronald

mrkeef asked:


I recently fell into a ‘87 Acura Integera, but it needs some work and i was wondering about the fuse box and what number went to which system. Any place i could aquire a owners manuel would be great. On the internet would be best, but again any other source would be perfect.

Jacob

f1avor_f1av asked:


Why does the acura integra gsr vtec engine have an inner and outter valve spring for the intake?

Does this have something to do with the vtec component, i.e once a certain rpm is hit, it does somethign different with the intake valves?

Tony