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#1 of 180 Initial VTM Fluid Change by sbcooke Apr 29, 2002 (6:32 am)
The dealer just called me letting me know about the 7500 mile VTM service. Of course thanks to this forum I already know about it. What he told me, that I didn't know is that the fluid is a different type? According to him, it is a special "break-in" fluid that HAS to be changed? I thought that was interesting, and consistent with what I have learned.
#2 of 180 by wmquan Apr 29, 2002 (7:16 am)
Supposedly some of the early fluids have additives for break-in. I get confused about whether it's the oil, transmission fluid, or VTM-4 fluid that actually has the additives, but it's relatively academic since the initial 7,500 mile service is needed.   There's often some advice in some vehicles to avoid changing fluids like the oil early because of the loss of those additives.
#3 of 180 exterior maintenance by meleva Aug 20, 2002 (1:52 pm)
Hello everyone, Just purchased my `02 starlight silver MDX about a week ago. I took a trip out of state and back with it and now need to clean it. Any suggestions on cleaning the exterior with certain brands of car wash, wax or glaze? The dealer who sold me the car, suggested a glaze. What do I wash it with? With my older cars, I had just used dish -washing detergent or any other car wash I was able to find in my garage. I want to make sure I'll be using something that will be gentle and of course keep it looking new at all times. I read the owners manual and it mentioned using dishwashing detergent and wax afterwards. Thanks, Meleva Replies to this message: qrtlow (Aug 09, 2005 11:52 am)
#4 of 180 First Service by sbcooke Oct 17, 2002 (4:53 am)
I had my car serviced yesterday. 4000 miles and we have a big road trip coming up, so we did an oil change. Most of my driving is city, under 5 miles, since that qualifies as "harsh driving" and since the oil was fairly black, not brown, I went with an oil change early. The service department said to wait on the differential fluid change.   I had a hose that was pressing against the top of oil dipstick moved and they removed the dealership emblem from the back of the car...total $29.00...not bad considering Acura service is supposedly over priced.   They didn't have any loaner cars available, so they set me up with an Enterprise rental. I expressed that I didn't want a GEO Metro, so they upgraded me to a midsize without blinking...I got a Nissan Maxima. Other than the fruity/baking powder gross smell that was in the car, it was an OK experience. Also makes me realize how close the MDX handles to mid-level performance cars...the MDX isn't as quick, but the handling isn't too far off.
#5 of 180 how much did you pay for 7500 service at dealer? by slocko Dec 28, 2002 (4:34 pm)
I am used to paying around $80 for my honda ody 7500k service so I didn't even ask assuming it would be close to that figure. Imagine my shock when it came out to $215. Are the parts more expensive? the labor? more parts changed? or all the above?
#6 of 180 slocko by hopeitsfriday Dec 28, 2002 (5:30 pm)
The schedule maintenance are all labor cost, no part cost involve what so ever, well maybe a filter or 2. Anything they find that is major would be additional cost. The Acura dealer at my area charges me $70 per hour. They claim it takes 2 to 3 hours to perform the inspections. I almost always bypass the schedule maintenance, I like to do the maintenance a la carte instead. That way I know exactly what I am getting. Besides anything that breaks is still under warranty anyway. So does it matter if they find it now or if I find it later.
#7 of 180 re: 7500 by sbcooke Dec 29, 2002 (7:01 pm)
I am getting mine done this week. Don't forget that the MDX gets the rear differential fluid changed.
#8 of 180 sbcooke by hopeitsfriday Dec 29, 2002 (9:17 pm)
I should correct myself, I didnt really mean schedule maintenance as in oil changes or rear differential fluid changed. I meant the schedule inspections they want people to do at every 7500 miles or 15000 miles. I usually check the belts, fluids and the hose myself, the owner's manual has pretty good direction as to what to look for. Things like braking system and suspension components, I leave to the professionals.
#9 of 180 re: by sbcooke Dec 30, 2002 (8:00 am)
I agree with you on those items. There is no need to pay $200 to "check" everything. I try to go through the schedule service schedule and then ask the dealer to "change" what I want done, and not specifically do the 7500 "check". So I am only going to request that they change the differential fluid, oil and tighten the suspension/frame bolts that are making noise (I assume it is those making some noise due to other posts and reviews I have read).
#10 of 180 sbcooke by hopeitsfriday Dec 30, 2002 (2:35 pm)
Please let me know how that tighten suspension / frame bolt job turns out, I am sure alot of us would be interested. I too hear some slight noise from the undercarriage sometimes. I read that some owners thinks its the brakes and some think it is the suspension. I am wondering is it something that could be tighten or lubricated or does it come from the design itself. Thanks

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