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#120 of 180 Re: Protecting interior leather/fabric [boomerang] by love2driveinct Feb 23, 2006 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: boomerang (Feb 13, 2006 10:48 am) We have the Two Stage Car Seat Protector made by Prince Lionheart (they sell it at Babies R Us). We have found that it does a great job protecting the leather seat in our Ody. Since it curves up a little on the sides (hard to explain, but you'll know what I mean when you install it), it is also a good spot to put little things that you don't want rolling around the floor (pacifiers, extra toys, etc). We will definitely continue to use it in our new vehicle, which will be an 06 MDX or 06 Ody (still deciding!).   HTH
#121 of 180 30K Maintenance ugh by sbcooke Feb 24, 2006 (9:44 am)
Got my VTM fluid and oil changed, tires rotated, state inspection...$375...then they said my front brake pads won't pass inspection...$225 for pads and disk turn...I opted for pad replacement only for $169 since my rotors were warped and replaced under warranty a year ago. This was the quoted price. They just called as I was posting, funny enough and they said it came in total at $396??? I didn't argue, so I will see when I get there to pick it up.   I probably could have done better if I had gone to honda I am sure, but I was trying a new dealer. Brake pads I could have gotten for probably $80 at an independent...but the time to take another day off work to get there didn't seem worth it.
#122 of 180 re: 30K maintenance by sbcooke Feb 26, 2006 (3:31 pm)
Well, I got my bill. They charged me $1.30 for labor on the vtm fluid change? I assume that is the error. I told the service manager that it seemed much cheaper than quoted, he said he did the bill himself and he knew it was right.   So even better, I go out to my truck and the bumper is all scratched up. I brought it to their attention and they said they will take care of it. I cannot imagine they can do much for scratches in the plastic bumper? So this means at least another trip back.
#123 of 180 Re: 5 year long term report on an 2001 MDX [go_mdx1] by ohiojoe May 02, 2006 (8:20 am)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Feb 14, 2006 7:51 am) At 89K my check engne light came on. Dealer wants about $300 to fix EGR. I could not find info on Acura about recall, so any help you can provide is welcome. Also, any opinons about whether it is really necessary to fix EGR? Thanks. Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Jul 07, 2006 8:55 am) steve_ (Jul 07, 2006 9:49 am)
#124 of 180 Re: Brake pads [steve290] by boom3 Jun 06, 2006 (9:51 am)
Replying to: steve290 (Feb 17, 2004 7:51 am) My 2001 MDX is about ready for brake pad replacement, dealer wants $570 to do it. Did you get the dealer to replace your brake pads or did you do it yourself? I've changed brake pads before on cars but never on a MDX, is it something to try or have a dealer/shop do it?
#125 of 180 Replacing 2001 MDX brake pads front and rear by boom3 Jun 06, 2006 (5:11 pm)
My 2001 MDX is about ready for brake pad replacement, dealer wants $570 to do it. Is this a job that someone can do themself? I've changed brake pads before on cars but never on a MDX, is it something to try or have a dealer/shop do it? Replies to this message: scottm123 (Jun 16, 2006 6:14 am) mecheng1 (Jul 18, 2006 11:46 am)
#126 of 180 Re: Replacing 2001 MDX brake pads front and rear [boom3] by scottm123 Jun 16, 2006 (6:14 am)
Replying to: boom3 (Jun 06, 2006 5:11 pm) Honestly, I have not pulled the tires on my new '06 yet, but if you've done brakes on cars in the past, you know what to look for.   My '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited was just as easy as any car brake job I had done, and the MDX is much more car/minivan like than the very off-road capable Jeep.   I assume it should be a cake walk.   Pulling a tire will tell you right away. If you can get to the calipers and the rotors are easlily removed, you're in business. Just a glance will tell you what you're in for.   And for half of that $570 price, you should be able to replace all 4 Rotors and install Lifetime replacement pads. I know a lot of people go Ceramic, but I still swear by Bendix Semi-Metalic brake pads. Quiet, awesome stopping power, last a long time, have a lifetime replacement warranty, and not too bad in the brake dust department. (I also wax my wheels)   And with all new parts, the install is quick and painless. Just remember to clean up and lube your Caliper slides.   Best of luck!
#127 of 180 Re: 5 year long term report on an 2001 MDX [ohiojoe] by mecheng1 Jul 07, 2006 (8:55 am)
Replying to: ohiojoe (May 02, 2006 8:20 am) I see there is an NHTSA Service Bulletin dated Sept 2003 on MDX EGR valves. All systems on this complex truck should be kept up-to-date, but $300 sounds rather steep.   EPA Report says: "2001/2 MDX EGR valve warranty was extended to 8 yrs/80,000 miles.....Mfr Recall # is WER-02-038-00, Acura service bulletin # 05-019"   A good source is MyCarStats.com......you have to sign-up and provide an email address. Much of the info is free. Copies of bulletins can be purchased from a third party.   I too purchased my 2001NAVI when there was a four month wait for them. After 53000miles my report:   - Replaced the Goodyears with CrossTerrains at 44,000 - Had the 2nd gear lube jet added under the Trans. recall - Had the front springs replaced under the corrosion recall - No EGR issues, yet - Plastic Leather ("Pleather") arm rests in the doors and center console begain to disintegrate leaving sticky/tacky surface, Acura replaced out-of-warranty - Poorly designed clips holding the back panel of drivers seat would no longer hold the panel up, Acura replaced entire panel in-warranty - 52,000 miles replaced the brake pads myself, in my opinion, front rotors were marginally designed and do tend to warp, new pads removed any pulsing I saw during high speed braking, I will look to replace with vented and slotted aftermarket rotors some time [Acura service depts using this as a money maker, charging folks to replace rotors that have been warped ("hot spots") - the rotors should have been designed to handle the heat of stopping a truck of this size] -53,000 updated the Navigation system DVD, new DVD contains more information which slows down the old processor as it sorts for an acceptable route, still the best navi system I've seen and its been in Hondas for over six years.   This vehicle was first to offer the third row seat in a modest sized SUV. Still getting 22+ mph on highway trips.   Biggest complaint has been the fact that it is a door ding magnet. Honda is just starting to understand how build really big (wide) vehicles to survive the "urban jungle".   Crossing my fingers as I approach 60k, 70k ,and 80k with the original transmission design. Would probably have bought a Pilot fully-loaded if they have been available. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jul 07, 2006 9:49 am)
#128 of 180 Re: 5 year long term report on an 2001 MDX [mecheng1] by steve_ HOST Jul 07, 2006 (9:49 am)
Replying to: mecheng1 (Jul 07, 2006 8:55 am) Summary TSB info is available in the Edmunds Maintenance Guide. The NHTSA has them too (and occasionally full text is available there free).   Sometimes you can get your service writer to burn you a copy of a TSB. Alldata sells full text but Honda TSBs aren't available.   Steve, Host
#129 of 180 Re: Replacing 2001 MDX brake pads front and rear [boom3] by mecheng1 Jul 18, 2006 (11:46 am)
Replying to: boom3 (Jun 06, 2006 5:11 pm) boom3 -   You've probably serviced the brakes by now but,   I did my 01 MDX pads myself. Not much different from a standard car disc brake job. I used the OEM replacements and paid around $140 for all four wheels (which included the anti-squeal grease and shims).   If you have to turn the rotors due to warping, thats another story.   If you have to replace the rotors due to loss of thickness or severe warping, note that the hub nut is deformed after it is installed (as a locking feature) and you will need to replace these.   In my experience the dealers have been very aggressive in selling new rotors to uninformed customers. Have them measure the thickness of each rotor and give you a comparison of the actual thickness to the minimum service thickness. [And tell them you want the old rotors once they change them out - this may prevent them from "pulling a fast one".] The cheapest (not recommended) each new rotor goes for on-line (you need four) is about $60.

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