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#164 of 180 Re: What type of Gasoline? [scottm123] by net2net_99 Aug 31, 2007 (8:49 am)
Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 29, 2007 10:10 am) Scottm123, this is very useful information.   You get 23.x MPG with 40% city driving is very good news. I thought the best they claim for MDX is about 22 MPG ( I would assume for 100% highway driving under optimum conditions!!!)   I still have doubts about the gas stations that cheat (don't necessarily give you premium even if you pay for it).
#165 of 180 Re: 5 year long term report on an 2001 MDX [go_mdx1] by hnikdel Jun 30, 2008 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Feb 14, 2006 7:51 am) I have an MDX 2004 with about 66000 miles. The engine and VTM-4 light came on about 2 days ago. The car however runs well with no noticeable difference. Do I have the same problem as yours or is it something else. What is an IAC valve.   Thanks   H. Nikdel
#166 of 180 Acura MDX scheduled DEALER maint. vs NON-DEALER SHOPS by seif Aug 05, 2008 (7:49 am)
I have a 2006 MDX. It is exactly 2 years old and has 13.5K miles on it. I have never done the Acura 7500 mile maintenance and now I am coming up on the 15K. I have done oil changes at Jiffy Lube-type places every 3-5K miles. A friend has a 2005 MDX. He says he NEVER brought the car into the dealer for the 7500, 15K etc. services and only did oil changes at non-dealer shops.   I live in NYC so the 15K service is something like $350. I can leave the city and get it done for about $200+. So...my question is: are these 7500, 15K expensive services necessary or will my car (which has not had a single problem but has a "maint. req." light on now) run fine on regular oil changes? Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Aug 05, 2008 9:42 am) seif (Aug 05, 2008 10:25 am)
#167 of 180 Re: Acura MDX scheduled DEALER maint. vs NON-DEALER SHOPS [seif] by upstatedoc Aug 05, 2008 (9:42 am)
Replying to: seif (Aug 05, 2008 7:49 am) We'll have had our '04 MDX 5 years come November and I only had the 40k mile service done. This included the rear diff fluid change as well as cabin, air filters and I forgot what else. It was about $500. The remainder of service (oil changes) were done locally at Jiffy lube. No, it does not void your warranty if you miss Acura scheduled maintenence. Replies to this message: seif (Aug 05, 2008 10:25 am)
#168 of 180 Re: Acura MDX scheduled DEALER maint. vs NON-DEALER SHOPS [upstatedoc] by seif Aug 05, 2008 (10:25 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Aug 05, 2008 9:42 am) thanks for the response. my car is leased and the lease is up next june. i am thinking of buying it but not 100% sure. do you know if there is any penalty (for lack of better word) if they know that you have not had the scheduled services done by them?
#169 of 180 2008 MDX maintenance at 13k Miles by danil34 Aug 06, 2008 (1:04 pm)
My 08 MDX has 13k miles and service light is on with code B16 The dealer sad it will cost me $480 for this regular maintenance.   I cant belive have to spend $480 at 13k miles. I should've pick a beemer with free maintenace up to 50k miles Replies to this message: dms9 (Aug 06, 2008 7:23 pm) mr1340 (Oct 25, 2008 5:02 am) dave210 (Aug 15, 2008 5:00 am) un_sidiq (Sep 14, 2008 8:18 am) 10sfan (Sep 15, 2008 7:36 am)
#170 of 180 Re: 2008 MDX maintenance at 13k Miles [danil34] by dms9 Aug 06, 2008 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: danil34 (Aug 06, 2008 1:04 pm) GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. Your dealer is ripping you off.   I paid $220 for the same service and thought that was too much. All they do is change the oil, rotate the tires and change the differential fluid. Of course, they "Check" everything, but really, how much checking does a 13,000 mile car need. If that takes 30 mins I would be surpised. But, DO NOT pay 480 for that, go somewhere else. If you can't have them break down the charges for each item of work they are going to do in writing. If it doesn't seem reasonable, I bet Acura National would like to know how that dealer is treating its customers. Replies to this message: mr1340 (Oct 25, 2008 5:02 am)
#171 of 180 Re: 2008 MDX maintenance at 13k Miles by danil34 Aug 14, 2008 (1:00 pm)
I called Acura national, they said they have no control of maintenance or service pricing of the dealers. Its up to them to charge to charge the customer.   For those who thinking to get an MDX. Ask your dealer for an estimate of regular maintenance. They could rip you off on this one.
#172 of 180 Re: 2008 MDX maintenance at 13k Miles [danil34] by dave210 Aug 15, 2008 (5:00 am)
Replying to: danil34 (Aug 06, 2008 1:04 pm) The B16 maintenance (if you look in your manual) includes:   - Replace engine oil1 and oil filter - Rotate tires - Replace rear differential fluid   The rest of the maintenance items include "inspections" that they're going to do regardless when your car is up on the lift. I guarantee you can cut that estimate in half by only specifying the 3 above items to be done.
#173 of 180 Re: vtm change [otis123] by 10sfan Aug 15, 2008 (9:27 am)
Replying to: otis123 (Mar 09, 2005 7:46 am) Remember the business overhead costs for these beautiful dealership buildings continues and the back room has to turn the profit, especially when new car sales are down. The Acura dealer quoted me a price of $177.95 for the 7,500 mile service, inlcuding the VTM-4 fluid. Had it done at a Honda store at 16,000 miles for $105.00 with the Oil and Filter change. That was two years ago and the MDX is still running strong. Honda Dealerships are less expensive but no loaner vehicles.

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