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Re: Oil Changes [tl_2007s] by upstatedoc
Nov 23, 2007 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: tl_2007s (Nov 21, 2007 4:13 pm)

If it gets to the point where you're worried about it, do yourself a favor and change the oil. I tended to push my '05 TL pretty hard and always felt better changing the oil sooner. It certainly won't harm the vehicle.
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SRS by hsoni
Dec 04, 2007 (2:36 pm)
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After driver seat lining repair work I have SRS light on all the time on 03 TL. Please help me how to reset?
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Xenon Headlights out NEED HELP!! by chersman
Jun 09, 2008 (9:00 am)
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Can anyone give me some insight on how to diagnose HID lights. I have an 03 3.2 TL. Right side light flicks on for a second and goes off. Left side doesnt come on at all. Fuses are both good. Talked to dealer and was told that the ignitor carries a pretty high charge (50,000 volts) and not to begin to try to DIY. From my research its not always the bulbs that are bad. But how do I diagnose without frying myself as the dealer kindly put it.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Chris
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SYNTHETIC OIL OPINIONS??? by lockgiants
Jun 11, 2008 (8:40 pm)
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Hey fellas! So can anyone here give me a few opinions on moving to synthetic oil? I just got my 08 TL in December, and currently have 7k miles on the odometer. I'm thinkin switching to synthetic (Mobile 1 I heard is good??) for my second oil change. Is it worth it? What are the benifits/negatives of moving to synthetic?
  
Also, for those of you who change your own oil on your TL's, is there anything out of the ordinary that I would need to change my own oil and oil filter?? Are there any possibilities of leaks when switching to synthetic after 7k miles? Any special tools needed?
  
Any advice welcome!
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Re: SYNTHETIC OIL OPINIONS??? [lockgiants] by taxesquire
Jun 12, 2008 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: lockgiants (Jun 11, 2008 8:40 pm)

I'm not an all-knowing car guy, but I've heard enough people speak of the values of full-synth that I switched to it several years ago. Mainly what I heard is that it stays cleaner longer (so you can change it less often) and whatever parts get lubricated with oil get lubricated bettter with synth, so the car just holds up better over the long haul.
 
I don't pay attention to the brand - I just make sure it's full synth.
 
I don't know that I benefit from the fact that full synth lasts longer b/c I always have the oil changed based on my 04 TL's reminder system, and I don't see how it could know whether I'm using synth or dino oil.
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Re: SYNTHETIC OIL OPINIONS??? [taxesquire] by lockgiants
Jun 12, 2008 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: taxesquire (Jun 12, 2008 6:23 am)

taxesquire
 
I heard the same things. A few people also told me it helps gas mileage. Do you do you own oil changes? I'm also wondering whether I need any special Acura tailored tools to change the oil and oil filter.
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Re: SYNTHETIC OIL OPINIONS??? [lockgiants] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jun 12, 2008 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: lockgiants (Jun 12, 2008 2:42 pm)

The effect on gas mileage will be very small, maybe 1-3%. So if you get 20, you might get 20.4. So on a full tank of gas you might save $1 or so with gas at 4 a gallon.
 
Synthetic is really good for ultra high heat situations, extreme cold weather starts, or heavy towing. You can also push your oil change intervals, but I wouldn't do that while you were under warranty.
 
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Re: SYNTHETIC OIL OPINIONS??? [lockgiants] by taxesquire
Jul 07, 2008 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: lockgiants (Jun 12, 2008 2:42 pm)

I don't do my own oil changes, so I can't speak to that. Sorry.
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Re: SYNTHETIC OIL OPINIONS??? [taxesquire] by kominsky
Jul 08, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: taxesquire (Jul 07, 2008 11:29 am)

I've never changed oil on a TL so I don't know for sure, but I have a pretty long history with Honda vehicles and many oil changes performed on them. I've never needed any special tools to complete the changes. The only thing I think you need to worry about is that your new filter comes with a replacement drain bolt crush-washer or that your sure to pick one up. Good luck!
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TL B1 service charge by andywuwei
Aug 09, 2008 (9:32 am)
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hi guys, my first post hear.
 
I have a 2007 TL for a little over a year with about 12000 miles on it. Service indicator tells me it needs B1 service. Called the dealership and was told b1 runs $240. Don't know if this is proper but feel like a rip off. Appreciate any suggestion.

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