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#5202 of 5387 Re: How to inspect front brakes? [rvator4] by delmar1 Feb 12, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: rvator4 (Feb 11, 2009 3:15 pm) How can I check the brake pads without taking the wheels off? I heard that if you take a mirror to the rotors...you can visually inspect.   Is there a trick to that process?   Also...how much quicker do the front brakes wear compare to the rear?
#5203 of 5387 Engine chatter? by ewsnc Feb 13, 2009 (10:07 am)
I've had a 08 TL Base for about a year. Since new, the car has an annoying issue. The engine seems to chatter when runs at 1800 -2000 RPM and gives a grinding feeling from the floor. The feeling clears up if RPM is below or above the range. Running the engine without load doesn't give this problem. Is this normal? Replies to this message: mmelone (Feb 13, 2009 10:40 am) mikey38 (Feb 14, 2009 8:08 pm) zeen (Mar 21, 2009 10:50 am) rvator4 (Mar 21, 2009 1:15 pm)
#5204 of 5387 Re: Engine chatter? [ewsnc] by mmelone Feb 13, 2009 (10:40 am)
Replying to: ewsnc (Feb 13, 2009 10:07 am) I complained of the same issue when I returned by car for it's first scheduled service visit. I was told this was normal. It interesting becuase I just drove the new 2009 TL and there was no issue.
#5205 of 5387 TL recalls by semez Feb 14, 2009 (1:29 pm)
Anyone have any opinions on having the 2 recalls on an 05 TL done. I dont really have time and was wondering if anyone has had an issue with the Power steering or wiper motors. Not really interested in wasting my time if its no big deal. Opinions?? Replies to this message: laurasdada (Feb 15, 2009 11:53 am)
#5206 of 5387 Re: Engine chatter? [ewsnc] by mikey38 Feb 14, 2009 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: ewsnc (Feb 13, 2009 10:07 am) If you have an automatic I believe the car shifts into 5th at a fairly low speed which causes the engine to lug due to the low rpm. Manual shifting to 4th clears up the grinding....this is based on my experience with my 06
#5207 of 5387 Re: TL recalls [semez] by laurasdada Feb 15, 2009 (11:53 am)
Replying to: semez (Feb 14, 2009 1:29 pm) I had these two done at once. Left the car for the day, got a loaner TSX. I'd get it done. While you never know when a component may go, I believe that a recall denotes a greater likelihood.
#5208 of 5387 Ran out of fuel on Acura 07 TL w/Nav by armanipatrick Feb 17, 2009 (12:14 pm)
I ran out of gas on the highway this morning. I know, I know. I've already been given the incredulous "How could you?" look by my co-workers, wife and the NJ highway employee who pulled over to inquire, so please no more piling on. Have some mercy.   My question is this: I've heard letting gas tank run to empty will damage the fuel filter because of the sediments at the bottom. Has this happened to anyone on the forum? How do I really check if my fuel filter is ok? Is this one-time transgression going to cost me dearly? I just recently had an oil change done (if that matters).   By the way, I thought once the fuel warning light came on there are still about 4 gallons or so in the tank. I don't think I went even 50 miles after that light came on. But I've learnt my lesson -- no more futzing around once the warning light comes on.   Armani Replies to this message: rvator4 (Feb 18, 2009 5:06 am) camon (Feb 19, 2009 5:46 am)
#5209 of 5387 Re: Ran out of fuel on Acura 07 TL w/Nav [armanipatrick] by rvator4 Feb 18, 2009 (5:06 am)
Replying to: armanipatrick (Feb 17, 2009 12:14 pm) I don't know about the filter(although I suspect that you would notice a clogged filter in performance), but I think the onboard computer calculates how much gas is left in the tank from fuel flow. The only problem I have with that in my 08TL is that the estimated MPG on a trip shows 5 to 6 MPG more than actual. If that info is used to tell when to turn on the low fuel warning, it is way off. That is what I see when I compare miles left in the tank to the gauge after filling it.
#5210 of 5387 Re: Ran out of fuel on Acura 07 TL w/Nav [armanipatrick] by camon Feb 19, 2009 (5:46 am)
Replying to: armanipatrick (Feb 17, 2009 12:14 pm) My 05TL manual indicates that when the low fuel light comes on there is 1.2 gallons of fuel left.   While there may be a bit more fuel than that, it is not all "usable" fuel. When the car accelerates, decelerates and turns the fuel can move away from the tank's fuel pickup and not be available to be pumped to the engine. The Acura's trip computer has a seperate screen that tells you how many miles you have until empty and I've found that it is reasonably accurate.   While I've read that running out of fuel can cause a clogged fuel filter and/or engine damage from the engine having run lean, I've never known anyone that actually had such damage in a newer computer controlled car that can adjust air/fuel mixture on the fly.   I guess we all have to run out of gas once for it to sink in. So quit beating yourself up. It's done and you have learned from it.
#5211 of 5387 Oil leaking suddenly mixed with other fluid by FUNKYWITNESS Feb 19, 2009 (4:29 pm)
Anyone have a problem with there 2006 Acura TL suddenly leaking oil mixed with other fluid without any indication of a problem leading up to it?

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