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Looking to purchase a TL later this year--previously owned/certified. I have some general questions and am hoping that some of you might be able to answer them... What's it cost for an oil change? Do you use synthetic or regular? What's your average mpg-- city/hwy? Regular or Supreme gas? If Supreme, why? Thanks in advance! SS
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Replying to: slskogen (Jun 10, 2009 8:18 am) I do it myself using Mobile 1 synthetic. Costs about $35 including filter. I don't know what a dealer charges, but with synthetic it's going to be above that, maybe around $60? (just a guess). 2. MILEAGE. Pure interstate highway I get around 28mpg. Pure city I get around 22 mpg Average combined for me 24-25 mpg 3. SUPREME GAS. Yes, it's required by Acura since it's a high performance engine. While you can put in regular in a emergency, Acura does not recommend it for continuous driving. Other owners may use a lesser grade and they can give you their experience. 4. OTHER I'd search this forum for a dead battery/starting problem if I were you, especially if you get a TL with a navigation system. Hope this helps. |
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Replying to: camon (Jun 11, 2009 6:44 am) 
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 11, 2009 3:51 pm) be driving in a fairly cold climate, not use synthetic oil, use the power of you engine to its fullest (can't argue with that) and have Michelin tires. In the winter my mileage can drop substantially. Also, I noticed that switching from Bridgestone tires to Michelin dropped my mpg by 2-3 mpg with Michelin!! On one particularly long all-interstate highway trip with absolutely no traffic, I actually hit 30mph on a nice warm summer's day with very low humidity. My friend with an 08 Acura gets in the low 20's combined.
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Replying to: camon (Jun 12, 2009 5:00 am) My tires are Turanzas, I don't use synthetic. I think what contributes to my low mpg is that my commutes are very short (5 miles or less), with lots of stop and go. On the highway it is a different story. I can easily get 32+ mpg on the highway. So I've concluded that the TL is just a gas hog in the city. |
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Anybody experience a cracked mirror turn signal lens on the outside of the mirror? I noticed mine cracked from a rock. Acura claims it can happen? $89 + $39 labor? Defect? 
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Replying to: hardtop1959 (Apr 07, 2009 9:26 am) |
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Hi everyone, I noticed that a nail is stuck in the rear tire of my 2007 TL. What is the warranty on the original tires? I am hoping the tires are covered. Is this something where a patch job is done or do I can get a new tire? Any info is appreciated! Thank you in advance! |
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Replying to: camon (Jun 11, 2009 6:44 am) I own a 2005 TL...original battery with 65k mi. Tires lasted for 60k and starting to hear the brake wear pads at 65k. No other issues. Average 25 mpg (spouse drives this one) I also own a 2008TL-S with 33k mi and no issues. I drive this one and also keep careful records. same mpg as the 2002. All three cars had the nav system. I have been very happy with the cars and sorry to hear others have not been so fortunate. |
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On Friday, I went to a Goodyear dealership in Bergen County and purchased 4 new tires: P215/55R17 93V. I just noticed on the billing the tires are called Enterprise. On the tire it has Republic and Enterprise. Are these Good Year Tires? Each was $129.95 was I taken? I assumed since I was in a Good Year store, I was getting Good Year tires. Was I wrong? I didn't get a warranty or guarantee, can I go back and demand one? HELP!! |
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