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#2709 of 2722 Re: 2007 RDX [ciscokidd] by wwest Nov 21, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: ciscokidd (Nov 11, 2008 7:28 pm) You can only get "decent" FE from a turbo engine if you LOVE being a "boy-racer", 0-60, type. The RDX and CX-7 engines are so severely derated during normal non-boost operation that it is impossible to attain a reasonable level of FE vs a non-turbo 4 cylinder engine of equivalent size.   In order to get the turbo to spool up quickly the engine must put LOTS of WASTE ENERGY into the exhaust manifold at the low end. Additionally in order to take full advantage of the BOOST the native compression ratio of the engine must be lowered.   Both of those design effects result in HORRIBLY poor FE at normal highway cruising speeds.
#2710 of 2722 Acura RDX Warranty Question by mfeirman Dec 23, 2008 (10:19 am)
Some of the plastic pieces on my passenger side air vent broke (the thing that directs the air).   Any idea if this is covered by the warranty? And will Acura fix for free?   I have a 2008 RDX Base Model on lease   Thanks, Mark Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 23, 2008 10:34 am)
#2711 of 2722 Re: Acura RDX Warranty Question [mfeirman] by ateixeira Dec 23, 2008 (10:34 am)
Replying to: mfeirman (Dec 23, 2008 10:19 am) I doubt it - something must have hit it, causing the damage.
#2712 of 2722 Acura RDX Key FOB Battery by mfeirman Jan 01, 2009 (6:57 am)
Does anyone know how to change the battery in the key fob for a 2008 RDX?   I toko the key fob apart (unscrewing the one screw), but when I popped it open, I did not see the battery.   Any help would be great.   Thanks, Mark
#2713 of 2722 How to soften stiff suspension by tiger120 Jan 04, 2009 (1:15 pm)
I have seen people are intensively discussing about the stiff suspension and rough ride of RDX, but not a lot of info about how to soften them. There is a rumor, saying Acura has softened suspension from 07 to 09, but it must be very minor as I can not feel it after test driving. I just got one 08 model but start feeling the stiff roughness, although I like all the other features.   It definitely a personal preference, as someone like stiffer but other don't, unfortunately I am not really in the stiff side. As I am now stuck with Acura RDX and stiff suspension, does anyone know how to soften the suspension a little, except reducing the tire pressure? I already reduced it from 32 to 30 PSI, but didn't feel any improvement. Does any one have experience with dealership to make any adjustment? Of course, the cheaper approach the better.   Thanks for any advice, Replies to this message: novice (Jan 04, 2009 8:59 pm) weiss981 (Feb 24, 2009 4:06 pm)
#2714 of 2722 Re: How to soften stiff suspension [tiger120] by novice Jan 04, 2009 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: tiger120 (Jan 04, 2009 1:15 pm) Tiger,   I feared the same issue but must say, I have found the ride to be okay. I went from a 2006 TSX to the 2008 RDX. It's obviously a different deal, but I was expecting a noisy, rough ride. Not the case. And, I set my tires at 34 lbs. I know this doesn't answer your question---but some of this is an expectations game. The same is true for MPG. I hit 35-36 mpg highway on the TSX. I knew the RDX would be far from it. But, it still meant I had to get used to something even though I knew it when I purchased. By the way, it's a new 2008 for me but I recently clocked 24.5 on the highway 65-70 mph. I expect this will improve when the RDX is 'broken in' but so far so good. I live in Washington state where we had a once in a 15 year snow event, and the RDX was phenomenal. Lots of other AWD's were spinning wheels and sliding, etc. but the RDX was terrific. I hope you can get the ride figured out. If others have suggestions I'd be interested.
#2715 of 2722 2008 RDX Service B1 by mfeirman Jan 05, 2009 (2:13 pm)
I lease a 2008 RDx base model. My car is due for a B1 service, and Acura quoted me $245 plus tax (Nassau county New York).   I am leasing the car from American Honda. Do I need to do this maintenance or can I skip it and be ok when I turn in my car?   Thanks, Mark
#2716 of 2722 Re: How to soften stiff suspension [tiger120] by weiss981 Feb 24, 2009 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: tiger120 (Jan 04, 2009 1:15 pm) Hi did you ever get an answer on the RDX suspension? I love everything about the car except it is just to rough for me during my 30 min drive to work and frequent road trips. I really am hoping there is something I can do about the stiff suspension/rough ride.   I went to the dealership and they said there was nothing they could do, I find that very hard to believe since there are so many people asking about it.
#2717 of 2722 Radiator Fluid by mtairyordge Mar 11, 2009 (8:39 am)
I need to replace/add to the radiator fluid for my RDX. the manual says to use HONDA fluids of course, but goes on to say that a high quality non-silicate fluid designed for aluminum engines should be used.   Can anyone tell me what OTC radiotir fluid that is?   Thanks in advance.
#2718 of 2722 how many miles do your tries last? by Firebird_EOU Apr 16, 2009 (3:46 pm)
30k, 40k, 50k? your driving style? Are OEM tires good or any other better replacement tires after the first set is worn out?

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