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#72 of 91 Re: Dealer maintenance plans [rock_on_ku] by fedlawman Nov 25, 2006 (10:04 am)
Replying to: rock_on_ku (Oct 02, 2006 8:58 am) It depends on your how mechanically inclined/motivated you are. If you know your way around your car (engine bay and underside) and you have a floor jack and some basic tools, then services like fluid changes are quick and easy.   Last weekend, I performed the 45,000 mile service and replaced the front brake pads on my Volvo V70. Total cost was about $80 and 2 hours of my time ($37 for brake pads, $36 for six quarts of Mobil 1 synthetic, and $6 for an oil filter).   I also changed the transmission oil on my BMW M3 just before Halloween. $18 for two quarts of Redline MTL synthetic transmission fluid and one hour in my driveway.   Visual inspection of fluid levels (brake, power steering, washer fluid, etc) and condition/security of belts and hoses are all that remain for these scheduled services. I perform them while the fluids are draining and/or before the test drive.   Doing your own service also gives you an opportunity to inspect the underside of your car for any problems (suspension components, exhaust system, CV boots, etc).   Call your local dealer service department or purchase a factory service manual to get fluid capacities and torque specifications. Replies to this message: biker4 (Nov 26, 2006 7:11 am)
#73 of 91 Re: Dealer maintenance plans [fedlawman] by biker4 Nov 26, 2006 (7:11 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 25, 2006 10:04 am) I concur with the above advice - working on your car gives you a better appreciation of its condition.   It all depends on your inclination and the subjective issue of what your time is worth. Is working on your car 3 hrs/ yr (+parts) for 3 - 4 years worth more than $800?
#74 of 91 Oil Type Best For 2004 TSX by 111114 Feb 01, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Hello All,   Any suggestions on which brand and type of engine oil is best use for the Acura TSX? Replies to this message: fedlawman (Feb 01, 2007 4:59 pm) 111114 (Feb 02, 2007 2:36 pm)
#75 of 91 Re: Oil Type Best For 2004 TSX [111114] by fedlawman Feb 01, 2007 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: 111114 (Feb 01, 2007 2:05 pm) That's a tough question that really depends on you.   Do you change your own oil or have a shop do it for you? Are you anal about changing the oil every 3000 or can you go longer? Are you concerned about the price of an oil change?   My cars get full synthetic (Mobil 1) oil every 5000 miles. Synthetics are good for probably twice that interval, but I like to be safe and I like nice round numbers. I use 0W-40 weight all year round, but your climate may dictate different viscosities depending on time of year and temperature swings.   If you don't want to pay for synthetic, I also like Castrol GTX (it's about 1/2 the price of Mobil 1). Even with dino oil, todays engines can go 5000 miles between changes - so that's what I would do.   I always use a factory oil filter. Take the time to go to the parts counter and buy 2 or 3 (and buy a couple of new drain plug washers while you're there). If you do go to a quick lube place, then bring your own oil, filter, and washer and hover over the tech to make sure they do the job right. Make sure they change the washer and don't let them overtorque the drain plug when they reinstall it.   I change the oil and filter myself because I don't trust others to do it (unless I'm standing right there watching). I also like to do it myself because I use this time to thoroughly inspect the undercarriage/engine compartment for other routine issues (belts, fluid levels, suspension bushings, tires, brake pads, leaks, etc.). I visually examine my cars inside and out probably once a month, but during oil changes, I actually look, touch, pull, shake, wiggle, and poke pretty much everything.   Well, that's my advice, for what it's worth. Replies to this message: 111114 (Feb 02, 2007 2:36 pm)
#76 of 91 Re: Oil Type Best For 2004 TSX [fedlawman] by 111114 Feb 02, 2007 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 01, 2007 4:59 pm) Thank you for providing the information that I need. Your comment is very helpful.
#77 of 91 1st Oil Change!!! by del3 Feb 27, 2007 (11:01 am)
After 7 months owning my 06 TSX it's time to go in for an oil change (2950 miles). I've heard how dealers rip you off, can I go to some neighborhood car place or do you recommend taking it to the dealer for service?   Thanks! Replies to this message: nj2pa2nc (Feb 27, 2007 11:34 am) johnny420 (Feb 27, 2007 11:35 am)
#78 of 91 Re: 1st Oil Change!!! [del3] by nj2pa2nc Feb 27, 2007 (11:34 am)
Replying to: del3 (Feb 27, 2007 11:01 am) oil changes are not that more expensive at the dealer. If something needs to fixed under warranty, if it is a good dealer will let you know. My tsx is almost 4 months old, the oil life is at 15%. My friend, is a acura service manager, told me to get my oil changed when it gets to 10%. that should be at about 7,500 miles. I am almost there. Thanks to knowing someone, my oil changes are free. Even when I did not know anyone almost all the cars I bought had the 1st oil change free.
#79 of 91 Re: 1st Oil Change!!! [del3] by johnny420 Feb 27, 2007 (11:35 am)
Replying to: del3 (Feb 27, 2007 11:01 am) If you have an independent shop you trust, there's no reason at all you can't have them change out your oil.
#80 of 91 Thanks for the info on oil change! by del3 Feb 27, 2007 (8:50 pm)
For the longest time nobody posted here, now I have company.
#81 of 91 Oil Change by lilitalia Mar 11, 2007 (8:01 pm)
I have a friend who works at a Toyota dealership and offered to do my oil changes (and other small maintenance) for me. I have an '06 TSX and am at 40% oil life. Should I have my friend change the oil when it's time or just go to the Acura dealership where I bought my car? I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between Acuras and Toyotas and if it would really matter, but I am anal about these things so I just wanted to ask for some opinions.   Also, if my friend does it for me should I at least buy the filter from the Acura dealership? And does he need to do anything in terms of re-setting the oil monitor?

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