DanFnRight

I did some preliminary research had a hell of a long time trying to figure out what 2001 (2nd gen) CLs 'poop out at' point.
I'm riding solid on 262k miles - maintaining my car as I find anything. The best car I've owned by far, but does anyone have ideas of ceilings?

Thanks.

justnspace

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lol.

a car is a machine.

as long as you maintain and keep things lubed, that machine can run FOREVER.


there is no ceiling, unless you just dont give a fuck about your car and trash the shit out of it.

jetsfan2016

A guy I know hit 250k on his 01 and his wife hit 150k on her 03 this month.

kfinn

I'm at 376,000 and still running fine. I have had no work done n the engine other than timing belt and water pump every 100k or so. Alternator and compressor are original. Replaced a motor mount or two. I had Honda "replace" the trans twice and I paid for three more one of which I screwed up by towing a heavy trailer. Front axles were replaced about 3,000 miles ago. Bought a new Accord nearly a year ago and the CLS is now our second car. Already have 26,000 on the Accord. We are very happy with our CLS.

Tosh

KFinn, that's amazing! I had been aiming for 250k, but now I'll up it to 400k! These bigger Hondas are very serviceable.

I was told 20 years ago by my Honda specialist that on any Honda it's the valve stem seals that wear first, causing it to burn oil and not pass smog, and then it's too expensive to rebuild the top end, and a junk yard engine is its fate...

Accord316

My 2003 honda element is burning oil....I wonder if the valve stems are wearing out.

YeuEmMaiMai

the J series V6 is damned near bullet proof. The transmission in the car, not so much. My car ate one by 71K miles and the replacement had 67K on it when I sold it at 138K. car was a 2002 CL type S with a 5AT

Scottman111

267k+ miles on my '01 CL. Original automatic transmission, timing belt, and basically everything else. I've owned it since 2004...it's had an interesting life to say the least!


I've also had a truck for years now but I still put a lot of miles on the CL as a beater.

Tosh

Original timing belt, huh?

Scottman111

^ Yes sir. Water pump, belts, everything

gnuts

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you're playing Russian roulette Scottman! get the t-belt service done!

acura2001lotsofmiles

Hello,

I am at 290K (2001 CL 3.2 Type S). I had to have the "engine brace" replaced because rust damaged it quite a bit. Car rides like new now.

Regular service for 16 years now.

It does have a few issues:

1) windshield washer fluid level indicator is "on" even though the fluid tank is full
2) I need a new dome light switch (passenger reading light)
3) Background light on the radio goes off when I turn the lights on Maybe a relay somewhere gone bad? Any ideas?

Other than that, car runs like new. Original transmission.

I have two other cars (GT500 and an S65 AMG) and I am still driving CL regularly. It is an awesome car. It will easily last another 16 years and another 300K.

Shame on Acura to have discontinued the CL.

Scottman111

^ Welcome! Impressive on the miles! Mine has a lot of small, weird issues like that. I can almost guarantee if you search this forum you will find your answers


I'm aware of the risks and consequences...the car simply isn't in a condition at this point to invest the time/money/effort into it (IMO). I appreciate the heads-up though.

tgrubbe

I just hit 180k on my 2003 CL-S Auto that I bought at 150k two years ago. It still runs strong and has survived three dyno runs as well as my driving. It's on its second transmission and doesn't have any signs of failing. I have all of the basic bolt on mods plus some other small stuff.

For maintenance I change the oil about every 5k miles with Amsoil and I do two a 3 quart transmission fluid change each time as well. I have also cleaned the IACV, replaced the plugs with NGK Iridiums, replaced random suspension parts and brakes, and replaced an o2 sensor. Nothing major has gone wrong yet. (Knock on wood)

This vehicle is a tank apart from the transmission failure thing. It sees the entire rev range when I drive it more than not.


Only thing that concerns me right now is that the clock didn't have a back light until a few weeks ago, I went to start the car and suddenly there was a green light behind it.... I'm afraid Ill lose it and have to use the ceiling lights to check the time again.

Tosh

Thanks for the report! You should get at least 10k from your Amsoil.
You're talking about the Legend GS dual piston brake calipers? Would you expand on that? Better warp resistance?

tgrubbe

Sure! I bought them for the 1995 Acura Legend at Autozone but I had to look through their stock to get two nissin brand ones (wayyy better quality than the other crap they have), I believe it was a coupe but it shouldn't matter. They have two pistons each for better braking and the ability to transfer heat, they fit to the stock caliper brackets but have to be mounted on the incorrect sides compared to the legend. I cant even describe the difference in braking distance and how firm the breaks are, it is amazing. I also have not warped any rotors with these after about 10k and went through two pairs in less than 15k on the stock calipers.

Tosh

Thanks! I've been considering those Legend GS calipers too....

Scottman111

My clock has done that before. Just smack the dash around it a few times and it should come back on.