EugeneK

I've now had my 07 type-S for about two months and I absolutely love it. Bone stock except injen intake. I've already put 4k miles in just less than 2 months and all I've done was oil change and drain and fill on tranny fluid. I bought it when it had 126k and now it has 130k.

Couple of minor issues I have:

1. the computer tells me to tighten up fuel cap every now and then.

2. Touchy brakes (which is fine)

Number 3 is what bothers me the most

3. Down shifting is pretty abrupt (even though I am already braking) and it does engine brake on its own.


I've previously leased gen 4 TL 2012 tech for one year and a half before I traded it in. It's hard to tell which one I like better because I like them both. My only concern in the future would be tranny but I'm hoping it'd last 3-4 more years.


I'm trying upload some pics but couldn't figure it out I'm using my ipad.

EugeneK

I can't seem to edit or delete the thread. Is it correct?

JTS97Z28

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The firm downshifts when decelerating are unfortunately a normal trait of the Type S automatic transmission. It annoyed me from time to time, but I fixed that problem by buying a 6mt this time :-)
As for the mod, I would ditch that injen thing and run oem as it flows just as good and actually is a ram air design, and has protection against sucking up water. That's just me though.

I haven't experienced the tighten fuel cap thing, but maybe that's a simple fix by getting a new cap I'm not sure.

As for brakes I'm not sure. There is no telling what brand pads and rotors are in there. I like the oem brembo pads and rotors myself, they seem to feel perfect at all times and I have to noticed them being overly touchy.

Due_Diligence

This usually happens when you're braking down a hill, so what I usually do is change to sport shift and you won't have that problem

mvp2765

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My brakes aren't touchy at all. I do, however, get where you're coming from with the harsh AT downshifting

paperboy42190

iTrader: (7)

the tighten fuel cap is a common problem. There's a TSB for it, and it calls for replacing the purge control valve. Dealership may cover part of the cost if your mileage isn't too high but if you do it yourself it's super easy

truonghthe

Your trany will be fine, harsh down shifting isn't a problem with me no more since I move from hill side country to flat land tx now. About the gas cap it's actually the purge valve it cost $87 online and 10 mins of your time.

OsK

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I get harsh downshifts regardless of incline. Letting off gas pedal and slowing down I can feel the downshifts.

It's basically like you're driving a manual and downshifting but not rev-matching, so you kind of lurch forward abruptly.

Don't know if this is normal....

JTS97Z28

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^^^ yeah the harsh downshifts occur regardless if you are on an incline or not. I have had multiple automatic Type S's and all did it exactly the same. Basically every single downshift when slowing was firm.

truonghthe

Get 3x3 done and that down shift will be smoother.

GKinColo08TL

I have a base 08 TL, I get the harsh downshifts as well...the trannys in the 07 & 08 TLs are fine...just do the recommended maintenance and you'll be fine. And yes...it does "engine brake" somewhat.

07-SilverTL-S

i will be doing one of these reviews once i officially have owned my TL-S for a month. ive only had it for 16 days now and drove 305 miles. im trying to keep the mileage down, just hit 19k the other day

Mugen.Justice

19,000 miles? Wow. :slowclap:

JTS97Z28

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That's gonna hurt to see that puppy turn 20,000 miles ;-)

07-SilverTL-S

i went on a MISSSIIIOOONN to get this car lol. flew to ohio from cali to test drive it and got everything notarized since it was a private owner and then shipped the bad boy to my house. i got lucky i found this one

07-SilverTL-S

to be honest i was thinking the same exact thing haha. i just need to stop being anal about it. i plan to only put 5k on it a year

paperboy42190

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At that rate, jts97z28 might pass you in mileage soon lol

JTS97Z28

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Well the Type S isn't my daily driver so that probably won't happen. I have a Grand Cherokee that I use most of the time. That way when I do drive the Type S it's like having a new car everytime I drive it :-) mileage wise she's still in the low teens. Like 07silverTLS I'm too anal, and as long as I have that car it's gonna be a low mileage nice weather driver.

xxx_busa

Here is the part to fix you GAS cap issue

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07-SilverTL-S

Oh wow! your in the low teens? are you the first owner!? keep that puppy nice and new lol

JTS97Z28

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No I am not first owner. There is a little bit of history behind the car as it was owned by Honda Corporate offices in CT. It spent it's life indoors and literally never driven. It had 1200 miles on the odo in 2012 (late 06 in service date). After corporate no longer keeps a car they auction them to employees. I bought it from the employee last year with 4900 miles. Being the color that it is and the tranny I had to buy it, and I even had a Type S already lol. Lovin every minute of this car!

07-SilverTL-S

thats wassup!! sometimes things just happen to roll your way, and that's what it sounds like happened for you. Very nice car, and i love the color i am a big 49er fan so you can understand me liking the red color of your TLS.

I wish i got a 6MT, but i just couldn't pass up the TL i found with the condition and mileage it had.

#TeamLowMileage

JTS97Z28

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Yeah I hear that. The Type S I had before the current one was an 08 CBP automatic...also with low miles, just not as low. I like the autos as well, and even to this day after having manuals for years and years, this is still the trickiest manual I have ever driven/owned. Still super fun though, just takes some concentration.