My 2006 TSX has almost 61,000 miles on it and I'm due for an oil-change. I had the Acura Dealer's recommended service at 30K miles and I wonder whether there is a 60K service that I should have done on the car. (Note: I've moved, so there's no Acura Dealer nearby now. However, there is a local Honda dealer that services Acuras....)
The car's display shows oil life at 30% which is generally when I get the oil changed. Since the 30K service, I've generally only had oil changes and tire rotations done (at the local Meineke shop), but I've recently noticed that my fuel mileage has gone down significantly (10-15%).
My questions are:
1. Is there a 60K service that I should be having done (at the Honda dealer)?
2. If not, I'll just continue getting oil changes at Meineke - but what could be causing the lower gas mileage? I'm thinking perhaps replacing the air filter?
Finally - an unrelated question: Does the 2006 TSX have a timing belt or timing chain? When is it recommended to be replaced?
Thanks!
The car's display shows oil life at 30% which is generally when I get the oil changed. Since the 30K service, I've generally only had oil changes and tire rotations done (at the local Meineke shop), but I've recently noticed that my fuel mileage has gone down significantly (10-15%).
My questions are:
1. Is there a 60K service that I should be having done (at the Honda dealer)?
2. If not, I'll just continue getting oil changes at Meineke - but what could be causing the lower gas mileage? I'm thinking perhaps replacing the air filter?
Finally - an unrelated question: Does the 2006 TSX have a timing belt or timing chain? When is it recommended to be replaced?
Thanks!
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Timing chain/water pump changed @ 105K miles. 60K is a repeat of the 30K service.
Oil, filter, trans fluid, cabin filters, air filter, wiper inserts, coolant, maybe brake fluid change.
Oil, filter, trans fluid, cabin filters, air filter, wiper inserts, coolant, maybe brake fluid change.
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You shouldn't go in for any service.
You should change the oil yourself instead of letting Meineke do it.
You should wait longer before changing the oil. You're not doing any good, but you are wasting money doing it that often.
Yes Meineke could be why you're getting horrible mileage, but your choice of fuel and air pressure could have just as much to do with it.
You probably should replace the air filter, but that's incredibly unlikely to be causing any 10% reduction in fuel economy.
TSX has a timing chain. Replace the chain? Every 100,000 should be fine if you want.
You should change the oil yourself instead of letting Meineke do it.
You should wait longer before changing the oil. You're not doing any good, but you are wasting money doing it that often.
Yes Meineke could be why you're getting horrible mileage, but your choice of fuel and air pressure could have just as much to do with it.
You probably should replace the air filter, but that's incredibly unlikely to be causing any 10% reduction in fuel economy.
TSX has a timing chain. Replace the chain? Every 100,000 should be fine if you want.
Since you have a 2006 that has the maintenance minder, just go by that for your service intervals. Only the 2004 and 2005 models needed to go by 10k service intervals since they had no MM. I think for those with the MM, it's recommended to wait until about 10% to do the service. You still have a long ways till the timing chain needs service.