2ND_TIME_CLS

I brought my car with about 55xxx the noise wasn't that loud but I'm over 70xxx now and I can't stand the noise.What neg problems does this cause in the long haul???

1killercls

wow...my 2002 has 50k and sounds like the day i bought it.

ChucksCL-S

Many members here have over 150K miles and have not had their valves adjusted yet. Better see what that noise is!

Mike

might be your gas? can you put in a few gallons of 100+ octane and see how she performs?
when are we supposed to adjust the valves?

leroix

I got my 6-speed certified pre-owned at 25k miles. I asked the dealer where I purchased (Ball Acura, I wouldnt deal with them again... certified pre-owned 800 point inspection my ass..) about the obviously noisy valves and they said that was "normal"...
Took my car in for the 30k service of at Acura of Pasadena, and agreed they need to be adjusted-- engine sounds much better now, good thing the powertrain is warranted to 100k
Maybe is the crappy california 91 octane, or maybe the previous owner didnt know how to drive stick...
Not to say that valve problems are endemic to our cars, but it happened to mine.
_Larry

paulff3

I've been told that you can let the adjustments go without hurting the car but it will be noisy and performance will suffer. I have my cars done every 30K.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

I have had 2 done in less then 30K miles. Once for noise at 15K. Again at 20K by another dealer to fix the crappy job the first dealer did.

mrsteve

iTrader: (1)

I've got 90k on my 2002 and it sounds great.

RUF87

How can you hear anything between that SC whine and that loud music.

Ruf

2ND_TIME_CLS

Thanks guys!!!!!!!

nismo

is adjusting the valves covered under warranty!?

1killercls

Rediculous overkill.

Mike

nope, normal maintenance.

paulff3

That's what my GSR called for. Not sure what the CL's manual calls for.

CBR1100XX

How much does the dealer charge for a valve adjustment?

2ND_TIME_CLS

I was told $425 and must leave the car overnight