Hello to all acurazine menbers and not members too!!!
I recently bought a 2002 TLS, boy if I like the car!!! I'll post some pics, but it is stock so it would not intersted you too much. I've being on this site for many days and nights before taking my final decision and now I have IT, A MIDNIGHT BLUE TLS ! Love the engine even it is stock, love the look of this car love many things but there are a couple of questions that i would like to ask and if anyone can answer them I would really appreciate.
1. Gas consumption??? What is the average gaz milage for 2002 TLS, don't shoot , i know how different it could be but i'm getting about 15mpg in mix city highway, and and don't drive very fast or so i think. Is this normal, and if it is not is there a way to improve mpg???

2. I did not notice this when i got the car that when driver's window is open I can hear a clang when I shft my gears (from P to D5 or R) the transmission was chaged in 2006 so I did not really pay attention to it( it shifts good when I drive)

Thanks alot in advance, best regards.


Andrew.

 

1) in my 02 TL-S i'm getting an average of about 20 mpg, but i drive a mix of highway and city, mostly city though. Probably the best way to improve your gas mileage without being to technical is to just keep up on your regular maintance. Espcially check your air filter to see if it needs to be replaced.
2) as far as the tranny thing goes i'm not really sure. I dont notice anything out of the ordinary. Its probably nothing to serious

 

this was in the owners link.......


Dear 3.2TL and 3.2CL Owners:


American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for the automatic transmission on all 2000-02 3.2TLs, all 2001-02 3.2CLs, and some 2003 3.2TLs and 3.2CLs. The automatic transmission and torque converter are now covered for a total of 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date of original sale. We are providing this warranty extension because a higher than normal number of automatic transmissions in certain vehicles may have problems due to defects in material or workmanship beyond the 4-year, 50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty.

How do I know if there is a problem with my vehicle's automatic transmission?
If you think your vehicle has a transmission problem, refer to the operating characteristics below. Understanding these characteristics can help you decide if you need to call your Acura dealer.

---These characteristics are normal; they should not require you to call your Acura dealer.

Quick downshifts. The transmission has a computerized control system called grade logic. When going down a hill, even a light touch of the brake pedal can cause grade lobic to downshift to the next lower gear. Downshifting helps to slow the vehicle through engine braking.

Does not always shift through the full range of gears. This can also be caused by the grade logic system keeping the transmission in the optimum gear for different driving conditions.

Mechanical noise when selecting a forward or reverse gear. It's normal to hear a slight mechanical noise when moving the shift lever from one gear to another. This noise can sound abnormally loud if any of the windows are down and you are parked next to a wall or another vehicle.

Vehicle may not hold its position when stopped on an incline in gear (may roll backward when the brake pedal is released). This can occur on most Acura-made vehicles. It is one of the measures used to improve fuel economy.

Hard shifts before the engine warms up. By design, the transmission shifts a little harder when the engine is cold. It returns to smoother shifting when the engine warms up.

---These characteristics are not normal; if you experience any of them, call your Acura dealer.

While driving, the D5 indicator on the instrument panel flashes.

D5 Indicator

 

Thanks for answering so fast. Air filter was changed this winter along with plugs.
I just wanted to add a question...

Is you ride very hard on bumps, cuz mine is. Riding F1 eagle 17 tires 225/45/17

 

that tire size is a little off. 215 50 17 stock 225 50 17 would be right or even 235 45 17 is doable. your sidewall is a little low, you also gonna see the speedo is a tiny bit off. less sidewall = less cushion.