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08-23-2002, 10:55 PM
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10W-30
Just brought my 2002 TLS to an independent garage that specializes in Acuras -- highly regarded in the SF Bay Area -- for my 30K service. Didn't notice until later that they had used 10W-30 oil.
Is this a problem? I know that 5W-20 is the spec.
TIA
Scott
Is this a problem? I know that 5W-20 is the spec.
TIA
Scott
08-24-2002, 07:55 AM
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Re: 10W-30
Originally posted by SANMAN
Just brought my 2002 TLS to an independent garage that specializes in Acuras -- highly regarded in the SF Bay Area -- for my 30K service. Didn't notice until later that they had used 10W-30 oil.
Is this a problem? I know that 5W-20 is the spec.
TIA
Scott
Just brought my 2002 TLS to an independent garage that specializes in Acuras -- highly regarded in the SF Bay Area -- for my 30K service. Didn't notice until later that they had used 10W-30 oil.
Is this a problem? I know that 5W-20 is the spec.
TIA
Scott
08-24-2002, 09:15 AM
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Re: 10W-30
Originally posted by SANMAN
Just brought my 2002 TLS to an independent garage that specializes in Acuras -- highly regarded in the SF Bay Area -- for my 30K service. Didn't notice until later that they had used 10W-30 oil.
Is this a problem? I know that 5W-20 is the spec.
TIA
Scott
Just brought my 2002 TLS to an independent garage that specializes in Acuras -- highly regarded in the SF Bay Area -- for my 30K service. Didn't notice until later that they had used 10W-30 oil.
Is this a problem? I know that 5W-20 is the spec.
TIA
Scott
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08-25-2002, 07:14 PM
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Mekatron in Concord. In general, pleased by the experience and the price. But the wrong oil is a concern. Perhaps it's just a typo on the order. I'll be calling them first thing Monday morning to discuss. Hopefully, they'll step up and correct the error.
08-27-2002, 01:20 PM
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UPDATE:
Ian Miller of Mekatron showed me the shop manual information provided by a service they use called "Alldata" (www.alldata.com). For the 2002 Acura TL, they had a graph similar to the one in the owner's manual, except it had a line above the 5W-20 line for 10W-30 oil. I showed Ian the owner's manual, which disputed Alldata's info.
To their credit, Mekatron noted the Acura information and graciously changed my oil on the spot to the proper 5W-20. I believe Mekatron sincerely tries to serve the best interests of the customer. They have my trust and I will continue to bring my TL-S to Mekatron (1771 Concord Ave., Concord. 925-687-8300).
Scott
Ian Miller of Mekatron showed me the shop manual information provided by a service they use called "Alldata" (www.alldata.com). For the 2002 Acura TL, they had a graph similar to the one in the owner's manual, except it had a line above the 5W-20 line for 10W-30 oil. I showed Ian the owner's manual, which disputed Alldata's info.
To their credit, Mekatron noted the Acura information and graciously changed my oil on the spot to the proper 5W-20. I believe Mekatron sincerely tries to serve the best interests of the customer. They have my trust and I will continue to bring my TL-S to Mekatron (1771 Concord Ave., Concord. 925-687-8300).
Scott
08-28-2002, 07:15 AM
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Amsoil makes a synthetic oil with a viscosity rating of OW-30. It is highly recommended. The company also offers high performance oil filters. You can order online. For technical questions, call Amsoil at 715-392-7101.
08-29-2002, 07:00 PM
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Doesn't anyone ever Search?
U might want to read this:
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...959#post418959
And to the guy who made the dealer pull out the oil and refill it with 5w20 - if they were really looking out for the custmer, they would have left what they first put in.
U might want to read this:
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...959#post418959
And to the guy who made the dealer pull out the oil and refill it with 5w20 - if they were really looking out for the custmer, they would have left what they first put in.
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