Hello all,
not sure if this is a normal "problem" but my acura tl-s sometimes makes a "poof" sound when it is started. it comes from the engine area and sounds like there's pressure that's built-up in the cylinders. it does not happen all the time and is not affected by the AC or anything else. is this normal???
thanks

 

I get that poof sound every morning when I start my car. I always thought it was normal...try putting in a CAI...that poof will sound much louder.....I personally like it.

 

Remove genie bottle before driving.

 

There was another post in the TL forum regarding the same issue. I posted there that I am having that same kind of issue. Although, unfortunately, I don't care for it!!

Here it is:

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=24374

 

LOL

 

I got the same thing.

 

Has anybody ever gotten it checked out?

 

Never paid attention to it, til now. Will let you know.

 

My post is on the TL forum also about this topic.

 

According to Acura this is normal. My wife inquired about it and the svc. mgr. gave her some technical answer about vacuum pressure. Anyway, the 3 weeks we had a CL-S loaner, that car did the same thing which did at least prove that it's a design feature (or flaw) inherent to all Acuras.

Hope this helps but if not...just ask your svc. mgr....don't make your poor wife try to remember the technical stuff and then relate

 

The noise you hear is probably the vaccum operated motor mount- it moves slightly when you start the car and vacuum is applied to it. It is normal and is nothing to worry about.