Questions about service on 03 TL
01-30-2006, 12:59 PM
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Questions about service on 03 TL
Hi all - first time poster here - so plz go easy on the newbie 
My 2003 TL 3.2 is at 34K and I just brought it in to plug a slow leak on the RF tire.
The Acura dealership plugged the leak and came back and recommended the following changes:
Brake Fluid flush $140
Transmission fluid flush $140
Power Steering flush $140
I haven't gotten these done before. The service dept says they are slightly contaminated. I have 2 queastions.
1) Is 34K a reasonable mileage to get these fluids flushed?
2) Are these prices I listed reasonable or am I getting fleeced?
Thanks!
My 2003 TL 3.2 is at 34K and I just brought it in to plug a slow leak on the RF tire.
The Acura dealership plugged the leak and came back and recommended the following changes:
Brake Fluid flush $140
Transmission fluid flush $140
Power Steering flush $140
I haven't gotten these done before. The service dept says they are slightly contaminated. I have 2 queastions.
1) Is 34K a reasonable mileage to get these fluids flushed?
2) Are these prices I listed reasonable or am I getting fleeced?
Thanks!
01-30-2006, 01:12 PM
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well I'm bringing my 03 TL-S into the shop on Wednesday for its 30k service( A major service) so I will let you know what they do and how much it costs in a few days.
01-30-2006, 01:44 PM
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That's kinda steep.
I had my brake flush for $80 but usually that's done at 45k or 60k
ATF is not normally flushed, just drain and filled, normally $60-70
PS fluid!! why????
I think they're picturing "SUCKER" on your forehead
I had my brake flush for $80 but usually that's done at 45k or 60k
ATF is not normally flushed, just drain and filled, normally $60-70
PS fluid!! why????
I think they're picturing "SUCKER" on your forehead
01-30-2006, 01:54 PM
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1) Isn't necessairly dependent upon the mileage, brake fluid needs to be changed every XXX number of years, as it absorbs water. I think 3 yrs is the recommended interval. As for the price, I don't know, seems a little on the high side IMO.
2) One drain and refill is enough. Don't worry about the flush.
3) Don't worry about it. If you're going to do it, change it at 100K. You can actually use a turkey baster and suck out as much of the fluid as you can, periodically, and it'd be sufficient.
2) One drain and refill is enough. Don't worry about the flush.
3) Don't worry about it. If you're going to do it, change it at 100K. You can actually use a turkey baster and suck out as much of the fluid as you can, periodically, and it'd be sufficient.
01-30-2006, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Wan
1) Isn't necessairly dependent upon the mileage, brake fluid needs to be changed every XXX number of years, as it absorbs water. I think 3 yrs is the recommended interval. As for the price, I don't know, seems a little on the high side IMO.
2) One drain and refill is enough. Don't worry about the flush.
3) Don't worry about it. If you're going to do it, change it at 100K. You can actually use a turkey baster and suck out as much of the fluid as you can, periodically, and it'd be sufficient.
2) One drain and refill is enough. Don't worry about the flush.
3) Don't worry about it. If you're going to do it, change it at 100K. You can actually use a turkey baster and suck out as much of the fluid as you can, periodically, and it'd be sufficient.
I think I'll just fix the leak and then wait on the fluids... and get them done elsewhere for cheaper!
01-30-2006, 02:15 PM
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The brakes arent necessary. Brininging it to a Brake shop to let them bleed it should be alot less money.
tranny would be something i would do. If you have ever changed your own oil we can tell you how to change the fluid on the TL. Its Very easy.
Steering isnt necessary yet.
tranny would be something i would do. If you have ever changed your own oil we can tell you how to change the fluid on the TL. Its Very easy.
Steering isnt necessary yet.
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