Who's over 160,000 miles
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 854
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From: kansas city
Hey everyone,
I'm aware this probably doesn't belong here but it seemed like a good place to ask. I am about to inherit a 2000 TL from the parents; it has 99,000 miles on it. (Commute is like 5 miles a day) Before I leave for college, what problems should I be looking for? Everything is stock minus the usual stuff: brakes, timing belt.
I have gathered from this thread that I should check the mounts for leakage. Any other problems that can be noticed/fixed before they get worse? Just want to get any repairs done before it's "mine."
No problems up until the idle started going wacky. My dad and I are going to clean up the idle control and intake and put in thermo block spacers this weekend.I have also heard much about "seafoam," which is supposed to make the car "like new," is that a good thing to do?
I'm aware this probably doesn't belong here but it seemed like a good place to ask. I am about to inherit a 2000 TL from the parents; it has 99,000 miles on it. (Commute is like 5 miles a day) Before I leave for college, what problems should I be looking for? Everything is stock minus the usual stuff: brakes, timing belt.
I have gathered from this thread that I should check the mounts for leakage. Any other problems that can be noticed/fixed before they get worse? Just want to get any repairs done before it's "mine."
No problems up until the idle started going wacky. My dad and I are going to clean up the idle control and intake and put in thermo block spacers this weekend.I have also heard much about "seafoam," which is supposed to make the car "like new," is that a good thing to do?
Dr. TLS
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,426
Likes: 2
From: ATL
I wonder if anyone remembers me. I joined January 2001 and bought among the first 2002 TL Type S's that rolled out in June of 2001. I took delivery with 3 miles and now have 162,000 miles. I'm still on original timing belt and will be replacing it within the next couple of weeks. I am still running on my original transmission. I had my front wheel bearing replaced and rotors resurfaced under warranty at 30k miles. Nothing else was ever done to the car other than Comptech Icebox & Headers I put in at 32k miles.
The car needs new spark plugs, timing belt, water pump, transmission and brake fluid replacement, and front and side motor mounts which recently gave out.
The car needs new spark plugs, timing belt, water pump, transmission and brake fluid replacement, and front and side motor mounts which recently gave out.
10th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis mn
99 tl original tranny with 106,000. Wondering use sports mode affects tranny going out sooner or not?
Besides that runs like new. Wow, thought I had high miles but good to hear u guys r running. Makes me feel good about keeping it longer
Besides that runs like new. Wow, thought I had high miles but good to hear u guys r running. Makes me feel good about keeping it longer
i now have 168k since the last time i posted
i have the front and side mountsa going out, and maybe having a ballast problem. my aftermarket rotors are warpped again, and i have a creaking noise coming from the front when i turn at full lock (bushing problem)
i dunno, thinking of taking care of the problems, then selling, in the 2.5 years ive had this car, ive had to invest at least 5k in parts and normal wear items.
2500-labor for tranny
1100-two sets of tires
350-front rotors and pads
800-new right side ballast
600-ac motor harness/transistor
115-new HID bulbs
700-pending-new mounts
150-pending-resurface rotors/new pads
just kinda expensive when im paying my own way through school.
idk, i think its truck time for me
i have the front and side mountsa going out, and maybe having a ballast problem. my aftermarket rotors are warpped again, and i have a creaking noise coming from the front when i turn at full lock (bushing problem)
i dunno, thinking of taking care of the problems, then selling, in the 2.5 years ive had this car, ive had to invest at least 5k in parts and normal wear items.
2500-labor for tranny
1100-two sets of tires
350-front rotors and pads
800-new right side ballast
600-ac motor harness/transistor
115-new HID bulbs
700-pending-new mounts
150-pending-resurface rotors/new pads
just kinda expensive when im paying my own way through school.
idk, i think its truck time for me
WNC Real Estate Sales99TL
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 732
Likes: 15
From: Asheville NC
i now have 168k since the last time i posted
i have the front and side mountsa going out, and maybe having a ballast problem. my aftermarket rotors are warpped again, and i have a creaking noise coming from the front when i turn at full lock (bushing problem)
i dunno, thinking of taking care of the problems, then selling, in the 2.5 years ive had this car, ive had to invest at least 5k in parts and normal wear items.
2500-labor for tranny
1100-two sets of tires
350-front rotors and pads
800-new right side ballast
600-ac motor harness/transistor
115-new HID bulbs
700-pending-new mounts
150-pending-resurface rotors/new pads
just kinda expensive when im paying my own way through school.
idk, i think its truck time for me
i have the front and side mountsa going out, and maybe having a ballast problem. my aftermarket rotors are warpped again, and i have a creaking noise coming from the front when i turn at full lock (bushing problem)
i dunno, thinking of taking care of the problems, then selling, in the 2.5 years ive had this car, ive had to invest at least 5k in parts and normal wear items.
2500-labor for tranny
1100-two sets of tires
350-front rotors and pads
800-new right side ballast
600-ac motor harness/transistor
115-new HID bulbs
700-pending-new mounts
150-pending-resurface rotors/new pads
just kinda expensive when im paying my own way through school.
idk, i think its truck time for me
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: jerzey
158,700
2nd tranny at around 80,000. (1 month after I purchased the car yayyy!)
Timing belt and such done at 150,00 (I knew I should of changed the automatic adjuster
Cause its now making massive amounts of noise) soon to be changed.
Rotors warped 3 times since 78,000 (when I purchased the car)
Outer tie rods replaced at 156,000
Front and right side engine mount.
2 coil packs.
Income tax list:
Suspension starting to go. (Thank you Nj)
I'm pretty sure I need new axles and ball joints.
Muffler recently got loose so I gotta check that.
Recently had an exhaust code so I'm gonna check that out (I'm thinking front o2 sensor
So I'm gonna start there).
I'm pretty sure I need more done but I'm tired of typing
2nd tranny at around 80,000. (1 month after I purchased the car yayyy!)
Timing belt and such done at 150,00 (I knew I should of changed the automatic adjuster
Cause its now making massive amounts of noise) soon to be changed.
Rotors warped 3 times since 78,000 (when I purchased the car)
Outer tie rods replaced at 156,000
Front and right side engine mount.
2 coil packs.
Income tax list:
Suspension starting to go. (Thank you Nj)
I'm pretty sure I need new axles and ball joints.
Muffler recently got loose so I gotta check that.
Recently had an exhaust code so I'm gonna check that out (I'm thinking front o2 sensor
So I'm gonna start there).
I'm pretty sure I need more done but I'm tired of typing
Thread Starter
Suzuka Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,012
Likes: 439
From: SoCal
99 TL.....just hit 210,000.....Orig everything.....runs perfectly....here's a vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG8uexTyYDQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG8uexTyYDQ
'99, just hit 185,000. Aside from the couple trannies, setf of rotors, shocks, the normal stuff you'd expect to see go bad after 11 years and that kind of mileage, Ive also done a steering rack, a rear main seal, and a starter.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 57
Likes: 2
From: CA
Original owner, bought new 11/19/01, 207,200 miles.
I've replaced springs, shocks, rotors, brakes, rear swaybar endlinks (warranty), front and side motor mounts, battery, SRS passenger seat foam, wire fix to ac/heater blower motor $10, upper a-arms with new ball joints, lower ball joints, both front wheel bearings, one new hub due to bad wheel bearing grinding on it (I'm now an expert at doing front wheel bearings!), 3 tranny failures-fourth in car (I paid for the last one at Acura for a little over $2000, it's been in the car for about 70,000 miles).
I've replaced springs, shocks, rotors, brakes, rear swaybar endlinks (warranty), front and side motor mounts, battery, SRS passenger seat foam, wire fix to ac/heater blower motor $10, upper a-arms with new ball joints, lower ball joints, both front wheel bearings, one new hub due to bad wheel bearing grinding on it (I'm now an expert at doing front wheel bearings!), 3 tranny failures-fourth in car (I paid for the last one at Acura for a little over $2000, it's been in the car for about 70,000 miles).
Cruisin'
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
99TL - 275K
2nd Tranny - new one at 185k
Random Misfires - prob a coilpack (anyone know how to test them)
Power Steerling Leaks somewhere
Car dies at stoplights (started today)
Very frustrating because I love this car.
2nd Tranny - new one at 185k
Random Misfires - prob a coilpack (anyone know how to test them)
Power Steerling Leaks somewhere
Car dies at stoplights (started today)
Very frustrating because I love this car.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 169
From: San Jose, CA
99TL
195k miles
Repairs done:
* air mix controller (regulates btwn hot/cold air for cabin)
* motor mounts replaced
* hood struts replaced
* coilpack #6 replaced
All regular maintenance done, just did the 100k service for 2nd time. Original 4-sp transmission.
Things broken:
* driver's seat no heat
* rotors warped, causing vibration while braking above 40mph.
195k miles
Repairs done:
* air mix controller (regulates btwn hot/cold air for cabin)
* motor mounts replaced
* hood struts replaced
* coilpack #6 replaced
All regular maintenance done, just did the 100k service for 2nd time. Original 4-sp transmission.
Things broken:
* driver's seat no heat
* rotors warped, causing vibration while braking above 40mph.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,496
Likes: 169
From: San Jose, CA
Can you elaborate on the heated seat? I had assumed the element was burned out, and that it would be a lot of labor to replace it.
As for the rotors, they are the original ones and probably need to be replaced. I'm just waiting for it to get worse before doing so.
As for the rotors, they are the original ones and probably need to be replaced. I'm just waiting for it to get worse before doing so.
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: New Brunswick Canada
Who's over 160,000 miles
2003 TL Type S A Spec
173K miles
Out side of the scheduled maintenance, I have replaced:
*the transistor module for the AC/heater
*rotors on all 4 wheels and I am ready for another set
*transmission (under warranty)
*a rear wheel bearing
*front sway bar links and bushings
Things that need attention are:
*rear door lock
*funny acting driver’s side mirror
*passenger’s side window switch on the driver’s side and
*trunk light.
173K miles
Out side of the scheduled maintenance, I have replaced:
*the transistor module for the AC/heater
*rotors on all 4 wheels and I am ready for another set
*transmission (under warranty)
*a rear wheel bearing
*front sway bar links and bushings
Things that need attention are:
*rear door lock
*funny acting driver’s side mirror
*passenger’s side window switch on the driver’s side and
*trunk light.
Thread Starter
Suzuka Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,012
Likes: 439
From: SoCal
Reached 168k just a couple days ago.
Things that need to be done:
Timing belt replacement
Tranny and Brake fluid flush and replacement
So far most things seems to be running smoothly, I have a tranny problem where i hear something grinding when I'm in D5 and driving around city speeds (under 50) so I switch it to D4 and I have yet to hear the grinding noise, its been about a year since it started grinding maybe longer. Other than that everything on the car seems to run pretty smooth, and i would say im not easy on this car, I drive it hard occasionally.
Things that need to be done:
Timing belt replacement
Tranny and Brake fluid flush and replacement
So far most things seems to be running smoothly, I have a tranny problem where i hear something grinding when I'm in D5 and driving around city speeds (under 50) so I switch it to D4 and I have yet to hear the grinding noise, its been about a year since it started grinding maybe longer. Other than that everything on the car seems to run pretty smooth, and i would say im not easy on this car, I drive it hard occasionally.
9th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
I just hit 285k today....dont know what tranny its on, bought it at 279k needs a valve adjustment, a motor mount, 1 sway bar end link, everything else works great and I beat the hell out of it everyday. Previous owner did the tranny and t-belt at 266k.
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 27,921
Likes: 1,080
From: where the weather suits my clothes
Just hit 160K this morning. 
Purchased 07/99
New tranny @ 115K (dealer goodwill)
Minor stuff otherwise (IACV, coil pack, end links)
Purchased 07/99
New tranny @ 115K (dealer goodwill)
Minor stuff otherwise (IACV, coil pack, end links)
Last edited by NSXNEXT; Apr 27, 2010 at 08:42 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Tennessee
206k miles! had the front right axle replaced because the the rubber busted on the original one. had the drivers door lock replaced last one broke the air compressor might be going bad and i think the transmission is slipping. but still runs good! and i think im the only one with Dark Emerald paint!99 TL
