kentzhang

my new 2017 mdx just show a16, it just 13,000miles, also just do service (oil change) with in 2 months, is it normal?

Ron A

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justnspace

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yes. it's normal.
Go to Dealer to get an oil change.

p07r0457

not just engine oil, but also change the rear differential fluid!

fleuger99

You did 13000 miles, yes its normal. Most manufacturing using full synthetic have 10000 mile service intervals. What did you drive before and what was it's service interval?

rsutoratosu

I went to the dealer with the rear diff at 13k, thought it was B16, Service advisor says no I didn't have to change it till 30k... which is what I see in most other car.. even my bmw is 30k. But I like to know how many people actually done it at 13k I'm only 2k over, dont drive much.

p07r0457

rsutoratosu

What fluid did you use ? for a while there was a mix up of the rear diff fluid

p07r0457

In my wifes 2014 Pilot I used VTM-4, part number 08200-9003.
In my wifes 2015 CR-V I used DPF-II, part number 08200-9007.

The manual for my 2017 MDX calls for Acura DPSF-II, but as best I can tell it is not actually available anywhere. I haven't had to change it yet (only at 10k miles) but I will have to do it with my next oil change. I'm planning on contacting Acura customer care to see what they say. Worst-case scenario I'll go with Acura DPSF, part number 08200-9007A.

rsutoratosu

yeah, im still unsure about that... I guess ill bite the bullet and order some... its funny how they dont have the correct part ready

remi17

I did it myself from last summer under 10k, using DPSF 08200-9007A from Bernadi... All genuine parts cost ~ $100-130!

remi17

Sorry, hit too fast... My service was B16. However, my 1st service A1 was on 3500 miles (also DIY).

neoshi

Tell me what Acura says when you call them. I think my contact was April (? I think that's her name... West Coast Region Manager) and she ASSURED me that DPSF was correct and that despite them continuing to print DPSF-II, DPSF was it. Haha. Suuure. I think she got a little pissed at me the second time I called to confirm a few months later.

p07r0457