ashising

So my RDX 2019 at 12,500 miles, just popped up service reminder for A 1 6 7 service.
I am planning to get service done during next week and would like to know how much should I anticipate.

//Thanks

SpiderX1016

A - Oil Change
1 - Tire Rotation
6 - Rear Differential Drain/Fill
7 - Brake Fluid Flush

About $4-500 at the dealer.

russianDude

You can buy only individual services listed above to save money, do not go for so called “package”.
dealer prices are different, but expect to pay around $300 for rear diff and brake fluid, plus whatever they charge for oil change and another $20-30 for tire rotation.
I did oil change, and rear diff myself, super easy. Something to consider. For Brake fluid will go to dealer,
dont want to mess with brakes.

swttsx007

The first differential service is due around 15k, correct? I am halfway there already!

russianDude

yes, approximately around 15k, then every 30k, but it also factors in time, so for low mile drivers it might come sooner than 15k

mlody

I guess it will all depend where you are located, but in Chicago area you can do these services under $400 at most dealers as they typicaly offer service coupons - oil change $50, tire rotation - $20, each fuild flush $130-160.

NBP04TL4ME

You can also save some $$ by going to your local Honda dealer vs. your Acura dealer.

russianDude

They will not have Acura DPSF fluid for rear diff. Its not the same fluid as Honda rear diff. I would not use Honda fluid in RDX

NBP04TL4ME

I can't speak to the 3G RDX and understand that it is on a dedicated platform not shared with a specific Honda model, but have had both my 2G RDX and 3G TL-S serviced at Honda dealers and never had an issue with any of the fluids. I worked 1:1 with a Honda Master Service Tech who worked at multiple Honda and Acura dealers for over 25 years. He serviced our vehicles both at dealers and at his home and I trust him 100%. He has done radiator, transmission, brake and rear differential fluids after work at a Honda dealer and never had an issue or mentioned needing to source "Acura" fluid. Has he needed to source Acura specific air filters - yes. Fluids never, but who knows, maybe with the 3G RDX there is a difference. Trying to reconcile how or if the read diff fluid is different between Pilot/Passport/Ridgeline/CR-V vs. MDX, RDX, TLX.
Haven't taken the time to research the part numbers.

russianDude

Acura rear diff for SH-AWD fluid might be the only unique fluid to Acura since SH-AWD is only built for Acura platform. Honda uses AWD without super-handling technology(SH), so these are different systems. I would imagine 2nd gen RDX would have same system as Honda, as it was not SH-AWD

EFR

I just had my rear diff fluid changed at Acura...whats listed is
Fluid $38.61
washer 20mm $1.44
washer 18MM $4.32
What I assume is labor...$65.58

also, the transfer assy fluid
Fluid $24.47
washer 20mm $1.44
and assume labor $82.80

And engine air filter $42.95 with labor
4 wheel align $99.95...labor
rear wiper $20.00 with labor

my last oil change was $60, my last brake fluid change was $130. I don't think I have ever paid for a tire rotate as they were just done for free (Discount tire)

This was on top of warranty replacement of new battery, new brakes and rotors, replace shift buttons that were 'peeling' off

NBP04TL4ME

Not sure if it is correct but found this thread this AM by coincidence - https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-01-0...-fluid-957400/

russianDude

I am not convinced these are the same fluids until we see official documentation from Honda. The mechanics and parts department managers is not a great source of info.

JB in AZ

And yet, these are the people we depend on when we bring our cars to the dealership for service! YIKES

NBP04TL4ME

Was thinking the same thing. If a tech and the parts department say it's the same - what is an owner to do?

russianDude

When in doubt, you can always use official Acura DPSF fluid. Buy online and bring to Honda dealer.

supafamous

Had this done in Canada (Vancouver) earlier this year and it ran me ~$450 at my Acura dealer.

I can't speak about the fluid itself but the AWD system in the Pilot/Passport is mechanically identical to SH-AWD. The only difference is the tuning - SH-AWD has more aggressive rear overdrive so you get more torque vectoring. There's no evidence beyond labelling on the fluid (the additional 'A' appears to be to just separate out the part for Acura) to say the Acura version is different than the Honda version and I don't there is a difference since the systems they are used in are identical. I don't think Honda would say it out loud so best bet is for those who visit joint Honda/Acura service shops to get answers on this.

russianDude

With prior fluids, they are called same name, like DW1, one had Honda bottle and another had Acura bottle, which makes it obvious to be the same. The rear differential for Acura has a different name. Obviously Acura SH-AWD has many similarities with Honda AWD, its the same company, but supper handling (SH) feature is excuse to Acura platform. The two might be same fluids, but I did not see anything from Honda/Acura documents. I got Acura one online for $7-8 per qt, why do I need to look for Honda, is it $1 cheaper?

Madd Dog

Honda AWD for the CR-V is nothing like SH-AWD. It is a front wheel drive car using ‘slip and grip’ to activate the rear wheels. If the fronts don’t slip, the rears don’t grip.

Very different from SH-AWD.

supafamous

Im talking about the Pilot/Passport system which is the same as SH-AWD except for programming differences.

russianDude

i-VTM ? Its similar to SH-AWD, but I dont know if we can say they are the same

supafamous

Depends on the generation that's being discussed but most current units are the same units. See:

Acura SH-AWD: A Comprehensive Analysis | YouWheel - Your Car Expert
https://driving.ca/features/feature-...ra-awd-systems

More or less since 2016 the latest release of the SH-AWD diff made it pretty much the same as what the Focus RS does and the same system was implemented in the Pilot/Passport/Ridgeline during the next relevant update.

comanche250

They change brake fluid due to moisture content of the fluid. You can check the moisture content yourself and decide if it really needs it at that time. I do the fluid when the brake pads need changing, but I'll check moisture content in between. I'm always leary of unnecessary work when not needed. I do the same on my Harley and the hydraulic system on my airplane.

russianDude

Good call on checking moisture level. However, for warranty purposes I would still with MID as long as car is under warranty

comanche250

Good deal.