AppleScrappler

I just got my 08 TL last month from a Honda dealership that is about 140 miles away and have had to make a couple trips back there to fix minor issues that needed correcting. Now I'm heading back tomorrow to have the center console storage compartment fixed that they broke when replacing the LEDs behind the console buttons. Anyhoo, I complained about all the fuel/time spent to get all the way out there 3 times and we agreed on $150 store/service credit. Fair enough deal. So I want to use this credit to it's fullest tomorrow while I'm there.

What would you guys have done in that price range? It's a well maintained base model @80000 miles with brand new brake pads. Just changed the transmission fluid. Other fluids seem good (and I can change most of them myself). I was wondering what parts may be wearing out around this mileage that would be an worth changing or any other suggestions you may have. My cold starts have been a bit sluggish - maybe use it on a new battery? or get the trans. pressure switches changed? thoughts?

Yvuru

serpentine belt or battery

Chad05TL

apply the 150 to something you cannot do, or something you really don't want to do. Batteries are a no brainer. Serpentine belt, probably no big sweat either. Either save the credit for later, or put it toward something like brake bleeding, or a transmission fluid change or something significant.. Even if the next service is $300, if you take 150 off, isn't that a best use of the credit?

just my 2 cents.

quanaman

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4 Wheel alignment?

Will they let you get any accessories instead of service?

AppleScrappler

Yeah, aside from service I can get anything they have there from wiper blades to air fresheners or parts they stock/can order etc.

quanaman

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Accessories and parts are great, but on second thought you can get them deeply discounted by members/venders here on the forum or acuraoemparts.com. So it probably wouldn't be your best use of the credit.


I would agree with doing something you can't do yourself; like a 4 wheels alignment or something along those lines. You could always get fluids since those aren't available from
Online vendors if you need ps fluid or ATF or coolant for example.

sauceja

iTrader: (2)

Save it for the upcoming 105k service unless you can do that yourself.

Buying an oem belt wouldn't be that bad. But put it on yourself. Like said all other parts can be purchased cheaper through our vendors on A-zine.

Ask for cash and go to the strip club. 100.00 on alcohol and 50.00 on the ladies.
Just have Honda drop you off and pick you back up.

AppleScrappler

^^ My wife will be with me so that last option would be dangerous.

The wheel alignment sounds like a good idea though if they have the transmissions sensors on hand I may have them do that too. Appreciate all the advice!

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

Save it for the timing belt service. You can change the battery on your own. You can also do the switches on your own if you have time and are can handle some minor mechanical work.

Also, since you are getting a credit I would ask the service manager if you agree to do the TB service there if he would give you more than $150.

IamaTL

that last one reminds me to call this one girl back.

UA6

You should just get 6 0r 7 of those fine dealer car washes.

truonghthe

just save that toward your 105k services since it can cost you $1200 at the dealer.

csmeance

Maybe these few things:
1. a brake fluid swap (should be changed every 2-3 years)
2. Transmission pressure Switch change
3. Labor on installing a J-Pipe or some other accesory
4. Alignment (If you need it)
5. Maybe parts like Engine Air filter/Cabin Filter
6. Oil filters for the future
7. Wipers?
8. Nav DVD update

Renescent

Have both key fobs?

AppleScrappler

^^ yes I have both fobs but that's a great suggestion considering how much those cost.

What I ended up doing was an alignment (which it needed. front driver toe was way off) and got a new battery. Now I only got the battery because I desperately needed one. As it got a little colder out I was crossing my fingers each time I started it up. Half the time it wouldn't turn over until the second try. Too risky with winter coming on not to have a fresher battery. Normally I would have researched and got the best battery for the car but being in need and a little short on cash (darn holidays! lol) for now the stock honda one they had with a 3 year warranty will have to do.

My next work is the transmission sensors that are talked about all over this forum. The shifting can be a tad harsher depending on the situation. Not jolty or anything bad, just needs some fine tuning. Then it'll be onto tires! Continental? yokohama? bridgestone? hmmmmmmmm

Redsand353

i think nav dvd update is probably the best idea i saw in this thread. Its something you will never want to or have to spend your money on, so why not?? There are times where the outdated maps have really F'd me

AppleScrappler

Useful indeed and a very good suggestion as it's something best left to the dealer to do, but in my situation it wasn't an option as I have a base model. For those with navi, however, it would be worth it