'04 TL owners, list highest mileage
01-19-2012, 12:08 PM
#122
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118k and running like a champ!
01-19-2012, 05:07 PM
#124
08 MDX, 04 TL (sold)
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I have 136k
1. What type of oil did you use?
Regular dino oil 5W-20
2. When did you first change your oil (in terms of mileage)?
Whenever the MID said to. Have always followed the MID. It ends up being roughly every 7000-9000 miles for me. (I do a lot of highway driving.)
3. How often did you change your transmission fluid?
First drain-and-fill at 90k. Have done a drain-and-fill roughly every 15k since then.
4. Does your car still run like it is brand new?
Yes!
1. What type of oil did you use?
Regular dino oil 5W-20
2. When did you first change your oil (in terms of mileage)?
Whenever the MID said to. Have always followed the MID. It ends up being roughly every 7000-9000 miles for me. (I do a lot of highway driving.)
3. How often did you change your transmission fluid?
First drain-and-fill at 90k. Have done a drain-and-fill roughly every 15k since then.
4. Does your car still run like it is brand new?
Yes!
BTW, in case anyone is interested, my maintenance history is logged in this thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/my-100-000-mile-journey-maintenance-graphs-charts-803409/
Here's the list of all problems I've had:
Here's the list of all problems I've had:
- 37,258 Bluetooth mic making crackling noise for listener on other end. Fixed under warranty. Cost: $0.00
- 67,000 Battery died when car was 3 years old. I consider this too soon. Cost: $69.70
- 121,711 Replaced 3rd & 4th gear transmission sensors to cure transmission shudder. Cost: $129.69
- 123,000 Battery died again only 2 1/2 years after previous replacement. Again, I consider this too soon. Cost: $53.02 (1/2 year of proration applied from the 3 yr battery warranty.)
- 132,108 Timing Belt Tensioner was causing a loud noise upon startup in the cold. Replaced tensioner. Cost: $250.87
01-19-2012, 05:36 PM
#126
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Yeah my seats look like shit too.
01-19-2012, 05:54 PM
#127
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My pass seat has about a 2-3 inch tear where the perforated leather is going to crap
You see in my other thread I've got vann York in High point to agree to the 105k service and tensioner for $609
You see in my other thread I've got vann York in High point to agree to the 105k service and tensioner for $609
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01-20-2012, 02:57 PM
#131
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158,000 miles and doing good should be in the 200,000 miles club next year and hoping to see 300,000. Bought it new and just minor things here and there, keep the fluids fresh and change those transmission pressure switches and you should be good to go.
01-22-2012, 07:48 AM
#132
My 2004 TL is at 172,500 miles right now and running fine. I put about 90k miles on it over the last 4 years when I took a job with a longer commute. I have no doubt this car could hit 300k.
I change the oil every 5k, the transmission fluid I have changed about every 10K miles. This is a little bit overboard but the previous owner only changed the fluid once in 84k miles and it has been difficult to get that nice pink color a tranny fluid should have.
I change the oil every 5k, the transmission fluid I have changed about every 10K miles. This is a little bit overboard but the previous owner only changed the fluid once in 84k miles and it has been difficult to get that nice pink color a tranny fluid should have.
01-23-2012, 09:42 AM
#133
05 base auto with 115,800. Bought in 02/11 with 100k.
-Replaced timing belt/tensioner/water pump/idler pullies/t-stat/spark plugs/serpentine belt with all OEM Honda parts @107k
-Replaced rear brake pads and rotors with OEM Honda parts @109k
-Mounted/balanced 4 new Continental Extreme DWS @109k
-Future plans: A-spec lip kit,suspension upgrades, rims in the spring along with a full paint job
Very happy with the car. Extremely comfortable and reliable.
Ben
-Replaced timing belt/tensioner/water pump/idler pullies/t-stat/spark plugs/serpentine belt with all OEM Honda parts @107k
-Replaced rear brake pads and rotors with OEM Honda parts @109k
-Mounted/balanced 4 new Continental Extreme DWS @109k
-Future plans: A-spec lip kit,suspension upgrades, rims in the spring along with a full paint job
Very happy with the car. Extremely comfortable and reliable.
Ben
03-10-2012, 10:29 AM
#134
04 Auto with 106K bought it at 46K.
1. What type of oil did you use? Penzoil.
2. When did you first change your oil (in terms of mileage)? I follow MIDI for changes.
3. How often did you change your transmission fluid? Did 3x3 with pressure switches at 50K will do another 3x3 soon. OEM fluid only.
4. Does your car still run like it is brand new? It runs pretty good for milage.
Happy with the car I don't drive it much due to work travel and working from home. I plan on selling it by end of the year.
1. What type of oil did you use? Penzoil.
2. When did you first change your oil (in terms of mileage)? I follow MIDI for changes.
3. How often did you change your transmission fluid? Did 3x3 with pressure switches at 50K will do another 3x3 soon. OEM fluid only.
4. Does your car still run like it is brand new? It runs pretty good for milage.
Happy with the car I don't drive it much due to work travel and working from home. I plan on selling it by end of the year.
03-10-2012, 11:13 AM
#135
1. What type of oil did you use? synthetic
2. How often do you change your oil? Every 4,000 - 6,000 miles;
3. How often did you change your transmission fluid? not yet-will do in one month
4. How often do you change your air filter? Annually
5. How does your car run now?Still runs like new
2. How often do you change your oil? Every 4,000 - 6,000 miles;
3. How often did you change your transmission fluid? not yet-will do in one month
4. How often do you change your air filter? Annually
5. How does your car run now?Still runs like new
03-17-2012, 01:13 PM
#136
One on the right for me
I'm at 165k now. Had an issue with my driver window - cable snapped so had to replace everything. Drivers seat leather has cracked. Looks horrible. And my right blinker is not working, need replace the switch/relay/whatever.
Otherwise, no issues.
Otherwise, no issues.
03-17-2012, 03:27 PM
#137
105K
bought new 9/04
oil every 5K with syn
tranny every 30K
no issues but front seats looking old
I was carrying a customer to the airport recently and downshifted to pass - he says "I didn't know BMWs came in this color"
bought new 9/04
oil every 5K with syn
tranny every 30K
no issues but front seats looking old
I was carrying a customer to the airport recently and downshifted to pass - he says "I didn't know BMWs came in this color"
03-17-2012, 04:37 PM
#138
Carpe Ominous
I'm the second owner, previous owner didn't drive the car much, probably cause its a stick and it was an older couple. I bought the car with 42K back in 2010.
1. Mobile1 Full Synthetic
2. Every 5000 to 6000 miles
3. Changed the trans fluid 10k after I bought the car
4. Bought K&N drop in, clean every other oil change.
5. car runs great
Last edited by dschaos; 03-17-2012 at 04:42 PM.
03-17-2012, 10:01 PM
#140
Wallet raped by my
Bought mine with 96060 and now I'm sitting a 140501 miles and counting. I average about 5000 miles a month. I travel for my job and spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Drivers seat is in pretty good condition for how much in and out it sees.
1. Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 and Royal Purple oil filters.
2. Did oil change and spark plugs shortly after getting it.
3. Only have done 1 ATF change with Redline Racing ATF. I have put on about 25k miles since this and tranny shifts smooth.
4. Car still runs as good as the day I purchased it.
1. Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 and Royal Purple oil filters.
2. Did oil change and spark plugs shortly after getting it.
3. Only have done 1 ATF change with Redline Racing ATF. I have put on about 25k miles since this and tranny shifts smooth.
4. Car still runs as good as the day I purchased it.
03-17-2012, 10:15 PM
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03-17-2012, 10:27 PM
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Memo? 
Corcraft bought his car with ~216k on it: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/so-ends-mmade22-sells-tl-moves-into-gs-thanks-everything-azine-791926/
Although I'm not 100% positive, I think it had gotten Mobil1 oil changed at ~5,000 mile intervals. Mostly highway miles.
Corcraft bought his car with ~216k on it: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/so-ends-mmade22-sells-tl-moves-into-gs-thanks-everything-azine-791926/
Although I'm not 100% positive, I think it had gotten Mobil1 oil changed at ~5,000 mile intervals. Mostly highway miles.
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03-17-2012, 10:40 PM
#144
Wallet raped by my
Memo?
Corcraft bought his car with ~216k on it: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791926
Although I'm not 100% positive, I think it had gotten Mobil1 oil changed at ~5,000 mile intervals. Mostly highway miles.
Corcraft bought his car with ~216k on it: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791926
Although I'm not 100% positive, I think it had gotten Mobil1 oil changed at ~5,000 mile intervals. Mostly highway miles.
03-17-2012, 10:57 PM
#145
Racer
These threads will only get better with time. Heck, I just saw a seriously-faded-paint Acura Vigor today and it was running like a champ. Was tempted to roll down the window and ask "How many miles on her?" And then give a 
no matter what the number.
no matter what the number.
03-17-2012, 11:05 PM
#146
Wallet raped by my
^ no doubt. Back when I was in high school (98'-99') my buddy's dad had a 92' Integra with over 300k on it and the only major mechanical work it needed was an alternator and water pump.
Today's automobiles are made much better then they used to be so honestly 100-200k really isn't amazing. You break 300k then we're talking. Just imagine hitting 315k and doing your 3rd 105k maintenance.
Today's automobiles are made much better then they used to be so honestly 100-200k really isn't amazing. You break 300k then we're talking. Just imagine hitting 315k and doing your 3rd 105k maintenance.
03-17-2012, 11:16 PM
#147
Racer
^ no doubt. Back when I was in high school (98'-99') my buddy's dad had a 92' Integra with over 300k on it and the only major mechanical work it needed was an alternator and water pump.
Today's automobiles are made much better then they used to be so honestly 100-200k really isn't amazing. You break 300k then we're talking. Just imagine hitting 315k and doing your 3rd 105k maintenance.
Today's automobiles are made much better then they used to be so honestly 100-200k really isn't amazing. You break 300k then we're talking. Just imagine hitting 315k and doing your 3rd 105k maintenance.
03-18-2012, 12:19 AM
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I just noticed that a couple of the noobs that posted a couple months ago are nearing 300k.
Impressive.
Impressive.
03-18-2012, 02:10 AM
#150
the overexplainer
I plan to run my TL for quite some time, at least 200k (~67k current).
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03-18-2012, 12:24 PM
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OT, but Acura recently celebrated this one guy with a Legend coupe 5MT with over 500k on the original engine and transmission, and he actually took care of the exterior as well. Read more here: http://drivetofive.wordpress.com/
I plan to run my TL for quite some time, at least 200k (~67k current).
I plan to run my TL for quite some time, at least 200k (~67k current).
He's a member. There's a thread on it: 474k Legend - quest for half a million
03-26-2012, 01:56 PM
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07-26-2012, 06:42 PM
#156
186k miles
Lost my a/c compressor and the Navi DVD drive quit so I replaced it. Still need to buy a compressor though. Clutch finally changed also
Lost my a/c compressor and the Navi DVD drive quit so I replaced it. Still need to buy a compressor though. Clutch finally changed also
Last edited by LXiFLYBY; 07-26-2012 at 06:44 PM.
07-26-2012, 09:52 PM
#157
Cruisin'
138k
1. What type of oil did you use? 2. Synthetic
2. When did you first change your oil (in terms of mileage)? What? And every 3k
3.How often did you change your transmission fluid? 40k
4. Does your car still run like it is brand new? Yes it does.
5. Have you replaced parts? Yes. Starter, water pump, motor mount.
1. What type of oil did you use? 2. Synthetic
2. When did you first change your oil (in terms of mileage)? What? And every 3k
3.How often did you change your transmission fluid? 40k
4. Does your car still run like it is brand new? Yes it does.
5. Have you replaced parts? Yes. Starter, water pump, motor mount.
07-26-2012, 10:44 PM
#159
One on the right for me
175k now. Still need to fix the blinker.
07-27-2012, 02:11 PM
#160
2004 TL SSM w/NAVI
i'm guessing around 206k, odometer says 95,xxx but my car fax says otherwise. my car went from 186,xxx to 75,xxx in one year LOL, never checked if the motor was replaced and they swapped clusters?? but she runs like a champ!
where is the vin on our motors? i'm curious if my motor is original ...
where is the vin on our motors? i'm curious if my motor is original ...