recently bought a TL 93K miles...maintenence suggestions/advice???
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recently bought a TL 93K miles...maintenence suggestions/advice???
so a few weeks ago i got a 2004 TL navi, aspec, package, AM, everything i dreamed of! but it has 93k miles. didn't pay much for it though. So i wanna ask all you TL fanatics what should i do to keep my TL healthy. it drives great right now by the way. should i go synthetic? 5w-20 is kinda thin what do you guys think about using something a lil bit thicker? lets hear what advice you all have
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Second, you don't need synthetic oil, but you're more than free to use it. 5w-20 oil is fine, and you won't need to use any thicker oil.
For your car's mileage, I suggest a full seafoam treatment, and changing out your transmission fluid using the 3x3 method.
For your car's mileage, I suggest a full seafoam treatment, and changing out your transmission fluid using the 3x3 method.
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Here's the link with info on the seafoam treatment:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/107-diy-seafoam-3rd-gen-tl-06-5at-specifically-638069/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/107-diy-seafoam-3rd-gen-tl-06-5at-specifically-638069/
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Third, this would be beneficial as well:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/110-diy-guide-replacing-3rd-4th-gear-pressure-switch-3g-tl-2004-2006-a-729149/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/110-diy-guide-replacing-3rd-4th-gear-pressure-switch-3g-tl-2004-2006-a-729149/
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Your welcome. This link should help you to post pics:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/how-post-your-favorite-pics-avatar-556986/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/how-post-your-favorite-pics-avatar-556986/
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to AZine! at 100k get ready for the timing belt and water pump change along with the pulleys etc...after that you should be ok for another 100k
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iv been reading more about seafoam and i heard that it is recommended to change your spark plugs after? is this true? i was going to wait until i am due for an oil change but now i am thinking maybe i should wait till i need a tune up???
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check the power steering and brake fluid.
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very important that you call acura dealer 1800# to find out if your car is up to date on all recalls.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-department-aka-garage-questions-answers-check-here-first-553557/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-department-aka-garage-questions-answers-check-here-first-553557/
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ok another quick Q...when i take the trunk mats out to wear the spare is showing there are a thick bundle of wires? they are grounded in to the car with a bolt...is this possibly a amp hook up? it goes to the battery so i am guessing that it might be. by the way the battery cover doesn't fit over the battery because of it. but also, i do have back up sensors it could be for that? any 1 have pics from a trunk with back up sensors?
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I recently switched to 5-40 synthetic oil.
Seafoam is easy and cheap.
You are approaching a big maintenance (105k) so keep that in mind
Seafoam is easy and cheap.
You are approaching a big maintenance (105k) so keep that in mind
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ok ima have to make a photobucket account cuz its true threads are usless without pics
ill get the pictures of the trunk wiring
but today i found out that i have a K&N filter so i cleaned it and it looked like it hadn't been changed...ever. it seriously looked like u submerged it in mud and then rolled it bugs for succulent crunchy texture. so its soakin in the water right now
cutting to the chase...I'm not buying the cleaning kit thats a joke, so what type of oil should i use to oil it? i know that power steering fluid is thin. what about
baby oil? my engine would smell good and i call the TL my baby lol![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
suggestions?
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but today i found out that i have a K&N filter so i cleaned it and it looked like it hadn't been changed...ever. it seriously looked like u submerged it in mud and then rolled it bugs for succulent crunchy texture. so its soakin in the water right now
cutting to the chase...I'm not buying the cleaning kit thats a joke, so what type of oil should i use to oil it? i know that power steering fluid is thin. what about
baby oil? my engine would smell good and i call the TL my baby lol
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suggestions?
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Merry Christmas to me, I'm now also a member of the TL club. Just got an '05 TL yesterday after trading in my old, reliable '97 CL that had 225K miles. My new TL has 99K miles but the 100K maintenance has already been done by the dealer. Thanks to all the knowledgeable members of this thread who help out us less knowledgeable Acura owners. Now I just gotta get the windows tinted and it'll be perfect.
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You buy the oil that was made to go on the filter and not damage it. Get the cleaning kit.
ok ima have to make a photobucket account cuz its true threads are usless without pics
ill get the pictures of the trunk wiring
but today i found out that i have a K&N filter so i cleaned it and it looked like it hadn't been changed...ever. it seriously looked like u submerged it in mud and then rolled it bugs for succulent crunchy texture. so its soakin in the water right now
cutting to the chase...I'm not buying the cleaning kit thats a joke, so what type of oil should i use to oil it? i know that power steering fluid is thin. what about
baby oil? my engine would smell good and i call the TL my baby lol![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
suggestions?
![Yes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yes.gif)
but today i found out that i have a K&N filter so i cleaned it and it looked like it hadn't been changed...ever. it seriously looked like u submerged it in mud and then rolled it bugs for succulent crunchy texture. so its soakin in the water right now
cutting to the chase...I'm not buying the cleaning kit thats a joke, so what type of oil should i use to oil it? i know that power steering fluid is thin. what about
baby oil? my engine would smell good and i call the TL my baby lol
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
suggestions?
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Merry Christmas to me, I'm now also a member of the TL club. Just got an '05 TL yesterday after trading in my old, reliable '97 CL that had 225K miles. My new TL has 99K miles but the 100K maintenance has already been done by the dealer. Thanks to all the knowledgeable members of this thread who help out us less knowledgeable Acura owners. Now I just gotta get the windows tinted and it'll be perfect.
Do moleskin on your window wipers right after it gets tinted, in a day or so after. See DIY here because your tint will get scratched fast.
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Hmm how about we put Transmission fluid in the engine or Engine oil in the tranny and see what happens. I mean they are both oils, it should work right?
WD40 or oil that is not designed to go on a filter could ruin the filter as it's not designed to be washed out with that oil, and could eat away at the material on the filter. You just bought a TL so you can afford to purchase a k&n kit. If not, then you shouldnt own a TL.
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buy a K&N cleaning kit for 10 bucks- it will service the filter 5 times!
so you can do it once or twice a year if desired- the advertising says 50kmiles between cleanings, based on paper air filters flow new compared to used k&n
Filter itself is good for 1 million miles- I have not heard any million mile drivers in a TL ...yet~
Water is to rinse the cleaner and old oil out- not as a cleaner itself
Use the special cleaner- then rinse fully, then reoil with the exact amount of oil!!!!
not the entire oil can like a neighbor did which caused huge problems as way too much oil got sucked into the engine on a dodge truck
Done per directions you will never have a problem
the kit is less than the paper filter you expected to replace,, so whats the issue?
Sub-- why the 40 oil?- something w 30 is pretty much the right mix for flow and protecting the parts on impact...but I dont have a gen3 book to check
Could cause oil pressure issues
If you lived in arizona I could see it~
so you can do it once or twice a year if desired- the advertising says 50kmiles between cleanings, based on paper air filters flow new compared to used k&n
Filter itself is good for 1 million miles- I have not heard any million mile drivers in a TL ...yet~
Water is to rinse the cleaner and old oil out- not as a cleaner itself
Use the special cleaner- then rinse fully, then reoil with the exact amount of oil!!!!
not the entire oil can like a neighbor did which caused huge problems as way too much oil got sucked into the engine on a dodge truck
Done per directions you will never have a problem
the kit is less than the paper filter you expected to replace,, so whats the issue?
Sub-- why the 40 oil?- something w 30 is pretty much the right mix for flow and protecting the parts on impact...but I dont have a gen3 book to check
Could cause oil pressure issues
If you lived in arizona I could see it~
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