my car has close to 52xxx on a 08' type S...what are some of the recommended services this car needs to get done within the next i don't know 12,000 miles...im going to drop it off tomorrow to get some warranty work done...power steering is making noise, mirrors clack and click when i put it on reverse as they tilt...there was a transmission code that came on the fucking fuel cap warning comes on...and my front right headlight comes on and off when it wants to smh ...soooo while its there is there anything else i should do as far as maintenance wise...

 

If auto do the 3x3 ATF fluid change and the 4th & 5th gear switches.

If 6MT I would swap out the fluid for GM Synchromesh (solves 3rd gear pop-out and smoother shifts).

There is more but you should probably search..

 

Enjoy the car.
there isnt to many required services for 62,000 Miles.

I am at 59k miles on an 06. and other than breaking shit (my new nick name is Justonjacks) I dont have to do anything except for routine stuff like tires, oil, etc.
and its really a case by case basis.
your headlights are going out, but mine arent. etc...
Fix what ever needs to be fixed.

 

maintenance= follow MID.

has the brake fluid been replaced before? this is an every 3 yr thing. otherwise not much else needs to be done.

 

I suggest that you be extra kind to your transmission, and do the ATF (auto transmission fluid) drain and fill--3 quarts of ATF, no big deal. I also just did my 3rd and 4th gear transmission switches (at 84K), and it made a big difference in the way it shifts--much more positive and smooth. I suggest you do this before too long as it keeps the transmission from slipping and wearing. Keep your air filter clean, change the oil when the car tells you, and enjoy!

Another thing to watch for is that the engine mounts on this car tend to break. I had two broken engine mounts (front and side), and the side transmission mount. They're rubber, and they just give up at some point. Keep an eye on them as your mileage rolls higher.

Lastly, keep a keen eye on the dealership--these guys tend to kill you on larger maintenance items ($140/hr, uplifted parts prices, etc.). If you can find a solid independent Honda/Acura mechanic that you trust in your area, you'll save a boatload of money on larger repair items. Good luck!

 

Regarding your headlight...check the ground wire going to your radiator core support. I had that happen on one of my 2G TLs and couldn't figure it out until I had a similar problem on one of my classic cars and the light bulb went on...Sure enough, that's all it was, a loose ground wire.

 

Edit...3rd and 4th gear tranny switches, not 4th and 5th. Right?

 

i'll keep this all in mind before i take it to the dealer...luckily i know some people there so it'll sure to be looked at...so basically ATF change...brake fluid change....and the 3rd and 4th gear trans switch...well then i'll make sure to mention that....what will all that cost...

 

Since you know ppl; you could possibly ask them how much it would cost; instead of us GUESSING what it would cost

 

your an f-ing genius...however this forum is built for many things and one is to find out info on your car...and would you agree that sometimes the forums have better info than the dealer themselves...?? or maybe im just asking a stupid question...i have friends at honda...who they have friends at acura...in reply to your statement

 

lets see; we can GUESS.

they'll charge you $1000.

 

ATF $100 (guess), BF $150, 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches (they'll laugh at you first (b/c they don't believe in what was written in forums and then charge you $200 parts and labor)...

 

well most of the problems are under warranty anyways so i'm good to go on that...i just dropped it off...and EEek!! power steering recall...daggggg no wonder my power steering sounded funny the last few days...and Thanks TLtrigirl

 

and which one is it....3rd and 4th gear or 4th and 5th gears??

 

3rd and 4th. and all the stuff you listed are maintenance items not warranty. the PS recall wil be free, the other little things you pointed out in your first post should be covered under warranty. so you're paying for some and some of it is warranty.

the dealer will probably check for other recalls that are open and take care of them (at least they should). i hope you told them NOT to wash your car.

 

anything that is maintenance i know i'm coming out of pocket for...everything else should be warrantied..and them wash my car??? umm i hope they dont lol i just washed it but whatever i need to do a detail anyways...summer and before winter is when that car needs to see some clay so its due

 

swirls...the dreaded swirls!!!!!

i won't let my dealer EVER wash my car. i even leave a note in the car for the tech as a reminder.

clay bar rules!