When to Service Your 3G TL?
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When to Service Your 3G TL?
I have an 2006 TL and was wondering if anyone knows when the specified mileage to change the trans-axle fluid, & the timing belt is. I don't have a manufacturer manual for my TL yet, so if you guys could help that would be appreciated.
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timing belt water pump major service at 7/105
trans fluid based on reality-- not book- every year do 3 qts of the 7 it holds
or every 30 at most do 3 of 7
brake fluid every year
see acura.com owner registration part- it will have your maitenance schedule but car needs more that just that minimum -written in a lab not in real world
trans fluid based on reality-- not book- every year do 3 qts of the 7 it holds
or every 30 at most do 3 of 7
brake fluid every year
see acura.com owner registration part- it will have your maitenance schedule but car needs more that just that minimum -written in a lab not in real world
As you asked for specified mileage, trans fluid 100,000 and timing belt 105,000. This mileage figure is for normal driving, not mountainous areas at low speed.
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where you live and how you drive can cut the suggested miles/months in half!
timing belt at 60kmiles if used in commute stop and go, mountains, track days~
hot or cold outside air temps
Pretty much operating the vehicle on Earth puts it in the Severe Service section of the maitenance schedules
Doing fluids early is ok and prevents costly problems in steering and brakes
Much of this is DIY not dealer items
timing belt at 60kmiles if used in commute stop and go, mountains, track days~
hot or cold outside air temps
Pretty much operating the vehicle on Earth puts it in the Severe Service section of the maitenance schedules
Doing fluids early is ok and prevents costly problems in steering and brakes
Much of this is DIY not dealer items
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Can it harm anything to change the trans fluid every 30k, oil/filter every 3k, brake fluid every year, cooling system annually, not at all except your pocketbook.
Stick by the book and you'll have no problems, at least from a preventative stand point, but it certainly can't avoid breakdowns or non maintenance related issue.
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I just had the 3 x 3 transmission service done at Goodyear, and I was told the fluid was slightly brown, but not in horrible condition- this was at just under 50K miles. I also had the brake fluid changed at 50K.
this is a good list
i made a list for myself from the Acura Service Manual...i made some changes to the interval for engine/tranny oil, spark plugs, etc.....here it is
PART INTERVAL
ENGINE OIL -- 5,000
TRANNY OIL -- 10,000
PS OIL --------- 60,000
BRAKE FLUID - 30,000
COOLANT ----- 60,000
SPARK PLUGS ---------------- 50,000
TIMING BELT/WATER PUMP 120,000
OIL FILTER ----- 5,000
CABIN FILTER -- 20,000
AIR FILTER ----- 20,000
TRANNY FILTER 30,000
TRANSMISSION SENSOR 60,000
WIPER --------- 20,000
BRAKE PADS -- 30,000
BRAKE DISC -- 60,000
MAG BOLTS -- 100,000
150 POINT INSPECTION 100,000
ALIGNMENT --------------- 5,000
PART INTERVAL
ENGINE OIL -- 5,000
TRANNY OIL -- 10,000
PS OIL --------- 60,000
BRAKE FLUID - 30,000
COOLANT ----- 60,000
SPARK PLUGS ---------------- 50,000
TIMING BELT/WATER PUMP 120,000
OIL FILTER ----- 5,000
CABIN FILTER -- 20,000
AIR FILTER ----- 20,000
TRANNY FILTER 30,000
TRANSMISSION SENSOR 60,000
WIPER --------- 20,000
BRAKE PADS -- 30,000
BRAKE DISC -- 60,000
MAG BOLTS -- 100,000
150 POINT INSPECTION 100,000
ALIGNMENT --------------- 5,000
Perfectly normal. The trans fluid is dyed red and will change color over time and it is not indicative of fluid that is contaminated.
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