2013 TL new owner
03-23-2013, 01:04 PM
#1
2013 TL new owner
Picked up a 2013 TL w/ Tech as my first ever Acura, what a joy to drive!! I'm looking forward to the information here to help improve my driving experience.
If there's any new owner tips, tricks, etc. that I should know feel free to share, otherwise I'll keep on searching and exploring this site.
If there's any new owner tips, tricks, etc. that I should know feel free to share, otherwise I'll keep on searching and exploring this site.
03-23-2013, 01:07 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
Welcome and congrats! Oh and 
03-23-2013, 01:09 PM
#3
3G TL/2G MDX Owner
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: The west side of the Potomac River
Posts: 5,375
Received 978 Likes
on
803 Posts
-read your owner's manual for the maintenance schedule
-follow the MID, and know what to ask for when you go to the dealer for service (semantics makes all the difference in what you pay)
-don't let the dealer wash your car unless you like the dealer induced swirl option on your paint
-search around on the site, there is a ton of info not only model specific but also general info in other sub forums that can be helpful to you should you run into problems.
-be nice to the car and the car will take care of you.
welcome to AZ and enjoy the ride!
PS watch your wallet, the mod bug may bite pretty hard if you hang out here long enough.
-follow the MID, and know what to ask for when you go to the dealer for service (semantics makes all the difference in what you pay)
-don't let the dealer wash your car unless you like the dealer induced swirl option on your paint
-search around on the site, there is a ton of info not only model specific but also general info in other sub forums that can be helpful to you should you run into problems.
-be nice to the car and the car will take care of you.
welcome to AZ and enjoy the ride!
PS watch your wallet, the mod bug may bite pretty hard if you hang out here long enough.
The following 2 users liked this post by TLtrigirl:
BEAR-AvHistory (03-23-2013),
TeamAcura (03-23-2013)
03-23-2013, 01:20 PM
#5
It might be easier to post pictures using a photo hosting site as "photobucket".....That is what I use and much easier. Congrats on your new TL....You have a fine riding machine on your hand!! Which color?
03-23-2013, 01:46 PM
#7
3G TL/2G MDX Owner
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: The west side of the Potomac River
Posts: 5,375
Received 978 Likes
on
803 Posts
^^definitely don't let the dealer wash it...or take it to a car wash. swirl central!!! i love black...i could never own a black car. too much maintenance to keep it clean (and i'm way OCD about having a clean car, though weather is worse than i am 
) which is when it looks it's best!
) which is when it looks it's best!
Trending Topics
03-23-2013, 02:21 PM
#8
Welcome to the best forum on the net! Congrats on your 13' - Blk/Blk is a killer combo!
Vary your speeds and RPM's during the first 500 miles you drive your TL.
TRY not to have a leadfoot til after 500 miles to.
Vary your speeds and RPM's during the first 500 miles you drive your TL.
TRY not to have a leadfoot til after 500 miles to.
03-23-2013, 03:26 PM
#9
^^definitely don't let the dealer wash it...or take it to a car wash. swirl central!!! i love black...i could never own a black car. too much maintenance to keep it clean (and i'm way OCD about having a clean car, though weather is worse than i am ) which is when it looks it's best!
) which is when it looks it's best!
Last edited by weather; 03-23-2013 at 03:30 PM.
03-23-2013, 03:36 PM
#10
3G TL/2G MDX Owner
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: The west side of the Potomac River
Posts: 5,375
Received 978 Likes
on
803 Posts
^^easy to baby a car when it's brand new. it's the aftermath...
the years of neglect or poorly caring for a car, or just not knowing any better. i worked on a 2 mos old black X5 recently...swirls...halograms...more swirls. ekkk. i didn't do a paint correction on it, but damn it was killing me to see the paint already going to hell.
the years of neglect or poorly caring for a car, or just not knowing any better. i worked on a 2 mos old black X5 recently...swirls...halograms...more swirls. ekkk. i didn't do a paint correction on it, but damn it was killing me to see the paint already going to hell.
03-23-2013, 05:41 PM
#12
Drifting
Congrats. Spend an hour or so with the Technology Guide that came with the car, while you're sitting in the car. You can get all your customized settings in and learn how everything works. Much easier than trying to learn it while some idiot on a cell phone is drifting into your lane on the interstate!
03-23-2013, 06:06 PM
#13
Drifting
Congrats and welcome. You are in for a rare treat, not only with the car, but this forum. Great info to be had here.
03-23-2013, 07:55 PM
#14
6G TLX-S
Congrats. You sure come to the right place to learn more about your TL.
03-23-2013, 08:05 PM
#15
1st Gear
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Congrats! I'm a new owner as well, black on black TL base, I bought mine last October. First time Acura owner and loving it!
My tip - check the oil level after a couple of weeks. You might need to top it up (mine did) as many here have experienced. After this top up, you probably won't need another topping up until your first oil change.
Enjoy your new ride!
My tip - check the oil level after a couple of weeks. You might need to top it up (mine did) as many here have experienced. After this top up, you probably won't need another topping up until your first oil change.
Enjoy your new ride!
03-24-2013, 01:30 PM
#16
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
Welcome to AcuraZine, Jaz. I'm guessing you're a KU guy?
03-24-2013, 06:04 PM
#17
Thanks everyone! I do plan to get into a better habit of waxing with this car than any of the others I have, and will make sure to look for tips on here. Was thinking of going with Meguiars products???
Big KU fan by the way. Enjoying the game right now and enjoying the site during commercials.
Big KU fan by the way. Enjoying the game right now and enjoying the site during commercials.
03-25-2013, 07:46 AM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new ride! Can't go wrong with Meguiars products but many here opt for more premium stuff like Zaino. Depends on how much time and money you want to spend.
03-25-2013, 11:02 AM
#21
Senior Moderator
Congrats and welcome!
03-28-2013, 10:18 PM
#23
Check out the Wash & Wax section. Tons of great info on product and technique. Hours of great reading and lots of tips!
03-29-2013, 09:28 AM
#24
Intermediate
03-29-2013, 09:42 AM
#25
Burning Brakes
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rcs86
Car Parts for Sale
3
08-02-2016 06:52 PM
