discovermac

is this normal? it seems like the rdx, after my first oil change a few weeks ago, feels a bit heavy on standing stops. then again, maybe im baby-ing it. (am not trying to use turbo from red lights as much a possible these days). it does run very smooth accelerating from 0 to 65mph and feels "solid" (not jerky).

or maybe ive been driving it more aggressively before this oil change and now, with new oil, am enjoying it more at a "smoother pace".

strangely enough too, the rdx engine feels as smooth as the glk after this oil change. (maybe im just imagining things but that's my recollection test driving these two vehicles at the beginning of the year - i obviously chose rdx for its more peppy/zippy performance). any thoughts?

MMike1981

ur probably paying too much attention to feathering that gas pedal, the RDX is a dead duck if the turbo isnt flowing

TSXmeister

+1 that's how I felt when I had 2010 loaner with under 1k miles in the odometer. If you don't press the pedal enough to get the turbo going the RDX seems like it takes a bit of time to launch. But once it gets going, man this thing is like a rocket!

BigHatch

Goodluck NOT using the turbo... Thats the whole point of the variable flow turbine... to build boost quickly at lower RPM.

discovermac

LOL, no more baby-ing the rdx then.

Carbon2008RDX

I understand what you're saying. The engine "smoothes out" over time as it (computer) learns itself based on driving style, driving conditions, and mileage. It actually does smooth out.

And as another post said, good luck NOT using the turbo unless you want to drive like a grandma. Spool it up and enjoy!

discovermac

great! yes, finally i make sense in terms of this "smoothness". yeah ive cranked it up a bit -- seems like there is NO way to be the first off the line in a standing stop without spooling the turbo (even for a little). that's been my observation so far. car is now much "lighter", spunkier again (if i want to) and smoother (if i am gentle on the throttle)