Anyone with close to 200k miles on thier 2nd GEN. TL?
03-14-2015, 11:09 PM
#2
Senior Moderator
600k
As for advice, just keep up with regular maintenance, 3x3 drain fills for trans fluid yearly along with replace the spin on external filter and clean the trans solenoids. Motors are pretty much bulletproof
As for advice, just keep up with regular maintenance, 3x3 drain fills for trans fluid yearly along with replace the spin on external filter and clean the trans solenoids. Motors are pretty much bulletproof
03-15-2015, 10:29 AM
#5
Instructor
227,000 miles. I'd like to just add to give your suspension a good look over to make sure everythings tight, and all your bushings look good. Also if you live anywhere that uses road salt make sure you're washing your underbody thouroughly to prevent nuissances like rust and corrosion issues.
03-16-2015, 08:05 AM
#7
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233k on mine
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03-18-2015, 05:01 PM
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03-19-2015, 06:17 PM
#10
Racer
215,100 miles here.
Just keep your fluids changed, use premium fuel, and keep up with general maintenance items and it will last you a long time.
I actually have a rattle at around 1250 RPMs when accelerating, I suspect the bearing in the tensioner for the A/C / alternator belt is starting to go.
Just keep your fluids changed, use premium fuel, and keep up with general maintenance items and it will last you a long time.
I actually have a rattle at around 1250 RPMs when accelerating, I suspect the bearing in the tensioner for the A/C / alternator belt is starting to go.
03-19-2015, 08:36 PM
#11
Pro
99 TL has 277k. Original trans.
02 TL-P has 233k - rebuilt trans has 7k on it.
03 TL-S has 343k - rebuilt trans has 11 miles on it.
As with maintenance I pretty much follow the Acura maintenance guide in the manual. It works pretty good!
02 TL-P has 233k - rebuilt trans has 7k on it.
03 TL-S has 343k - rebuilt trans has 11 miles on it.
As with maintenance I pretty much follow the Acura maintenance guide in the manual. It works pretty good!
03-20-2015, 10:36 AM
#12
03-20-2015, 02:11 PM
#13
I have a '03 TL-P with 159K miles. Only about 8K per year now, but was up to almost 50K the first year I owned it (bought used Nov. '06).
Transmission rebuilt '11 at 96K miles.
I guess mine is still a baby compared to some of these in this thread
I'm at a tipping point, trying to decide if I want to keep it going or get a new car.
Transmission rebuilt '11 at 96K miles.
I guess mine is still a baby compared to some of these in this thread
I'm at a tipping point, trying to decide if I want to keep it going or get a new car.
03-24-2015, 11:44 AM
#23
Pro
@jff468
Are you sure that's not your evaporative emissions solenoid? They are suppose to click constantly after the engine is warmed up and its located around the rear of the engine.
Are you sure that's not your evaporative emissions solenoid? They are suppose to click constantly after the engine is warmed up and its located around the rear of the engine.
03-26-2015, 07:53 PM
#25
Pro
jc how many trans have you had to put in? did you finally go av6 route or 6mt? my 03 type s has 344k and on its 3rd trans, just rebuilt. its the original trans design but I am going AV6 when it fails again.
03-27-2015, 09:26 AM
#26
I am sitting at 150K on my 2003TLS.
I was not hit with any transmission issues and all other issues have been normal wear and tear (wheel bearings are my enemy right now).
Mine has started to rust at the rear quarter panels in the wheel wells, I would watch that area like a hawk.
BTW, anyone have any ideas to help slow this rust down, or will i just have to wait it out and eventually replace the entire quarter panel, If i keep it that long that is?
I was not hit with any transmission issues and all other issues have been normal wear and tear (wheel bearings are my enemy right now).
Mine has started to rust at the rear quarter panels in the wheel wells, I would watch that area like a hawk.
BTW, anyone have any ideas to help slow this rust down, or will i just have to wait it out and eventually replace the entire quarter panel, If i keep it that long that is?
03-29-2015, 10:22 AM
#27
Pro
raider I would start saving up for an av6 swap or at the very least get the original trans rebuilt when it does fail. These trans have 100% failure rate and your at a perfect mileage for problems.
As for the rust, knocking it out early is always better. If it has the rubber guard in place along the wheel wells I would start by ripping that off. Thats a harbinger for water salt buildup and usually is the starting cause of rust in the rear. Find someone local that can cut the rust out and mold new metal in, paint it, etc. Or you can do a cheap job yourself but it likely will show unless you have good skills with bondo.
As for the rust, knocking it out early is always better. If it has the rubber guard in place along the wheel wells I would start by ripping that off. Thats a harbinger for water salt buildup and usually is the starting cause of rust in the rear. Find someone local that can cut the rust out and mold new metal in, paint it, etc. Or you can do a cheap job yourself but it likely will show unless you have good skills with bondo.
04-03-2015, 08:42 AM
#28
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1999 TL-P 175K crew checking in.
I haven't been on here in awhile. But since I've had this car back in 2009 I've had to replace the transmission in 2012 and it's been good ever since. A minor rear end accident, chipping of the paint on the body and shocks & struts replacement that I need to do soon. Other than that, this TL is rocking.
Just ordered a new pair of OEM HID bulbs tho. Passenger side just blew out.
I haven't been on here in awhile. But since I've had this car back in 2009 I've had to replace the transmission in 2012 and it's been good ever since. A minor rear end accident, chipping of the paint on the body and shocks & struts replacement that I need to do soon. Other than that, this TL is rocking.
Just ordered a new pair of OEM HID bulbs tho. Passenger side just blew out.
04-03-2015, 10:23 AM
#29
209k on my '02 TL-S and on original tranny. However I think the transmission is finally going to fail. If it does, I'll be doing the AV6 swap! Everything else about the car is perfect!!
04-04-2015, 11:57 PM
#32
I appreciate the offer musiclevelz5!! I'll let you know if I need assistance!! I found this forum page to be very helpful!!
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...n-swap-905115/
From what I understand, there's just some part swapping between the TL and AV6 transmissions as well as they recommend a fresh new transmission filter for the AV6. I'll start looking for an AV6 next weekend. Hopefully shouldn't be to hard to find a decent one.
But until then, have a Happy Easter!!
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...n-swap-905115/
From what I understand, there's just some part swapping between the TL and AV6 transmissions as well as they recommend a fresh new transmission filter for the AV6. I'll start looking for an AV6 next weekend. Hopefully shouldn't be to hard to find a decent one.
But until then, have a Happy Easter!!
04-06-2015, 04:13 PM
#33
Yeah I asked my mechanic if they could do the swap for me. They got a blank look on their face and started to drool a bit when I began to explain the bits and pieces that needed to come/go.
Maybe it's because I was wearing my work slacks/pressed shirt?
Maybe it's because I was wearing my work slacks/pressed shirt?
