I just bought an 09 tsx and completely regret it....
06-05-2018, 10:06 PM
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Just bought an 09 TSX and have serious buyers remorse!!! Help
So I just purchased an 09 tsx with only 35k miles. It’sa one owner, with clean car fax.. I was looking through the service records and the previous owner barely drove it. It looks like they put on 5k miles per year. So they were going to get oil changes once per year!
Heres es why I think I screwed up... I just found out (through googling) that the 09 TSX has oil consumption issues! God, I should have done more research before buying this car! Honda extended the warranty coverage to 8 years or 125k miles.. but I’m out of warranty already since it’s an 09.
Is the oil consumption issue that side spread? Are there any tsx that weren’t affected by the dread oil consumption issues??? I plan on calling Acura tomorrow to see if the rings were replaced under the warranty but I doubt it because the previous owner barely even drove the car! Plus carfax doesn’t show that it’s been done....how long will the car last with those crappy Rings without replacement?
Heres es why I think I screwed up... I just found out (through googling) that the 09 TSX has oil consumption issues! God, I should have done more research before buying this car! Honda extended the warranty coverage to 8 years or 125k miles.. but I’m out of warranty already since it’s an 09.
Is the oil consumption issue that side spread? Are there any tsx that weren’t affected by the dread oil consumption issues??? I plan on calling Acura tomorrow to see if the rings were replaced under the warranty but I doubt it because the previous owner barely even drove the car! Plus carfax doesn’t show that it’s been done....how long will the car last with those crappy Rings without replacement?
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06-06-2018, 11:17 AM
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Wow, you sound like me. Bothered by something that you're not sure even exists. The problem is real on some K24's. It generally appears at higher mileage. You need to first verify if you have the problem. The dealer will perform tests which take time and mileage. Do whatever makes you feel better, call Acura (they are going to tell you to get bent until you have real data), do an oil change yourself and monitor it. My suggestion would be to take it to the Acura dealer. Tell them your concern and speak to a real tech (the advisers are idiots, don't take their word for anything). They will do the oil change and you can come back in a few months/thousand miles and have them check it out. Then you can worry. Have the Acura dealer do the oil changes, not you, so it's on paper. There is a good chance they are going to help you out if you have the problem, that may be full coverage or partial coverage of the problem.
And just to clarify, you bought a ten year old car and are shocked that the thing may have an oil burning issue? I've bought cars that are dead in my drive way within a few days, electrical fires, oil drips and gas leaks all within days of owning them. Generally American muscle. Real problems that I know existed and I know I was ripped off. You do not have that. You have a very nice car, they hold up very well for their age. I'm assuming you got a good price on it. It's going to hold good value as well. You made a great choice.
Lets get some photos too!
And just to clarify, you bought a ten year old car and are shocked that the thing may have an oil burning issue? I've bought cars that are dead in my drive way within a few days, electrical fires, oil drips and gas leaks all within days of owning them. Generally American muscle. Real problems that I know existed and I know I was ripped off. You do not have that. You have a very nice car, they hold up very well for their age. I'm assuming you got a good price on it. It's going to hold good value as well. You made a great choice.
Lets get some photos too!
06-07-2018, 12:41 PM
#4
A behavioral therapist may be able to help you with your anxiety and feelings of regret.
Driving the car and measuring oil consumption will help you ascertain if your car burns oil...and how much.
I can probably help you by telling you that in the absolute worst case...a used, good condition replacement 2012+ K24Z can be had for $900-1100.
See? Life isn't so bad.
Driving the car and measuring oil consumption will help you ascertain if your car burns oil...and how much.
I can probably help you by telling you that in the absolute worst case...a used, good condition replacement 2012+ K24Z can be had for $900-1100.
See? Life isn't so bad.
06-07-2018, 12:49 PM
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Oil consumption is not the end of the world. it just means every 800 miles you have to check the dipstick, and maybe add a bit of oil... that's not even to say your car has an oil consumption issue... even if it was a regular occurrence on these cars, that definitely doesn't mean every car is impacted.
In my experience, I've yet to ever see a 4 cylinder Honda engine that didn't burn oil- the high revving ones, that is. At some point, they will eventually all start consuming oil- the old B-series was very known for eating oil. The old D-series was too. The K-series (the engine in your car) also consumed oil on the regular, regardless if it was the K20, or K24, and also regardless of what car it was in.
Personally, I wouldn't sweat about it. It doesn't mean your car will die. It doesn't mean it's broken either. As mentioned, you just have to be a bit more vigilant on checking oil levels, but really, that should take no more than 30 seconds. I've seen plenty of super high mileage Hondas that ate oil like crazy, and kept chugging along just fine. As long as it has clean (regularly changed, as per intervals) oil, a Honda engine will run forever, even if it is burning a quart every two weeks.
In my experience, I've yet to ever see a 4 cylinder Honda engine that didn't burn oil- the high revving ones, that is. At some point, they will eventually all start consuming oil- the old B-series was very known for eating oil. The old D-series was too. The K-series (the engine in your car) also consumed oil on the regular, regardless if it was the K20, or K24, and also regardless of what car it was in.
Personally, I wouldn't sweat about it. It doesn't mean your car will die. It doesn't mean it's broken either. As mentioned, you just have to be a bit more vigilant on checking oil levels, but really, that should take no more than 30 seconds. I've seen plenty of super high mileage Hondas that ate oil like crazy, and kept chugging along just fine. As long as it has clean (regularly changed, as per intervals) oil, a Honda engine will run forever, even if it is burning a quart every two weeks.
06-10-2018, 11:01 AM
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You need to first verify if you have the problem. The dealer will perform tests which take time and mileage. Do whatever makes you feel better, call Acura (they are going to tell you to get bent until you have real data), do an oil change yourself and monitor it. My suggestion would be to take it to the Acura dealer. Tell them your concern and speak to a real tech (the advisers are idiots, don't take their word for anything). They will do the oil change and you can come back in a few months/thousand miles and have them check it out. Then you can worry. Have the Acura dealer do the oil changes, not you, so it's on paper. There is a good chance they are going to help you out if you have the problem, that may be full coverage or partial coverage of the problem.
06-10-2018, 05:16 PM
#7
If you think you regret it now wait till your transmission solenoids start failing.
Buying used is a crap shoot, might never have a problem.
On the upside I'm fairly certain I now know more about honda transmissions than the local transmission shop.
If anyone knows an expert honda transmission shop in northern mi I might need to talk to them.
Buying used is a crap shoot, might never have a problem.
On the upside I'm fairly certain I now know more about honda transmissions than the local transmission shop.
If anyone knows an expert honda transmission shop in northern mi I might need to talk to them.
Last edited by Jason46; 06-10-2018 at 05:28 PM.
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06-18-2018, 10:13 AM
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Burning Brakes
Oil for the TSX is synthetic blend which is good for roughly 5k to 7.5k miles. A once a year oil change for a lightly driven car is not a problem.
06-18-2018, 10:24 AM
#9
5000 miles is the most my conscious will let me go. I tried running 7500 on a new kia optima with synthetic high extended blah blah and the oil looked too questionable to me. I also could hear a difference between the old and new oil I also didn't like.
Oil consumption on my 2011 tsx with 128k miles so far doesn't seem too bad.
Oil consumption on my 2011 tsx with 128k miles so far doesn't seem too bad.
06-25-2018, 07:22 PM
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Intermediate
I have a 2010 TSX with 240,000 km and I have no oil issues. It's a great car and will last for a very long time if it is well taken care of. Fun to drive and holds value. I've had zero issues with mine, 8 years old and it still drives (pretty much) like a new car. You will love it!
06-28-2018, 07:59 PM
#11
Racer
I have a 2010 and it didn’t start burning oil until after around 115k. And even at that, it was like 1/2 qt every 3000 miles. Now instead of waiting to the countdown to 10% oil change, I get it it done every 3000 miles. Not a big deal. The dealer did the oil consumption test and said it’s within range. I currently have 145k and it’s solid. The car is a workhorse. I was going to move to Audi this summer. But will keep this another year and hope a new tlx comes out. I’d like to stay with acura, but I’m not in love with their lineup. But the RDX looks really good.
07-08-2018, 12:58 PM
#12
I wouldn't worry about it. I bought my 2010 TSX brand new in 09. I have 81K miles and haven't burned a drop of oil. While there are issues with TSX's and oil consumption, not all TSX's are doing it. I say enjoy the car. It's a great vehicle that you will appreciate.
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