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    Honda OEM starter vs aftermarket???

    Originally Posted by Garyd Originally Posted by 1foxracing You might want to search your local area for a shop that rebuilds alternators and starters, use to be a real common thing but maybe they are all disappearing like all the old Mom and Pop chroming shops. There is a real good...
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    Acura/Honda Oil Consumption

    Originally Posted by jhs914 What years does this oil consumption problem affect? My wife has had a 2016 Acura RDX 3.7 since new and it now has over 50,000 miles. It doesn't use a drop of Castrol Edge 0W-20 between changes that average 8,000 miles per the oil life monitor. RDX has 3.5L (J35)...
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    Start-Stop - Does it save fuel?

    I often wonder, the purpose of this is to save resource, and wonder if the starter would fail earlier because of usage, than the one that does not have this technology... what is the cost to manufacturer these starter, do they make pollution during process? what is the final...
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    TSX PS Pump leaking

    Originally Posted by JeffKeryk Update - bought a cheapo new pump from Amazon for $70 or $80. Installed today, easy peasey; barely had to bleed it. Gonna see if it lasts; if it starts to go south I will take the original to a local rebuilder and send back the cheapie. I might even buy a $20 kit...
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    Redline D4 or Honda atf

    our 2009 MDX went with redline D4 with megnafine fiter from new. start using DW1 for a short period when I run low on D4 stash in late 2016 or early 2017, I was not able to find Maxlife in Canada at the time and got a deal on DW1 from dealership here.. didnt like DW1 and pickup gallons jug of...
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    What vehicles are you using Maxlife ATF in?

    Originally Posted by hallstevenson Originally Posted by A310 P.S. The only problem I have is finding this fluid in Kelowna, I buy it in the US and go down and pick it up.:) The odd time I find it locally in Walmart, but lately they are out of stock. Can you 'order' it and have it shipped to a...
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    OE or aftermarket brand for thermostats

    sorry for delay, had a family emergency over the weekend.. it also cause me getting too tired, and worn out, and forgot to put the ATF fill bolt back on the MDX and drove it for ~15km before I realize it.. luckily the car seems fine for now. thanks for everyone's unanimous advise, definitely...
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    OE or aftermarket brand for thermostats

    car is 2004 TSX, thinking of replace the waterpump, thermostat. I had determine to get the OE waterpump, but I wonder if I shall stick with OE or aftermarket thermostat? what aftermarket brand can be trusted? thanks for suggestion.
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    Acura TSX Splash Guard Removal

    I have a 2004 TSX. the front splash guard/aero dynamic management, definitely adding time for oil change. there is a small bracket/plate, to access oil drain bolt. I remove the plate and never bother to put it back, I also cut a hole on it so I have a direct access to the ATF drain bolt. I...
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    Why I hate having my car serviced by others

    last year; an Acura dealer in northern region of Toronto ask me to have the CV boot replace during a warranty work, but I knew the CV boot was damaged by them because of sign of melt/burn damaged. the service advisor, and manager refuse to admit, and they would not answer my call or respond. I...
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    Post Your Latest Power Steering Fluid Change

    Originally Posted By: maverickfhs Alright, bumping this thread and I have asked this previously. For PS fluid for an 06 Honda Civic EX, can I use CHF11s power steering fluid( left from my sold Mercedes) or ATF or any PS fluid? Since, I don't have any Honda PS on hand, or should rather stick to...
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    Honda Type 2.0 ATF?

    thanks for sharing the experience, the 10AT sound like big improvement over 9, hopefully Honda will replace the all 9AT with the 10AT in their lineup soon.
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    Honda Type 2.0 ATF?

    not only the plug has to be change on ZF 9 speed, the price of Honda type 3 ATF is around $40/q. maybe Honda has to pay a license fee to ZF..... I did a search the type 2 ATF is much cheaper, at 1/3 of type 3.0 ATF. since new Accord is equipped with 10AT, I hope the volume will spark interest...
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    Honda Type 2.0 ATF?

    wasn't there a study that reveal the most transmission's wear occurred before 8000 miles? the Honda 9AT is made ZF, 10AT is a Honda in house. 7 and 8 speed is DCT.
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    2006 Acura TSX ATF Change?

    congratulate on the purchase! we have a 2004 TSX is still in love with it!! we love how it drove. enjoy your 2006 TSX I believe it has some internal change that make the engine more lively than 20004/5 model. I like the way my 2004 TSX drive with Maxlife ATF in it, crisp and precise. nothing...
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