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Are there any reasons other than fuel economy to use 0W16? Just wondering if the engine design (bearings, rings, etc) require it for adequate lubrication. Thanks.

Just bought a 2024 Venza so started reading about 0w16. Data shows TGMO has high moly, no doubt about that. Someone stated that moly comes in different forms, some more effective than others. Contention is low moly M1 is just as effective as high moly TGMO. Is there data that proves this theory?

Thought you would be interested in this. Berryman still recommends adding to cold oil. It can be added repeatedly without changing oil as long as you let oil come back to cold temperatures. From Berryman: “Yes, performing this treatment can address a sticking oil control ring; however, it may...

My 2010 MDX has finally started burning oil at 93k. Thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones but no dice. I am going to clean engine according to a process used with some success by other MDX owners. My local BG distributor is closed today (snow) so I will ask a question here. BG says to...

I have some Honda brake fluid in sealed plastic bottles, about 3 years old. Sides of bottle are collapsed. Safe to use?

Acura calls for adjustment at 105k. Main concern seems to be exhaust getting tight. Mine has 93k and I am starting to think about selling in a couple years or keeping longer. Driving 7k miles per year. No valve cover leaks, yet. Was just watching a video where tech seemed to know his stuff. He...

Need rears for my 2010 Acura MDX with 93k mikes. Probably keep it another year or two at most driving 7k mikes per year. Have always used OEM or Akebono ProAct pads. Considering we will soon be parting ways, I wonder if I could save a few bucks. Rock is selling Wagner TQ for half of OEM with...

Is this a safe thing to do? I am concerned about bending a pin or causing some other problem. Removing the PCM is very helpful when replacing TB on a 2010 MDX. Thanks.

Honda calls for new bolts. They also call for new bolt on the TB tensioner pulley. I installed new OEM bolts when I did TB almost 7 years ago. Getting ready to replace again even though only 40k mikes. Do not think these are TTY but not sure. watched many videos including competent techs like...

I like Dewalt but it is pricey. I am almost 75 and will be doing my last TB soon. Maybe a couple more brakes. I hate cheap tools but I do not need best anymore. Suggestions? Thanks.

For decades I have been using either Sil Glyde or straight silicone grease on my Toyota/Lexus slide pins. Getting ready to lube pins on 2020 ES350 for first time. I have Mission silicone grease on hand but was wondering if I should buy Toyota lithium soap instead? Not that expensive and I know...

Wally out of Platinum 5W-20 so I got their regular full synthetic for my 2010 MDX. Have been using M1 EP for years but wanted to get $25 rebate. Will my X know the difference?

Does anyone what kind of material is used to make this piece? Polyurethane? I cracked mine and need to know what adhesive will bond to it? Super Glue does not work even a little bit. Thanks.

This is a very common problem apparently with no solution. I have searched all over the Acura forums. Earlier models had the infamous HFL parasitic draw which actually killed the battery in a couple days but this problem was solved by 2008. In my case, I keep getting a Replace Battery message...

On my 8 month old 2020 Lexus ES 350. Only has 2300 miles so I am not in a big hurry. Just checked the OM and the only spec is 0w20 ILDAC Gl-5 which of course has already been superseded by GL-6A. I thought the FF was full synthetic, but to be honest, reading through these threads has be totally...

Hard to believe but another 3 years has flown by and it is time to replace brake fluid in my 2010 MDX. Have always used Honda fluid because many years ago Toyota and Honda had master cylinder seal failures they blamed on non-OEM fluid. I researched this extensively and found a clear paper trail...

My buddy leases a new Caddy SUV. Very low miles and easy driving short tripping around town. Started hearing intermittent noise from front wheel when driving and not applying brakes. Took it in and dealer said pads are glazed and glazing will go away as the pads wear. I thought glazing came from...

I have a couple small tears in the weather stripping on my 2010 MDX. What is the best glue to make a repair? Thanks. Edit: Never mind...I found it. Been working on my cars for 55 years and never knew there was a special adhesive for weather stripping!

This post is related to my other thread re MDX trailing arm bushings but is a more general question. How do you know when to replace a suspension rubber bushing? When I replaced the dog bone strut on my 99 Avalon it was easy...the radial rubber ligaments where torn all the way through. But what...

Got the state inspection done yesterday. Shop said bushings are starting to tear and would have to be replaced before inspection next year. I looked at the bushings and they look fine to be. I have replaced bad dog bones and motor mounts with torn rubber so I think I can tell a bad one from a...