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My 2011 Acura TSX wagon with 125,000 miles is the only car of mine in 40 years that’s burned a significant amount of oil. I received a notice from Acura early on citing a problem with oil consumption and low tension piston rings, extending the warranty and suggesting Top Tier gas. I did switch...

I'll start out by saying that since my 1977 VW Rabbit, which was recalled for leaky valve stem seals, I've had no measurable oil consumption with any of my cars until my two current rides. My wife's 2011 Acura TSX wagon has consumed about 1 quart of oil per 3,000 miles for the the past 6 years...

I have a 2011 Acura TSX Wagon and, up until now, I’ve changed my oil and filter every 7,500mi using Honda branded filter and Mobil 1. I’m considering changing to a Fram Ultra filter and replacing it every other oil change. I plan to extract the oil via the dipstick tube using a vacuum pump for...

I've been doing a drain and fill of the PS fluid and coolant on my 2007 V6 6 speed Accord Coupe every three years when I replace the brake fluid. I have a vacuum fluid extractor that I use to thoroughly bleed the brake system, but for the power steering, I just use the extractor to empty the...

I've been going 10k miles on Mobil 1 and OEM oil filter changes since the early 1980's. Until recently, I never had a car that burned any oil between changes and the top end of the engines have always looked super clean. My latest vehicle, a 2011 Acura TSX wagon purchased new, started consuming...