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    new RDX turbo GDI; 2k miles on Mobil1 0w-20 sample

    new RDX had factory fill replaced with Mobil 1 0W20 at 5000 miles. Here is 2000 miles sample oil analyzers. RDX is turbo, direct injection I think. tin 2ppm silicon 63 ppm base number 3.10 mg KOH/gram Oil analyzers said check air induction. silicon at significant level. base number slightly low...
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    B 6 code RDX

    good morning! OK,, have a new RDX. changed out the factory oil at 5,000 miles. now 7,000 miles. code B6 came up that seems like rear differential fluid. Is that pretty early? should I do it? I AM going to keep this car long term. have a great day! thanks. bob
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    Mobil 1 0w-20 5k miles; Honda Accord 59k miles

    i apologize, cannot attach the report. i must figure that out. Original owner, 59,000 miles. honda accord 2012, V6, not direct injection 5,000 miles on Mobil 1 0W20. oil changes done regularly around 5,000 miles. oil analyzers: Iron 12 chromium 1 nickel 0 aluminum 2 copper 5 lead 1 tin, cadmium...
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    tire question

    THANK YOU EVERYONE! for your great help. as usual, daughter's Forester. OK,Honda dealer said it is time for tires. I read about tires. the tire says DOT PE 22916 I THINK that means the tire was made in 2016. Is that true? car is 2017, likely original tires. I want to replace them. any...
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    Thanks and more forester questions!

    THANKS to everyone. OK, Subaru Forester is 2017 with 40,000 original miles. Honda dealer, whom I like, did oil change, total inspection. They found the brake fluid to be black, and low. Considering my daughter's approach, that is likely the original brake fluid! brakes are ok, I did them total...
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    what needed for 2017 Subaru Forester!

    Hi! My daughter's car likely needs work, which she does NOT do! 2017 Forester with around 40,000 original miles, she got it new. One year ago I replaced all pads and brake rotors, air filters, change oil, which was drastically needed. This was done a 33,000 miles. Today's dumb questions: 1.I...
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    more dumb RDX questions!

    good afternoon! I am original owner of 2020 RDX. 18,000 original miles. will do more stop and go driving since daughter moved in. 1. I have changed oil, Mobil 1 synthetic, every 5000 miles. Is that enough? I am aware that direct inject engines, mine is also turbo I think, can put fuel into the...
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    new sound Honda Accord

    my sister in law has a 2020 Accord. She just had a fuel pump recall. Dealer fixed for free. car has 9,000 original miles. New sound, like a "tin can" clanking sound that comes and goes. I have ridden in it and hear it. It SEEMS to go with wheel speed. applying the brakes does not seem to make it...
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    question about exhaust and turbo

    THANKS for all your previous help! So I have a 2020 Acura RDX. I think it has one turbo. If I am driving at 60 mph on the highway and stomp the gas to pass a truck, I get a cloud of SOMETHING from the exhaust. to me looks more like steam, and less like white, blue, or black smoke. any ideas...
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    gas for Acura RDX

    THANKS for all your great help with RDX rear diff. fluid, and Accord timing belt. OK, have 2020 RDX. i think it is direct inject with 2 turbos. (I think) want to keep car LONG term. i keep up with all maintenance most convenient gas is Citgo, I get super unleaded like the car calls for. 1. Is...
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    dumb RDX questions

    good morning! THANK YOU for helping me with Accord timing belt and RDX rear diff. fluid. I watched a great video from Engineering Explained about turbo, direct inject engines. I have a 2020 Acura RDX about 13,000 original miles dumb questions: 1. unfortunately I DO make lots of short trips. I...
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    Accord timing belt

    good morning all, and THANKS for the info on RDX rear diff. fluid. today my 2012 Honda Accord V6 is at the dealer. He called said I need rear brakes, which I believe. He suggested a new timing belt. total mileage might be around 55,000. I am original owner. the timing belt, including water...
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    RDX rear differential

    good afternoon everyone! I leased a NEW 2020 Acura RDX in August 2020. a GREAT car. I have been quite careful about maintenance. two tire rotations and synthetic fluid oil changes, etc. a code came up that I need rear differential fluid change. car is 1 1/2 years old with around 12,000 miles...
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    diesel engine!!

    good afternoon! I hope you all are staying safe from Covid. If I was confident before, I am NOT now. my friend, younger than I just died from Covid. shocking. he was very very strong, just retired. please excuse my DUMB questions. i am willing to learn!!!! OK- I have for many years thought...
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    new car- wax, sealant, or ceramic

    good morning! I am about to get a new Acura RDX. I am pretty particular about detailing my cars. OK, should I use the best wax, sealant, or ceramic coating. The price of ceramic coating around me is pretty high, $800 and up to $4,000. I have a 3 year lease, but if I like the car I may buy it at...
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    getting new RDX

    Good morning everyone!! I just signed on a new Acura RDX 3 year lease. I drive 10,000 miles a year half around town and half to daughter one hour away by highway. engine seems to be a small 2 liter with direct injection and variable valve timing.. My friend loves his RDX, and if I like it I may...
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