Monday, 31 July 2006
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| lexus 400h Jim 03:55:53 |
| | I purchased a Lexus 400h with all the bells and whistles in January.
The epa sticker claimed 33-28. We all know that not accurate but 23.!!
In fact checking by the old manual method it obtained only 21.66.
Admittaly the first few tanks gave 26.8. Auto now has 8000 miles.
The biggest disapointment is the GPS. One has to know where they are
going. If one follows the voice direction there is no telling where you
woulds end up. Often the voice directions are turn left, when one must
turn right. Another problem when on a ring road around a city one is
directed to turn at every exit. Destination address is in the city but
about 30 exits farther down the interstate.
Any suggestions are appreciated
Thanks
Jim
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Friday, 28 July 2006
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| Re: 2006 Acura RL Guest 10:29:23 |
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Lee Florack wrote:> jamo wrote:> > That is such crap mpg.> > I'm in Australia with a 2005 Honda Euro (2.4 litre 140Kw) travelling> > constantly on a 40/60 equation.> > My trip is 65 kms (40 miles) each way.> > The vehicle currently has 21,000 kms (13,000 miles) on the clock and I'm> > averaging 31 mph.>
Since your car is nothing like the RL we're talking about, it's not> surprising that the mileage you're getting is different. The RL has> a 3.5 liter engine, is all wheel drive and weighs over 4000 pounds> -- again, nothing like the Honda Euro you're driving. Also, you're> driving over 2x as far as I do each way to work.
I have a 2006 that I use about 50/50 for city/highway. I get almost
exactly what Honda states, maybe a little less as I'm a little heavy on
the pedal. The killer for me (I was trading out of an SUV to save money
on gas) is that it requires premium gas.
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| Re: Octane and mileage Al Slocumb 04:49:44 |
| | I use premium like the mfg recommends as the compression ratio is 11 to 1. I
have not tried the lower octants.
"Joe McArthur" <joemac@vfemail.spamblock.net> wrote in message
news:Xns97F051E1AFFF0ipdaily@216.168.3.44...> Looks like you're getting pretty reasonable mileage there. What octane> rating have you been using? A salesman at my Acura dealership was pretty> convincing when he told me that he never puts anything higher than 89> octane in his Acura TL (not sure if that was the exact model or not) and> never experiences any engine knocking or other problems. He says his > model> has the same "recommendation" of 91 or higher, as the RSX Type-S.>
While I was at the dealership I test drove the base model, hoping I> wouldn't notice that much of a difference from the S-type, so as to> convince myself that I'd be happy with it. But unfortunately that was not> to be. I felt that the performance of the Type-S I had driven before was> significantly better and knew that if I bought the base model I'd always > be> wishing I'd have gotten the S-Type instead. So I ended up buying a > Type-S.> I'm pretty happy with my decision and hope that the car will be happy with> 89 octane (haven't had to fill the tank yet).  > "Al Slocumb" <aslocumb1@yahoo.com> wrote in> news:ThYng.5945$FQ1.1220@attbi_s71:> Here is my gasoline record. My type S has yet to burn oil or have any>> other problems. I love the car.>> 2005 Acura RSX type S>> Odom Miles Gal MPG Cost C/ Gal>> 05/14/05 11>> 05/18/05 175 164 5.688 28.8 $13.19 $2.319 FastPay, Penrose>> 05/31/05 9.217 33.5 $20.21 $2.300 Mills River Gashouse>> 06/13/05 7.348 33.5 $16.90 $2.290 Etowah Quality Plus>> 06/15/05 7.237 33.5 $16.78 $2.300 Citgo>> 06/18/05 11.190 33.5 $25.74 $2.299 Whalebone>> 06/18/05 1664 1498 9.653 33.6 $22.58 $2.339 Shell>> 06/27/05 1975 311 10.213 30.5 $23.28 $2.279 Etowah Quality Plus>> 07/19/05 2257 282 10.287 27.4 $25.71 $2.499 Quick Mart #2,>> Horseshoe 07/31/05 2581 324 11.107 29.2 $27.09 $2.439 Enmark,>> Hendersonville 08/25/05 2840 259 9.142 28.3 $25.13 $2.749 Mills>> River Gashouse 09/15/05 3131 291 9.757 29.8 $29.65 $3.039>> Etowah Quality Plus 09/21/05 3410 279 8.959 31.1 $25.52 $2.849>> Etowah Quality Plus 10/06/05 3722 312 10.060 31.0 $34.06 $3.386>> Etowah Chevron 10/14/05 4013 291 9.910 29.4 $28.33 $2.859 Mills>> River Gashouse 10/22/05 4170 157 5.577 28.2 $15.72 $2.819>> Etowah Quality Plus 10/31/05 4470 300 9.691 31.0 $26.16 $2.699>> Quick Mart #2, Horseshoe 11/10/05 4782 312 10.566 29.5 $25.98>> $2.459 Etowah Quality Plus 11/23/05 5059 277 9.200 30.1 $20.97>> $2.279 Mills River Gashouse 12/14/05 5327 268 9.917 27.0 $23.79>> $2.399 Quick Mart #2, Horseshoe 12/23/05 5599 272 9.687 28.1>> $23.24 $2.399 Quick Mart #2, Horseshoe 12/30/05 5852 253 9.283>> 27.3 $21.43 $2.309 Etowah Quality Plus 01/06/06 6139 287 9.280>> 30.9 $22.27 $2.400 Amaco 01/08/06 6432 293 9.708 30.2 $22.32>> $2.299 Union 76 01/11/06 6685 253 8.900 28.4 $23.70 $2.663>> Chevron, Mars Hill. 01/21/06 6958 273 9.296 29.4 $22.77 $2.449>> Mills River Gashouse 01/28/06 7253 295 10.025 29.4 $24.55>> $2.449 Etowah Quality Plus 02/10/06 7524 271 9.838 27.5 $23.99>> $2.439 Mills River Gashouse 02/22/06 7808 284 10.361 27.4 $24.34>> $2.349 Etowah Quality Plus 03/03/06 8057 249 8.743 28.5 $20.88>> $2.388 Etowah Quality Plus 03/05/06 8377 320 10.812 29.6 $26.00>> $2.405 BP S Carolina 03/10/06 8674 297 9.780 30.4 $23.46 $2.399>> Shell S Carolina 03/12/06 8906 232 7.594 30.6 $18.45 $2.430>> Ingles, Fletcher 03/21/06 9183 277 10.162 27.3 $27.33 $2.689>> Enegry Mart #3 04/04/06 9475 292 10.594 27.6 $30.29 $2.859>> Quick Mart #2, Horseshoe 04/09/06 9748 273 8.827 30.9 $23.47>> $2.659 Ingles# 53 04/22/06 9967 219 7.422 29.5 $22.41 $3.019>> Etowah Quality Plus 05/03/06 10253 286 9.684 29.5 $28.65 $2.958>> Etowah Quality Plus 05/15/06 10595 342 11.084 30.9 $31.91>> $2.879 Etowah Quality Plus 05/26/06 10924 329 10.762 30.6 $31.52>> $2.929 Quick Mart #2, Horseshoe 06/01/06 11198 274 9.343 29.3>> $26.24 $2.809 Etowah Quality Plus 06/02/06 11532 334 10.034>> 33.3 $29.59 $2.949 Nashville, Tn 06/03/06 11877 345 10.471 32.9>> $30.25 $2.889 06/03/06 12127 250 8.027 31.1 $22.31 $2.779 Ok>> 06/03/06 12472 345 11.220 30.7 $32.41 $2.889 Amarillo, Tx>> 06/04/06 12660 188 5.931 31.7 $18.74 $3.160>> 06/04/06 12920 260 7.956 32.7 $26.25 $3.299 Gallup, NM.>> 06/06/06 13221 301 8.844 34.0 $28.82 $3.259 Prescott, Az>> 06/08/06 13519 298 9.225 32.3 $32.09 $3.479 Mecca, Ca>> 06/10/06 13828 309 11.013 28.1 $37.87 $3.439 San Diego, Ca.>> 06/13/06 14091 263 9.822 26.8 $34.96 $3.559 Banning, Ca>> 06/16/06 14413 322 10.374 31.0 $36.92 $3.559 Porterville, Ca.>> 06/19/06 14694 281 10.265 27.4 $35.71 $3.479 Lancaster, Ca>> 06/21/06 14925 231 8.510 27.1 $29.95 $3.519 Palm Desert, Ca.>> 06/22/06 15255 330 11.257 29.3 $33.42 $2.969 Az>> 06/23/06 15482 227 7.786 29.2 $24.00 $3.082 Cash>> 06/23/06 15770 288 9.298 31.0 $29.28 $3.149 Van Horne, Tx.>> 06/23/06 16067 297 9.443 31.5 $28.32 $2.999 Sweetwater, Tx.>> 06/24/06 16346 279 8.642 32.3 $25.05 $2.899 Terrell, Tx.>> 06/24/06 16707 361 11.395 31.7 $32.46 $2.849 Clinton, Ms.>> 06/25/06 17023 316 10.040 31.5 $29.11 $2.899>> "James" <Private@email.com> wrote in message>> news:QGXlg.69429$771.46161@edtnps89...>>> The Type S is not worth it for most drivers. Through first and>>> second, a base holds up pretty well in a race against a type S. Once>>> you hit 3rd gear the S will start to pull. But if your not going to>>> the track to race, and hopefully not street racing, you won't notice>>> much of a difference. I think stock, the Type S is 1 second faster>>> then the base. An entire second...wow. To the average driver, who>>> cars. Are you the average driver?>>> Or you could buy a base, and add a CAI, header, exhaust, etc, and>>> come out as fast as a Type S, have some extra money in your pocket,>>> and save on gas....>>> Also the Type S burns oil, and has some tranny problems that don't>>> seem to effect the base>>> "Keyser Soze" <faradayincxxxspam@hotmail.com> wrote in message>>> news:7pRlg.85$JV6.16@fe11.lga...>>>> "Joe McArthur" <joemac@vfemail.spamblock.net> wrote in message>>>> news:Xns97E7EB89C8F81ipdaily@216.168.3.44...>>>>> Thanks a lot for your post. It was very helpful to my decision>>>>> making process. I'm definitely going to take a closer look at the>>>>> base model.>>>>> We were sold on the S because of the attractive lease options>>>> offered and the resale value of the S type. The car is very>>>> desirable by a younger market segment. It should be within their>>>> price range after three years. When the lease expires there is a>>>> buyout option and the possibility of selling it at a higher price>>>> than that option. Or we could keep it! ;>)
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Thursday, 27 July 2006
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| Switching winter tires from civic to RSX Alyssa 19:53:30 |
| | I was wondering if I can take the winter tires from my 2002 honda civic to a
2005 rsx type s. I know the rim sizes are different. (about 2 inches 15"
civic 17" rsx) but if I were to buy a winter rim for the winter tires, can i
put that onto the rsx, like the axies or something. I don't know much about
cars, i need help!
Thanks
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| Burning smell Brand new RSX type S Lilrdgsr 19:02:03 |
| | Just drove home with my 06 RSX Type S from the dealership. There was a
burning smell coming from the engine. Is it normal??
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| Seeking armrest for 06 RSX Type S Lilrdgsr 03:23:04 |
| | Looking for armrest for my new 06 RSX Type S. Any recommendations?
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Tuesday, 25 July 2006
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| questions re: 2003 CL Type S Skip 07:46:10 |
| | I have a 2003 Acura Cl Type S. I really love it. I have a few questions:
The cigarette lighter power receptacle below the radio has become loose.
The socket pulls out partially when I pull out the plug. How do you gain
access the rear to check on the "nut" that secures the socket? What does it
look like?
Anyone have any problems with a change in dimness on the "D5" on the
dashboard?
When do the '07 TL's come out? Any word on anything new? HD radio maybe?
Thanks in advance, Skip
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| 93 ls/vtec Guest 00:06:27 |
| | I have recently just added a new walboro fuel pump. a new fuel rail and an msd distributor with the coil. Plus I have had my injectors redone. Now whenever I try to crank the car, it just sounds like it is misfirnig, making a horrible popping noise and then eventually shuts itself off. Anyone know what this could be. Any response would be appreciated thanks. |
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Saturday, 22 July 2006
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| Re: Integra ignition Knighthawk 23:52:17 |
| | I have a 1992 acura sometimes the car will not start. it turns over but
there is no fuel or spark.when it does start the clock goes back to 12:00
and the radio goes to am. could you please give advice to what the promble
might be thank you Don
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| [1994 GS-R] Antenna Stays Up Pb 17:51:05 |
| | I have the subject auto and the power antenna stays up all the time. I
do hear the motor "whir" for several seconds but there is no movement of
the antenna mast.
Is it difficult to remove the necessary trim to access the antenna motor?
Is the running motor a good sign and only the antenna needs to be replaced?
What do I need to know to proceed with this repair?
I followed TeGGeR's links and discovered the motor was ~$240USD, so I
want to avoid that amount if possible.
How much would the dealer charge to perform the installation on top of
the part?
Thanks in advance,
PB
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| howling noise Suecer 00:25:00 |
| | I have a 1990 integra sedan, from yesterday i am hearing a howling noise in
the back of the car. i did not change my tyres, still have the same tyres i
bought the car with. any suggestions on the problem or problems because i
know it's getting old.
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Friday, 21 July 2006
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| JDM ITR sways on LS yinNout 20:20:19 |
| | Hi,
Just a quick question:
Do JDM sway bars for the Integra Type-R fit on USDM Integra LS models?
I'm talking about the DC2 (1994+) integra here. I see a few of them
selling on eBay and I'm interested in purchasing them.
Thanks,
Jeff
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| RDX...what's the delay? Nobody 04:20:14 |
| | Any idea what's causing the delay? Anyone know what MSRP will be?
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| Click/Clunk fixed on our 2006 TSX today John Horner 00:19:02 |
| | Had a strange noise and vibration in the steering wheel only when
applying and releasing the brakes at low (like walking) speeds. Luckily
the dealer tech reproduce the problem and agreed it shouldn't be there.
He finally discovered that one of the front sub frame bolts was not
properly torqued down. 1/4 turn of his wrench and the problem was fixed.
I have no idea if this is common or not, but wanted to post it in case
anyone else has the same issue.
John
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Thursday, 20 July 2006
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| won't start sometimes 1992 acura Knighthawk 03:35:31 |
| | 1992 acura integra won't start, turns over but there is no fuel or spark.
when it does start the clock and radio is out of adjustment.this happens
once in awhile and I don' know whats wrong. thanks Don
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| mixed tires for 03 TLS Guest 02:23:33 |
| | Hi All
I bought a certified 03 TLS 3 months ago. The car came with new
Michelin MxM4 on front and same tires with 26k miles on rear. I
recently noticed a sidewall bubble on rear passenger. I called the
dealer and they said its not covered under acura warranty, I should
talk to michelin.
I have to change this tire, and I would rather replace both rear tires.
The question is which ones to go for. MXM4 are 200$s each and have very
poor reviews. So far Yokohama Avid A4 seems to be a popular choice for
this car. But I also read that they don't last too long (just about
20-25k miles). Does any one have a comment on that? I never push my car
too hard, but I do like sportiness.
My next question is will it be OK to mix tires? Say 2 MXM4 and 2 Yokos?
Thanks
Uday
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Wednesday, 19 July 2006
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| Trunk lid won't open Ant & Pat 06:45:09 |
| | I Have a 2003 TL , the trunk lid will not open when pushing the release
button located on the bottom of the driver door.
I did not see a fuse listed in the Acura manual. Can anyone help ?
Thanks, TD
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006
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| Splash guards for 06 RSX Lilrdgsr 23:42:32 |
| | I ordered splash guards for my 06 RSX Type S. After reading some forums,
owners say it looks ugly and the car looks better without them. I have them
for my 98 integra and I have no issues. One person even suggested having
them painted to match the color of the car (milano red). Any suggestions??
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Monday, 17 July 2006
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| 03 MDX Radio display but no sound after re-initializing with code JR in Wisconsin 06:11:05 |
| | After replacing battery, had to use the "secret code" to restart the
audio system. It accepted the code and the radio powers on and all
displays and controls work, but there's no sound. This is the Bose CD
Audio/Cassette package, plus the Rear Entertainment System with DVD. I
can't find any fuses out, and fear it might have slipped into some sort
of mute mode related to the RES. Anyone ever heard of this?
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Wednesday, 12 July 2006
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| air filter change in 2004 TL Acuratl-Va 23:52:38 |
| | I'm trying to change the air filter in my 2004 TL. In order to change the
filter, you have to remove the plastic strip in the engine compartment on the
driver's side front fender. However, I'm having a hard time removing the
plastic strip due to the 2 clips holding on the strip to the fender. Is
there an easy way to remove these clips or an easier way to change the filter
without removing the plastic strip?
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| ISO 06 RSX cover but not from dealer Lilrdgsr 00:31:14 |
| | I'm looking for a car cover for my 06 RSX Type S. Can anyone recommend a
website so I don't get robbed by the dealer?
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Monday, 10 July 2006
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| What would it take for you to buy a new Acura TL Boe 18:53:52 |
| | One would think Acura would post such a question/poll on their own website.
I test drove the 2006 TL and like it much more than my 2001. I have been
reading other forums and found others have some of the same hopes that I do
for future models before we make the investment in a new car.
I thought the three things that would be required for me to replace my
current car are -
1. Better noise insulation (even the 2006 isn't quiet enough - not talking
about handling or stiffness etc, the BMW has a fun tight ride but is much
quieter on the inside)
2. Better gas mileage - probably will have to wait for the 2009 hybrid TL
(fine with me then it will have the new lithium batteries for significantly
improved performance) - and yes I know there is no money to be saved
currently with hybrids)
3. Better voice activation for the NAVI - I can do a hell of a lot with
voice command on my phone - should be able to just say 2100 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA and it should pull up directions.
This is such a tiny thing but I would actually wait another year for just
this feature - Not sure if it would be a deal breaker for me but I REALLY
want this feature
[url]http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=7827&categoryId=21[/ur-
- l]
I would like the rear view camera - but it isn't a deal breaker although I
would buy it as an option!
I would also like more REAR leg room. I'd give up trunk space as I have more
passengers than luggage.
I would love for the NAVI to pull contacts from my PDA phone so that I
wouldn't have to reenter any info and then I could just say a contacts name
and it would pull up the address.
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| Anti-theft device for my 2006 RSX Lilrdgsr 01:09:22 |
| | Just bought a new RSX Type - S. Anyone suggest a good anti-theft device
for it (besides the club?).
On another note, I am trading in my 98 Integra GSR and I have this:
http://www.suffolklock.com/tuf_kuf.html
It's for sale: $50. Great anti-theft device if you have a
CL 1995-1997
Integra 1994-1998
TL 1995-1997
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| Oil Change Interval Venture Rider 01:02:12 |
| | For those of you that have the newer models equipped with the
maintenance minder, what kind of oil change intervals are you getting?
--
"What, me worry?" - Alfred E. Neuman
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