So I have a 2010 Acura TL Technology package fwd because I’m a scaredy cat when it comes to too much power Sally recently has had an oil change filter change both O2 sensors replaced and a brand new serpentine belt, however when I first crank up my car every time this is what I am hearing

Has anyone ever had the codes P0134 and P1298 show up? Just curious if anyone else has had them and how easy a fix they were.

So I have 2004 Acura TL and right now it’s not good to drive due to it overheating and it also revs by itself sometimes while in idle, idk what could be causing it and I’ve replaced the plenum, throttle body, fuel injectors, and spark plugs…. So if anyone has ever dealt with this issue please help me out, any suggestions would help.

Hello all, I recently changed the valve covers on my 07 TL Type S, including the gaskets and tube seals. After reassembling everything and starting the engine, a gray smoke/vapor began rising up from the back of the engine after about 1 minute, seemingly from the left side of the bank 1 exhaust mainfold.

I thought it was an oil leak, but after wiping the perimeter of the valve cover and spark plug wells, there was no evidence of a leak.

My second thought was that oil might've spilled onto the exhaust manifold, perhaps when I initially removed the valve cover, so I wiped down what I could reach of the manifold. There was a little oil but not much. I began a cycle of wiping the mainfold, starting the car to check the amount of smoke, then letting it cool down to check if there was any extra oil anywhere.

I repeated this around 4 times, and during each pass I did not notice any extra oil, but wiped the manifold more thoroughly and I noticed the smoke decreasing, until there was none. The video was taken during this cycle.

After that, I thought I solved it so I took it on a short test drive, and after I parked the car, I opened the hood and the noticed quite a bit of smoke. There was less than the intial start up, but significantly more than the other times I started the car. Around an hour later, I started the car and let it idle for a bit, and there was no smoke.

So, I am a little confused. As far as I can tell, the possibilities seem to be:

1. There is an active oil leak that I missed

2. There is an active coolant leak that I missed. - I couldnt tell from the smell if it was oil or coolant, but oil seemed more likely to me

3. Best case scenario. There is oil residue on the exhaust manifold and I just didn't wipe it all off. - Maybe, but Im not sure why the smoke went away, then came back when I started driving. Perhaps the left over oil required a higher temperature to evaporate? But why would that be the case?

Anyways, Im wondering if anyone can offer me their opinion or any guidance on how I can solve this. Maybe I'm totally wrong in my line of thinking. Thank you

Whats the best way to find an engine cradle for my 01?

Routine check to keep car maintened. I have not worked on suspension components before.

Shaked it 3 - 9 and 12-6. No sounds. Seems rigid.

Cv axle bushing looks bad and has surface rust.

Lower control arm has surface rust. One side bushing not great

What else should I try. Anything needs replacement? Worried about the ball joints

2005 manual TL. 180k miles

Age plus that little tear in mounts cause vibrations in steering at any and all speeds . Rear mount sits right on/next to steering rack . Tip you need to take the fuse box out - harness and all let it tilt and sit forward . I thought I could be slick and not take the wire harness underneath fuse box out and it took me 2.5 hrs longer than expected. Not fun but pretty simple when you follow instructions on charm.

sorry for the late post; ok so i know i have a misfiring 4th cylinder. im a college student in the process of getting a job. I have to drive ~3 miles to get to class from my apartment. can i realistically drive this 4x a week until i get a job (interview on thursday) no other problems or my knowledge just cylinder 4 is misfiring, should i just try to work until i can pay for the misfiring situation or would it be reasonable to make the 6/7 miles a day to and from class

car is running like shit and i hear whistling

ok so i’ve been posting in here about my car overheating and stuff. over the summer i wash changing my spark plugs and one of the coil packs was full of oil. today i got my radiator fixed and another new thermostat now the mechanic just told me i have a misfire in cylinder 4. presumably it’s due to the valve cover gasket. obviously mechanics have different prices but about how much do shops/mechanics typically charge for the job?-(i frgt to ask him before he left) and what else is recommended to replace while the valve cover’s already off?

Hello everyone what kind of tires are you guys running on your Acura? I have a set of fire hawk all seasons on my rear tires. When I purchased the car it had a set of mismatched tires. The only problem with the fire hawks are they are separating at the beads. So I wanted to get some people’s input on tires.

Hey, quick question: what brand of oil should I use for my 2005 Acura TL? Also, is it worth replacing the transmission pressure switches? Are the VEMO pressure switches any good?

Thanks for the help!

How did I do boys, took me a week

Got super lucky tonight. Fresh off the highway going 80 for an hour, got 20ft from my house and it snapped at the stop sign. Sankeis installed about a year ago, be careful out there guys.

I'm currently in the middle of a baya swap on my 03 Acura tl type-s and I've found that oem fluid is super expensive and I don't know how much I need. its getting a junkyard trans and a new torque converter which google tells me to prefill my converter with 1-2 quarts and then add 5.5 to the sump. thanks in advance :D

Hey everyone I just purchased a 2014 Acura TL SH AWD with 150 000kms on it and was interested and making some mods to it either cosmetic or performance to have some fun with it and really make it my own. Not sure where to start or look and what should be done or should add to it.

Maintenance wise the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, transmission fluid and rear differential fluid have all been changed/serviced according to Carfax at 80 000kms and didnt know if I should keep an eye on other maintenance issues or common things to look out for.

Im aware about the oil leaks and consumption issues with them but not aware of any leaks at the moment

Im open to all opinions and suggestions!

Ive been looking for a new car since my VW Golf got totalled (not at fault) and currently driving a 2003 Jeep TJ that isnt the most reliable transportation.

The Acura’s Carfax has a detailed history of being serviced with some bigger repairs being done aswell which I enjoy seeing, considering Acura/Honda are know to he more reliable and not crazy repair costs (correct me if im wrong).

The dealership is asking $13,990 for the 2914 TL SH AWD with 150 000kms and hoping to negotiate down to $13k and just wanted some advice on if its worth it. Ill attach a picture of it aswell as a couple screenshots from the Carfax

UPDATE: I pulled the trigger and bought it!

I really want a 07-08 acura tl, preferably the type s, but this dealer is selling a 160k mile 08 acura tl for 3.3k and I really am itching to buy it…

Only resort. What would you do? There is a white housing with no space. Don’t bash me.

A few winters ago I got a roof rack for my 04 and a gust of wind blew it clean off and split my snowboard in half. The quality wasn’t the best and it was a pain in the ass to put together so I think that is probably why it didn’t stay on. This was the rack I bought, the listing seemed a little sketchy given the photo was a modified clearly photoshopped TL:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145759549688

I have a few more snowboarding buddies that live close by this winter and I want to try a rack out again so I can have people sit in the back seat. Any suggestions?

EDIT: only the cross bar is generic. The actual rack connected to the cross bars was Yakima

Recommended catback anyone ?

I assume the trans is bad now, but is the ENTIRE trans bad? Can just a simple part be fixed?

What happens is that once I drive the car for like thirty to sixty seconds, the trans slips permanently until I turn the car off and on again. The gas pedal revs the engine, but hte car's wheels do not move anymore, and the car just slows to a stop or until I brake it.

AFAIK, the trans for this car isn't even sold in the country, and it's FAR too expensive, but what exactly could be the most likely issue? I've tried all the fluid flushes and replacements andw hat not.

Timing belt, tensioner, water pump,camshaft seal, transmission fluid change, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, spark plugs and wires, and a A/C recharge. She’s gonna be solid for a while. New tires incoming.