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« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2008, 10:52:49 pm » |
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Acura actually has a good price (usually) on the air fitlers (both) and both are good. If you can call Napa, get a Wix brand filter (sometimes sold under the Napa Gold name there). They're expensive but very good quality. That also goes double for oil filters -- extremely good quality. Both the cabin and air filter are rediculously simple to change. The only possible problem with the cabin filter is knowing how to release the little rod thing that stops the glove box from falling into your shins. What you have to do is open the glovebox and then the rod on the right, if I remember correctly, will have a hook on on the top end I believe. The thing takes a bit of force to get it to pop off, and please do yourself a favour and have something or someone ready to catch the glovebox so it doesn't smash your shin.  Emptying the glovebox first is a good idea too.  Thanks! We noticed there were also tutorials on acura zine, and in our manual. Will definietly keep your advice in mind though. Are Canadian Tire air filters any good? We used them in our other cars...no problems. 
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« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2008, 08:51:27 am » |
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I'd stay away from CT air fitlers and oil fitlers unless you absolutely have to. OEM filters are quite good and you will notice they should be very reasonably priced. Acurazine is a wealth of knowledge. What's your username there? I'm the same... 'curls'. |
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2004 TSX. Lovin' every minute of it!
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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2008, 09:40:15 pm » |
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I'd stay away from CT air fitlers and oil fitlers unless you absolutely have to. OEM filters are quite good and you will notice they should be very reasonably priced. Acurazine is a wealth of knowledge. What's your username there? I'm the same... 'curls'. Yes, we bought the air filter from our dealership, same with the cabin filter. We do all oil changes at our Honda dealership (we have a good relationship with them). We have heard horror stories about vehicles that use Motomaster oil filters.   Mine is the same username also. 2hondas. |
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2008, 05:50:03 pm » |
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I’m late to the party here…..please accept my belated congratulatory blessings. |
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« Reply #24 on: January 05, 2008, 08:11:52 pm » |
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Ditto here. Looks stunning!
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« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2008, 11:50:34 pm » |
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Thanks! Damn, are winter tires soft in 5 degree temps and rain. Gotta take it easy. Its been a week since we got her...about 1000 kms done already. We put in regular gas on our first tank. Then switched to premium on the rest of the fillups. We noticed throttle response was sharper after a couple of fill ups. Is this what we "think" or is it actually true? I know this car is designed for 91+ octane. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 06, 2008, 07:36:21 am » |
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If it indicates it needs 91, put in 91 1000 km and you are on multiple fill ups, it sound worst then my extend cab 2 tanks will get me 1000 km, and 180 litres |
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« Reply #27 on: January 06, 2008, 01:50:48 pm » |
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If it indicates it needs 91, put in 91 1000 km and you are on multiple fill ups, it sound worst then my extend cab 2 tanks will get me 1000 km, and 180 litres haha, drove to Toronto and back twice, then the rest was city km's. By filling up multiple times, I don't mean full tanks. |
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« Reply #28 on: January 09, 2008, 01:07:19 pm » |
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Great pics and terrific ride. I've been a big fan of the TSX since day one - and still am. Congrats!
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« Reply #29 on: January 09, 2008, 04:06:53 pm » |
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We put in regular gas on our first tank. Then switched to premium on the rest of the fillups. We noticed throttle response was sharper after a couple of fill ups. Is this what we "think" or is it actually true? I know this car is designed for 91+ octane. Car has a knock sensor with hysteresis. |
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« Reply #30 on: January 09, 2008, 04:16:54 pm » |
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sounds like somefing Avt can cure.....   |
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THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....
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« Reply #31 on: January 09, 2008, 08:28:33 pm » |
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My opinion is you should really continue to put in 91 oct.... |
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« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2008, 09:26:16 pm » |
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Great pics and terrific ride. I've been a big fan of the TSX since day one - and still am. Congrats!
Jaeger
Thank you! And yes, it has seen only 91 ever since. |
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