Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last year
when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now even
at only 16K, or should I wait some more?

I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is the
rebalancing really necessary?

Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
overlooking?

Thanks,

J.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.


"jaynews" <jaynews@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:f89%g.11301$A27.86@trnddc08...
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last
> year when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now
> even at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is
> the rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.
>

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.


"jaynews" <jaynews@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:f89%g.11301$A27.86@trnddc08...
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last
> year when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now
> even at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is
> the rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.
>

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.


"jaynews" <jaynews@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:f89%g.11301$A27.86@trnddc08...
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last
> year when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now
> even at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is
> the rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.
>

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.


"jaynews" <jaynews@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:f89%g.11301$A27.86@trnddc08...
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last
> year when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now
> even at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is
> the rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.
>

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

jaynews wrote:
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last year
> when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now even
> at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is the
> rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.

Follow the guidelines in the owner's manual and always be sure to use
the specified chemicals. Honda's ATF and power steering fluid are
proprietary; i.e. manufacturer specific. In your case, you would use
the "time"; not "mileage" schedule. Drain and refill the automatic
trans as well. I would do this every 15k miles. Don't let anyone
sell you a "flush," either. All that does is "flush" money from your
wallet. If you change the ATF regularly, it is unlikely that you'll
have any trans. problems. As far as the tires are concerned, consider
two things: Tire wear and presence/absence of vibration around 65 mph.
If wear is normal and ride and drive are smooth, why spend more than
you have to? But, do rotate the tires regardless, and maintain proper
tire pressure. The A/C cabin filter should be looked at as well.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

jaynews wrote:
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last year
> when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now even
> at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is the
> rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.

Follow the guidelines in the owner's manual and always be sure to use
the specified chemicals. Honda's ATF and power steering fluid are
proprietary; i.e. manufacturer specific. In your case, you would use
the "time"; not "mileage" schedule. Drain and refill the automatic
trans as well. I would do this every 15k miles. Don't let anyone
sell you a "flush," either. All that does is "flush" money from your
wallet. If you change the ATF regularly, it is unlikely that you'll
have any trans. problems. As far as the tires are concerned, consider
two things: Tire wear and presence/absence of vibration around 65 mph.
If wear is normal and ride and drive are smooth, why spend more than
you have to? But, do rotate the tires regardless, and maintain proper
tire pressure. The A/C cabin filter should be looked at as well.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

jaynews wrote:
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last year
> when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now even
> at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is the
> rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.

Follow the guidelines in the owner's manual and always be sure to use
the specified chemicals. Honda's ATF and power steering fluid are
proprietary; i.e. manufacturer specific. In your case, you would use
the "time"; not "mileage" schedule. Drain and refill the automatic
trans as well. I would do this every 15k miles. Don't let anyone
sell you a "flush," either. All that does is "flush" money from your
wallet. If you change the ATF regularly, it is unlikely that you'll
have any trans. problems. As far as the tires are concerned, consider
two things: Tire wear and presence/absence of vibration around 65 mph.
If wear is normal and ride and drive are smooth, why spend more than
you have to? But, do rotate the tires regardless, and maintain proper
tire pressure. The A/C cabin filter should be looked at as well.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

jaynews wrote:
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K. I'm scheduling some
> routine maintenance for next week. Other than an oil/filter change, I'm
> thinking of having the brake fluid changed (since the manual actually says
> to do this every 3 years and nobody at Acura mentioned this to me last year
> when I brought it in). Does the brake fluid really need changing now even
> at only 16K, or should I wait some more?
>
> I'm also thinking about having and the tires rotated and rebalanced. Is the
> rebalancing really necessary?
>
> Anything else that needs to be done at this time that I might be
> overlooking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.

Follow the guidelines in the owner's manual and always be sure to use
the specified chemicals. Honda's ATF and power steering fluid are
proprietary; i.e. manufacturer specific. In your case, you would use
the "time"; not "mileage" schedule. Drain and refill the automatic
trans as well. I would do this every 15k miles. Don't let anyone
sell you a "flush," either. All that does is "flush" money from your
wallet. If you change the ATF regularly, it is unlikely that you'll
have any trans. problems. As far as the tires are concerned, consider
two things: Tire wear and presence/absence of vibration around 65 mph.
If wear is normal and ride and drive are smooth, why spend more than
you have to? But, do rotate the tires regardless, and maintain proper
tire pressure. The A/C cabin filter should be looked at as well.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

<<4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.>>

Working at home helps keep the milage low. Yeah, it probably would be
cheaper taking taxis given the high cost of NJ insurance. Not sure it
would be less hassle though, given that I live in the suburbs.

J.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

<<4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.>>

Working at home helps keep the milage low. Yeah, it probably would be
cheaper taking taxis given the high cost of NJ insurance. Not sure it
would be less hassle though, given that I live in the suburbs.

J.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

<<4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.>>

Working at home helps keep the milage low. Yeah, it probably would be
cheaper taking taxis given the high cost of NJ insurance. Not sure it
would be less hassle though, given that I live in the suburbs.

J.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

<<4000 miles/year? Cheaper and less hassle to take taxis.>>

Working at home helps keep the milage low. Yeah, it probably would be
cheaper taking taxis given the high cost of NJ insurance. Not sure it
would be less hassle though, given that I live in the suburbs.

J.

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

"jaynews"
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K.

geesh put some mileage on the thing or get a beater

Re: Maintenance for 4 yr old TL w/ 16K
 

"jaynews"
> My 2003 3.2 TL (bought in 11/02) has around 16K.

geesh put some mileage on the thing or get a beater