The Active Safety Technology Of The 2016 Acura RLX
The 2016 Acura RLX luxury sedan, now on sale, boasts an abundance of standard premium attributes and features, including a 310 hp, direct-injected i-VTEC V6 engine. Available on all trims and standard on the Technology and Advance packages, the RLX now includes AcuraWatch, a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistive technologies that help to
Acura: Clunk Noise While Turning
Model: Acura RSX 2005-’06 Symptom: The front suspension makes a clunking noise while turning. Probable Cause: The front springs are moving on the spring seats. Corrective Action: Replace both front springs and do a four-wheel alignment. Diagnosis: With the engine running, with the vehicle either parked or driving at 5 mph, turn the steering wheel
Import Insights: Honda/Acura (July 2014)
Honda Sales Hot In May May 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales showed an overall increase of 9% compared to May 2013, which showed a similar increase vs. the previous year. The Honda Division posted an increase of 9.8% with May sales of 137,928 units. The Acura division gained 2.2% on May sales of 14,675,
Snap-on Offers 1/2-Inch Drive Shallow Impact Socket For Servicing Honda And Acura Vehicles
Developed specifically to ease removal of the rear lower control arm bolts on 2001 and newer Honda Civic and Acura RSX vehicles, the Snap-on 1/2-inch Drive 16mm 10-point Shallow Impact Socket (DPSM16) is a durable, long-lasting tool that is heat treated to a lower hardness to add impact resistance and ductility.
New Snap-on 1/2-Inch Drive Shallow Impact Socket A ‘Must Have’ For Servicing Honda And Acura Vehicles
The new Snap-on 1/2-inch Drive 16mm 10-point Shallow Impact Socket (DPSM16) for servicing 10-point rear lower control arm bolts on Honda and Acura vehicles is the ideal tool to help technicians service these vehicles, said the company.
Timing Belt Replacement On Honda/Acura V6 Engines
The first step in timing belt replacement is selling the job. For many years, the industry standard for belt replacement was 60,000 miles. Those of us with more experience can even remember when 30,000 miles was the norm. Over the years, the materials and processes used in timing belt manufacturing have allowed Honda to move that interval to 90,000 miles and 105,000 miles. I use the 90,000-mile mark as my signal. As a customer’s vehicle nears this indicator, remind him or her that the belt needs to be replaced.
Standard Motor Products Expands Acura, Honda And Suzuki TPMS Coverage
These new cloneable sensors match the original for fit, form and function; and due to their advanced engineering, they can easily be cloned with the existing sensor ID, eliminating the need for a factory relearn, SMP says.
Acura Tech Tip: Multiple VSA DTCs Due to Brake Switch
VSA Indicator or Trailer Stability Assist Warning is on intermittently with DTC 59-1, 66-1, 67-1 or 69-1 present. Also, won’t come out of park.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Parts Released for Acura and Volvo
Affinia Group has announced that brake pads, calipers and rotors have been added to the Raybestos brakes catalog for 2013 Acura and Volvo models.
Tech Tip: Acura’s Battery is Dead, A/C Cools Poorly
If a 2007-2011 Acura MDX’s battery dies after the vehicle is parked for a short time or overnight, and/or the A/C system blows warm air, the A/C compressor clutch relay may be stuck closed. The A/C compressor may also be noisy and may be emitting refrigerant vapor from the relief valve.