You forgot to mention the hands free link (HFL) unit that drains your battery when it goes bad. If you see “booting up” message on the MID and it doesn’t go away, unplug it or replace. If not, it will drain & kill your battery eventually.
I have a 08 Manual Type-S A-Spec and honestly I don’t see it all the time (regardless of Transmission and Color) I only see once-twice per 3-4 months. A lot of my friends, families, and coworkers says I’m the only that has it and has it the way it is. I can say mines in great shape, no leaks, no crack dash, no busted suspensions, etc. I had my clutch, water pump and timing belt done around 2021 with the help of a Honda Master Technician (to make sure they’re done right) and I’m a Toyota Technician. I had it since 2010 and never had an issue (yet), probably because I maintain it up to date to the best of my ability. Only modifications I have are Wheels/Tires, Coilovers, Camber Kit, 15% Windows Tint. Engine and Body Panels all OEM.
I picked up My 07 Type best with a 6 speed on Monday And immediately drove it to the dealership to get that recall done on the power steering high pressure line And now waiting until next week to do timing belt and water pump
I have a 2004 Acura TL, was my daughters. I changed the timing belt/water pump myself last year. The old timing belt looked just like the new one, no cracks, no signs of wear. I took the amp out and replaced around 20 capacitors since audio was barely on. Just finished changing front wheel bearings and rotors. Transmission is working pretty good, no problems, but I change the fluid regularly, but to do it properly I changed 3 quarts, then week later 3 more, week after last time, that changes pretty much all of it......... had a oil leak at my filter housing, pulled it off and changed o-rings.............replaced all motor mounts..... only buy OEM ones the cheap ones do not work............these engines are bullet proof, will last forever. Biggest issue was a parasitic draw on battery, found the HFL was responsible and took it out completely. If these cars are driven the way they should be they will last, it's all maintenance and care...........and they are fast.......love it. By the way the car has 280,000 miles on it, should go well over 400,000............
@@DhruvDrives yeah man when I got 2008 type S it was working fine then one day I pulled it and only half come up. I was thinking about changing it but it looks like it’s too much work.
Great video! These cars are seriously great. A good example or one that’s fixed up can be very reliable for many more years and miles. The best part is almost all the parts Acura still sells new and in most cases worth the difference in price compared to aftermarket companies. I’d like to add too an important repair or issue you guys in the market should look out for is the rear main seal! It can be a costly repair if it hasn’t been done. Hopefully the video inspires others to get a 3rd Gen!
@@DhruvDrives Of course! The good thing too is if the car hasn’t had things like motor mounts or timing belt the rear main is a good excuse to get everything done. That’s what we did with our red one.
@@DhruvDrives a good way to guess is taking off the bottom engine cover, if it had residue it probably is the rms, that and the obvious trace of oil at the bottom where trans and motor meets.
@@bzmaro I actually did remove the bottom engine cover and there was some oil residue, but the oil residue was black. The first time there was oil on the floor of my garage was only with pretty new oil. Either way, the leak is super slow. I'll get the RMS leak fixed at next TB/WP in 2023
Great video man! I'm looking at a 1-owner M/T 2008 TL Type-S with 140k miles on it. The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 100k miles but that was in 2015. Would I need to replace the timing belt soon? Its also still on its original clutch which tells me the owner babied it but I think that will need to be replaced soon too. Thank you!
Yeah, it would be advised to change the timing belt. Cuz the interval is 7 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first). Take it in for a Pre purchase inspection too at an Acura dealer
@@seanbalser6867 2004 REDESIGN TO 2006 ACURA TL THEY HAD 1 ENGINE 3.2 LITER V6 CAME WAS 258 HORSEPOWER. Then 2007 & 2008 refresh Acura TL came with 2 engines with 3.2 Liter and 3.5 Liter. 😆
I used to want that as well... But in most places, fwd with the LSD you get with the manua,l u really dont need awd. And its more cost effective, although awd will put power down better. Everyone loves the 3rd gen but the 2012 looks good after they fixed the beak as well
I have a 6 speed manual ‘06 Navi. I did the timing belt mounts and subframe and so many other parts. It’s sweet car. I love the suspension tech. Q- if I did these mods how would I pass smog in CA?
Theres a lot of racing and performance parts out there for that car I don't want to put any of that pricey stuff on it. Im a just use it to get to my job and not drive it like I stole it when on the freeways
Thanks for the video man, it is very hard to find a type S model where I live and but I found a base model with the 3.2 Liter without navi system which has a result title too and 104k km on it, how much $$ is a good amount to pay for that, Idk, should I get it or not, if anyone has any idea!!
@@DhruvDrives Depends on who drove the car, I got my daughters at 214,000, changed the timing belt/water pump myself, the old one looked just the same as the new one, no cracks, no signs of wear. These belts are made out of the same material as Harley drive belts, I've got 2 Harleys, never had to change that belt either......Some may go bad and break but that's more driver fault............if you know the original owner it's worth it..
im pretty sure that your wrong about the 04-06 transmission sharing the same as the second gen, they got a new one. I have an 04 with over 100000 miles with no problems yet
Yes, passing 100,000 miles is normal. The automatic transmission problems on 04-06 models tend to begin at around 130k miles from what I’ve heard and seen.
My 04 had 266k miles on it when i totaled it. Tranny was fine. My 07 type s has 246k. Tranny is fine. Trying to decide if i wanna change the fluid tho as its been ages since i changed it
hey Dhruv, I am at the buying decision of 08 type s. which one is more sensible choice auto or manual? auto has 220000 kms with some mods on it. where as manual is really well maintained 205000kms on it. but manual is asking for $13000 CAD. is it worth it ?
I have a 2004 automatic and it has17300 miles and engine and transmission are perfect
You forgot to mention the hands free link (HFL) unit that drains your battery when it goes bad. If you see “booting up” message on the MID and it doesn’t go away, unplug it or replace. If not, it will drain & kill your battery eventually.
Ur right!
I have a 08 Manual Type-S A-Spec and honestly I don’t see it all the time (regardless of Transmission and Color) I only see once-twice per 3-4 months.
A lot of my friends, families, and coworkers says I’m the only that has it and has it the way it is.
I can say mines in great shape, no leaks, no crack dash, no busted suspensions, etc. I had my clutch, water pump and timing belt done around 2021 with the help of a Honda Master Technician (to make sure they’re done right) and I’m a Toyota Technician.
I had it since 2010 and never had an issue (yet), probably because I maintain it up to date to the best of my ability.
Only modifications I have are Wheels/Tires, Coilovers, Camber Kit, 15% Windows Tint. Engine and Body Panels all OEM.
I picked up My 07 Type best with a 6 speed on Monday And immediately drove it to the dealership to get that recall done on the power steering high pressure line And now waiting until next week to do timing belt and water pump
I have a 2004 Acura TL, was my daughters. I changed the timing belt/water pump myself last year. The old timing belt looked just like the new one, no cracks, no signs of wear. I took the amp out and replaced around 20 capacitors since audio was barely on. Just finished changing front wheel bearings and rotors. Transmission is working pretty good, no problems, but I change the fluid regularly, but to do it properly I changed 3 quarts, then week later 3 more, week after last time, that changes pretty much all of it......... had a oil leak at my filter housing, pulled it off and changed o-rings.............replaced all motor mounts..... only buy OEM ones the cheap ones do not work............these engines are bullet proof, will last forever. Biggest issue was a parasitic draw on battery, found the HFL was responsible and took it out completely. If these cars are driven the way they should be they will last, it's all maintenance and care...........and they are fast.......love it. By the way the car has 280,000 miles on it, should go well over 400,000............
My battery drains. How do u remove HFL
So the timing belt after 20 years didn’t look like it needed changing?
My tl had oil pump leak and Rear Main seal leak had to change all the seals and now I'm leak free YAY!!
Thank you so much for saying you don't like the A Spec bumper on the front. I thought I was the only one. The back one does look great though!
Agreed !
Another issue is the sliding cup holder cover, it breaks in half
Ur right! Mine is broken lol
@@DhruvDrives yeah man when I got 2008 type S it was working fine then one day I pulled it and only half come up. I was thinking about changing it but it looks like it’s too much work.
Great video! These cars are seriously great. A good example or one that’s fixed up can be very reliable for many more years and miles. The best part is almost all the parts Acura still sells new and in most cases worth the difference in price compared to aftermarket companies. I’d like to add too an important repair or issue you guys in the market should look out for is the rear main seal! It can be a costly repair if it hasn’t been done. Hopefully the video inspires others to get a 3rd Gen!
Forgot to mention the Rear Main Seal! Thanks for the input
@@DhruvDrives Of course! The good thing too is if the car hasn’t had things like motor mounts or timing belt the rear main is a good excuse to get everything done. That’s what we did with our red one.
@@bzmaro I have an oil pump leak, not sure if I also have RMS leak
@@DhruvDrives a good way to guess is taking off the bottom engine cover, if it had residue it probably is the rms, that and the obvious trace of oil at the bottom where trans and motor meets.
@@bzmaro I actually did remove the bottom engine cover and there was some oil residue, but the oil residue was black. The first time there was oil on the floor of my garage was only with pretty new oil. Either way, the leak is super slow. I'll get the RMS leak fixed at next TB/WP in 2023
I have the cracked dash... Its bad, but i hardly notice it
Great video man! I'm looking at a 1-owner M/T 2008 TL Type-S with 140k miles on it. The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 100k miles but that was in 2015. Would I need to replace the timing belt soon? Its also still on its original clutch which tells me the owner babied it but I think that will need to be replaced soon too. Thank you!
Yeah, it would be advised to change the timing belt. Cuz the interval is 7 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first). Take it in for a Pre purchase inspection too at an Acura dealer
2007 & 2008 ACURA TL TYPE S 3.5 LITER IS 286 HORSEPOWER TL.3.2 LITER IS 258 HORSEPOWER
I think base is 270 hp
@@seanbalser6867 No the 3.2 Liter is 258 horsepower and Type S is 3.5 Liter 286 horsepower
@@jamellloydhampton7907 www.edmunds.com/acura/tl/2005/features-specs/
If it is 258 I still want to think it’s 270 lol
@@seanbalser6867 2004 REDESIGN TO 2006 ACURA TL THEY HAD 1 ENGINE 3.2 LITER V6 CAME WAS 258 HORSEPOWER. Then 2007 & 2008 refresh Acura TL came with 2 engines with 3.2 Liter and 3.5 Liter. 😆
I’ll take the money for a 2012 TL SH AWD but thank you for the great video.
I used to want that as well... But in most places, fwd with the LSD you get with the manua,l u really dont need awd. And its more cost effective, although awd will put power down better. Everyone loves the 3rd gen but the 2012 looks good after they fixed the beak as well
I have a 6 speed manual ‘06 Navi. I did the timing belt mounts and subframe and so many other parts. It’s sweet car. I love the suspension tech.
Q- if I did these mods how would I pass smog in CA?
I have an 04 Auto with 144K. runs fine, just need some repairs.
I have a 05 bought new no problem with transmission or dashboard 130,000 miles
That’s good!
Another flaw headliners can start falling off
So that's the reason for the Automatic transmission slow shifting for my the 06 model transmission?
Yeah
Theres a lot of racing and performance parts out there for that car I don't want to put any of that pricey stuff on it. Im a just use it to get to my job and not drive it like I stole it when on the freeways
@@rickcab8490 yeah just be gentle on the car and you should be fine.
2005 Acura TL 5 speed automatic
Why does the automatic less reliable
Thanks for the video man, it is very hard to find a type S model where I live and but I found a base model with the 3.2 Liter without navi system which has a result title too and 104k km on it, how much $$ is a good amount to pay for that, Idk, should I get it or not, if anyone has any idea!!
Has the timing belt and water pump been done
@@DhruvDrives I assume its not done
@@mobinmussazadah2819 I would stay away from that car then
@@DhruvDrives Depends on who drove the car, I got my daughters at 214,000, changed the timing belt/water pump myself, the old one looked just the same as the new one, no cracks, no signs of wear. These belts are made out of the same material as Harley drive belts, I've got 2 Harleys, never had to change that belt either......Some may go bad and break but that's more driver fault............if you know the original owner it's worth it..
Is it confirmed that the 07-08 base model transmissions have been beefed up also besides just the Type-S
I don’t think so
im pretty sure that your wrong about the 04-06 transmission sharing the same as the second gen, they got a new one. I have an 04 with over 100000 miles with no problems yet
Yes, passing 100,000 miles is normal. The automatic transmission problems on 04-06 models tend to begin at around 130k miles from what I’ve heard and seen.
My 04 had 266k miles on it when i totaled it. Tranny was fine. My 07 type s has 246k. Tranny is fine. Trying to decide if i wanna change the fluid tho as its been ages since i changed it
Nice car 👍😎
hey Dhruv,
I am at the buying decision of 08 type s. which one is more sensible choice auto or manual? auto has 220000 kms with some mods on it. where as manual is really well maintained 205000kms on it. but manual is asking for $13000 CAD. is it worth it ?
That manual is worth it
@@DhruvDrives what if we also have a choice to get 2011 lexus is350 awd 235000 at 12k CAD.
@@jayeshkuwar760 get the type s
Is it safe to swap the trans to manual
Yeah, it’s just a lot of work
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04-06 258 hp
All the little boys selling this for 10k can watch me go to q dealer and spent 55k on a new TLX