# \#acura **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/acura/449.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Failed smog test - visible smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-test-visible-smoke/37429)
**Author:** [@Bob\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_C)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-test-visible-smoke/37429 "2026-04-06T20:15:39Z")
What causes visible smoke and how do I fix it. --- ## [Brake Pedal Hard to Press Down, Below Freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-hard-to-press-down-below-freezing/204940)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-hard-to-press-down-below-freezing/204940 "2026-01-30T12:41:14Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, AT, about 160k miles Two days ago when I got in my car, the brake pedal was really hard to press down. This was after it sat overnight, and it’s within single digits so extremely cold. The ca… --- ## [Grinding Sound from EPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-eps/201388)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-eps/201388 "2025-09-03T16:47:23Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, AT, 150k miles I noticed a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel a few degrees in one direction, and then turning it in the other direction, while driving the car. I got the car up i… --- ## [2004 Acura MDX headlights and taillights won't turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-mdx-headlights-and-taillights-wont-turn-on/201308)
**Author:** [@grandfireboi88\_194292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grandfireboi88_194292)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-mdx-headlights-and-taillights-wont-turn-on/201308 "2025-08-05T19:22:21Z")
Both my 2004 Acura MDX headlights and taillights won’t turn on when I press start the car and turn on all the lights, everything works except the low beams and taillights, but they were working fine up until a couple of … --- ## [1997 Acura NSX - Fan acts weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-nsx-fan-acts-weird/200514)
**Author:** [@BW41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BW41)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-nsx-fan-acts-weird/200514 "2025-06-10T17:10:39Z")
My air conditioner only works at high fan speed for about 30 minutes, then I can use the other fan speeds. --- ## [Oil Consumption Doubled in 30,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-doubled-in-30-000-miles/200515)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-doubled-in-30-000-miles/200515 "2025-06-09T00:34:45Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic with about 150,000 miles on it. Previous owner is a family member, and they always brought it to the dealer. Since I owned the car at around 95k or so, I have been following the mai… --- ## [Noise near left front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-near-left-front-wheel/199887)
**Author:** [@rmgold\_193401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmgold_193401)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-near-left-front-wheel/199887 "2025-05-09T00:50:07Z")
My 2013 Acura TL 2WD (153k mi) has developed a noise that sounds like a small electric motor near the left front wheel. The noise becomes apparent at around 30mph and increases in frequency as the vehicle speed increases… --- ## [2024 Acura RDX - Premium or is regular ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-acura-rdx-premium-or-is-regular-ok/196174)
**Author:** [@tZ1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tZ1)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-acura-rdx-premium-or-is-regular-ok/196174 "2025-04-28T23:56:10Z")
Does the 2024 Acura RDX require premium fuel or is this only recommended ? --- ## [What will be my next service for Acura RDX 2015 model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-be-my-next-service-for-acura-rdx-2015-model/199982)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-be-my-next-service-for-acura-rdx-2015-model/199982 "2025-04-25T22:39:15Z")
Hi. I have Acura RDX 2015 model. It is at 59,690 miles and 15% oil left currently. But I don’t see any alert or code for upcoming service. I want to give to mechanic shop earlier than codes will appear (due to some pers… --- ## [Damper Fork Bolt and Nut - Single Use, Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damper-fork-bolt-and-nut-single-use-why/199863)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damper-fork-bolt-and-nut-single-use-why/199863 "2025-04-12T15:29:17Z")
2014 Acura TSX Looking at the service information for my car, the lower damper fork nut (G) and bolt (F) are single use fasteners. I’m going to do the right thing and replace them. I’m just wondering why they are single… --- ## [Help Installing CV Axle to Transmission Oil Seal - "Flush"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-cv-axle-to-transmission-oil-seal-flush/199855)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-installing-cv-axle-to-transmission-oil-seal-flush/199855 "2025-04-12T14:58:16Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission. I believe all 2008-2012 Honda Accords and 2009-2014 Acura TSX with the 4 cylinder and automatic have same transmission. I’m trying to install the CV axle to transmissi… --- ## ["Chunk" Missing out of CV Axle Transmission Sealing Surface?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chunk-missing-out-of-cv-axle-transmission-sealing-surface/199772)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chunk-missing-out-of-cv-axle-transmission-sealing-surface/199772 "2025-04-08T16:56:09Z")
2014 Acura TSX, 4 Cylinder, Automatic Transmission Driver Side CV Axle Transmission Sealing Surface I went to replace the seal on my car, and noticed a “chunk” missing out of the CV axle transmission sealing surface. I… --- ## [Acura RDX 2015 dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2015-dim-headlights/180589)
**Author:** [@lt\_178124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lt_178124)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2015-dim-headlights/180589 "2025-03-05T14:16:47Z")
My 2015 Acura RDX headlights are so dim it is dangerous to drive at night…especially with rain on the road. I tried getting the brightest bulbs possible, but it doesn’t help. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks! --- ## [2007 Acura RDX (tech) NAV DVD update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174)
**Author:** [@rkohli2000\_192884](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkohli2000_192884)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174 "2025-02-17T18:58:57Z")
Hello, I purchased the new Nav DVD (2021 from Acura) for update of the navigation maps. I’ve located the Nav DVD player on the passenger side near the console floor behind the carpet hatch. It has an orange “open” push… --- ## [1997 Acura RL - Grinding transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-rl-grinding-transmission/198134)
**Author:** [@jsoyland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsoyland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-rl-grinding-transmission/198134 "2024-11-24T15:04:19Z")
Transmission makes a grinding noise when shifted from park to any gear. obd2 code-lockout solenoid B failure --- ## [A/C blowing hot when fan is on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-hot-when-fan-is-on-high/196004)
**Author:** [@kierst28\_191138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kierst28_191138)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-hot-when-fan-is-on-high/196004 "2024-08-31T04:01:27Z")
I have a 2005 Acura MDX, and the air conditioning recently has not been working the way that it should. I had my compressor replaced June 2023 and it’s only been a year. I did check and my compressor is turning on and wo… --- ## [Risks with Registration out of state](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risks-with-registration-out-of-state/193921)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risks-with-registration-out-of-state/193921 "2024-08-23T02:15:57Z")
3 large and 2 small car insurers told me if they learn I registered out of state (where my car isnt used) they’d cancel my insurance or refuse a payout upon an accident. Is this a bluff? Several ppl tell me they totalle… --- ## [2013 Acura RDX - Check AWD warning intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-check-awd-warning-intermittent/195056)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-check-awd-warning-intermittent/195056 "2024-06-03T20:08:42Z")
Hello! About a year ago, I inherited a 2013 RDX with about 120K on it. It’s been well taken care of, but did live its previous life in Wisconsin so some tough exposure to elements/road salt. Recently I started getting… --- ## [Honda/Acura Check Oil Level Warning on Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-check-oil-level-warning-on-dash/194281)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-check-oil-level-warning-on-dash/194281 "2024-02-15T15:56:53Z")
2014 Acura TSX, ~120k miles, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission. 10/1/2023 112k miles did oil change, checked for leaks 10/28/2023 114k miles Drained and refilled transmission 11/20/2023 116k miles Replace transmis… --- ## [Transmission Leaking From External Hose, New Clamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leaking-from-external-hose-new-clamps/193823)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leaking-from-external-hose-new-clamps/193823 "2024-02-15T15:55:34Z")
2014 Acura TSX, roughly 110k miles, 4 cylinder engine, automatic transmission. Got the car as a used car. Noticed that it was leaking from the bottom hose attached to the external in-line transmission filter, on the fil… --- ## [Lug Nut Socket Help, Looking for a Skinny 19 mm one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-socket-help-looking-for-a-skinny-19-mm-one/194168)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-socket-help-looking-for-a-skinny-19-mm-one/194168 "2024-01-31T20:55:32Z")
Can someone please point me to a lug nut socket for this car that fits the stock rims on a 2014 Acura TSX? I think it’s similar rims to most Acura cars. I’m trying to find a lug nut socket for this car. Meaning a socket… --- ## [Automatic transmission out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-out/193983)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-out/193983 "2023-12-10T21:23:17Z")
My brother car transmission went out. I’ve never changed an automatic transmission before but I have changed a manual transmission.My question is when your changing an automatic transmission do you have to reprogram anyt… --- ## [Camber Out of Spec, but No Accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-out-of-spec-but-no-accident/193912)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-out-of-spec-but-no-accident/193912 "2023-11-25T20:14:49Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with about 115k miles on it. 3rd owner. An alignment was done by the first owner in 2019. Everything was in specification after the alignment except for Left Rear Camber = -1.7 degrees Right R… --- ## [Hose Identification, Behind Throttle Body on 2014 Acura TSX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-identification-behind-throttle-body-on-2014-acura-tsx/193882)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-identification-behind-throttle-body-on-2014-acura-tsx/193882 "2023-11-19T23:29:14Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX. 2.4 L engine, automatic transmission. I have noticed a slow coolant leak sense I have had the car as a new to me car. When I was working on something today, I noticed this hose, and the class… --- ## [ATF Level Check Honda/Acura - Get Accurate Reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-level-check-honda-acura-get-accurate-reading/193612)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-level-check-honda-acura-get-accurate-reading/193612 "2023-10-29T20:54:05Z")
2014 Acura TSX 114,000 miles, 2.4 L engine, Automatic transmission. Did a drain and refill today, first time sense I have had the car, and probably the first for the car. Previously when checking the level, I could see… --- ## [ATF Question - Honda/Acura DW-1?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-question-honda-acura-dw-1/193565)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-question-honda-acura-dw-1/193565 "2023-10-27T21:49:30Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with 4 Cylinder 2.4 L engine and automatic transmission. I had a question about ATF, was going to do a drain and refill. I see in ShopKey it states: “Always use Acura ATF DW-1 Automatic Transmiss… --- ## [White Smoke During Coolant Drain and Refill - What to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-during-coolant-drain-and-refill-what-to-do/193296)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-during-coolant-drain-and-refill-what-to-do/193296 "2023-10-09T14:36:36Z")
2014 Acura TSX about 110k miles. 4 Cylinder automatic transmission. The maintenance reminder light came on to drain and refill the coolant. I was following the procedure and was using one of these funnel systems. I … --- ## [Acura TSX Transmission Filter Change Help No Clearance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-transmission-filter-change-help-no-clearance/193299)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-transmission-filter-change-help-no-clearance/193299 "2023-10-09T01:21:35Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with automatic transmission and 2.4 L 4 cylinder engine. I’m trying to follow the instructions on ShopKey. I remove the air intake hose and the air filter housing, but that didn’t provide much cl… --- ## [Honda rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rims/193137)
**Author:** [@gayel\_187072](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gayel_187072)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-rims/193137 "2023-09-30T14:18:31Z")
I bought four new tires in June 2022 (2010 Fit). Two weeks later I replaced a valve stem. Two weeks later I replaced another (same place), then another (different place) and fast forward to Sept 2023 I replaced number 7.… --- ## [Internal and External A/T Filters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-and-external-a-t-filters/192924)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internal-and-external-a-t-filters/192924 "2023-09-19T17:23:45Z")
Hi, I have a 2014 Acura TSX, A/T, 2.4 L Engine, about 110 kmiles on it. I had the “3” come up on the maintenance minder system, which is in the owners manual as “Replace transmission fluid”, the filter is not mentioned… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/acura/449.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=acura)