The Acura MDX is one of the favorite SUV among consumers. It has room enough for seven passengers, has great handling, and is accommodating to all types of weather conditions. With its advanced...
Not everyone relies on their car on a daily basis. Maybe you aren’t the type that deals with a daily commute, and running from here to there constantly. If that’s the...
Hi There, A broken or worn out engine mount will usually cause a shaking or vibration. Engine mounts are generally rubber mounted braces that hold the engine in place to the chassis of the car. When these break or become...
Hi Eric. Thanks for contacting us today. Although electronic-controlled struts typically are more expensive than traditional strut assemblies, that estimate is rather high for simply replacing the struts. I would verify all the services on the quote estimate, but also,...
You might have to remove the sub-frame center beam. The removal instructions do NOT refer to that component but, strangely, the oil pan installation instructions refer to it. It should be evident if the center bean is in the way...
Hi there. To reach out directly to Josh and receive an estimate for this service, please click this link and enter your information for the timing belt replacement. Once our service team receives your data, they will send you an...
Anytime you blow out a major power steering hose you may have damaged the pump from lack of lubrication but also when work to replace the hose is done the system will get trapped air in the system fluid and...
The required maintenance for "A1234" is an oil & filter change, tire rotation, replacement of transmission fluid, replacement of spark plugs, replacement of timing belt, inspection of valve clearance and inspection of drive belt. To obtain an exact written quote...
Hi there. Since there are a variety of issues that can cause a loss of power, it is vital to narrow down the issue to a particular system. Based on hat you've described, I would assume that the primary system...
The problem sounds like the catalyst are blocked and causing excessive EGR backpressure and codes and loss of power. You will need to have the O2 sensors in the manifolds removed and the system checked for excessive back pressure indicating...
Hi there. The vehicle stability assist (VSA) Off light is located on the instrument panel and illuminates whenever the VSA system is deactivated. When the VSA system is reactivated, the light will disappear. If the brake lights are not working,...
Any vibration in the steering is not normal. If you are experiencing a "pulse" at low speeds it may be a problem with a tire. Flat spots in the tire can broadcast their irregularities to the steering wheel. A vibration...
Hi There, There are a number of differences between the oil pump and the water pump, however the main difference is that the water pump pumps the coolant through the motor and is driven by the timing belt and the...
Hi There, This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination...
There is no scheduled, or Acura recommended, 100,000 maintenance service interval for your vehicle. Instead, virtually all maintenance required for your vehicle is tracked by the vehicle computer (a "maintenance minder" system) and reported, using letter and number codes, via...
So long as the control arm was not damaged, the ball joint alone can be replaced on this model. On inspection, the mechanic will look for the tell-tale signs of impact damage to the control arm, as well as other...
Hi Krupali. Thanks for contacting us today. If you're needing the stabilizer bar links replaced (sway bar) on your Acura, and looking for an estimate, please click this link to request a quote. Thanks.
It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...
Hi Roger. Thanks for writing in today. Typically a loud noise like you are describing is caused by a worn out wheel bearing or a brake rotor that is warped. If the noise gets progressively worse as you increase in...
White smoke usually means coolant is burning. In your case it may be getting into the engine through an intake gasket or a head gasket. I've seen occasions where a gasket might leak under certain conditions, hot cold, high pressure,...
Hello, thank you for writing in. When changing the timing belt, it is often recommended to change the water pump, chain tensioner, and the gaskets involved with accessing the timing chain. The price is vary greatly depending on what kind...
Hi Bill. Thanks for contacting us today. i've forwarded your question to our service and sales department to determine whether or not one of our mobile mechanics in your area would be able to complete this job for you. Typically...
