I own a 2006 TL and I absolutely love it. It's 11 years old and a lot of people think it's a brand new car... of course they're not car guys lol. It's styling and features puts some newer vehicles to shame. They're gorgeous cars and very fast too. BMW 3 and 5 series don't stand a chance unless they're M series of course.
@CutPropertyTax Жыл бұрын
Not true to me. I own both 2008 TL and 2014 BMW 328i. My BMW 3 is much nimble and faster (could be b/c it's lighter?). TL is very reliable (still going strong after 220k miles). I replaced the leather seats (easy to wear out and got torn b/c of all the holes in the perforated leather seats). TL has very big turning radius, but otherwise extremely reliable car.
@saadareeb4631 Жыл бұрын
I easily pulled on my friend’s ‘11 xdrive 328 6spd, with my 05 TL 6sp, its a 40 horsepower difference 😮
@Frank-vk4sv Жыл бұрын
Old comment. But my 2010 535i xdrive m sport puts it to shame compared to my girls 08 Acura TL. I still like the TL tho
@paulbrown3302 Жыл бұрын
@@Frank-vk4svbro twin turbo I6 AWD beats an 06 FWD V6 based on a Honda accord congrats I owned a BMW 550i before my TL thought I was the shit til repairs were $10k
@penti83454 ай бұрын
i have a 2004 TL and if it weren’t for the interior wear and tear.. the design feels so ahead of its time
@kevin208786 жыл бұрын
1. Driver's door pin locks all doors, 2. hold unlock on remote to roll down all windows and turn key in door to right to close all windows, 3. Acura name is under front license plate, 4. leave lights in on position and unlock on remote turns on lights upon return, 5. rear turn signal form an arrow, 6. center console stays cool with A/C on, 7. selected side mirror will tilt down in reverse, 8. to factory reset the engine and transmission control system turn ignition to first position floor accelerator for 35 seconds, ignition off then start car, 9. if car is off but still in drive car goes to park automatically (maybe), 10. car has blue foot-well lighting.
@umorkalam3774 жыл бұрын
Just saved me a whole lot of time thanks
@chrismiller88473 жыл бұрын
Some are visual learners and some aren’t brother👍
@kaai74993 жыл бұрын
Car does not go into park if it’s turned off while in drive. Accidentally twisted my key fob and turned off the car the other day while driving. I just turned her back on and kept going lol
@skykao11973 жыл бұрын
GOAT.
@StevenBanks1233 жыл бұрын
You are a public service gem, Sir.
@mrdave7775 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you! I watched this video before purchasing my 06. I’ve had the car over a year and STILL come back for an update!
@alecmanna31434 жыл бұрын
@At Trask hey! I know im very late to this, but I wanted to say I run a 06 tl and would happily answer any questions you have on it. the car uses premium only so gas tends to be on the higher end, but with prices around the 2.80 side (give or take a few cents) it generally runs me around 40-45$ a tank, with mileage being around 27 hwy/19-20 city
@thingsdemystified7 жыл бұрын
I love my TL, except for the cracked dash
@michaelantonucci37344 жыл бұрын
Same here. 2007 TL. Also all seating surfaces split
@Young9Fiva4 жыл бұрын
Mine has the same issue
@toasthernandez59303 жыл бұрын
Mine too. Good to see I’m not alone
@ABM_RECORDS8453 жыл бұрын
LMFAOO same
@noahlowery19673 жыл бұрын
My 08 has no cracks. I must be pretty lucky huh
@theSHOK55557 жыл бұрын
so happy to get the TL as my first car. paid $4k out the door, over a year in and I love it
@tonyhill73627 жыл бұрын
get ur air fix
@williecarter38197 жыл бұрын
Bush's Baked Memes treat your transmission with respect or you will be about to spend another 2500
@theSHOK55557 жыл бұрын
She's lasted 203k so far and is holding up quite well
@thingsdemystified7 жыл бұрын
unless you have a manual...you'll be looking at almost triple that in repairs....(ask me how I know) lol. I'd be happy if I only had to pay $2500
@yellowlikegold7 жыл бұрын
Bush's Baked Memes 🙌🏽 I got fucked in the ass for mine at 18k 😒 had to have it though lol
@Stanging846 жыл бұрын
The best high quality, very attractive sedan ever made!
@cw98887 жыл бұрын
The "cooled" center console is also a plus because it cools the center console cup holders. So if you're running the air in the summer and have a bottled water in the center console cup holders you're water will stay cool.
@danyellgarcia2263 Жыл бұрын
It makes sense I always wondered in the summer why it was cooler right there 😝 I love it
@BOARDinLIFE7 жыл бұрын
I didn't know the windows rolled down with the keys I immediately paused the video and tried it on my TL. VeRy nice!
@TheNickLiberto6 жыл бұрын
Oreos Funintentions yeah I tried to unlock mine and lock the driver side manually to lock all the doors and when I unlocked it with my key the alarm went off? I just got this car today
@frankiegarza30025 жыл бұрын
It also works when you put the key inside of the actual socket and hold it over to the left and then you can hold it over to the right in case you don't have the key fob and you just have the regular key it'll still do the feature with a chip key or a spare
@bstiglich20005 жыл бұрын
Haha...i did the same and it worked. Nice new info
@petertownsend5034 жыл бұрын
This bit me in the ass one day. I had the keys in my pocket and it was raining outside...you can figure out the rest.
@capitalino32574 жыл бұрын
Same here, but with another video. Lol
@OfficialMarkieB7 жыл бұрын
OMG I did that transmission reset and I just wanna say thank you! When I got this car and for a full year it amazed me how hard it downshifted like its always wanting to race. Same with up-shifts it would wind out the engine and shift hard. I thought all this time Acura was intending for the car to drive aggressive like this out the box. Now with the reset it shifts so much smoother and cruises at 80 mph barely over 1500 RPM how a luxury sports sedan should! not like some hopped street rod holding at 3000 in 4th all day. In hindsight the previous owner must drove like a mad man. Sometimes I used to have to slap it in manual just to shift it up to 5th....Thank you again
@BornToDriveOfficial7 жыл бұрын
Markus Beeks No problem! I'm glad my video helped with the shifting!
@yellowlikegold7 жыл бұрын
Markus Beeks been there with the manual to get some power , I'm going to try this tomorrow.
@vincewilkes2 жыл бұрын
Kinda funny because I did this to my '08 TL last night (bought 2016 / one prev owner) and it now feels like it's in sport mode but my efficiency is the same.
@emilymarie17732 жыл бұрын
im new to this, and don’t know terminology but would this help with automatic transmission with manual gear switch (go back and forth between auto and manual)
@mariahmatthews42702 жыл бұрын
This really works?? Don't want to mess up my hooptie lol
@ZackAttack57947 жыл бұрын
Hey man awesome video! I tried the transmission reset on my 04 TL I just got and it totally made my transmission shift so much smoother. Drives like a new car now. BIG time thanks!
@Jurg71 Жыл бұрын
Now I wonder if that's the reason that the TL has that issue is that it changes over time. Hrrrrmmmm...
@nicpic5750 Жыл бұрын
What’s a transmission reset?
@sneaz68942 жыл бұрын
The best looking TLs is this generation, aggressive body, wide fenders, dual exhaust, it's just got an aggressive beautiful look, with the right TL wheels itnlooks even better , I put these wheels in the video on my 2004 TL a color paint matched lip, looks so good. The v6 also is pretty dam quick
@rontan783 Жыл бұрын
Reason why I'd never sell my 06 TL I love this car
@deepblueday997 жыл бұрын
Great car. Picked up in 11/17 a mint, one owner, 2008, with Nav and 68k miles for 10k. Totally in love with this great car and all the great features. Rock on Classic Acura TL. 2009 was a total butcher of this awesome sporty design.
@alpe62282 жыл бұрын
2012+ are great.
@oleksandrmelnychuk377 жыл бұрын
07 TL Base, 104k miles. the engine control/transmission reset definitely worked for me. the shifts became noticeably smoother, sometimes i don't even feel the shift, especially from 3rd to 4th. also, about 2 times per week i used to experience a jerking(not sure what the cause was, probably transmission) when lightly accelerating around 1700-1900 RPM and it would go away after letting off the gas pedal but sometimes would happen right after. . It's been over a week since the reset, , and I haven't experienced any jerking at all. i think everyone should try the reset, youll be glad. plus it's so easy to do. the only downside that remained, which i was hoping would be gone with the reset as well, are the downshifts in manual mode to first gear, even if you were in second. the shift to first is a bit rough, kicks a bit. but it could be a factory thing.
@EmoDKTsuchiya7 жыл бұрын
that's just the nature of the transmission. it's practilly impossible for a smooth downshift to 1st
@oleksandrmelnychuk377 жыл бұрын
Hm, now that you said it , I can see what you mean. Mechanically. Thanks
@greasemonkey14897 жыл бұрын
The rough downshift to 1st is because the gear ratios are vastly different 1-2 and because of the way the transmission is designed. You're going to cause damage if you continue to downshift like that. The factory strategy goes 4-2 while decelerating and under 5mph or something, will finally downshift to 1st which is seldom noticeable
@oleksandrmelnychuk377 жыл бұрын
I understand. I'm talking about using the Manual mode , so for example I'm slowing down, 4-3-2, I'm already at like 10-15mph, maybe even slower, at this point I let the car shift to 1st when it wants to, and the downshift that the car does by it self when I come to the full stop(if I shift it , it's much smoother, it rev matches more) is rough. Just a rough engagement. If I drive in D mode, there's no rough engagements at all. I can feel the car downshift and go thru the gears but it's not rough. It just has a sporty feel.
@greasemonkey14897 жыл бұрын
I thought you meant you were pulling it to 1st in manual mode. To explain why you're feeling that, I'd have to get into the theory of operation of this particular transmission. If you're in manual mode while accelerating, I would recommend letting the computer handle the downshifting. Brakes are cheaper than transmissions. Now if you're switching back and forth through gears, fine. But deliberate downshifting is not the best for this type of trans.
@AkuNoHana2 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to recently pick up an immaculate '07 Type S in white with just 60k miles. Even in the year 2022 this car packs so much features, not just in sheer quantity but the quality of its implementation. I'm continued to be positively surprised and impressed by all the well thought out designs. I always felt Acura has peaked in their design with the 3rd gen TL but now having owned one, it has also proven to be one of the best designed on all fronts.
@Biggles20242 жыл бұрын
How much did you pay for it?
@AkuNoHana2 жыл бұрын
@@Biggles2024 $17k
@helenabirkaya35992 жыл бұрын
what type of gasoline do you use for your vehicle?
@AkuNoHana2 жыл бұрын
@@helenabirkaya3599 Manual suggest 91 or above. I use 91.
@helenabirkaya35992 жыл бұрын
@@AkuNoHana thanks
@Queso2Cheeze7 жыл бұрын
I have an 08 TL. Theres also a aux input in the center console right below the outlet port. I hooked an aux cord up and bought a little Bluetooth adapter and connected it to the charging port. Comes in handy for wirelessly streaming music from your phone.
@boostmode35494 жыл бұрын
Wow I actually never knew this haha, thanks👍
@astrokidd47184 жыл бұрын
I used to do this in my BMW 330i
@Officialbryancamacho6 жыл бұрын
Just got 19" rims on my 08 and it looks amazing it's a timeless car
@daebak73702 жыл бұрын
It really is a timeless design
@abovemadness7 жыл бұрын
over 10 years and this Car still looks so nice! love my 4th Gen TL shawd is amazing. Really want this 3rd gen in Manual TypeS
@daebak73702 жыл бұрын
Classic design
@Jedi_Luke5 жыл бұрын
Love the body style and reliability of this car. Hate the interior problems.
@raylindert44327 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 6 speed 04 TL. I'm in love.
@keithforbis47956 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@anthonyviele27106 жыл бұрын
Ray Lindert n
@mattayyy85336 жыл бұрын
How is it?
@joer7366 жыл бұрын
I had one until someone totaled my car :'(
@albertvidal28316 жыл бұрын
Love my automatic tl lol
@StevenBanks1236 жыл бұрын
I’ve the 2004 with nav. That car was so far ahead of its time that the only things I miss are backup camera and iPod integration. And so fast with Vtec. Besides some recalls for the wiper motor, the temperature sensor, and some kind of tranny fix (all free) the only problems were the stupid backup feature on the side mirrors and the AC compressor, which went out and cost me nowhere near what he quoted to fix. 14 years later the car has cost me about 2K in maintenance not counting oil changes (synthetic always) and tires. Of course, I gotta be honest. I retired 4 years after I bought it, so it’s only got 51K miles! Probably my last car, and a great one. Update 3 years later: replaced the timing belt and transmission fluid. The timing belt is supposed to last 90K miles, and now I’m only at all of 55K miles, but note, I got it replaced after 14 years! Time takes a toll on rubber components … and yet, all the hoses are still good! But the audio amplifier is dying; it’s at half volume. I’m replacing it with a used eBay unit $95 plus shipping, a pretty easy job involving removing a kick panel and 3 bolts. It would probably take a pro 25 minutes- that means 3 hours for me. : )
@erickhenriquez633 Жыл бұрын
and the tpms too, they added it until 05
@StevenBanks123 Жыл бұрын
@@erickhenriquez633 I had to look up tpms. I don’t have tire pressure monitoring. Maybe you meant the added tpms AFTER 2005?
@erickhenriquez633 Жыл бұрын
@@StevenBanks123 yeah bc i got the 2004 and sadly dont have it i gotta be checking my tires every once in a while
@daisytinajero85727 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful car. Thank goodness my dad got me into the TL. I got a 2013 Acura TL advance white ext black int for my 20th birthday. Such a nice car. So comfortable. EXTREMELY reliable. I never want to get rid of it.
@No_Transitory2 жыл бұрын
I’ve replaced multiple ac compressors using rock auto for 160 up to 200 bucks. Even got the ac compressor, ac condenser, lots of O-rings, UAC R-134a and ac expansive valves for under 300 (all made by UAC) never had any issues. But I will say in my 2008 Acura TL base I’ve had to replace it twice but the 2nd time it was under warranty. Only draw back is having to reinstall it. But overall Acura’s are amazing cars!
@DeanO91287 жыл бұрын
Another feature I discovered awhile back is a way to turn the day headlights off while parked. You have to start the car with the e-brake pulled up and the headlight switched to off. It's nice if you're trying to be stealthy >:) or just chilling for awhile. As soon as you put the e-brake down the lights will come on. Thanks for the vid tho. I kinda knew most of it but I probably should since I've had the car for like 6 years lol Im curious if that tail light arrow thing was intentional by acura. Either way its a cool new way to look at it
@ricoflamma54303 жыл бұрын
Lmaoo clutch asl
@kash35613 жыл бұрын
@@ricoflamma5430 on bro Finna be fucking inna whip😭😭
@donnyadams19643 жыл бұрын
My 08 TL type S has red footwell lights along with red bezel and etc I was surprised by Acura’s little details on things like this. It’s those little thing that add up to an great car. Love my TL!
@bigdeal41477 жыл бұрын
the 3rd gen acura TL is my favorite. it looks like the bmw e46 m3. if i were to get a used car i would get the 2004-2008 acura tl
@robertcampbell99465 жыл бұрын
The legend & 04-08 are the two best looking cars Acura ever made .
@SugarTasters5 жыл бұрын
My 97 TL was a lot better looking than my 2006. My 2013 TSX SE is also sweeter than my 06 will ever be. But, that’s what’s so great about Acura. Everyone has their favorites.
@olgaalmodova54575 жыл бұрын
I have 2004. Honda Acura 1 owner 14 yrs old runs. Great
@shamiekaminter54086 жыл бұрын
I love this car. I’ve had 2 Acura’s. My Ford Explorer was totaled recently now I’m in search for my first love, Acura TL 🖤💕
@carlosesparzavazquez47534 жыл бұрын
Get a 06-08 Acura TL never get a 00-04 tls they got terrible transmissions and will stall you on highway or anywhere dangerous ... but other than that these cars a beauty and drives amazing . Just maintain the transmission fluid and the car will take care of you
@chrised11157 жыл бұрын
great video, I knew all these except for the led in foot well area because I have an 06, another thing I wanted to mention which I think is really cool is that the windshield wipers slow down and speed up with the speed of the vehicle when on intermittent. for instance, if they are on intermittent and you come to a stop light, the wipers will delay wiping at the speed setting it's on until the vehicle is over 10 MPH again, it's pretty cool!
@MissJanel7 жыл бұрын
I just discovered that on my TL and it is sooo awesome.
@Hmclaren-vc8vf3 жыл бұрын
Which setting is that? Mine has like a wrist turning dial to speed it up and slow it down by twisting and then where you turn the whole thing and it's like a different set of speeds . I'm curious what position it needs to be in to access this feature.. tia
@viridian1263 Жыл бұрын
Im going to try out the transmission reset because my acura has 128k miles on it and I just got it. It shifts hard at times but hopefully the reset will help that issue and it'll be smoother to drive the car. TYSM for this video and useful info.
@elijahhernandez14826 ай бұрын
Did it work? And how many miles do you have on it now?
@SweetCincy16 жыл бұрын
I had a 2006 TL and absolutely LOVED it. Such fun to drive and all these little extras made it the best car I ever owned. However, after a year of ownership (we bought it used), the transmission went. I paid $4k to replace it, then another year goes by and it blew a head gasket. Acura wanted $6k to repair THAT. I had to turn her out to pasture, but I absolutely will get another within the next year or so. Has to be this body style though.
@Jurg71 Жыл бұрын
my 2006 is awesome to drive. I love the sound of the engine as it accelerates, sounds like a mini turbine (to me anyway). I like the get up and go. I've had trouble now with the 3rd gear pressure switch twice and the transmission fluid seems to corrupt way less than 30K miles. This is a great car.
@zackzittel7683 Жыл бұрын
Omg, why would you take it to a dealership!?!?!?!? You could have a low mileage import engine shipped to your door for $1,000 and have it dropped in for less.
@IHopKori Жыл бұрын
i just bought one about 4 days ago and i love it 100%
@nyckolasallen80223 жыл бұрын
Just coming back to this too say this will be my first car and thank you for encouraging I’ll be bck in about 4 months to update
@katerinmijango13403 жыл бұрын
Heyy it’s been 4 months, any updates… I’m looking to get a car like this car in the video for my first car :)
@nyckolasallen80222 жыл бұрын
@@katerinmijango1340 yea sorry late response i ended up finding a 2004 one great price great power makes around 263 to the wheels fun car. May run into some suspension problems but its been a great car to me
@ark6s275 Жыл бұрын
@@nyckolasallen8022 My exact first car too, it was engine swapped no clue how much it makes
@tpz76187 жыл бұрын
Just picked up an 08 TL Type-S and I love it!!! It has more tech than my 14 Focus ST and most noticeably is the nice natural sounding voice for the voice controls, my Focus sounded like a speak and spell!!! Just tried the window trick... AWESOME!!!!
@alexsosna71806 жыл бұрын
Anthony Putzell i bought an 08 TL type s all black with window tint with cash and i’m in love with it. i just wonder how my eventual next car can top it. it’s seriously comfortable and fun to drive. and STILL the best looking Acura ever made
@patrickdunn23247 жыл бұрын
About the AC. My AC went out. Took to a AAA/NAPA certified shop. They wanted $1700 to replace compressor and evaporator etc... Said I'd be back after thinking about it. Went to a mom and pop shop near my house. They found a blown fuse under the hood and told me they keep a supply of these fuses because of these cars(Acura/Accord). Cost $100 because system check and fuse $80, tip $20.
@przemekiwa34437 жыл бұрын
Hard to imagine that the dealer told him the compressor clutch is not replaceable without the whole compressor... Stator Set for the compressor clutch (P/N 38924-RCA-A01) cost less than $100. #12 on this chart: estore.honda.com/honda/images/parts/catalogs/EA/14SEP401/Estore/illustrations2/SEP4B5700A.png The best part is that you should be able to replace the clutch without touching the pressurized refrigerant system. Sounds to me they wanted to up sale bigger repair. If the compressor really does not turn on and this is the problem with the clutch I would certainly repair it - it is a shame for such a nice car to have a faulty A/C!
@trisuper6 жыл бұрын
This is true...my shop replaced the relay for free.
@pamelawalker61746 жыл бұрын
which fuse was it that was blown
@jerryhatcher9014 жыл бұрын
Which fuse??? Bc mines did too
@w.s.soapcompany942 жыл бұрын
@@przemekiwa3443 yeah as soon as he said that I was like ???!did you turn it on and tap the clutch with a screwdriver handle. Did you test the connector with a test light? Your posting car tech videos, did you watch a single KZbin video about A/C diagnostics?!
@Hmclaren-vc8vf3 жыл бұрын
Oh my sweet baby Jesus.. man... I seriously can NOT praise you enough rn.. You are a f**king HERO!! LoL I tried the 35 sec reset thing, man, this car drives 100% better than it did when I first purchased it (about 4 yrs ago).. is feels like showroom quality in comparison.. thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank yooooouuuuuuu!!!¡
@kalonbrown8735 жыл бұрын
Just got one. 2004 year with 145,000 miles for only $1,200. I’m in love 🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽
@jahneeragex59925 жыл бұрын
You got a steal if it’s in great condition
@kalonbrown8735 жыл бұрын
Raymond Banks Well actually the transmission just went on it and the head gasket blew because the temperature gauge wasn’t working properly 😢😢😢
@tammyandthetrex2 жыл бұрын
Opening the windows and roof I love, works about 2 parking spots away and scares the crap out of people near your car.
@vincentferlingere67443 жыл бұрын
This car is one of the most well designed and built vehicles ever made,in my opinion. Its fast,looks great,and is dependable and durable as hell!!!! Thanks Acura
@joaeronaldo83572 жыл бұрын
*Honda
@discipline3318 Жыл бұрын
Yes except the transmission in the 04-06, which is you know, a very important and expensive part in a functioning vehicle
@demislandboys276 жыл бұрын
Everything you said is in the owners manual plus much more, reading is fundamental
@StevenBanks1233 жыл бұрын
It’s true, but manuals are as thick as novels these days.
@HoMiE3277 жыл бұрын
On rainy days with wiper on...put car in neutral press brake pedal to self activate wipers While car is off...turn headlight/drl to off position and pull handbrake... light will remain off until handbrake is released To check how miles left on tank of gas - select trip once it shows gas mileage press the bottom arrow to show number of miles before tank goes empty and up arrow to return to previous mpg screen. For slightly better wide open throttle response turn off VSA
@HoMiE3277 жыл бұрын
There's plenty more just too much to list and explain
@acesauce_media7 жыл бұрын
HoMiE327 wow good information never knew
@andrewskaterrr7 жыл бұрын
Yes there's a Torque Steer Reduction in VSA that can reduce torque up to 30% in 1st gear, and yes you can feel the difference, but losing VSA/Traction Control is not worth it for everyday driving.
@thingsdemystified7 жыл бұрын
Turning off VSA is the first thing I do (when it's dry). What's the point in having the power if you can't use it?
@andrewskaterrr7 жыл бұрын
not crashing???
@HARaZAC2 жыл бұрын
I'm considering this as a fun daily driver. Looks really nice.
@phillyguerrilla4 жыл бұрын
Best hidden feature that very few know about: the secret diagnostic menus
@mr.saucealot49414 жыл бұрын
phillyguerrilla share the knowledge bro! Lol
@joey14583 жыл бұрын
Just bought one yesterday 2008 tl just like this ,76K miles,one owner from a lady.Really well maintained for 8K$.
@brayden2816 жыл бұрын
This is why Acura is the best car brand ever
@angelsuarez34485 жыл бұрын
Its honda brother
@Sohidden5 жыл бұрын
@@angelsuarez3448 I was just about to tell him
@mikeway22234 жыл бұрын
Love mine! Same color and I love the navigation screen. Sound system is amazing. I’m also from Minnesota. All around a great car.
@StevenBanks1233 жыл бұрын
My amplifier is fading fast. I’m at half volume now. It lasted 16 years. A used replacement for the ‘04 is still easy to find and not hard to install.
@charliekelly95175 жыл бұрын
I own a 2008 Acura TL and still looks so much better than these new TL’s. I wish they kept this body style and just made it more bulky, in my opinion. Instead of going more towards a bubbly body style.
@973Santana Жыл бұрын
I had a TL 03 & a 05 I think i had the best 2003 (3.2) version ever!
@uridee53757 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 tl I just walket outside and put the windows down and back up that's awesome something I did not know about my car lol thanks man 🖒
@smoothnc15 жыл бұрын
Just bought 06 I'm in love with it. 👌🏼
@smoothnc14 жыл бұрын
@@caposunappreciated9130 none at all
@smoothnc14 жыл бұрын
@@caposunappreciated9130 how many miles
@smoothnc14 жыл бұрын
@@caposunappreciated9130 oh ok yeah the person I bought mine kept it up real well.
@marcolaufer62797 жыл бұрын
Ya those tips are cool but... I think all us 3rd gen TL owners want to know... How you manage 30mpg?!..
@porsche5584 жыл бұрын
I was getting 19mpg on the highway until the transmission started to fail, then I got 14 mpg.
@dfhhtyu34344 жыл бұрын
I got like 23 on hwy city 16-17
@johnbaldauff55314 жыл бұрын
Shahzaib Merchant I get 30 highway 23 city
@dfhhtyu34344 жыл бұрын
John Baldauff mine staight pipe from 3rd cat prob why I get low mpg
@jorgewuzhear4 жыл бұрын
Don’t take off at every light? I know sounds impossible... it’s just so smooth.. lol
@sloveniesta6 жыл бұрын
Found out about the window opening trick when my car was covered in snow.
@StevenBanks1233 жыл бұрын
😄
@TaylorMMontgomery7 жыл бұрын
wrong man. These cars use the same compressor as the Accord of the same era. I just replaced my condenser, compressor and expansion valve. non-OEM (I purchased Valeo and Denso, well known) works very well. Some of these cars are approaching 15 years old. no need to take it to the stealership. YourMechanic did mine, right in my driveway. I bought all my parts from Rock Auto. Great value!
@Jay_P867 жыл бұрын
Taylor Montgomery TLs are accords in Japan and Europe so engine components are interchangeable. like the old 92-95 civics with 94-01 integras. You're right.
@youngroosevelt387 жыл бұрын
Yeah I can't believe he paid that much =/
@ct4cf7 жыл бұрын
IDK why he thinks that Gen3 TL's A/C compressors are unique. They are not. I wonder who told him that. He must be wholly inexperienced at working on Honda s and Acuras. I'm sure that he meant well, but its just incorrect. Here is the least expensive one that I could find in ten seconds or less: www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Compressor-and-Clutch-for-Acura-TL-V6-2004-2008-Honda-Accord-V6-2003-2007-/192293612973?fits=Year%3A2007%7CMake%3AAcura%7CModel%3ATL%7CSubmodel%3ABase%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A3.2L&hash=item2cc597adad:g:UQgAAOSw4YdYyihG&vxp=mtr Even the title declares multiple fitments: A/C Compressor and Clutch for Acura TL V6 2004-2008 Honda Accord V6 2003-2007
@JPN850R7 жыл бұрын
The 3G TL's are not sold in Japan; the TSX are the Japanese market Accord (Accord Euro). The 3G TL's share the assembly platform with Accords in Ohio. The MSRP for the OEM A/C compressor (I believe it is Denso or Keihin) is at about $700, and the electro-magnetic clutch is at about $95.
@brianharris71106 жыл бұрын
Disconnect hands free module ,no more battery problems,also there is a class action suit because of this,love my TL
@lanethomas21315 жыл бұрын
I have an 06’ and you can tell this guy did some work on the speedometer and the touch screen. Looks very clean though and he keeps good care of his car.
@nickoats59984 жыл бұрын
I knew all these just from being bored and grabby 🤣 I literally sit in my car and play with shit for hours when I'm high
@quakerome45945 жыл бұрын
My 2003 Honda Accord has the same widow feature I learned this from this video and gave it a try thank you 🙏
@ik4sjov4 жыл бұрын
I can't get it to work on my 2004 accord :/
@DarthNero7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I was told that the windscreen wipers have speed sensors built in where if you drive faster, they will wipe faster according to your speed. not sure if it's a 'hidden' feature but many tl owners I met did not know about that feature.
@BornToDriveOfficial7 жыл бұрын
Yep! The TL does have speed-sensitive wipers where the wipe interval is longer at lower speeds and shorter at higher speeds.
@Hmclaren-vc8vf3 жыл бұрын
@@BornToDriveOfficial how to I access this feature?
@mkobd2 жыл бұрын
@@Hmclaren-vc8vf turn on the wipers in auto wipe, one click down
@1in7.8b7 жыл бұрын
Headlight remaining on feature was awesome! Going to try this on my TL
@josephcoleman576 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite features on my TL is the simultaneous opening of the window. Great on those really hot days The heats just pours out
@MidwesternHondas7 жыл бұрын
You also don't have to hold the key when starting the engine, just give it a turn just like locking the door and it will start on its own. Took for awhile to figure that one out!
@fpSmoker7 жыл бұрын
Not on the 04
@greasemonkey14897 жыл бұрын
This is how I turn my drls off, too. Set handbrake and flick the key once. Engine continues to run but body control resets.
@lebebop99317 жыл бұрын
I picked up an 08 Type S with 50k miles on it last summer. I love the car.
@pablosalinas47757 жыл бұрын
lebebop you hit the lottery with that one lol 50K! Damn! That sounds beautiful.
@roboticvenom19356 жыл бұрын
Damn you must have spent well over 10k unless an idiot sold it to you! Nice find.
@roboticvenom19356 жыл бұрын
6th June 1944 your the lucky bastard?!?! A TL with 30k miles?!?! Wtf did u pay 10k? It mustve been around there right.
@Johnny-tq9no6 жыл бұрын
Give me your engine cams now
@SoCalLB_3106 жыл бұрын
Nice... cool stuff man. Just bought 07 TL yesterday.. Love it
@fishyer7776 жыл бұрын
The AC compressor is nothing special. It is the same exact one from the V6 accords. $400 at most.
@heathergill27067 жыл бұрын
Also for the window feature using the key, if you put the key in the door and turn it right to unlock the door that will also roll down your windows beside using the actual clicker
@itzmando7 жыл бұрын
I miss my 2005 TL, it was truly a great car for it's time and still is. Maybe I'll look for a 2007 and 2008 TL as my daily driver and not put as many miles on my MDX. I knew of all these features which made me love this car so much, and really liked the bluetooth system compared to my MDX's as it loses connectivity when first getting in.
@fisephalnoxt7 жыл бұрын
How do the car drives? The handling?
@itzmando7 жыл бұрын
The Acura TL? Well the 04-06 had a much stiffer suspension compared to the 07-08. Some owners complained of too harsh of ride in the earlier model years, so Acura improved its suspension to make it a lot softer. I'd still recommend choosing a 2007-08 model due to the known transmission issues from the 2nd gen TLs getting carried over to the 3rd gen. If you really want best handling then move up to a Type-S which has a more powerful motor, suspension, and overall performance oriented in handling. Handling was superb if you have the right tires, I was in college when I drove mine for 3 years. But I had Kumho's A/S tires that were not the best for quick handling but overall great tire for longevity. When I bought mine it had 95k miles and sold it with 165k. A neighbor bought the car from me so I'll see it on occasion driving around, but I still enjoy my 2011 Acura MDX.
@fisephalnoxt7 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir, for the taking your time to give me these explanations. I really like and consider buying this car in the near future. You have a great day :)
@itzmando7 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could assist. And as an additional resource, if you haven't seen or heard of a forum called AcuraZine. That was a huge tool in researched the pros and cons of the 3rd Gen. TL and the members there are very helpful especially the original owners. It's a very active forum sites, so check it out.
@fisephalnoxt7 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I will do it.
@noelbeso7557 жыл бұрын
I liked the video and just wanted to add that u can roll windows up and down with key only,down ,turn key to the right twice and hold,up,turn key to the left twice and hold,I figured that one out real quick wen I lost my remote and it was 108 outside
@QHall867 жыл бұрын
Nice video. My 2007 Honda Odyssey has all those same features.
@buttcheakyo7 жыл бұрын
Quincy Hall my little brothers 2003 accord has most of these as well
@sadladd7 жыл бұрын
My i3 doesn't :(
@sadladd7 жыл бұрын
Nor does my 7 series :( Fuck you, Germany!
@lucasw92467 жыл бұрын
So did my 1999 Audi a6, Acura was a bit late, at least its cheaper to own.
@trentcraft057 жыл бұрын
Acura is basically just a luxury Honda so features are common
@Murp2684 жыл бұрын
This may have been mentioned in other comments but for those who don't have AC compressor switching on, check the relay in the fuse box first. I was buying a an 04 with no AC an it tired out to be a bad relay. New relay installed and AC ok!
@fere2027 жыл бұрын
There is also two tiny led light by the sun roof button.
@step0verJr5 жыл бұрын
BoliVido B ambient lighting
@ikon82757 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 mint TL and a few of these features even work for the older ones! Thanks PAL!!
@thagerdorn20093 жыл бұрын
Except the fact that the 1999 to 2003 Automatic TL and the 2001 to 2003 Automatic CL transmissions are absolute trash. That was the main downfall to them. I owned an 03 CL Type S with 170k miles and it had a trans replacement at 70k by acura and by 170k it was almost dead.
@zenturious77435 жыл бұрын
Honda Dealer: it's the compressor Scotty kilmer: wrong there trying to rip you off you vents are just stuck closed
@inhawaii49414 жыл бұрын
Might just need a recharge and thats why its not kicking on
@woozie62944 жыл бұрын
I lo e that old fart lmao 😂😂
@TheeCloseR4 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆😆 Accurate AF
@investingshorts8268 Жыл бұрын
8:02 the engine transmission reset function is cool but couldn’t it potentially mess up the car, it seems like an expensive fix if something went wrong
@calebstevens53635 жыл бұрын
This is my first car and I just got it today
@kei0kusanagi4 жыл бұрын
One thing I did noticed about your TL. You have an 07 08 TL but your speed cluster is from a 04 to 06 TL. The non type s model for 07 08 doesn't have the blue light cluster. This car also have the fog lights at the bottom of the bumper, also noting that those only comes in the 07 08 models.
@mrdave7775 жыл бұрын
I have an 06 TL. What a great car! Except for the transmission repairs, I'd place it as a 9/10. I'm also a car connoisseur. You can tell so much by what a car connoisseur drives.
@mplsridah5 жыл бұрын
Bro, these are basic features that come with basically any car of that generation lol but I'm glad you're another Acura lover from Minnesota
@mattmckenna31227 жыл бұрын
When you turn the car off and the car is still in drive, the car is not in park; the car is just still in gear so it won't move. Same thing with manual tranny's. There's no "park", thus "park" is the transmission in gear. Key is locked into the ignition when turned off in gear because there's no clutch for you to start the car in gear; must be in park.
@greasemonkey14897 жыл бұрын
No, this information is wrong.
@adamtrombino1067 жыл бұрын
You are correct, Adam. I know for a fact that automatic transmissions use a parking sprag, which is a mechanical lever inside, that physically locks the output shaft to the differential. ( Same for FWD) It is not in any 'gear' when in park. Since automatic transmissions and transaxles are hydraulic, no 'gear' will work w/o the car running. Unless your car has the automatic electric parking brake ala Mercedes, you can push any automatic trans equipped car, in any selected range except park. It will roll with effort. While I'm not sure why the poster's car didn't immediately roll on the hill as he described, it most likely would've eventually.
@greasemonkey14897 жыл бұрын
Adam, I believe you are understanding it correctly, maybe just using incorrect terminology. In automatic transmissions (and in this case Honda's 3 shaft auto, the parking gear is just a textbook square-toothed gear on the input shaft. A pawl locks the gear when "park" is selected. Since the input shaft and output shaft are mechanically connected via gears and not a hydraulic clutch pack in park, the axles remain locked. Engine off in "D" would allow the shafts to move freely with the exception of friction within the unapplied clutch packs.
@twoO6ixWA6 жыл бұрын
Matt McKenna is
@spongebob6851911 ай бұрын
My 06 TL is stock and it is fast it is the base model and it is in mint condition no messed up leather no cracked dash no nothin it is like brand new and it has been in colorado forever I did take it to Wisconsin once and it fuel economy was surprisingly good
@Tcho21007 жыл бұрын
Bro, Locking the driver side door that make all the other doors lock is not a hidden feature!
@csoileau74787 жыл бұрын
No, it's not..but it does it
@brentjones10066 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking...
@pmessinger6 жыл бұрын
A much better feeling is smiling, looking in the eyes of the jerk that screwed your wife as he slumps to the floor to bleed out on the men's room floor.
@blaqlionking69785 жыл бұрын
Neither are the tail lights that he thinks looks like arrows...🤣
@somieltadeo62465 жыл бұрын
@@blaqlionking6978 they are arrows
@jstarang16 жыл бұрын
Had an 06 in manual six speed now I have the 2010 awd in manual...amazing vehicle
@Phannty7 жыл бұрын
Also, the type s model of the TL has red led lights instead of blue!
@Hmclaren-vc8vf3 жыл бұрын
There's also a blue LED light up by the front interior push lights in my 04 TL.. it illuminates the gear shift area and the drink holders, I believe.. 💙👍
@mr.marinero67477 жыл бұрын
i have a 2009 body style dont know but i like this body style call me crazy but i looking to get a nice acura 2007 manual transmision ...
@kaelillo2 жыл бұрын
picked up an 2004 tl 4 days ago. so shocked by the features and the speed.
@android-ud2nf7 жыл бұрын
who else just got on cars.com to look for one
@kenniboii1927 жыл бұрын
I went to carsforsale.com lol
@agentsquirrell77 жыл бұрын
i already have one luckily, same color too, just one year newer
@Warterdesmanne7 жыл бұрын
Kameron James I love my 07...
@blakrootz7 жыл бұрын
My TL 2006...has many of these same features.
@Warterdesmanne7 жыл бұрын
blakrootz sadly the auto trans 04-06 had some serious issues. the 07-08 got the RL transmission so if you can I would aim for that later model year.
@SuperSnakePlissken Жыл бұрын
Here’s a fact you didn’t have a video. A 2004 Acura TL MT can get at least 287,312 miles. That’s how many miles mine has as of today.
@acuraluver7 жыл бұрын
Very nice vid! i love ur car i have a 2006 TL with Nav and love it! Did u also know with the wipers everytime u take ur foot off the brake it will do a courtesy wipe for u automatically?its pretty neat.. Keep the TL vids coming
@sgtdaye7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but my TL does this, and my Pilot(Touring) does it as well. So not really a TL exclusive feature.
@ImJusThtGuy7 жыл бұрын
sgtdaye it’s a honda feature.
@edwingarcia9001 Жыл бұрын
👍👊👍👊👍 I learn 5 new things buddy,,, I got the other 5 already 🙌👊🙌👊🙌👊
@hectormorrobel93267 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed the video great job! .. I'm looking forward to own an acura but I like the type S😎
@richardcaballero6817 жыл бұрын
hector morrobel just got myself a 2007 type S, she's fun :)
@porsche5584 жыл бұрын
My 2004 suffered from a cracked dash, motor mount failure, hands free phone system failure, Nav screen died, auto transmission failure, and the fuse for the window washer would blow frequently during winter; all before 80,000 miles. The window washer pump fuse was also connected to the outside power mirrors and the auto dimming rearview mirror so those would stop working as well.
@mkobd2 жыл бұрын
auto transmission failure is the only serious thing you listed. even then could be something as simple as a new filter or a flush. motor mounts are easy to replace with hand tools and a jack. your other issues are minor, most can probably be solved with a new MICU… and stop filling water where washer fluid goes dummy
@captinbeyond4 жыл бұрын
I have this same exact car....07 though. And my dash is cracked like a spider web. I would give up all these features shown here in exchange for a decent dash that wasn't cracked ....and not having the HFL not drain the battery if it sets too long without being started.
@DIYAUTO6 жыл бұрын
awesome video! Alot of things I didnt even know! the 3rd generation TL's are definitely the best generation!
@BoricuaTech7 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention that you dont have to hold the key on the on position to start engine. All you have to do is bump the key to on, let it go and engine starts as normal. I noticed you were holding the key until it started no need to that in the tl.
@jtdubbwick83385 жыл бұрын
Carlos Montalvo does this work w auto I just tryed it on my car and still he same ghing
@benjamart12 күн бұрын
HFL module defect that Acura refuses to replace is one of my concerns, if your battery is drained and the area above rear view mirror is warm/hot it's the HFL module that continues to draw current when car is turned off. Dealerships will never tell you about this and I went through 2 batteries before searching online. Good luck.
@trippykidd52677 жыл бұрын
I'm considering on buying an Acura TL type s
@SamIves853 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2008 TL in the same colour AND I live in Minnesota!
@jeremyabrams31223 жыл бұрын
i was looking for a recent comment. how many miles does it have? i’m interested in one and don’t know how long they last.
@SamIves853 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyabrams3122 I bought mine at 120,000 miles. I heard that Honda and Acura are very reliable cars. It's better to get the last year of that body shape, as the first year tends to have issues. They fix most of that by the last year so a 2008 TL is good.
@jeremyabrams31223 жыл бұрын
@@SamIves85 thank you so much I appreciate the info!
@SamIves853 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyabrams3122 you're welcome
@ridub5 жыл бұрын
9:20 i'm gonna try that, i have an 07 TL Base, and my shifts are kinda wacky, ima see if this helps!!!! GRACIAS
@eliasflores52124 жыл бұрын
Same here
@xXAirHeadxX7294 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@Burn_pancakes3 жыл бұрын
Update?
@MEQUPWER7 жыл бұрын
led lighting is called mood lighting and its also in the roof where the map lights are. i have an 08 type s and have had it for 7 years, love my car
@greasemonkey14897 жыл бұрын
*ambient lighting
@cashivan7 жыл бұрын
flappy188 yeah the TSX has them as well, they're blue and my 06 accord has them too and they're like a golden color
@bluehunnids8877 жыл бұрын
flappy188 how many miles was on it when you bought it? & how many is it up to now?
@MEQUPWER7 жыл бұрын
Sunny Skys 17k wen bought 72k now. its clean as they come. garage kept. except for the last 2 months. black auto
@kaylaislas785 жыл бұрын
I love my Tl S Type. It’s a 6 speed and it has so many mile haha but shes well taken care of.
@oldsklteg4 жыл бұрын
Im at 216k on my 6mt
@danyellgarcia2263 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 tl type s....the mirrors automatically do the tilt down when I reverse and pop up the backup camera! I have recently had someone talk mad shit about my car like it's a piece of crap. But I've love loved this car and so many ppl think it's not a 2007! This car is hard to come by I never want to get rid of it
@raaazinjaan22377 жыл бұрын
Effects on leaving your lights on May including Battery needing a jumpstart. View Descretion is advised.