Rolling 600,000 miles in my 2005 Acura TSX on a 9,000 mile cross country road trip!

[@TysonHugie]

Here we go! LMAO @ Luke driving one of my "older models." Thanks for the visit!

[@clymerscarport961]

always good seeing you buddy!

[@LawrenceLouie]

It's awesome to see an update on the TSX the K24 engine is just so rock-solid.

[@jeffreywilliams5871]

So glad to see how well shes been kept over 600,000 miles. My Tsx just hit 85,000 so I'm very pleased to see it will last that long

[@Thermosful]

Incredible. My 2005 TSX has 195K miles and I thought THAT was impressive. Yours is an inspiration

[@Jojeezie]

I have a 2004 Acura TSX with 353k miles on it and I hope it reaches that many miles aswell

[@fastlx13]

My TSX is a baby I'm comparison at 240k. Congratulations on your mile stone. Thank you for the update wonderful trip.

[@skytell]

Beautiful trip, Beautiful car, Beautiful video - Congrats hitting 600K. Crossing my fingers on mine can last just as long as yours on the Forever Honda!

[@emilio.c08]

Tsx is such a underrated car, glad I have mine still

[@Eddance911]

So glad to hear from you again! Your long absence had me worried, especially in light of the pandemic. My mother also lost her job in 2020, so I could understand and relate to your story. Thanks to you and @KiwiCarLife, I decided to get a CL9 Accord. I could not be happier. It was very reasonably priced, is such a joy to drive (especially the manual) and I know it won't give me trouble if I look after it.

[@mikechan2044]

This car is much much cleaner than most of the cars over 80k miles

[@clymerscarport961]

that's why I favor far away shots, HAHA

[@DevonDavies-p7f]

Have you had any serious issues like transmission or engine failures ​@@clymerscarport961

[@linda1503]

Awesome! I have a 2011 TSX that I've been driving for Ubering which has over 409,000 miles. Glad to see I may potentially have many more miles to go!

[@chinchy111]

funny i also uber with a 2012 tsx

[@chinchy111]

Linda at what miles do you do oil changes

[@garrettm7993]

Nice to see the old girl roll over 600k, awesome road trip!

[@45AMT]

Awesome! I see. you traveled to my part of the country. Grew up in GA live in SC Had 4 of these cars and currently drive an 09. I like the first gen style the best. (Yeah I'm like Tyson.) Anyway glad your mishap was only a mirror and a dented belt molding. One of my prior TSX's was in that same pearl white. It's a tri-coat paint and isn't cheap. Anyway enjoyed the adventure. Thanks for posting

[@LapoftheWorld]

The long awaited tale of the next 100k! Looks like a fun trip and we'll probably bookmark a few of those stops for our own future reference.

[@wing0291]

Now people started to know about this cars many use cars dealerships can't keep them they are getting hard to find bc the k24 they have and i am glad I have my tsx bc this cars will be classic cars soon

[@ummmm_okay]

what’s a k24? i have a tsx 2007, does mine have that?

[@wing0291]

@@ummmm_okay If you have this tsx keep it in the garage and get a crapy car bc this tsx are getting hard to find and soon to be classic cars bc they are street legal jdm cars and many people don't know what they have

[@ummmm_okay]

@@wing0291 wait a mintue?! k24 is a engine type?

[@chinchy111]

@@ummmm_okay k24 is the name of the engine yes you have the same one

[@keep_it_low_bro]

@@ummmm_okay YOU have one of the greatest engines ever made in your car.

[@SuperSportfan1]

Congratulations buddy !! Your a local Tsx hero !!

[@omzizo715]

My son has an 09 I'm so glad to see they can hold up!!

[@markpell5654]

My daughter bought a 2006 TSX for $1200 . Has 200k miles on it n is well maintained. I told my daughter to expect many more years of service

[@clymerscarport961]

great price!

[@markpell5654]

@@clymerscarport961 Jusr before the Pandenic prices hit. Her friend had it for sale for $1800 due to some minor scrapes on one side from sliding off the road. Cosmetic. I told her to take $1200 in cash. I found out later it was worth $5k to $6k . Well maintained, timing chain recently changed, n motor loom like new. I currently drive an 03 focus with 305k on it, Mazda engine. I told her if my car could get that, her should get 400k if maintenance was kept up

[@Ainawi]

I'm going to hit 600k kilometers on my 2004 Nissan Sentra, you almost hit a million KMS. Wish you all the best, hope you make it to a million miles 👏

[@ubuntulinuxrules]

Been looking forward to your 6000,000 mile report! Nice!

[@charleschenhua]

I handed down mine to my son at 120K, it's at 145K now. I told my son that it still have about 400K left

[@jacknjill3000]

Wow and that’s a lot of miles! My 96 has 142k and compared to yours, still getting broken in. Oh and after I got the car last years, my alternator was worn out bc of the Bluetooth battery drain issue. I found only a few videos on this and after I unplugged the Bluetooth that would stay on even after being only parked, would drain the battery. Great video and love how you take toad trips and share your findings. Glad u were able to find another side mirror in white. I thought those were hard to change out bc of the Airi mirror controls.

[@clymerscarport961]

thanks for the comment Aaron! The mirrors are pretty easy to swap out. if you have the tools on hand, 5 minutes should do it. plug & play!👍

[@DJPapiatl]

Hey Clymer welcome back I see the TSX had made it to 600k awesome..

[@clymerscarport961]

Hey DJ! Yeah, it's been way to long...

[@dc-gm9tm]

This is awesome. My legend has 310k (on the frame) but this is nuts.

[@keep_it_low_bro]

Man you give me so much hope for my Tsx, I'm at 260k on an 05 5AT.

[@spadgm]

That is a great achievement, cars only last that long with a good owner and tlc!

[@josebravo5125]

Hopefully my 08 tsx with 170k miles will reach this. Currently investing in new parts to fix it up for the next 100k.

[@random8625]

Can you give us a mileage update? Much appreciated!

[@johncrangle9194]

Damn man. You’re putting my 07 with 295k miles to shame haha. They are fantastic vehicles though! Bulletproof

[@johnp4584]

Nice video! I have an 05 tsx and just hit 138k 😅

[@tynitty7363]

Damn 600k wow

[@dyno5517]

Still hasn't peeled the blue plastic over the door sills. What a guy

[@clymerscarport961]

guilty!🤣

[@attacktheculdesac_]

Heeltoe love ❤️ Great stuff as always

[@jeffrs82]

Wow nice to see this. Love your TSX , congratulations

[@midnightmystery544]

Looks like y'all had a great trip. Congratulations on 600K

[@clymerscarport961]

Thanks man!

[@shauncuff92]

Just bought last year-14. Hoping to get the most out of my TSX! Japanese builds are better. Thanks for the video. Cool trip!

[@nasimwehbe8410]

Ok, she's almost mint. Love this video.

[@clymerscarport961]

Thanks Nasim!

[@SeventyEightCivic]

Congrats

[@clymerscarport961]

Thanks!

[@zachhaus8488]

Liked and subbed. You got my attention!

[@clymerscarport961]

thank you Zach! love the profile pic!

[@logansmokes.2762]

My 04 slvr TSX is at 263 k right now not as clean the paints faded and a couple years back there was a fender bender with the front bumper and grille that I haven’t replaced yet.

[@clymerscarport961]

as long as she's still running, she's doing her job. cosmetics can come later.

[@thedudesgrass]

I have a 2005 TSX with 230,000 in Ohio. The car is great!! I love it.. I believe it will go another 250,000

[@Sparweb_Projects]

Wow, I thought my TSX was up there, having over 250K on it (426,000 km). Fun fact, my TSX has hit 1 deer and "been hit" by 2 deer, and survived intact. Yes, sometimes deer are so stupid that they crash into you even when you stopped in time (the excellent Acura brakes didn't help me that time). One deer hit so hard it ripped the mirror off, just like your mishap.

[@Jojeezie]

Awesome Drive!!

[@clymerscarport961]

it was! I wish I could do this every year!

[@noelaguilar3133]

I have a 08 tsx and have only 152k im trying to keep the milles low . but hondas best engine ever made.

[@ZMCarsandMore]

That's a lot of miles!

[@coolshariq]

Wow what a adventure simply amazing congrats on hitting 600,000 miles only 400k to 1 million miles hopefully my Acura RL can achieve that milestone.

[@_tvshin3861]

I have 2006 tsx bought brand new in Hawaii . Still have now with 95k miles. Imaging 16 years I have 100k miles. I need another 80 years to go 600k miles like you 🤣 . Maybe I die before that time . By the way, your car still in good shape tho 👍

[@clymerscarport961]

thanks! you'll have to do many laps around the island to catch up!

[@gaving321]

Wow I’ve a diesel cdti , hope mine lasts that long

[@RSXSykO]

Oh wait just just seen that you picked up a mirror. Let me finish watching the redt of the video lol.

[@clymerscarport961]

😁

[@CluelessEngineer]

That's 1,000,000 Kilometers here in Canada

[@clymerscarport961]

almost! that's the next goal.

[@handyhermit8659]

Go and visit Scotty Kilmer in Tennessee so you can get the seal of approval from him 😅😁

[@Arnerse]

How fun man! Great commentating and fun pictures. Any tips for purchasing a vehicle of this make and model or what to look for? I see them all over the road still

[@clymerscarport961]

maintenance records are the key!

[@theopenroadahead]

Ah, such a cool video! I enjoyed the way you put this video together as a retrospective, and your humor was spot-on (gave me more than a few chuckles). Great to see the TSX continue to accrue miles. How is it holding up? Any service or repairs in the near future for it?

[@clymerscarport961]

I had to replace the fans after we got back & did some other things. planning on doing the 500k-600k maintenance vid as well as a 600k walk around!

[@importfanboy7805]

pretty cool man

[@clymerscarport961]

thanks!

[@xj4life100]

I have a 2007 tsx. Almost 200k. What tires have you had the best luck with?

[@clymerscarport961]

I've always bought all season in Nov, as I was going thru a set a year & tried all different brands. But I had a set of Dunlops that were awesome!

[@mbenz350]

Wow impressive my bmw e90 has half of yours we’ll see

[@Cam-pe3nd]

Damn, I've got like 220k on mine. At this point it'll probably outlive me.

[@sdboy1978]

I had 246,000 miles on a 2008 TSX and I ended up selling it. The engine didn’t burn oil, the transmission shifted fine and the radiator was original. The only thing was the that i changed the AC compressor 4 times, changed the PS pump 3 times, suspension mounts were worn, the wheel bearings were about to go out, and the paint was faded. The faded paint came as a result of my sister in law who borrowed it for 2 years, parked it outside and never had it waxed! 😔

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

did you use Acura/honda power steering fluid only? Acura/Honda power steering systems are different and only work well with fluid from the dealer. Any aftermarket fluid just doesn't cut it. Also, what brand AC compressor did you use for the replacements?

[@sdboy1978]

@@Rekt-M8-v4 the PS fluid is Honda. the parts were all aftermarket.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

Where did you get the stickers for the back window? I have two 300k fusions. Want the world to know.

[@clymerscarport961]

on ebay of all places. but any local sticker shop could do it for you.

[@roskataqv]

Congrats on your milestone, solid car the TSX, btw is yours lowered, have you had the axle vibration issues?

[@clymerscarport961]

thanks! stock height & I've replaced the axle twice (so far) due to the vibration.

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

Could I use a 10 second clip of your milestone for my upcoming video? I’ll make full citations/mentions. Congrats. I just sold mine with 245k miles.

[@clymerscarport961]

@@JuanCarlosLTO You have my permission. Send me a link when it's up👍

[@JuanCarlosLTO]

@@clymerscarport961 will do! Thanks!

[@maverickperson5443]

Curios, how often did you replace any wheel bearing or any suspension components and starter? What was the frequency for changing other fluids like PS, coolant, etc? Thx

[@clymerscarport961]

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[@eiyrie2990]

I have a TSX with about 145,000 miles on it. I got it at about 120,000 miles, it is in great condition. The only problem I have is that I know that I have to get a transmission flush done on it , however I don't know when the last transmission flush was done, if ever. So I am worried the transmission will start slipping if I do the transmission flush.

[@user-ek5nl1jc4b]

Don't do a flush, just get about 4 quarts of HONDA oem fluid. It takes about 3.5 quarts to do a drain and fill. Drive it for a little while and do another drain and fill. That way you are gradually adding new fluid to the system.

[@eiyrie2990]

@@user-ek5nl1jc4b thank you brother!

[@user-ek5nl1jc4b]

@@eiyrie2990 no problem, just make sure you get fluid from honda/Acura, do not get aftermarket transmission fluid, hondas/acuras are picky about transmission fluid. I recently did the second drain and fill on my tsx and it's doing fine.

[@davidprosper3460]

Pretty amazing. Is this also your daily driver?

[@clymerscarport961]

yes it is my daily. altho I don't daily as much as I used to.

[@ripDigitalGraveyard]

Haha, I live in Morganton, I never expected someone to say they have visited there

[@clymerscarport961]

I think it's a nice little town! do you remember the VR arcade in town by the McDonald's? closed down a couple years ago?

[@ripDigitalGraveyard]

@@clymerscarport961 sadly no, but I would have loved to have gone

[@clymerscarport961]

@@ripDigitalGraveyard that was my brothers store. they shut it down before the Rona.

[@earlevans3774]

What did you do keep up the car for 600,000?! I have 218,000 on mine and I would love to keep it for another 200,000 miles.

[@clymerscarport961]

Maintenance, Maintenance,Maintenance! I have a 5 part video series on my channel of all the Maintenance done up to 500k miles if you wanna check it out. Thanks!

[@earlevans3774]

@@clymerscarport961 will do!!

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

Have you ever considered installing a clear bra on the bumper and hood to prevent any rock chips since you do a lot of highway driving?

[@clymerscarport961]

I have, but the front end is riddled with chips. so I have to wait for a respray.

[@ananddaswani]

My audio for my TSX has run its course. Any ideas TSX community what I could do to bring it back to its current charm?

[@Dance1617]

new system

[@ryanbrown3309]

Did you always take the car to the dealership? Or did you find/use a trusted mechanic for maintenance?

[@clymerscarport961]

always the dealer. they became my trusted mechanic.

[@mlxg8123]

should you switch to N or P when at a red light or stay in D?

[@averyalexander2303]

Depends how long the light is. When I had an automatic I would always shift to neutral when I was going to be stopped at a long light, railroad crossing, etc to keep the transmission cooler and save a little fuel, but there's no harm in leaving it in gear for short periods of time.

[@khansaab36]

Congrats man, awesome road trip, was almost poetic. Couple of questions if you don't mind me asking, is the engine and tranny original, what was the most expensive repair you had done?

[@clymerscarport961]

thanks. I'm the original owner & it is the original drive train with no rebuilds!

[@khansaab36]

@@clymerscarport961 awesome bro, keep it up, good luck. Hope you hit a million

[@naturalgainzzz7005]

What repairs of you done in that last 300k? Original engine and trans?

[@clymerscarport961]

I have a 4 part series on here that covers up to 500k of my dealer maintenance if you wanna check it out.

[@naturalgainzzz7005]

@@clymerscarport961 ok man thanks...gotta love the K series...they have amazing highway power to

[@dkis8730]

Original motor and trans? I can't imagine a Honda automatic lasting 6k

[@clymerscarport961]

I'm the original owner, bought it new with just 5 miles on it. It's the original motor & trans with no rebuilds on either to date!

[@keep_it_low_bro]

@@clymerscarport961That's insane 😅 Makes me happy with laughter. Routine maintenance is all these Gems need to keep on going and going....Vtec Flowing 🤣

[@felony7893]

@@keep_it_low_bro cars never hit vtec I would guess

[@clymerscarport961]

@@felony7893 this car sees vtec all the time. I don't baby this thing. it's been in mud past the rockers, hundreds of miles of dirt roads, constantly passing truck pulling trailers on mountain roads & so on. it wishes it was pampered🤣

[@felony7893]

@@clymerscarport961 okay then that’s badazz it’s lasted this long, got an 05 TSX 6/spd with 190k

[@iheartgs400]

I miss my 05, 06, 08 one had a pleasure of owning this car three times. The manual especially is zippy for DD doesn’t take much to make this a track machine.

[@RSXSykO]

I have a white mirror if you need 1

[@ZDriver1996]

I'm at 160,000 on mine! I got a ways to go :) ...

[@sgtdonut2407]

Lol we got ways to go I’m at 164k 07 TSX

[@ZDriver1996]

@@sgtdonut2407 2005 tsx here and extremely well cared for :) hoping for a long life for our cars

[@Dance1617]

Has your car had the oil burning issues? Did you get a fix and what did you do?

[@clymerscarport961]

fortunately I've never really had the oil burning issues that Many owners have to deal with.

[@chinchy111]

oil burning isnt really a problem but if you want to fix it you have to get new oil control rings they go around the pistons and keep scraping the oil back down but over time the rings wear down and oil starts getting into the combustion chamber

[@CL9k24a3]

@@chinchy111 engine flush will fix that for you

[@mannypalacios76]

my mazda3 got 400,000

[@clymerscarport961]

that's really good for a Mazda! You must take great care of that thing! Congrats!

[@markpell5654]

My 03 focus has 306k miles on it. I wondered why the motor keeps lasting. Oh ok it’s a Mazda engine

[@eiyrie2990]

I've always wanted a Mazda 3 but worried about durability issues haha . What year is it if you don't mind me asking?

[@zero2sixty244]

Assuming this has the V6, how many timing belts have you done? Also did you say in the past this car has been totaled and fixed before of any I confusing it with another car

[@clymerscarport961]

it's a 4 cylinder on it's original chain. the car has been totaled twice, & repaired twice.

[@zero2sixty244]

@@clymerscarport961 thanks! I definitely thought I remembered you mentioning it years ago, glad the journey continues with the TSX!

[@chinchy111]

this first generation tsx only had the 4 cylinder its the second generation tsx that had both the 4 or the v6

[@ericmanso7355]

How's your suspension does a shake or wobble 600k miles insane I have 170,000 Acura TL and I feel like it's getting too old but I'm like no this is only a quarter of his life

[@clymerscarport961]

I replaced the struts after 400k, but they were still OK with no leaks. a couple of bushing replacements & a steering wrack due to a collision, but overall very sound with no issues!

[@ericmanso7355]

@@clymerscarport961 That's amazing thanks for the response

[@user-nf6lt7ip9s]

Update please, how is this car now? How many miles?

[@clymerscarport961]

@@user-nf6lt7ip9s 617,000. I took a job working from home, so the miles on going on even slooower now!😆

[@user-nf6lt7ip9s]

@clymerscarport961 wow!!!! 617k and counting. That's awesome 👌. I got a 2012 Acura TSX purchased with 100k miles on it. Hope to get the same run out of mine with proper care and maintenance.

[@cabinchair]

@@user-nf6lt7ip9s i have 09 with about 220k

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

Had an 04 TSX miss the car with 88K miles, but traded her in for a RDX in 2011. Will you keep this car until it hits 999,999 miles?

[@clymerscarport961]

yes indeed!

[@franky-fr9ow]

Did it have a spoiler

[@SONNFLOWER]

Bro how much money have you spent on gas

[@clymerscarport961]

probably $75k or more from 2005 to now 😄

[@SONNFLOWER]

@@clymerscarport961 that’s a lot of money spent on gas ⛽️

[@josetinajero6949]

2005 sitting at 243k

[@nathandeleon7358]

Does AC still work ?? Did you have to make repairs

[@clymerscarport961]

yup, still works! of course I had to replace practically the whole ac system after 400k miles, but she still works!👍

[@toyotacamry1239]

Wow Mostly highway miles ?

[@clymerscarport961]

it's probably a 70% highway 30% city split.

[@toyotacamry1239]

@@clymerscarport961 very nice you go by book scheduled maintenance or u just DIY what ever it needs ?

[@clymerscarport961]

@@toyotacamry1239 scheduled & preventative

[@toyotacamry1239]

@@clymerscarport961 nice i saw ur comment that its original engine and transmission owned brand new . Is pwr steering ,ac comp. Alternator , wheel bearing still all original ? If u dont mind me asking and thx .

[@clymerscarport961]

@@toyotacamry1239 per steering rebuilt, ac complete replacement, & new alternator.

[@mitsurimcclay6788]

They sell Reese’s floaties at the Hershey’s world? How awesome is that😂

[@clymerscarport961]

they sold all kinds of stuff!

[@marklo4416]

i wonder if he has transmission problems??? 2004-2006 has transmission problem.

[@clymerscarport961]

no transmission problems with mine.

[@justaregularguy3827]

Flush it every 30k or less as we do at my dealership

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

I think you are mistaking it with the Acura Tl of those years. The Acura TSX doesn't have any transmission problems. The TL only had problems for 2004 and 2005 models.

[@justaregularguy3827]

@@Rekt-M8-v4 yes but certain tsx on the line had slightly damaged and cracked gears in the 5 speed autos I know as I remmember doing the warra ty trannys and recalls.... Not fun paid like 6 hours warranty time Your referring to the torque the auto tl would generate originally since most people never flushed them and they put it into manual gearing and ran them hard that's why they also popped on those 04-05 TL's but those the old crvs 04-06 if I remember correctly and the pilot's had issues.. Shit happens

[@justaregularguy3827]

@@Rekt-M8-v4 The recall was for the ecu but if it would start unexpectedly or when it wasn't changing gears correctly because they got gunked up it controls the auto trannys shifting and a few were breaking at high speed in those manual modes when you would slap the lever back to D

[@AbdiMohamed-by1xz]

I have a Toyota Avalon 2011 With 273k I did the transmission Around 255k Also change the battery and alternator Should I get anther car or just keep the Avalon Where I’m at Nobody don’t drive this car

[@danjones3402]

If the engine and transmission is good why get rid of it unless it's becoming a money pit? Toyota engines can last well over 400, 000 miles if properly maintained. It really depends on how much you value the car..

[@cali_cal]

Didn't see timing belt changes?

[@clymerscarport961]

The TSX has a timing chain (no belt) & I haven't changed it yet.

[@chinchy111]

Do you still use 93 gas?

[@clymerscarport961]

I do!

[@keep_it_low_bro]

It's the only gas recommended for this car.

[@Shan2004_]

You came to Mississippi smh

[@RomeroProd]

How many miles now in 2024?

[@clymerscarport961]

616,500+

[@mercedesgibson8269]

I own a acura tsx 2011 with 220k on it. The transmission has been changed twice. Don’t recommend these cars but to each their own🫣😩

[@TheBboyRyujin]

Do you drain & refill the automatic transmission?

[@artrea849]

@@TheBboyRyujinmaybe that’s why. i heard if u do it, the trans fucks up

[@May16Joe]

@@TheBboyRyujin I drained and refill mine and change them every 20k, 255k on the clock and still shifting like new.