| fiighterr |
1. My 2003 MDX was torture me today. With 115 degrees in Las Vegas, suddently the driver back seat was getting hot with no touching the heated button. My ass was okay but the back was as hot as I was in the oven! I had to put extra clothes to protect my back. Please help me ASAP. I am thinking how the hell I will be able drive back to Los Angeles this weekend!
2. Last week, I replaced 4 tires for my 2000 RAV4. Dunlop brand with the maxium pressure on the tire was 44 psi but the sell guy told me based on the weight of my car, he recommeded 35 psi. From the manual, it said 32 psi! I am confused now. My MDX with Michielin, I always follow the Acura manual (35 psi) and of course MDX is MUCH heavier than Toyota RAV4 2000?
Thank you for your help.
_Tom_ |
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| QRTLOW |
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Originally posted by fiighterr
2. Last week, I replaced 4 tires for my 2000 RAV4. Dunlop brand with the maxium pressure on the tire was 44 psi but the sell guy told me based on the weight of my car, he recommended 35 psi. From the manual, it said 32 psi! I am confused now. My MDX with Michielin, I always follow the Acura manual (35 psi) and of course MDX is MUCH heavier than Toyota RAV4 2000?
Thank you for your help.
_Tom_
Forget the guys speculation on what he thinks it should be and get down and read what is on the sidewalls. That pertains to the specific tire. Also, being in the desert, check your pressure when the tires are hot. You'll get a lower reading if you fill them cold. Here in Phoenix we hear all the time of people over-filling and when they get hot KABOOM! |
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| shootist |
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Originally posted by QRTLOW
... Also, being in the desert, check your pressure when the tires are hot. You'll get a lower reading if you fill them cold. Here in Phoenix we hear all the time of people over-filling and when they get hot KABOOM!
Geez- that sounds like bad advice. Follow what Acura and the tire manufacturer say: they specify the inflation pressure Cold. |
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| Sinecure |
Does anyone fill based on the sidewall? That's supposed to be the max that tire will handle, not what's recommended for your vehicle. For me I go a few psi over what's written on the doorsill of the MDX.
As for your seat. I don't know, but is there a fuse for seat heaters that doesn't impact other items in the car? If so, just pull the fuse until you get back and take it and have it checked out. It may also control the seat adjustments so make sure you have the seat where you want it before you pull the plug. If the fuse controls other items, consider looking under the seat for the plug that provides power. Unplug it. Just a thought from someone who is not a tech. Take it for what its worth (or what you paid for my advice). |
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| X2Z |
| Can't help you with question 1 but can shed some light on question 2. I have Falken tires with a max pressure of 50 psi written on the side wall. I called Falken's tech support (because I know there is no way I am putting 50 psi in there) and they said to use acura's oe tire pressure. The max pressure listiing is for the max pressure that the tire can handle at max load. Hope this helps. |
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| fiighterr |
| Thanks for your help. Do you know what fuse and where that I need to remove? |
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| Sinecure |
| Not a clue. I suppose I could go out and read the manual, but so could you. RTFM |
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| QRTLOW |
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Originally posted by shootist
Geez- that sounds like bad advice. Follow what Acura and the tire manufacturer say: they specify the inflation pressure Cold.
I'v lived and driven in Phoenix for over 25 years. We get temps over 115 deg for several days, and the nights don't drop below 100.
I don't know what your summers are like where you live, but its well known around here that during "the dog days" asphalt reaches temperature over 200 deg. This is a seasonal rule to follow to be sure, but if you fill your tires in the morning when they are 89 degrees in your garage, and drive in these temperatures your tire pressure goes up, it's not rocket science.
All good tires can deal with it though. The blowouts occur when these variables combine with compromised and faulty tires, (cracked sidewalls, soft spots on sidewalls, punctures etc). |
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| QRTLOW |
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Originally posted by X2Z
Can't help you with question 1 but can shed some light on question 2. I have Falken tires with a max pressure of 50 psi written on the side wall. I called Falken's tech support (because I know there is no way I am putting 50 psi in there) and they said to use acura's oe tire pressure. The max pressure listiing is for the max pressure that the tire can handle at max load. Hope this helps.
Wow! Do we throw TFM away? My Michelin Energy's say 55PSI Max. |
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