| brucehallberg |
I'm the proud new owner (lessee, actually) of a 2007 MDX sport/ent that I've had for about 1.5 weeks now. I traded a 2004 TL that I liked quite a bit, but must say that the 2007 MDX is a real honey.
The MDX was delivered with about 38-39psi in all four tires. I bled them down a bit to around 36, but didn't go all the way to the spec of 32psi on the theory that the slightly higher pressure is probably improving my mileage somewhat.
However, I've been wondering if anyone has experimented with spec vs. higher pressures and has any opinions on the change in ride, handling, mileage, or anything else between 32psi and 38-40psi.
Thanks!
Bruce |
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| EXCALIBUR |
brucehallberg,
35 psi works for me.:4: |
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| G. COLTON |
35 is about where I keep mine.
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| tmls |
| I'm running 32 lbs in mine. Basically by lowering the pressure you are reducing the touchy ness of the vehicle. I found 36 was a little to sensitive for me, particulary in the freeway. So far 32 is working great for me. You not constantly making corrections as often. |
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| drknkboot |
| When I received my X, i did not check the tire pressure. I checked it the other day on all four tire, and they were at a whopping 42 psi. I deflated my tires down to 35/36 psi, and the car has actually improved it's gas mileage, and the ride is significantly smoother. |
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| Fabvsix |
What ever happened to Total Quality Inpection ACURA DEALERS????????? This is suppose to be one of the many steps taken which is to lower the tire pressure during TQI !!!!!!!!! Every time I've bought my Acura's the tire pressure was WELL over 40 psi!
Anyway I keep mine at 32 psi.....
30 psi for my 04 RL and what ever the door jam says for our 07 RDX. I never put more as it lowers the ride quality and enhances road noise! |
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| brucehallberg |
For those of you following this, I decided to drop my pressures to factory spec and will report back on whatever change I perceive. The argument about cutting down tire noise was persuasive to me, I hate tire noise!
Saw this in an Acura service newsletter:
Always Check Tire
Pressures at TQI
We really can’t emphasize this enough: At TQI,
always check the tire pressures, and set them to
the correct cold inflation values listed on the
driver’s doorjamb sticker.
New vehicles get shipped from the factory with
tire pressures set from 40 to 45 psi. This is
intentionally done to prevent flat spots from
forming during the long haul.
If you forget to check and adjust the tire pressures
at TQI, you could find yourself having to deal
with these typical new vehicle owner complaints:
Overinflated Tires
• Tire tread wears excessively or unevenly in the
middle
• Steering feels vague
• Vehicle rides harsh or stiff
• Tires make a lot of road noise
• Vehicle drifts or pulls to one side or the other
Underinflated Tires
• Tire tread wears excessively or unevenly on
the outside edges
• Steering feels heavy
• Fuel economy drops
Unevenly Inflated Tires
• TPMS indicator comes on
• Uneven tire pressures are indicated
To ensure each new Acura that rolls off your
dealership’s lot gives its new owner the very best
in performance, comfort, and safety, make sure it’s
delivered with the correct tire pressures. If any tire
has excessively low pressure, it goes without
saying you need to check it for a possible leak and
make any needed repairs.
The same can be said about the spare tire.
Although it’s out of sight and out of mind, the new
owner expects a dependable working spare in the
event of a roadside emergency.
Something as simple as correct tire pressure can
have a powerful impact on how your client views
the product, your dealership, and the Acura
brand. And that, of course, can impact your
dealership’s sales and service business. |
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| theseans |
keep mine @ 35 psi, love when they heat-up to 40psi on the highway...suspect gas mileage gets a touch better when they're tight as a snare-drum....
hey Bruce....how much did you like that TL...want to buy the wife a 2004, and see you're an expert. please elaborate on it's strengths and weaknesses. |
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| brucehallberg |
quote:
Originally posted by theseans
keep mine @ 35 psi, love when they heat-up to 40psi on the highway...suspect gas mileage gets a touch better when they're tight as a snare-drum....
hey Bruce....how much did you like that TL...want to buy the wife a 2004, and see you're an expert. please elaborate on it's strengths and weaknesses.
I don't know about expert, but I had it for 50K miles and about 41 months. Liked it a ton. Acura got the ride on that vehicle PERFECT, IMO. Smooth and comfortable on the highway, but handled very nicely. Only two problems with the car, first was the driver memory module needing to be replaced (an early series problem that got fixed pretty quickly) and right around 48K the handsfreelink system needed to get replaced. Oh, and around 30k the front rotors warped slightly. Acura did a one-time complimentary brake job on the car to correct, guess it was a common enough problem that they offered to do this without my asking. Did not reoccur.
Unlike the bimmers I've had, I didn't worry about the car needing mysterious multi-thousand dollar repairs after warranty. (Never own a BMW out of warranty of some kind!)
Only thing that would make the TL a complete 3-series beater would be either SH-AWD or RWD, but it's quite good for a FWD vehicle. And you only notice the difference when you're pushing it, which most people don't do very often.
I would imagine your wife would like it a lot, if she likes a sporty-flavored car that's still practical, good looking, and comfortable. I mostly traded it for the MDX because I wanted something larger and it was just time for me.
Happy to answer any questions about it.
Best,
Bruce |
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| theseans |
Thanks Bruce, exactly what I suspected. As you mentioned, could only be better for me if it was rear or awd. As for the wife, she'll love it I suspect. Sean
quote:
Originally posted by brucehallberg
I don't know about expert, but I had it for 50K miles and about 41 months. Liked it a ton. Acura got the ride on that vehicle PERFECT, IMO. Smooth and comfortable on the highway, but handled very nicely. Only two problems with the car, first was the driver memory module needing to be replaced (an early series problem that got fixed pretty quickly) and right around 48K the handsfreelink system needed to get replaced. Oh, and around 30k the front rotors warped slightly. Acura did a one-time complimentary brake job on the car to correct, guess it was a common enough problem that they offered to do this without my asking. Did not reoccur.
Unlike the bimmers I've had, I didn't worry about the car needing mysterious multi-thousand dollar repairs after warranty. (Never own a BMW out of warranty of some kind!)
Only thing that would make the TL a complete 3-series beater would be either SH-AWD or RWD, but it's quite good for a FWD vehicle. And you only notice the difference when you're pushing it, which most people don't do very often.
I would imagine your wife would like it a lot, if she likes a sporty-flavored car that's still practical, good looking, and comfortable. I mostly traded it for the MDX because I wanted something larger and it was just time for me.
Happy to answer any questions about it.
Best,
Bruce
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| dj-mdx2 |
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Originally posted by theseans
Thanks Bruce, exactly what I suspected. As you mentioned, could only be better for me if it was rear or awd. As for the wife, she'll love it I suspect. Sean
Wait one more model year and you might get what you wish for. |
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