| BaldEagle |
This subject comes up often on this site.
Thought I would do a poll of our members to see how much of a problem this is.
(edited. Question should read: "Check one of the following to best describe your experience with the MDX gas tank sloshing:" Must have exceeded spaces allowed on the question and the last few letters were omitted.) |
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| mdxxxx |
| I have heard it slosh occasionally, it's no big deal. |
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| nugg_dawg |
| It has when I shifted from reverse to drive and stuff like that. But not recently. |
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| laborlitigator |
| Not once. . . |
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| DaleB |
| We heard some sloshing on our bay area wine tour event! Someone said it wasn't the tank in the Xs........ :19: :2: |
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| ace3 |
| Nope, no sloshes here. Should i feel lucky? |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by DaleB
We heard some sloshing on our bay area wine tour event! Someone said it wasn't the tank in the Xs........ :19: :2:
Yeah, eager to slosh again! :2: |
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| BaldEagle |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
Yeah, eager to slosh again! :2:
I assume the picture on the home page was taken before the sloshing began. No one looks sloshed.
Will definitely try to make the next one (meet) because my tank does not slosh and sloshing sounds like fun. |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by BaldEagle
I assume the picture on the home page was taken before the sloshing began. No one looks sloshed.
Will definitely try to make the next one (meet) because my tank does not slosh and sloshing sounds like fun.
Take a look at the pictures taken at Sassafras restaurant later that evening:D |
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| DaleB |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
Take a look at the pictures taken at Sassafras restaurant later that evening:D
It's a good sign that you can remember it! |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by DaleB
It's a good sign that you can remember it!
LOL!:D DaleB, did you get my email? |
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| DaleB |
| YUP! that sounds fine.. I replied with a suggested time, etc. Also waiting from a reply from our partners in crime. |
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| BaldEagle |
I have a question for those of you that are regular sloshers:
Do you get average, better than average, or worse than average MPG? |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by BaldEagle
I have a question for those of you that are regular sloshers:
Do you get average, better than average, or worse than average MPG?
Average. 16-17mpg city, 22-23mpg Highway... |
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| BaldEagle |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
Average. 16-17mpg city, 22-23mpg Highway...
My guess is that would be average MPG but you are only an "occasional slosher". (not counting the MDX meet) |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by BaldEagle
My guess is that would be average MPG but you are only an "occasional slosher". (not counting the MDX meet)
LOL, quite accurate... Will you come down to slosh with us next time? :D |
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| BaldEagle |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
LOL, quite accurate... Will you come down to slosh with us next time? :D
Will do my best to make the next one. Wanted to go last time but business matters came up and was unable to do so.
Are any plans being made for the next one? How about a slosh in the snow? Shasta Ski Park? Tahoe? |
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| dbehrens |
I heard it for the first time last night. I was driving slowly (5mph) and came to a sudden stop. There was a small thud followed by slight sloshing sound. I had about 3/4 of a tank, the radio off and I was listening for it. I was able to recreate this several times.
If I had not been a member of this site, I doubt I ever would have noticed it. My solution is to turn my radio back up! :4: |
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| donsev |
| In my experience the gas tank "sloshing" sound will only occur with a Full to 3/4 Full tank. After that the internal baffles seem to do a pretty good job of preventing the movement of the fuel within the tank. (the sound more accurately resembles a bowling ball rolling around in back - but very muted) |
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| mdxxxx |
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Originally posted by jmj
...Does anyone know why it won't let me enter my poll choice? I always get a error message that says "session is invalid try again." Anyone else have this problem?
Do you get this message when attepmting to vote on other polls?
Hmm, obviously, you can post, so you are logged in...:confused: |
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| jmj |
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Do you get this message when attepting to vote on other polls?
Yes, I have tried to vote on other polls since I have been coming here and have gotten the same message so I just gave up. I didn't know if there was something that needed to be fixed in my profile or not. I looked it over and couldn't find anything. I was just wondering if anyone else had this happen to them or am I the only one? Guess I'll have to keep putting all my votes in writing. |
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| ndahbar |
| Count me in. I am getting it in my car too. Gas tank is almost full. It's a little disconcerting but it's fine since I know exactly what that is, thanks to this site. I'll call my salesman anyway and ask what the technicians think. BTW the sound NEVER lasts more than 1/2 a second, and it doesn't happen ALWAYS. I've driven the car only for like 1 hour now, but lots of stop and go. I'd say 1/10 times I notice the sound. |
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| Alonmdx |
Thank you for addressing this issue here.
It's not just a slosh I have but it's rather a loud "boom" which is very much annoying.
Can anybody suggest on that. I guess if not every single MDX does this noise then something wrong with either the tank or its attachment to the frame.
Thak you. |
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| DEZRVIT |
| Sloshing mostly when full, almost never when on "E". |
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| BaldEagle |
This feature(?) of the MDX, although dormant for a while, has come up frequently on this site. As the poll indicates it is very minor to non noticeable for most. Under the right conditions the MDX gas tank will slosh.
I have a theory on why some find this happening on a more regular basis.
I believe if you drive the MDX hard and aggressively it will be more of an issue. Heavy acceleration and braking when the tank 1/2 full to full is when it is noticeable.
That is why I wondered earlier in this thread if the MPG of regular sloshers is below average.
If you slosh on a regular basis are you also getting poor MPG? |
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| Alonmdx |
I am not an aggressive driver at all, but loud thumps occur even at very low speed when the car comes to a stop. I left my MDX with a dealer. They told me that this is absolutely normal for this vehicle. The also gave me a printout of Acura Service News manual for Acura certified repair shops dated August 2002. Here is a quote from this issue:
"On '01-'02 MDXs, if your customer complains of a thumping in passenger compartment when accelerating or braking, the culprit is probably sloshing fuel. When the fuel level is between 1/2 and 3/4 full, fuel sloshing in the fuel tank can make a definite thump sound. The sound can't be stopped; it's a normal characteristic of the vehicle."
When you buy a $40+ new car you want to enjoy it and you don't give a sh... for such explanations as "..characteristic of the vehicle" even if it comes directly from Acura manufacturer. If it's a common normal sound a dealer must inform you of it before you make a purchase or a car manual should mention it somewhere.
Does anyone get a new car from the manufacturer under the Lemon Law?
Thank you. |
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| RonH |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
I have heard it slosh occasionally, it's no big deal.
Ditto |
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| BaldEagle |
quote:
Originally posted by BaldEagle
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I have a theory on why some find this happening on a more regular basis.
I believe if you drive the MDX hard and aggressively it will be more of an issue. Heavy acceleration and braking when the tank 1/2 full to full is when it is noticeable.
That is why I wondered earlier in this thread if the MPG of regular sloshers is below average.
If you slosh on a regular basis are you also getting poor MPG?
And I wonder if you are a regular slosher and own a 2001-2002 did the transmission recall result in your transmission being replaced?
The service manager made an interesting comment when mine was in for the recall (oil jet kit installed). He said they only had to replace 2 transmissions so far and both were in MDX's that the owners complained about the sloshing. |
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| silroc |
but I had to really listen.
Radio off, and I slammed on the brakes going about 5 mph - I could hear it under that circumstance...But normal stopping, with radio on normal volume, it wasn;t loud enough to hear......
it's such a minr thing I am not peed... |
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| BLEXV6 |
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Originally posted by silroc
but I had to really listen.
Radio off, and I slammed on the brakes going about 5 mph - I could hear it under that circumstance...But normal stopping, with radio on normal volume, it wasn;t loud enough to hear......
it's such a minr thing I am not peed...
I hear it too, especially when the tank is full. However that Bose sound system easily blocks out that sound. |
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| Jin_Chris |
Another way is to turn up the blower half way.... :D
Keep circulating the air..... |
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| ebelp |
| Is this supposed to be some kind of phenomenon or something? :shrugs: |
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| Jin_Chris |
To anyone who still doubt about slosh noise....
In this evening (when it's most quite time in a day),I put my X into garage and then. I just did as follow... just being curious...
I just rock the car from rear to forward just slightly (don't be too harsh on your X, you may dent something...). Pushing the back/rear of the X to front, it was sufficient enough to notice real "sloshing"... wow! big sloshing! (have 3/4 of tank full). I think there will be no one who can be deaf on such apparent sound...
Now, however, if there is stilll anyone who can NOT hear such sound from their X's even with such rocking motion, that means there is a real huge difference in the tank design per vehicle.
If everybody notices it from outside of the car and then, there are still someone who does NOT hear such sound from interior, well, that also implies that there is some decripancy among X's.
who can find which one is which?
Hope to hear any opinion/advice from you... |
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