How to change the engine oil for a Acura TSX. The same concept applies to all cars. For this car, I used 4.5 quarts of 5W20 full synthetic motor oil. I also …
Acura TSX Oil Change (HD)
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I have an 05 TSX and there is a simple plastic flap you take off to drain
the oil. It has one bolt. Weird that they decided to go with covering with
a huge shield on the newer ones. On the flip side the oil filter is located
way up in there on my 05. You have to reach up past through the passenger
wheel well. Not fun.
After fully draining and changing the filter, confidently put 4.5 quarts in
this engine. It won’t be overfilled. After starting it up and checking for
leaks, it’s best to wait a couple minutes and then check the level. The
reading you want to get on the dipstick is after virtually all the oil has
settled back into the pan. I would also avoid blowing into the valve cover.
There’s no benefit, and the more likely outcome is dirt and grit being
blown into the engine.
its nice to see how Honda placed the oil filter so it screws up vertically,
the horizontal ones always caused a mess when taking them off
The best oil filters are Wix or Napa Gold (made by Wix). Watch Wix vs Fram
oil filter here on youtube. You will see what they look like inside.
Thank you for watching! Glad I can be of assistance.
I rotate front to back because the cris cross method is too time consuming
with just 1 person.
No, you do not have to use full synthetic. I’m not a gearhead so it’s just
my personal preference. My other car is 13 years old, uses conventional
oil, has over 100K miles & runs great. The newer cars require less frequent
oil changes. I change the oil in my old car every 2500 miles, new car is
roughly 7500 miles. Buying 5 quarts of conventional with filter is $20.
Buying 5 quarts of synthetic with filter is $30. Since I don’t need to
change the oil frequently, I figure I use synthetic.
Do you happen to know what the oil life meter in the car is based on and
how it is calculated? Thanks for the video by the ways. It was very helpful.
Cool, Thanks for the feedback.
Where was the filter located on the 1st gen TSX? Did you have that under
engine cover too? God I hate that cover.
Hi. This car is 2009. Acura TSX 2009 and newer are 2nd generation line.
What kind of auto starter is that? We have a 2009 Acura. Also what size
bolts are on the skid plate, several of ours have worked their way out or
gone missing.
I’m getting a new TSX in the spring. I currently have a 97 2.5TL and
getting to the filter is a nightmare!! This will be a dream.
Yea, a lot of my viewers keep telling me not to use Fram. I’ll admit I’m
cheap and I use Fram because it costs less.
WHAT IS THE YEAR OF THIS CAR?
nice but DO NOT USE FRAM —- stick with the OEM Honda 15400-PLM-A01 (not
A02).
Why are you using a crappy Fram filter? They are the worst ones…
Damn. I did an oil change today and I forgot about filling the new filter
half way.
Your TSX stumbled at the second startup, any idea what that could be ?
you may want to get the hood pin switch wired up for the remote starter.
you wouldn’t want the engine to accidentally start while you’re in there
working on it
after you start the car, you should wait about 2 mins for the oil to drain
back down to the drainpan to get an accurate measurement.
You should pour some new oil in the oil filter before putting it on.
No major issues. The front right speaker was crackling so Acura replaced it
at no charge, it was under warranty. The big ticket items were basic
maintenance related, changed rear breaks twice, tires, & battery. Don’t be
surprised if it feels like you’re changing your rear breaks after 25,000
miles. We haven’t needed to changed the front yet but already changed the
back brakes twice. Acura shop and our local brake shop both said these TSX
wears the rear break pads faster. Hope that helps.
dammit this is much easier than the 1st gen TSX with its stupid location
for an oil filter
Just what I was looking for!