In this video I summarize the work that I did to my $200 Acura TL to make it roadworthy. I also share how much those repairs cost. You might be surprised by the result.
This is Episode 10 in the Acura TL Series.
Episode 9: https://youtu.be/AOiB5ePMS_8
This video concludes the 2008 Acura TL series #ETCGBlackura.
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Parts
Inner Fender Liners: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QN89LSM
Parts for other repairs are linked in the descriptions of those videos.
Links (Special Thanks To)
Michelin Tires: https://www.michelinman.com/home
Nokian Tires: https://www.nokiantires.com
Kiss Auto Glass: http://www.kissautoglass.com
Related Videos
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2008 Acura TL Used Car Inspection: https://youtu.be/pI_wno4uJb8
2008 Acura TL Rear Strut Replacement: https://youtu.be/PToWdPwXPcE
Honda J Series O2 Sensor Replacement: https://youtu.be/3TfwOTp-4R4
04-08 Acura TL Major Service Overview: https://youtu.be/GQ2wueG-qGU
04-08 Acura TL Cabin Air Filter Replacement: https://youtu.be/rotu5D5hSvQ
Honda J Series V6 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement: https://youtu.be/GeddYKKorsY
Honda J Series V6 Thermostat Replacement: https://youtu.be/iaKHzCkxaJ4
Honda J Series V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement: https://youtu.be/lDSoQD1H0zY
Honda J Series V6 Power Steering Pump Replacement: https://youtu.be/AOiB5ePMS_8
04-08 Acura TL HandsFreeLink Problems and Repair: https://youtu.be/-sAlR5aR3CM
2008 Acura TL Repair Series (#ETCGBlackura): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI_wno4uJb8&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0J2n3Z7BsYU5kLkJrvMALD
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Gas light..evap purge valve..
How is that dashboard not cracked
Hi Eric, big fan thanks for sharing your knowledge. Quick question, I have a 2005 RL and I’m trying to find out if this car has a transmission fluid filter that should be replaced (current mileage is at approximately 90 k). The owner manual recommends transmission fluid change but silent on the filter, any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks.
Dude I remember your old videos and taught me a lot on my first car (Honda civic) back in the early 2010s and now I got an acura tl same model and color lol glad I reconnected to your channel again
My tl was smashed to shit and still got stolen i wouldn't be so sure that car is safe
Good choice on the NOKIAN there amazing tires
I just bought an 07 and she is clean! new timing belt, power steering pump new Michelins. I am second owner and have all service records etc Inspected for $4200.00. awesome car!
Adding an apple carplay/Android Autp Pioneer or Sony head unit to one of These things is a godsent pretty much brings it up to date with modern cars
I use Sirus XM satellite Radio in my 04 Accord EXV6 Sedan. Its from the factory that way as well. And Aux it has as well
Love the little smile at 4:38. I had the same reaction when I test drove my 2008 type s when the vtech kick in. (yo)
I remember the commercials for this car that was on tv and it was at the time a tech wonder magical car, (maybe to just me) lol. But yes good video it is a matter of weighing the balance of good bargain against money pit unhappy. Or more work and trouble than it's worth. Absolutely much better to do the work yourself if you can or if you have money to burn. But I did something similar on my truck with 4×4, talked the seller (private owner) down from 2,300 to 1,500 as I pointed out many things that needed repair which all were true. Then I did all the repairs myself spending about 600 bucks under so for me this was a good deal. That was about 5 years ago and the truck still runs great. Thanks for the video Eric!
The Acura vigor That is a god-awful name It's pretty obvious why
If your TL doesn't give you a loose gas cap warning, then you lied about having a TL.
I love these cars. Im in NC. I see an 08 TL online at a dealership in KY for $8,999 with 90k miles. The pictures look great. Would you suggest this as a good deal for a sight unseen purchase?
Like you I too had a 93 Vigor with the 5 cylinder. Great car, I kept until it started having transmission problems at 320,000 kms.
Might as well replace the driver door card and find new front seats.
As someone who doesn't have time, space, or tools to work on cars (especially something as time consuming as this), you gotta pay the price but you don't need to pay dealer price. Was in the market for months looking for something to replace my current daily. Almost got gyped on a Lexus (nearly $14k to get an IS250 sorted with 77k and a rusted sub frame). Finally a good condition TL popped up. If you can get something relatively clean and a good mechanic, you can also get a lot of this stuff done and at a good price if you walk in with the right expectations. Bought a TL (In indy) for 5k (Florida car, in indy, 120k miles), needed some maintenance done (close to what was done in the video) and $1.5k she's golden. I put a good buffer (almost double, that's what something in very good condition runs about, a little under). Still no payment, and something that's gonna last me the next 100k minimum.
1. I’ve heard that on Acuras and Hondas, you have to take off the transmission in order to access the filter. And the only way for the seat memory to work is if you have the stock keyless fob. Pick one up on eBay and program it and you should be fine
Well I'm trading my 17 civic to get a 05 TL manual. The civic has 35k mike's and j hate the clutch and shifter. The TL has 187k. Feels like a dream.
This is why well maintained 2005 – 2010 Acuras command fairly high used sales prices especially if they are cosmetically good as well.
Loose gap cap is most likely a faulty fuel evap canister purge valve. Theres a write up about it.
Hi Eric, instead of Handsfree link I am using this Mpow wireless receiver and the wire you can hide under that silver trim and it is very good for phone calls and music.
https://www.amazon.ca/Mpow-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Receiver-Isolator/dp/B07V2DHTF3/ref=sr_1_46?crid=3VP718CG8SKZ0&dchild=1&keywords=mpow+wireless+receiver&sprefix=mpow+wireless+rece%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-46
Where’d you buy the seat cover from?
You should just sand it down and primer the bare metall areas and roll raptor liner on the outside. Its hard and durable paint 🙂 Doesnt cost much
I have an 07 Type S, looooove the vehicle.
I got a 05 TL I bought off the Dealer in 05 I have never had any issues I have 110k miles on it. I have a few paint small paint chips. I replaced the the brake pads once. I think TL's are worth more then 5K to get for 200 plus 2300 in parts is a steal. Most reliable Cars on the road in my opinion.
I have a 2004 Acura TL with 171k miles. Bought it in 2005 with 12k miles for 25,000.
Hopefully I can get a couple of extra more years out of it.
I used Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and replaced it every 4k miles. Change out the transmission fluid every 60k miles.
You quote 10-12 hours labor but I wonder if that’s book rates. Also, around here (Seattle) labor is more like $150-175/hr.
Not feasible to dump $3,000 parts into this crappy car? Why $700 for snow tires.
Eric, you are a gentlemen and scholar. I have an 06 TL so these videos are gold!
My TL has 235K miles and run like a new car.
Nice video, had same issue with my v6 accord about gas and dab alil grease around the trim and it fixed it since my gas cap was replaced
in minute 2:33 the rims wath number is the diameter ?? HELP PLEASEE
Is that a foxbody in the back?
what’s the difference between a base model tl,and a type s?because i’ve had both and i honestly can’t tell much of a difference..if anything i liked my 05 base model more than my 07 TL-S
Should have a round little filter in it… https://estore.honda.com/acura/parts/view-acura-parts-catalog-detail.asp?m=2008-tl-4-type-s-5at&sn=&b=ATM07&dl=
Eric I don’t care what anybody says you are the best YouTuber there is. You put out helpful content for us fools that drive the older cars and want to keep them going. I myself have a 1999 TL and I find it very fun to drive. It has most of the original 225 horse still going strong. It looks like shit but drives like a fine piece of machinery. Thank you for what you do. Thank you much.