Questions About Acura Hatchback Cars

Betty asks…

why greenish fluid leaks from the back of the car?

I have 1992 acura integra car, hatchback. I was driving the car for more than an hour today (it's hot in here 92 degree) and I used the AC in the mid-level while I was driving. I came home and parked the car. After 2hrs I found greenish fluid coming from the back, right in between my tires, but not from the muffler. I saw a hole as well. It looks like it is dropping every other second.
anyone knows what this is?

admin answers:

Maybe you parked on a hill and the coolant in your car ran along the underside until it drips to the ground in the back.

Check your radiator fluid levels!!!

William asks…

What Acura car is this?

There's an Acura car that looks like a Toyota Yaris...and I'm trying to figure out what model it is, but I have NO idea. I'm not sure if it's recent, but I know that the model begins with an "R", and it's a small car, a small hatchback, once again that kinda looks like a Toyota Yaris...Anyone know the model? I've been looking for a picture, but I can't find one, so if anyone has one that'd be great!

admin answers:

The only Acuras that start with "R" are the RDX (small SUV), RL and the RSX.
Pic of RSX: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2002-04_Acura_RSX.jpg
Pic of Yaris: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:06-08_Toyota_Yaris.jpg

James asks…

SHOULD I GOT WITH A 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (HATCHBACK 2-DR) or1999 Acura CL 3.0CL (COUPE 2-DR)?

I am looking at these two cars for my next purchase. The Acura has 166,770 Miles and the Eclipse has 161,685. The eclipse is 3,200 dollars and the acura is 3,500. I just would like a nice car to drive and these seem great, even though the miles are high i like them. Which one would be a better fit? I am a bigger guy meaning fat, i am not rich at all so i will only have maybe some money if i get the price down for them. I am driving a ford escort right now that i like for the room and is a great car just i do not want for ever again.

admin answers:

The eclipse is really a low quality vehicle. For that amount of money, you could make a down payment on something newer and nicer then both of those vehicles. Have you considered looking at an auto auction? I craigslist most of my cars. The only things I spend good money are on are my Mustangs. Everything else I pay 1000 bucks for, maybe 1500 sometimes and just repair them myself as I go.

Jenny asks…

Sub and Amp in an Acura RSX (hatchback)?

I'm getting a system in my RSX soon but I need some advice on what to get. Is there anyone that owns a hatchback or has an RSX and has a system? If so, what brand, what size sub and amp did you get, and how much did it all cost? I heard that I'll need to get my alternator rebuilt so the amp wont drain my battery. But I was told this is different with every car so I'll just have to wait and see if it drains it or not. Has anyone actually had this problem with their alternator? I'm looking for SQ rather than SPL and I wasn't looking to spend more than 600 for everything, including installation.

admin answers:

I have an Eclipse, and I have 2 12" JBL Dual Voice Coil subs. (http://www.crutchfield.com/p_109P1224/JBL-P1224.html?tp=111 roughly)
I run it off an alpine MRP-1000 amp (http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500MRP1000/Alpine-MRP-M1000.html?tp=115)

That will cost you about $500, not including installation (which I did myself, but then you also have to buy cables.) So I'm not sure how much installation would cost.

It moves a ton of air, and sounds great. I'm a professional audio engineer, so I'm always looking for sound quality. I also installed a new deck, new speakers, all powered off a separate amp. That really improves sound quality. So, all together I have a 1000 Watt Amp, and a 500 watt amp. I'm not sure exactly what I'm pulling off my battery, but I listen to it quite loud most times, where the subs are hitting really hard, and I've never had an alternator problem. I've had my lights dim a few times, but It always recovers.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Questions About Acura Of Seattle

Nancy asks…

When will the next Acura car meet around the Seattle area be?

I'm mainly looking for a car meet consisting of mostly the Acura tl. I know there was one a month and a half ago but I missed it as I was informed too late. And if there's anybody out there with an Acura that would like to meet up around the area and go for a drive and photoshoot just let me know. I haven't gone to a meet since I got my car so I'm just itching to go to a meet!

admin answers:

I am trying to gather infomration now on Acurazine.com which is an Acura blog to see if there is any interest in forming an Acura of Seattle Car Club. I have checked with several people and cant seem to find any Acura clubs in the area. We will support this club with a place to gather and hold meeting and kick off driving events and shows. Also we can provide music, eats and awards for events held at our store. If you go to Acurazine.com this is a local blog and I am trying also to get a meeting with the person that runs this company to see if we can solicit his help in forming a club. So for now we are working on this and hope to have some interest very soon.

Helen asks…

can i sue the city of seattle for messed up roads, if i damaged my car?

i was recently driving on the road and i have a acura integra and i ran over a sink hole without seeing it and it high centered my car and crushed the down pipe and ripped my oil pan open. i dont know what else may be messed up but im pretty sure any other cars that are coupes that drive over it will get high centered too. is there anything i can do? or do i just have to repair it myself and say screw it?

admin answers:

The argument is that if you were in control of your auto you would not drive into a hole in the road. Since you did call your insurance provider.

William asks…

Acura TSX, Acura RSX, Mitsubishi Eclipse or Subaru Baja?

So basically right now i have about $10,000 of my own money, and my parents will help me out me somewhere between $2000-3000 also to spend on a car, and i've narrowed it down to these 4 cars, and i really would like some help (or personal opinions about the cars themselves) to help me decide. also, i would really like to get the best value for my money, because i want to put as much of it away for college as i can.

currently im a Junior in high school, and would like a car that is going to get alright-good mpg, look cool (sorry, i had to say it), and also be comfortable and be able to carry some stuff, but nothing too big. i love to go snowboarding ( i live right outside of seattle), so need something that can make it up to the mountains. i also need some room to carry my football gear to and from practice during the season. I drive 34 miles total every school day (round trip), so a good mpg is nice (TSX gets ~25, baja ~20) and i drive mostly highway and a little bit of city.

so far, all of these cars i really like, and the subaru baja is definitely on the top of my list, but is also the most expensive. the next would be the TSX, and the last two would be the RSX and the Eclipse. ive already researched these cars out (im not paying for insurance, so you dont have to go into that)

so yeah, right now its mostly between the baja or TSX, i really like both .TSX looks really nice, nice interior, very reliable, great mpg, and the Baja has a nice sporty look, the AWD will get me through the winters, and has REALLY good safety and reliability ratings.

so any help or personal opinions would be great

Thanks!

btw heres the edmunds link to each

baja:
http://www.edmunds.com/subaru/baja/2003/

TSX
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tsx/2004/

admin answers:

Subaru Forester.

Honestly, any Subaru with AWD is going to be the business, so you're best off going for the one that has the most space and doesn't look like it's trying to be a ute version of a Legacy Outback.

Ken asks…

94 acura legend still sickly?

My legend failed emissions, the c0 was too high! 'it is getting too much gas! I pulled a vaccuum line that comes right off of the throttle body and it idled better at the time? it must be oxgened starved? anyone know what those two things equal? I am thinking...egr, map, ????????please someone that knows helpless in Seattle

admin answers:

Well there is a list of things that could be wrong, its a shame to start throwing parts at something that is otherwise running decently to pass a test : /

Check your spark plugs and coil packs, this might be part of the problem.

Make sure the o2 sensors are working correctly

you can get some fuel injector treatment and run a full tank of gas through the car with this in there and then fill up with premium, you might just have a clogged injector.

Other things to consider is the egr valve and pcv valve.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Questions About Acura

James asks…

acura................?

theres a acura car that made 150 thousand mile n itz 1994
for 2 thousand dollar.... is that good can the acura take alot of millages

admin answers:

Its still reliable my 94 integra has 250K+ miles and it still runs great. That was one of Honda's goals when he started his company

Mary asks…

What model Acura Integra is the best for customization and performance?

What model Acura Integra is the best for customization and performance
And based on your answer what would insurance be (16 yrs old) and how much is the car itself.

admin answers:

Integra gsr...you want late 1900's maybe a 96 or 97.they are fast to begin with and offer good mileage too. Insurance would be a little much as it is a sports coupe but the car itself maybe run you anywhere from $3500-$5000 maybe 6 if you find a very nice one but mostly all gsr's will be molested and modded.

Linda asks…

How many miles should a brand new Acura TL have when it comes from the factory?

Im buying a new Acura TL and i was wondering how many miles an Acura tl has when it comes into the dealers lot. In other words, when its coming from the factory.

admin answers:

I used to work for a Honda-Acura dealership. When they would come off the truck, the most I ever saw one have on it was 2 miles. That is the most that any new car should have on it.

Joseph asks…

How can I make my acura integra ls 88 reverse lights work?

My 5speed manual acura integra ls 88 reverse lights dont engage.. Fuse is ok ajd bulbs are new what else can it be?

admin answers:

There is a reverse switch on the tranny check it. It might be bad.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Questions About Acura Commercial

Maria asks…

Acura commercial with a fly bashed by inertia?

Some years ago I saw an Acura commercial with a fly that was bashed against the inside of the car as it started, cornered, and stopped. I'm looking for a link the video so I can show it to my Physics students. Can anyone help with this? Thanks!

admin answers:

Try going to Acura's website and see if they have an archive of their ads or at least the name of their advertising company so that you can contact them.

Robert asks…

What is the name of that song in the Acura commercial?

In that Acura commercial what is that song that sounds like tango-ish. where its just a girl turning around, the song has no words but it's good! What is it called? I need answers ASAP!!!! sorry!

admin answers:

The name of the artist is Bajofondo Tango Club the song is Pa' Bailer

=)

Susan asks…

What is the name of the song in the Acura car commercial with the meteor?

In the new commercial where theres a meteor flying in the night sky and it turns into an Acura car and keeps driving while little white lines go around it. I love the song in it! but i never have my shazam ready on my iPhone when i'm watching tv! please help.

admin answers:

It's actually a Lincoln commercial. The song is Major Tom (Coming Home) by Shiny Toy Guns. The first link in my sources is the commercial, the second link is where the band has put the full song up for download.

EDIT: Oh damn it, gumchewer, you've got me listening to that song on loop.

Paul asks…

What's the song in the Acura ZDX commercial?

I can't find it on the usual commercial-song websites. It has a tango kind of sound to it, and the only words I gathered was the "un, deux, trois" in the beginning.

It's the Acura ZDX commercial where a woman with short black hair watches the car go down the street.

admin answers:

I love that commercial!!
The song is Pa' Bailar by Bajofondo.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers