It may be but Honda is going 10k between changes....actually they are going
20k, alternating between the filter and oil change every 10 k....very weird.



"Neal Hudson" <nealwh@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Change the oil every 3 months or 3000 mi on any car. Oil is cheap.
> Neal
>
> "halo2 guy" <somewhereovethe@rainbow.com> wrote in message
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>> out of curiosity how frequent are the oil changes on the Acura?
>>
>>
>> "Steve" <nospam@nospam> wrote in message
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>> > "Cowboy Joe" <CowboysStarShines@webtv.net> wrote in message
>> > news:23564-42642EED-640@storefull-3237.bay.webtv.net...
>> >>
>> >> Hello, I am currently mulling over purchasing one of the 2
>> >> aforementioned vehicles - both 2005's: the Accord EX 4 cylinder or the
>> >> Acura TSX.
>> >>
>> >> I realize the price is about $ 4-5000 difference in these 2 cars. The
>> >> Acura dealer told me they could sell me a new TSX (no navigation sys)
>> >> for $25,400 and that included a moonroof visor. I am pretty sure that
> is
>> >> a very good price for those TSX's.
>> >>
>> >> My question to all who could help would be what are the major
>> >> differences between the 2 vehicles? Does the TSX have a smoother ride
>> >> than the Accord? I know it has more luxury type features. I also have
>> >> read some reviews of people who own the TSX & they all seem to
>> >> absolutely love the car. From the reviews I've read they seem to label
>> >> it the "almost perfect" car.
>> >>
>> >> But the Accord 4 cyl is pretty good too. Unlike the 6 cyl Accords, it
>> >> has had little reliability issues, i.e. Transmission, etc.
>> >>
>> >> How about comparing stuff like the sound systems between the 2
> vehicles?
>> >> Is there a big difference?
>> >>
>> >> Any help/ info would be appreciated. The more opinions/ voices heard
> the
>> >> better! Thanks!
>> >>
>> >
>> > Advantages of each:
>> >
>> > Honda Accord
>> > -larger
>> > -uses regular gas
>> > -less expensive
>> >
>> > Acura TSX
>> > -a little more powerful engine
>> > -stability control
>> > -less frequent oil changes
>> >
>> >
>> > Aside from the above, you have to test drive them both. They are
> different
>> > cars and drive differently.
>> >
>> >
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