Parent's MDX is getting new oil control rings under Acura's TSB

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/20/2019 at 17:31 • Filed to: They wouldn't give them an A-spec RDX :(

So they got a loaner. Also, if you know anyone with a 2nd gen MDX — or ZDX — with under 125k miles, tell them to get an oil consumption t est at the dealer ASAP. My parents had 122k.

DISCUSSION (22)

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 17:38

Next step: Keep it from happening again. I assume this is the same issue related to VCM and oil consumption, Either way, killing VCM makes the car soooo much smoother, especially when getting on-and-off the power:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/review-disabling-hondas-v6-variable-cylinder-managemen-1833718623

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 17:46

Mrs. addiction’s ‘14 is at about 140k. So I’m screwed?

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 17:53

The hubris. You can’t control oil, it does what it wants.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/20/2019 at 17:59

I’m sure if you complain enough, it could work out.

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ash78, voting early and often
05/20/2019 at 18:00

Wow, great writeup. I’m trying to talk my dad into it. I don’t think we had your fluctuating cruise control problem, we’ll look at it closer

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch
05/20/2019 at 18:04

In my case, it escapes and returns to the earth as intended , which includes my garage floor.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 18:19

Amateurs, my Subaru was burning 1qt/1,000 miles at 25,000 miles on the odometer. I’ll be surprised if it makes it to 100k without needing another engine.

someoneatacura > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 18:37

It affects the TL too (2009 - 2014).

someoneatacura > Ash78, voting early and often
05/20/2019 at 18:38

This issue is related to the oil control ring on the piston, updated rings and pistons are the fix.

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 19:37

Most people would never really notice it, 3-4mph fluctuations are pretty common. But once they’re gone, it’s beautiful.

Ash78, voting early and often > someoneatacura
05/20/2019 at 19:38

My confusion — I saw “piston rings” and “oil consumption” and it immediately triggered me ;)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 19:54

I never got a letter. Wonder if mine’s a late ‘14 and not included?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/20/2019 at 19:58

I found this for the 2014. Google:

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 20:56

“american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption”

Thanks - ‘14 not listed here, so I think we’re good.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10086989-2280.pdf

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/20/2019 at 20:57

I dunno, I found it scrolling through this list:

http://m.carcomplaints.com/Acura/MDX/2014/tsbs/

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 21:02

The NHTSA link - see my edit - puts the whole year range for all in the subject line, but clarifies below.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/20/2019 at 21:05

I see, I see.

Well, I hope it's fine! My dad's had two MDXs... The last one Acura replaced the transmission for free, this one he's getting new rings. You're in good hands! Probably.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 21:35

Seems like Honda’s reliability issues mostly trace to heavy V6-powered cars.

Glad theirs is getting taken care of.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/20/2019 at 21:52

Haha - we put 25k per year on her car, so if we get a couple more years out of it, I’ll be happy.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/21/2019 at 10:24

Love the color of the loaner

Jeff L > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/21/2019 at 10:44

I had this done at 101,xxx. New pistons, rings, timing belt, spark plugs, valve cover gaskets. They had to also replace the camshaft also since it got flat spotted from low oil.

Jeff L > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/21/2019 at 10:45

Also, Honda USA is only covering full repair cost until September of 2019. Anytime after that, you are on your own...