EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 48,000 miles. I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no obvious puddle and I do not notice smoke…
TorqueBuyer457Community StarterJul 17, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDCentral Jersey0 replies0 helpful 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 79,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearin…
NoMarkupGuy509Community StarterAug 22, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDDenver2 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 69,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade val…
WeekendDad157Community StarterAug 16, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDOrlando1 reply0 helpful The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal.
HybridDetailer526Community StarterJul 26, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDBrooklyn6 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 119,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the da…
BoostMiles438Community StarterJul 24, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDNew Jersey4 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 40,000 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless with keys, insurance, license info or where…
WrenchPilot142Community StarterJul 21, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDBaltimore10 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplaceQuestionCommunity Starter Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake, but the request makes me uncomfortable. If…
RustBeltBuilder621Community StarterJul 14, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDWestchester4 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just negotiate the overall out-the-door number? I am in NYC. Interested in real owner…
DieselGeek330Community StarterJul 13, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDNYC3 replies0 helpful 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 32,500 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations,…
DealPilot472Community StarterJul 11, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDPhiladelphia4 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 78,500 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do…
FlatSixDad488Community StarterJun 28, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDAustin1 reply0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 63,000 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts…
ColdStartLearner641Community StarterJun 18, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDPhoenix13 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 49,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want…
ProjectTraveler413Community StarterJun 14, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDOrange County6 replies0 helpful 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 67,000 miles. The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What would you inspect f…
RotorShopper925Community StarterMay 10, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDPortland1 reply0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a quick state-inspection-style look?
RoadDailyCommunity StarterMay 9, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDColumbus8 replies0 helpful EngineDiscussionCommunity Starter The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior cause this, and what would you test?
CanyonSellerCommunity StarterApr 27, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDWashington DC15 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pull, or look harder at caster/camber side…
FlatSixGuy792Community StarterApr 22, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDLong Island4 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien release, payment and possession? I would ra…
HybridHauler494Community StarterMar 17, 20262020 Acura RDX SH-AWDConnecticut2 replies0 helpful 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 78,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should t…
WeekendWrench782Community StarterDec 21, 20252020 Acura RDX SH-AWDNorth Jersey14 replies0 helpful TransmissionOwner reportCommunity Starter 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD, about 109,000 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive.
DealGalCommunity StarterNov 5, 20252020 Acura RDX SH-AWDChicago4 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
DailyEnthusiast399Community StarterOct 20, 20252020 Acura RDX SH-AWDRaleigh6 replies0 helpful