I own one of these in the 2012 SHAWD, bought new. It is indeed a performer, but those 3.7 L engines, ALMOST ALL of them burn oil beginning around 70k-100k due to a faulty piston oil ring configuration. At 47K, you don’t have that problem just yet, but it WILL begin to burn oil at a high rate as the miles increase. The 3.5 L front wheel drivers don’t have this problem.
@@dynamicdrives not all develop it and many were covered for a rebuild under their warranty, early oil change intervals have kept mine low despite no rebuild and high mileage. it isnt make or break to me, topping off a little bit of oil once ever other month doesnt change my love for this car.
Do 2 oil changes each year regardless of K - I started using 1/2 quart Lucas oil stabilizer each oil change and replace your PCV valve every 30K. It definitely improves the oil consumption issue.
@@lornestein7248I change the oil at 50% . The PCV change and oil stabilizer also helps. I don’t have oil consumption issue and I’m at 150,000 kilometres.
mine is 140k km, and i just learn that both camshaft are garbage and it consume 4l/5000km of oil. i'm really sad because everything else is tight and solid. it's a 5000$ job so i'm not doing it
Clean ride. The 3.5, which I own has the best engineered engine. Like the others said, it has the oil burning issue. Seems like this would have been a recall. 45K...thats very low mileage.
My son has the exact same 2014 with the A-Spec kit. The only upgrade we’ve done is a K&N drop in filter, JDM performance chip and XLR8 full cat to back. Along with using only Shell 93, it drives amazing!
When u get a luxury car,every car is pretty much confusing.Thats the gift the curse and the beauty.You get to get the owners manual and FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF 💯
Not sure if you know this or not but it is actually designed to be able to compete with infinity Mercedes BMW it's a secret! Real talk though what I told you was actually true🎉
I don't think it's confusing.It's common sense.You got your temperature controls for the driver and passenger and in the middle.You have your radio functions. I mean I don't know everybody says that about this car.
What I meant was, I thought it was a little strange to divide the climate controls with fan speed/sync/mode buttons on the driver's side of the dash, and then defrost/recirculation/AC buttons on the passenger's side of the dash. Maybe it is somewhat nitpicky to comment on, but I thought it was worth noting. Most automakers put those buttons all together in one space. It doesn't mean it's a bad car or a bad interior, I like the TL's design overall.
@AcuraPerformance I've been eyeballing your channel. Cool content. I've recently become a new owner of a 4th gen SH-AWD manual. What would you suggest as far as the most transformative upgrades
@@the_anton_kabanov nice! Congratulations on your unicorn. It’s definitely worth keeping forever. Do you have an Instagram account? I can send you more links and information easier lol.
Have the same 2014 TL SHAWD Advance Pkg... it's amazing car for even in 2024!! I have about 155k and there is no problems!!
no oil burning? i have the ‘12 3.5 but like they’ve said no burning it runs like a top. MPG is trash tho
I own one of these in the 2012 SHAWD, bought new. It is indeed a performer, but those 3.7 L engines, ALMOST ALL of them burn oil beginning around 70k-100k due to a faulty piston oil ring configuration. At 47K, you don’t have that problem just yet, but it WILL begin to burn oil at a high rate as the miles increase. The 3.5 L front wheel drivers don’t have this problem.
That's too bad. The 3.7 is one of my favorite engines that Honda produced.
@@dynamicdrives not all develop it and many were covered for a rebuild under their warranty, early oil change intervals have kept mine low despite no rebuild and high mileage. it isnt make or break to me, topping off a little bit of oil once ever other month doesnt change my love for this car.
Do 2 oil changes each year regardless of K - I started using 1/2 quart Lucas oil stabilizer each oil change and replace your PCV valve every 30K. It definitely improves the oil consumption issue.
@@lornestein7248I change the oil at 50% . The PCV change and oil stabilizer also helps. I don’t have oil consumption issue and I’m at 150,000 kilometres.
mine is 140k km, and i just learn that both camshaft are garbage and it consume 4l/5000km of oil. i'm really sad because everything else is tight and solid. it's a 5000$ job so i'm not doing it
If only the j37 was as durable as the j35.
piston rings
Clean ride. The 3.5, which I own has the best engineered engine. Like the others said, it has the oil burning issue. Seems like this would have been a recall. 45K...thats very low mileage.
My son has the exact same 2014 with the A-Spec kit. The only upgrade we’ve done is a K&N drop in filter, JDM performance chip and XLR8 full cat to back. Along with using only Shell 93, it drives amazing!
Amazing just ordered one with 90k miles. Sh-awd I'm so exited.
How much was the down payment
im absolutely in love with mines
Solid vid. I have a 2012 luv it. Shit on gas tho 😂
One of my all time fav 😍 cars
This car is a blast to drive shame on you Acura bring the TL back.
it’s basically the tlx now
When u get a luxury car,every car is pretty much confusing.Thats the gift the curse and the beauty.You get to get the owners manual and FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF 💯
Come to Toronto 🇨🇦 and review my 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6 speed manual. It’s a night and day difference from a stock to modified version.
Not sure if you know this or not but it is actually designed to be able to compete with infinity Mercedes BMW it's a secret! Real talk though what I told you was actually true🎉
Love my 2010 manual, never letting it go. 2009-2011s look better too
I agree!
I don't think it's confusing.It's common sense.You got your temperature controls for the driver and passenger and in the middle.You have your radio functions.
I mean I don't know everybody says that about this car.
What I meant was, I thought it was a little strange to divide the climate controls with fan speed/sync/mode buttons on the driver's side of the dash, and then defrost/recirculation/AC buttons on the passenger's side of the dash. Maybe it is somewhat nitpicky to comment on, but I thought it was worth noting. Most automakers put those buttons all together in one space. It doesn't mean it's a bad car or a bad interior, I like the TL's design overall.
The manual transmission transforms the driving experience. Try to drive one of those.
A few bolt ons and a tune is a game changer.
@AcuraPerformance I've been eyeballing your channel. Cool content. I've recently become a new owner of a 4th gen SH-AWD manual. What would you suggest as far as the most transformative upgrades
@@the_anton_kabanov nice! Congratulations on your unicorn. It’s definitely worth keeping forever. Do you have an Instagram account? I can send you more links and information easier lol.
Its decent in sports mode as well with the paddle shifts
More of a honda thing during that era with the buttons