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!
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.
@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.
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.
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🎉
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
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!
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
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
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.
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
If only the j37 was as durable as the j35.
piston rings
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
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.
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.
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 💯
Love my 2010 manual, never letting it go. 2009-2011s look better too
I agree!
Solid vid. I have a 2012 luv it. Shit on gas tho 😂
More of a honda thing during that era with the buttons
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🎉