2008 Acura TSX - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 Acura TSX belongs to a Acura TSX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2004 to 2008. Records for this year list a 2.4L engine. It is configured as front-wheel drive with a manual 6-spd. This 2008 car is the most recent Acura TSX model year on record.
It takes 5W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 Coolant (Blue) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 12 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008..... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 city / 28 highway MPG, 22 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,650.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 22 MPG |
| Coolant | Type 2 Coolant (Blue) |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 11 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.