How long do aftermarket axles last?

Aftermarket are poor quality typically. If you don’t pay attention, and the axles start making noise, it is usually to late to have them rebuilt with new boots. Keeping the original axles is the best. They should last, and to pick a number, perhaps every 80,000 miles.

How often do axles need to be replaced?

How often do front axles need to be replaced? Straight axles tend to fail less often than CV axles because of their heavy-duty nature. The typical front CV axle should last between 80,000 and 100,000 miles, but your driving style can significantly increase or decrease service life.

What happens if you don’t replace axle?

If an axle begins to fail while driving, your car will start to pull to one side as one wheel loses power. When the axle breaks completely its corresponding wheel will no longer turn and although the engine may still run, the car won’t move.

Can you replace one axle at a time?

CV joints and boots can be replaced individually, but most professional technicians and even do-it-yourselfers prefer to replace the whole halfshaft assembly with a remanufactured shaft. On a high-mileage vehicle with a bad CV joint or boot, it’s often a good idea to replace both shafts at the same time.

What does a broken axle feel like?

Shaft/axle wobble and vibration – When your vehicle has a bent or broken axle shaft, one of the clearest ways you’ll notice is how at lower speeds the car might seem to wobble. At higher speeds (over 20 mph), the wobble may turn into what feels more like a general vibration.

Do both CV axles need to be replaced?

Do both CV axles need to be replaced at the same time? No, it’s not necessary; there is no need to replace a CV axle if it’s in good shape.

How much does it cost to replace an axle seal?

If you do have a seal that is leaking, and you catch it in time before it damages your transmission, there’s a chance it might be relatively cheap to repair. Seals themselves are not expensive parts, but depending on where they are located, it might take a lot of labor to replace them. An axle seal might cost you about $20.

How many miles on an Acura TL transmission?

160,000 miles is high overall miles. If it hasn’t been replaced or rebuilt the transmission would be a big concern for me. The Acura TL is a great car, but I would avoid any that have over 75,000 miles on them. 14 people found this helpful. Thanks for all the advise everyone. I’m going to steer clear of this car! 2 people found this helpful.

What was the problem with the Acura TL in 2006?

Anonymous, TX (2006 Acura TL Base 3.2-L V6) “Design defect not covered by Acura involves Bluetooth draining the battery, even when it is turned off. To prevent this, it must be disconnected from the electrical system…at the owners expense. This is a common problem for this series of Acura TL.

How many seals does a front wheel drive transmission have?

How many seals the transmission has depends on whether you have a front-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive, or rear-wheel-drive car. If you do have a seal that is leaking, and you catch it in time before it damages your transmission, there’s a chance it might be relatively cheap to repair.