What causes a valve adjustment on an Acura MDX?
MDX Valve Adjustment: A customer come in with 2004 Acura MDX… We had a customer come in with 2004 Acura MDX with a check engine light on and rough running. A scan of the fault memory revealed faults P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0305 and P0306, OBD misfire codes. Now there could be a few things causing these misfires.
What kind of valve clearance does an Acura CL need?
Before 1998 Honda and Acura had hydraulic lifter tappets and did not require periodic valve adjustment. But the in 99 the J32A1, J32A2, and J35A4 V6 engines were new for the Honda Accord V6, and Odyssey as well as the Acura CL, TL, and MDX. This new engine had an adjustable valve clearance using jam nut on a threaded stud.
How do you adjust the valve clearance on a Honda?
With the locknut snug, use a flathead screwdriver to increase or decrease the valve clearance based on your measurements. You will quickly realize that a small adjustment makes a big difference. It is here that the Honda valve adjustment tool (or similar) helps.
When do I need to check my valve clearance?
With the easy stuff out of the way, it was time to check valve clearance. (hyperlink to 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago valve adjustment) Right at about 105,000 miles Honda and Acura V6 engines model years 1999 and up are required to have their valve clearance checked during its scheduled maintenance.
MDX Valve Adjustment: A customer come in with 2004 Acura MDX… We had a customer come in with 2004 Acura MDX with a check engine light on and rough running. A scan of the fault memory revealed faults P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0305 and P0306, OBD misfire codes. Now there could be a few things causing these misfires.
Before 1998 Honda and Acura had hydraulic lifter tappets and did not require periodic valve adjustment. But the in 99 the J32A1, J32A2, and J35A4 V6 engines were new for the Honda Accord V6, and Odyssey as well as the Acura CL, TL, and MDX. This new engine had an adjustable valve clearance using jam nut on a threaded stud.
Do you need feeler gauges for Acura MDX?
You will need 2 feeler gauges: 0.22mm for the Intake Valves. 0.30mm for the Exhaust Valves. You can also buy the tool specific for adjusting valves but its really not needed. Adjust until there is little drag on the feeler gauges, They should be able to fit in snug but not too tightly if they drag they are too tight!
Where is the PCV line on an Acura MDX?
Do your best to remove the covers, There is a PCV Line on the Rear Cover (NOT PICTURED) that is the one that connects to the Intake Tube PCV Line, Remove that. To pop the covers use a flat screwdriver and push the covers Up away from the head..