Service Needed Now – Acura TSX 100,000 Mile Service and Cost

If you are driving an Acura TSX sedan or wagon, you are already familiar with the “service needed now” alert that pops up in the instrument cluster when it’s time for scheduled maintenance. But if your ride is about to hit the six-digit mark, 100,000 miles, the alert takes on a milestone quality. After all, 100,000 miles is a lot of miles. You start wondering what kind of services are needed, how long it will take, and most importantly, how much that Acura TSX 100,000 scheduled maintenance costs.

Well, there’s good news. When you’re driving an Acura, 100,000 miles is not that big of a deal. If you stay up on scheduled maintenance, you can expect to get 200,000 or more miles before the TSX gives up the ghost. That translates into a more or less routine maintenance visit (except for replacing the timing belt on V6 models) and not some monumental expense.

If you bought the Acura TSX new, or used, you probably “traded down” from one of the German luxury brands because you got fed up with the never-ending maintenance and operating costs. The Acura TSX is somewhere between practical and luxurious providing the plush leather interiors, excellent fit and finish, all the tech you expect, awesome sound system, and sporty handling (even the wagon) without robbing your wallet. 

Your decision to buy an Acura TSX was a smart one. You’ve got a vehicle that will give you years more of reliable service, provided you stay up to date on scheduled maintenance. Whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of putting off service and allowing a minor issue to become a major repair

100,000 Mile Inspection for an Acura TSX – Services and Cost Estimate

Details on high mileage scheduled maintenance can be found in the owner’s manual if you still have it. But Acura, like its parent company Honda, Makes reading the schedule a jumble of base tasks and sub-tasks and it will take a bit of sorting to get to what you need. An alternative is to use Openbay’s Scheduled Maintenance Tool which will deliver a straightforward description based on model year. Openbay can also get you real-time quotes for the service from qualified shops near you. Make life easier for yourself.

Example of a 100,000 Mile Inspection and Cost for an Acura TSX

(Note: costs are estimates and will vary depending on your location. Use the Openbay app to get a real-time quote from a qualified shop near you)

1.     Inspection Point Checklist – $190 – $215 (Labor pricing only)

• Brakes, brake lines, hoses & connections
• Drive belts, boots, seals and driveshaft
• Fuel lines, hoses & connections
• Steering, suspension, tie rod ends
• Parking brake
• Water pump
• Air filters
• Rotate tires and check the air pressure
• Check spark plugs
• Exhaust system
• Check steering gear rack, linkage & boot

2. Replace the following (price includes parts and labor):

• Air filter – $30 – $35 (if necessary)
• Cabin air filter – $17 – $20 (if necessary)
• Transmission fluid – $37 – $65
• Brake fluid – $60 – $75
• Coolant – $60 – $85
• Engine oil and filter – $34 – $65
• Timing belt (V6 only) – $225 – $250 (if necessary)
• Spark plugs – $95 – $120 (if necessary)
• Lubricate throttle linkage – $20 – $30 (if necessary)

So there you have it, what services will be performed and an estimate of the cost.

Next step: Find a trustworthy, certified local automotive technician to service your Acura TSX Use Openbay to compare instant pricing for your 100,000-mile service from top repair shops in your neighborhood.