October 07
2ndGen: Acura ServiceNews Arrives! Posted by: Acura2g on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Finally!
We have compiled and sorted out all the ServiceNews from over the years. These are offical documents from Acura that keep dealerships up to date with issues, solutions, and whats new with the company. Every month these are released to the dealerships and now you will have access to the same documents they see!
Just another feature that only 2nd Generation can provide to the owners.
2ndGen: ABS Systems Posted by: Acura2g on Monday, October 15, 2007
As a part of our safety series at 2nd Generation we have dedicated this week to the ABS systems. All through December we will continue to help you, the driver, make your car safer. We know this an important topic for most drivers, especially drivers with families and we at 2nd Generation want to help you do so. As always our forums are open for questions you may have.
This week in the DIY/FAQ section of the site we have added an article on fundimental knowledge of the early Honda/Acura ABS systems as well as ABS service codes for those who may experience ABS troubles. Also added in the section is an article on how to replace the 91-95 Legend ABS speed sensors. This article can also be adapted for most other platforms, but the pictures were taken for the 91-95 Legends.
Drive safe!
2ndGen: Winter Tires Posted by: Acura2g on Monday, October 8, 2007
As winter approaches it comes time again to prepare the car for winter. The staff at 2nd Generation wants you to have a safe winter driving experience no matter what the conditions may bring to you and your car. Here are some fundamentals to consider.
Anti-lock brake systems: Most 2nd generation acuras came equipped with ABS standard as part of the compliance with the U.S. department of transportation. Anti-lock brakes help prevent sliding tires by selectively releasing pressure to pump the brakes. While anti-lock brakes systems help maintain steering control and directional stability, stopping distances may be longer in winter conditions.
Traction Control: Select legends, all RL, and most TL platforms came with Acura's TCS -traction control stability- system. Traction control helps prevent spinning tires by reducing the engine's power and/or apply the brakes. Traction control also helps maintain directional stability, but acceleration may be slower.
Picking Winter Tires: Depending on where you live you can base your decision on the tire that best fits your normal winter driving conditions. Coming from experience from driving many years in the Vermont Mountain area it doesn't matter if you have ABS and/or TCS your tires are what keep you and your car on the road in rough conditions.
Tire Size: When it comes to winter driving snow can rest on top of the road making a slippery barrier between your cars tires and the pavement it normally comes in contact with. When selecting a winter tire make sure that you follow recommended tire sizes set out by a professional winter tire retail center. You should end up with a narrower tire than what came stock on your vehicle. A more narrow tire will break through the snow as where a wider tire will plow the snow and float on top of the snow. So, Wide for summer, Narrow for winter.
Some 2nd Generation Car Winter Tire Sizes:
93 Integra 14in: 185-65-14
93 Legend Sedan 15in: 195-65-15
93 Legend Coupe LS 16in: 205-55-16
00 3.2 TL 16in: 205-60-16
05 RL 17in: 225-55-17
Two Winter Tires or Four?: Every car should remain in a homeostasis. Meaning, that a car needs balance to run properly. Two winter tires may give you some added traction in the snow, but it places the car at an unbalanced state. With the great difference in traction capabilities between winter tires and all-season or high performance tires, you can understand the loss of control when one end of the car performs very well and the other end just seems to have a mind of its own. Pick four tires when it comes to winter driving you will thank yourself for doing so when it comes to early morning wakeups and the plow truck hasnt come by yet.
All Tires are different: Whats the snow traction difference between an M+S -mud and snow- branded tire, an all-season tire, and a purpose-built winter tire? Most drivers do not know the answer to this question, but the answer could make the difference between getting home or getting stuck. The definition of M+S tires is based on the geometry of the tread design. the designation was first used to differentiate the knobby bias ply tires intended for use on muddy and/or snow-covered roads from the straight rib tires used on early cars. Tires with tread designs that meet the definition may be branded with the letters M and S in several different ways, exp. M&S, M+S, M/S, and MS. All-season tires however the most popular have yet to this day ever been proven to handle the extreme winter conditions. The provide extremely limited traction in light to moderate snow conditions. a tire with the mountain/snowflake symbol that appears adjacent to the tires M+S label means the tire is designed to perform to manufactures specifications for winter driving. If your winter tire doesnt have this symbol it is time to update your tire to one that can handle your car in the winter conditions.
Studded tires: Introduced in the mid-sixties, metal studs were developed for winter tires to contribute to safer winter travel by enhancing traction on the most slippery road conditions. The combination of vehicles weight and tire centrifugal force the studs in the tire allow for extra traction by chipping into ice as the tire rolls. However, studs are not good for traction on roads, just for ice traction.
Tire Wear: All winter tires come with a winter tire tread indicator. The tread wear of your winter tires should be checked prior to each winter.
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