Acura CL Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Acura CL is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your CL’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Acura CL: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Acura CL’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your CL’s ECU. … Read more

Acura CL Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Acura CL is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Acura CL AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Acura CL isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your CL’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Acura CL Bad Fuel Injector: Symptoms, Diagnosis, How to Fix

Fuel injectors can go the life of a modern vehicle with little to no trouble at all.  That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Acura CL included).   There’s always more than one fuel injector, and even one going bad is enough to make … Read more

Acura CL: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Acura CL (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Acura CL is always going … Read more

Acura CL’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Acura CL’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Acura CL is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Acura CL: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Acura CL.  A bad oil pack can make your CL almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Acura CL Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Acura CL doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Acura CL … Read more

Acura CL Bad Fuel Pump: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Acura CL, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your car’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more