Acura CSX:  Leaking Power Steering Fluid Causes

  One of the most common problems that happens with a vehicle over time is it’ll begin leaking power steering fluid.  Your Acura CSX‘s power steering fluid runs through your power steering pump, and all throughout the steering system.   Without the power steering system, your CSX would be very difficult to drive.  Most of the … Read more

Acura CSX:  Burning Smell → Causes + Diagnosis

  One of the most troublesome problems that you can experience in a vehicle is a burning smell.  If your Acura CSX has a burning smell, there are a few different reasons that this can happen.  Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc..) hitting the exhaust or other … Read more

Acura CSX:  Burning Oil Diagnosis

  The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage.  If your Acura CSX is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.     How Much Oil Consumption is Normal? Most auto manufacturers are hesitant to tell you … Read more

Acura CSX P0463: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit → High Input

  P0463 is a moderately common OBDII trouble code that can occur in your Acura CSX.  It indicates that the vehicles computer has detected an inaccurate fuel level reading.  It shouldn’t affect the drivability of your CSX, but it can be inconvenient. Your CSX will get the P0463 code when the signal coming from the … Read more

Acura CSX: Backfiring Causes

  One of the more jarring vehicle problems that you can experience is a backfire.  It sounds like a shotgun blast and can scare you if you’re not prepared for it.  If your Acura CSX is backfiring, common causes include improper engine timing, bad spark plugs, engine running rich, and plug wires (if so equipped). … Read more

Acura CSX:  Oil in Coolant Diagnosis

If you’ve recently checked your Acura CSX’s coolant, and it looks almost like it has butter in it, then you probably have oil in it.  Oil in your coolant is most often caused by a blown head gasket. It can also be caused by a cracked head or even a bad radiator (well sorta, you’d … Read more

Acura CSX:  Overheating → Symptoms + Causes

One of the worst problems that can happen to your Acura CSX is overheating.  Common symptoms of overheating include smoke coming from under the hood, a pegged temperature gauge, and a blown head gasket. Overheating can cause a lot of expensive damage to the engine.  A blow head gasket or a cracked head/block are much … Read more

Acura CSX: Window Won’t Go Up Diagnosis

Your Acura CSX’s windows protect you from the elements, and they protect the interior from damage.  If your window won’t go up, there are a few common issues that can cause this problem.  These include a blown fuse, bad window motor, wiring issues, and the switch.     Power Window Won’t Go Up Causes:  Acura CSX … Read more

Acura CSX:  Brake Fluid Leak Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Acura CSX’s brake system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  Without a reliable braking system, it is dangerous to keep driving your CSX.  A brake fluid leak is a serious problem.  It is usually caused by a failure of a seal, brake line, master cylinder reservoir, and a few other … Read more

Acura CSX: Check Gas Cap Diagnosis

Your Acura CSX‘s fuel cap is part of it’s emissions system.  It keeps fuel vapor from escaping out of the fuel filler neck.  The check fuel cap typically will appear if the fuel cap is bad, or if it has not been tightened all the way. What Your CSX’s Gas Cap Does The CSX’s gas … Read more