Are You Cleaning Your Windows Correctly?

When you drive your Acura, there are a few constant things: you're going to burn fuel, you'll need to start, stop, and turn, and you need to see. If you're having trouble seeing the road, it's probably a matter of cleaning your windows. Are you doing it correctly, or are your windows worse after you've tried to clean them?While you don't need a degree in quantum mechanics to clean your Acura's windows, there are a few tips and tricks to get the job done well. As always, it starts with high-quality materials, otherwise your vision could be skewed by streaks and spots. You'll need microfiber cloths and a high-quality glass cleaner like SprayWay or Invisible Glass.

How Does a Dual Clutch Transmission Work?

You know the difference between a manual transmission and an automatic transmission. The manual transmission you have to shift yourself, and the automatic is...well, automatic. Then the dual clutch transmission (DCT) was introduced and confused everything. How does a dual clutch transmission work?

What Does Collision Mitigation Braking System Mean For ME?

Sometimes, you just don't see it coming. You can get distracted by a cell phone ringing, backseat passengers, or unusual goings-on outside your car. And with most cars, it would be too late to do anything about it. You're in an accident, risking injuries and damage that could easily have been avoided. That's why Collision Mitigation Braking System exists.

What is Variable Cylinder Management in My Acura?

You don't want to spend more money on fuel than you have to, and Acura understands. So picture this: you accelerate from a stop with a little extra spirit than necessary and your Acura's engine happily obliges with a hearty effort. But once you get to your cruising speed, you don't need as much power as during acceleration, but you're still burning fuel in all your cylinders. That's what Variable Cylinder Management is for.

What Makes the Acura RDX So Special?

The Acura RDX is in its second generation now, originally introduced in the 2007 model year. That first RDX was great, and made a huge splash in the luxury crossover SUV segment. But the second-gen RDX? No that's a marvel of the automotive market.

How Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work?

It's been decades since Acura first introduced cruise control on their vehicles. Its widespread popularity meant virtually every Acura model since then has had cruise control. It simplifies the mundane part of driving - the constant rate of speed for long periods of time. More recently, it's been upgraded to Adaptive Cruise Control. But what does that mean, and how does it work?

I'm Always Hearing About Powertrain - What Does it Mean?

Whether you drive an SUV like the Acura MDX or RDX or a passenger car like the Acura ILX or RLX, you're going to come across one term that can be confusing: powertrain. You may be one of the many who don't understand what the powertrain really is or why it's important to know.

How to Pair Your iPhone to Your Acura Bluetooth

Smartphones are all the rage today. Nearly everyone has one. They keep us in constant communication with the outside world, often without actually talking to other people. Text and email as well as our good friend SIRI are more common uses for smartphones than phone calls, although voice calls still happen once in awhile. That's why Acura Bluetooth is such an important feature.Acura infotainment systems support most smartphones, whether you have the latest Apple iPhone, an Android, or possibly even a BlackBerry (are those still around). You can pair your device to your Acura to easily handle incoming calls and place outgoing calls. But your Acura's Bluetooth does so much more. It can:

Do I Need An Extended Warranty for my Acura?

It's a common question that we get asked regularly: "Why do I need an extended warranty on my Acura?"Here's the answer: we hope you don't need it.You won't find a better car for the price. Acura cars and SUVS from the ILX to the RLX and MDX are highly rated, well-built, and dependable vehicles. You've got the perfect blend of performance, luxury, and efficiency all in one package.Like all carmakers nowadays, all of those features are more complex than ever. Engine are built to tighter tolerances with more power per displacement, and electrical systems use more sensors and modules. There are miles and miles of wires in your vehicle to tie it all together, and even your steering and suspension systems are fine-tuned for precision handling.What that means is that repairs are more costly than ever. And, while major repairs are less common than ever, having to pay for a major repair can hurt the pocketbook.Your new Acura comes with a 4-year/50,000-mile comprehensive warranty, and the powertrain warranty is up to 6 years and 70,000 miles. That's pretty good on its own, but you're not going to let go of your Acura that quickly. An Acura Plus Extended Warranty will provide coverage long after your factory warranty is up.Here are a few more reasons you should invest in an Acura Plus Extended Warranty:

What is my Tire Pressure Monitor All About?

Vehicle problems always come at the most inopportune times. When you're commuting to work, on a road trip, or just running behind getting the kids in the car on the way to school. That's when you find the oil leak, the car won't start, or you have a flat tire. And that's precisely why tire pressure monitor systems were developed.You're probably aware that your Acura has a tire pressure monitoring system, or TPMS for short. You know that it keeps track of your tire pressure for you, but do you know how it works? Do you know what the indicator means? Take comfort - most people don't.