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Our Acura dealership works with customers long after their purchase because many choose to come to our service center for the scheduled maintenance of their luxury vehicle. There are many benefits to coming to our Acura service center, including the lifetime oil change and filter replacement program that you can join. These are the most common services for your vehicle, so the lifetime program helps with budgeting and securing value for a maintenance task that you're sure to need.

The Acura brand has always excelled at providing value in the luxury vehicle category, and it continues to innovate in this field. The car brand recently announced that every 2023 Acura model will come with the Acura Maintenance Program. This complimentary addition for factory-scheduled maintenance will lower your cost of ownership and make driving your new Acura model even more enjoyable. Find more Acura Maintenance Program details below.

Our Acura dealership is a place that Acura owners continue to work with because we prioritize trust. One way that we highlight that is with our Acura service center. Caring for your luxury vehicle is easier than ever thanks to our Acura-trained technicians and the many high-tech repair tools at their disposal. We cover below why so many drivers come to us for luxury vehicle maintenance.

April brings more rain to the area, which is something that drivers must be mindful of. Rain makes roads slicker and worsens visibility, so there are a few vehicle components to keep an eye on during this month and next. Our Acura service center is here to help you with that, and you can learn more about spring vehicle maintenance below.

Here at Acura of Honolulu we know that it is important for drivers to save money on car maintenance. One way to do that is windshield chip repairs. This type of repair may prevent you from having to replace an entire windshield. Here's a quick look.

A chip in your windshield is a serious problem that generally requires immediate attention. These small areas can rapidly expand, leaving you with a major crack. Extreme temperatures can also affect the rate at which a windshield chip spreads. 

It's important to service your engine's fuel system because fuel isn't in a perfect state when you pour it into the tank.

Dirt fuel and carbon deposits from the combustion process cause the fuel injectors to clog up over time, and dirty fuel can clog the fuel filter causing the engine to stop or stall unexpectedly.

Steps For Cleaning The Fuel System

Here are a few two services you can try to fix the problem if you suspect that your engine is experiencing fuel issues:

• Fuel cleaner additive

The first thing you can try is adding a…

Why would someone follow the driver's tracks ahead of his/her vehicle when driving in the rain? The lead driver may clear out some of the water in the road, and water may undermine traction. Hopefully, all drivers have tires that are in good shape and adequate tread. Such things prove helpful when dealing with rainy road conditions.

Rainfall doesn't need to be heavy to create hazards. Light right might contribute to hydroplaning, and hydroplaning may lead to a crash. If a vehicle does hydroplane, braking or steering too hard might cause traction loss. Cruise control won't…

The vehicle experts at Acura of Honolulu want you to be an informed driver and understand the key differences between the terms oversteering and understeering. Each concept is used to describe how sensitive your vehicle is to steering. Both occur in response to the difference in the slip angle measured between the front and back wheels.

With understeering, the driver generally sees less control over the steering function. Conversely, oversteering causes the vehicle to spin when cornering. While understeering happens when the front wheels move forward despite turning the steering 

A properly working vehicle is important for your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the safety of those around you when you are driving. If you are experiencing poor braking performance, then this is a sign that your brake pads need to be repaired. 

Depending on how your driving habits and what your owner’s manual says, you should replace your brake pads once every 25,000 to 70,000 miles. Several warning signs will indicate your brake pads are wearing down and need to be repaired or replaced: 

• Low resistance – You have a problem when you step on…

If you want your vehicle to remain in good working order, you should never overlook the need for periodic alignment of the wheels and tires. The team at Acura of Honolulu is skilled at providing alignment services, and we’re sure that you’ll be pleased by our efficiency, professionalism and attention to detail when you visit our service center in Honolulu.

Wheel misalignment occurs when a wheel points to the inside or outside as well as when it leans to one side. In most cases,